Ep 299 - Jay Hovdey - Best game plus needed to win the Classic

Today we are going across the pond to feature City Of Troy’s bid for Breeders Cup Classic glory on Saturday 2 November at Del Mar where the turf meets the surf.   Award winning American horse racing journalist and author Jay Hovdey is back to discuss Aidan O’Brien’s Derby winner’s chances along with racing presenters Leonna Mayor, Callum Helliwell, Newmarket trainer John Berry, Racing Post bloodstock journalist Kitty Trice and leading racing historian Tim Cox.  Jay adds his thoughts on the history of the Breeders’ Cup meeting while Tim reveals the connection between the Derby winners and racing in the United States.   Jay expresses his forthright opinions on the challenges facing City Of Troy including the kick back, his likely opponents, and the tactics needed to become only the second European horse to win the Classic on dirt since its inception in 1984..   Can City Of Troy achieve what all the other Aidan O’Brien horses have failed to do and win on the dirt in the Breeders’ Cup classic.   Jay gives us his likely winner and an outsider to end this fascinating show about what could be a momentous day in the history of horse racing..     Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices