Other than Musical Romance ($42.40) in the F&M Sprint and Perfect Shirl ($57.60) in the F&M Turf, Breeders’ Cup Friday was fairly chalky, as favorites captured the Juvenile Sprint (Secret Circle), Juvenile Fillies (My Miss Aurelia) and Ladies’ Classic (Royal Delta).

Some thoughts on Saturday’s races—if you haven’t already, join us on Twitter as the day promises to be lively in terms of real-time handicapping and last-minute changes of heart.

Race 3—Breeders’ Cup Marathon (post 1:20 p.m.)

Never tested on Dirt, the sole filly entrant Meeznah holds many charms here, having won over this distance in the G3 Lillie Langtry earlier this summer, defeating a stamina filly I admire a great deal, Motrice. By Dynaformer out of a Sadler’s Wells mare, she’ll be attempting dirt for the dirt time. Brigantin defeated Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden in FR-G2 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier in May; his German-bred dam Banyu Dewi finished third behind Honey Ryder and Film Maker in the 2005 G3 Glens Falls. With Julien Leparoux aboard, this Cozzene 4-year-old colt has a big chance if he can adapt to dirt. Last year’s winner Eldaafer has run well, but I expect A.U. Miner to return off his G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup race in better form.

Race 4—Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (post 2:02 p.m.)

The art historian in me is rooting hard for Caspar Netscherwhile the sentimentalist in me likes Fantastic Song (his dam is a half-sister to Perfect Shirl who captured the F&M Turf on Friday). Finale has been quite impressive since switching to grass, but his fellow Scat Daddy-sired brethren Daddy Nose Best could outfinish him with a better post position. The Ramsey homebred Coalport could be dangerous cutting back in distance, as could first-time turfster Majestic City (City Zip).

Race 5—Breeders’ Cup Sprint (post 2:37 p.m.)

Boy, I’d like to see old Euroears pop a surprise here! Runner-up in the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen back in March, he failed miserably in the mud last out in the G1 Vosburgh, but has worked gangbusters since then. Breaking from the rail, he will contest the early lead with Force Freeze, with Giant Ryan close as well. Whether defending champion Big Drama is fit enough to make waves here is suspect; I do believe Jackson Bend will be moving well late for a placing.

Race 6—Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (post 3:21 p.m.)

Unfortunately, there’s no Black Caviar in here, but the Ramsey’s 3-year-old Kitten’s Joy filly Holiday for Kitten made be rounding into form at just the right time. Disappointing in the G1 King’s Stand at Ascot, her narrow win over Musical Romance last out was certainly flattered by that mare winning the F&M Sprint on Friday. The Aussie-bred Hoofit has captured both U.S. starts since arriving from New Zealand early this year—love his chances here. Last year’s Turf Sprint winner Chamberlain Bridge is getting a bit long in the tooth and drew very wide (14); perhaps youngster Regally Ready is better suited to win here, having captured the G1 Nearctic last out. Perfect Officer likely in the mix as well.