Selections for Breeders' Cup Friday at Del Mar

Who do you like? TDN's Senior Racing Editor Steve Sherack makes his picks for Breeders' Cup Friday at Del Mar.

Race 7: GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies–#4 La Cara (12-1)

Pocahontas winner La Cara continues to improve with experience for trainer Mark Casse, and if her pedigree is any indicator (she's bred on the same Street Sense x Bernardini cross as Maxfield), another move forward could be coming in this two-turn debut. Her versatile running style adds to her appeal. Will also be using the maiden of two starts Snowyte, who was featured in our 'Second Chances' series. The price will be right on both.

Race 8: GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf–#7 Thought Process (5-2)

This may be my strongest opinion of the weekend. I love Thought Process here. She has the homecourt advantage over the Euros and has looked sensational in all three of her wins for trainer Phil D'Amato on grass, including a pair of victories over this same turf course. Can lead them or sit right off beneath Hector Berrios.

Race 9: GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile–#1 East Avenue (5-2)

East Avenue has looked like the real deal in his two career starts for trainer Brendan Walsh, led by a daylight win in the Breeders' Futurity, and has lived up to his reputation (and maybe more) during training hours since arriving in Del Mar. Has the rail and speed, but will be fine if someone else is more aggressive early. Can't wait to see him run.