bookies bank on board

Stan James reckon one European winner is the most likely outcome of its assualt on Saturday's Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs.

The firm go 5-4 one winner, 7-2 two, 7-1 three and 40-1 four or more. It is 4-1 that they draw a blank.

Neil Morrice, the firm's media and on-course representative, said: "Traditionally the Mile and the Turf are the best races for us, while the Filly And Mare Turf has been fruitful in its short lifespan.

"However, George Washington defected from the Mile to the Classic and there are a couple of dangerous American runners in the Mile.

"The Turf doesn't look quite the penalty kick it has been in recent years but Ouija Board is pretty bombproof and looks our banker in the Filly And Mare."