Can the British and Irish challenge repeat their 2020 heroics at Keeneland?

Highfield Princess claims victory in the Nunthorpe at York

Highfield Princess (right) and The Platinum Queen are two of Britain's big chancesCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

The last time Keeneland staged the Breeders' Cup in 2020 British and Irish-trained runners swept the four older-horse turf Grade 1s on the Saturday.

Will history repeat itself on November 5? And what about the two-year-olds on the Friday?

Well, two years ago the older brigade didn't have Golden Pal to contend with in the Turf Sprint – he was busy blitzing his rivals in the juvenile equivalent. But Wesley Ward's speed machine looms large now.

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Ron WoodRaceday Editor

Published on 27 October 2022inGrand National festival

Last updated 18:03, 27 October 2022

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