![]() That Flat Out has come from so much adversity should make him a crowd favorite in this year's Classic, but it's his training that puts him among the favorites to win the race. While Flat Out disappointed in last year's Breeders' Cup, he has a chance to make up for that in this year's race.įlat Out has been the beneficiary of excellent training, first from Scooter Dickey and now from Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. The Breeders' Cup Classic would be just that.įlat Out was one of 2011's best stories in horse racing, going from an oft-injured non-factor to a favorite in the 2011 Breeders' Cup. While he lacks the pedigree of Game On Dude, he has had success and is looking for a signature win in a big race. Trainer Ian Wilkes has 42 wins under his belt this season, and Fort Larned looks like a good shot to win another one. With seven wins in 18 starts, Fort Larned knows what victory feels like, but he has never won on a big stage like this. With solid training and a pedigree that includes a Breeders' Cup Classic victor, Game On Dude looks like an excellent, safe bet to win the Classic.įew horses are favored to have a real chance to defeat Game On Dude, but Fort Larned might have the best shot out of all of them.
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