City Of Troy Faces Skepticism at Breeders' Cup

The Breeders' Cup Classic is generating significant anticipation, particularly around Aidan O'Brien's champion racehorse, City of Troy. Despite being the favorite, there is skepticism from experts like Andy Beyer, who doubts City Of Troy's ability to win due to its inexperience on dirt tracks, favoring the American horse Fierceness instead. John Gosden, however, believes City Of Troy has a strong chance if it gets a good start. The horse's odds have lengthened after being drawn in stall three, a position with a poor historical win record, although inside stalls have recently been advantageous at Del Mar. O'Brien remains optimistic, stating the horse is well-prepared, but acknowledges the challenge posed by the unique demands of the dirt surface and the formidable competition.