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On a quick look...I'm going to cover both ends of the race with the front running Maximum Security and come from off the pace Tacitus. Like them both for now.

I'll be sticking with Audible as my top pick and adding Tom's d'Etat (longshot) and maybe Kukulkan (no clue about him but maybe he can be a Mister Frisky).

Didn't see his last beyer but thanks for the info. Tossing Audible? New pick?

Bravazo will be in my exotics....just can't dismiss him and if he's anything like his sire...he should get better at 4. Any thoughts on the Mexican Triple Crown winner? Besides his bloodlines, not sure what to make of him....can he be a Mister Frisky (PR champ back in the 90's triple crown contender) undefeated or just a solid allowance/minor stakes horse?

I haven't been in the game for awhile but just from paper, I'm going with a horse that should be fresh and ready. Audible will be my choice. He likes GP, has won and proven he belongs with top 3 yr olds last year and although his comeback wasn't what was expected, it was a comeback race and on an off-track. Can't dismiss Pletcher. Adding longshot Tom's d'Etat as a longshot pick. He's had condition issues obviously but he was always something his connections thought were special. Has several decent races coming up and his last showed that this is the time to step as a 6 yr old. The distance is perfect for him.

I'm sticking with Abel Tasman, Wow Cat and Wonder Gadot. Abel Tasman has proven over track and class. I think she is ready for a good run with Smith aboard. Wow Cat showed she belongs and has class in her last (3rd start in US). I think she showed her potential and she might be the "Now" horse in the Distaff. Wonder Gadot is as game as they come. I know she hasn't proven to be able to beat this type but she is always there and if is indeed in the best energy then that might help her tip over for a win. Would be a nice surprise.

Wow Cat is the one to beat IMO. Last start showed she is peaking now after 3 starts in the US. Adding Abel Tasman to the mix. Like her CD win and I think she will be ready for a nice run. Has proven to be able to beat this type of field. Also adding longshot Wonder Gadot. Always right there and think she is game enough for a piece or even a possible surprise in this one.

I'm all in with McKinzie. I feel he is the best horse and IMO this isn't the strongest BC Classic field. McKinzie is definitely a candidate for a bounce but believe Baffert would not run him unless he was sound and ready. Adding longshot Thunder Snow. He won the Dubai World Cup and feel his last was a sign that he is back to form and back to his surface.

A nice article. Like every horse racing fan, wishing you the best Victor and rooting for you. Great article HRN!

It's been awhile but looking at this field I'm going with Funtastic, Johnny Bear and Focus Group. Funtastic is a versatile runner (he doe not have to be on the lead to win - he does have two wins from slightly off the pace) and I think he belongs in this group and like J. Velasquez on him. Johnny Bear is coming up similar to last year's race but I think even though he's a year older, he seems to be right there with graded stakes company and his last win seemed to show he's round into form. I feel this year's horses are not as strong as last year's running which only helps his chances. Focus Group seems to be a way better runner with the addition of blinkers and with only 10 lifetime races, has a lot of upside and should be right there if he moves forward as he has done since blinkers.