Somebeachsomewhere draws outside post in Messenger.

October 23, 2008

Somebeachsomewhere draws outside post in Messenger. Somebeachsomewhere was drawn outside of his five rivals and made the 1-2 early favorite on Tuesday for Yonkers Raceways Messenger Stakes.

Somebeachsomewhere, the fastest 3-year-old in harness history, will be driven by Paul MacDonell. The 53rd Messenger, the final race in pacings Triple Crown, is Saturday.

Shadow Play, who won the Little Brown Jug earlier this year to keep Cane Pace winner Art Official from making a run at the Crown, was drawn just inside Somebeachsomewhere in the fifth post.

Moving inside, the rest of the field was Santanna Blue Chip, Dali, Brother Ray and Legacy N Diamonds.

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Curlin installed as heavy favorite in Breeders Cup Classic.

Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin has been tabbed as a heavy favorite to defend his crown in the Breeders Cup Classic.

Curlin, the fabulous 4-year-old who won the 2007 Preakness Stakes, was installed as a 7-5 morning-line favorite for Saturdays $5 million Breeders Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park.

North Americas all-time leading money winner with earnings of more than $10 million, Curlin drew the ninth post in the 12-horse race.

Curlin will be ridden by Robby Albarado, who was on board at Monmouth Park last year when the colt roared to a 4 3/4-length victory.

Trained by Steve Asmussen, Curlin could receive a challenge from Ravens Pass, who will start from the eighth post at 6-1.

Starting from the rail is Go Between (8-1), who will be ridden by Garrett Gomez. Casino Drive (10-1) drew the second post while Duke of Marmalade (10-1) will start from the fourth and Henrythenavigator (10-1) will break from the fifth.

Also at 10-1 was Fairbanks, who will start from the 10th post.

Tiago and Champs Elysees both opened at 15-1 and will start from the third and 12th posts, respectively. Student Council (20-1) will start from the seventh and Colonel John (20-1) will break from the 11th.

The biggest long shot is Smooth Air (50-1), who will break from the sixth post.