Big Evs Sparkles During Breeders’ Cup Prep Run at Southwell

Trainer Mick Appleby was pleased with Big Evs’ workout at Southwell ahead of his bid to record back-to-back victories at the Breeders' Cup next month.

He was joined at the track by Big Mojo, who is bidding to emulate his older stablemate by winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint.

Big Evs will tackle the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint this year and Appleby believes he has the horse primed to do himself justice at Del Mar.

Big Evs produced an eye-catching workout at Southwell, powering clear of stablemate Blind Beggar under jockey Tom Marquand.

The horse is a 10/1 shot with several horse racing betting sites as he bids to record his second consecutive victory at the Breeders’ Cup.

The son of Blue Point was a gritty winner of the Juvenile Turf Sprint last year and has claimed victory in two of his four outings this season.

Big Evs finished eighth in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York on his latest appearance, but Appleby has insisted the horse will produce his best form at Del Mar.

"The ground, the draw and everything went against him and you can put line through it," Appleby said.

"He's proved he's trained on - he's still as good as he was, probably better. It will be nice to go back to America and it would be great if he comes out and wins.

"I'm not under any illusions - it's not going to be easy. As long as he runs his race and he's thereabouts we'll be happy. If he doesn't win, he doesn't — but he's going there with every chance."

Marquand, who has won four times aboard Big Evs in six outings, said ‘it’s all systems go for America now’ following the Southwell workout.

Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint 2024 Betting (via Rhino Bet):

• Cogburn - 2/1
• Bradsell - 3/1
• Believing - 7/1
• Motorious - 8/1
• Big Evs - 10/1
• Star Of Mystery - 10/1
• Inisherin - 14/1
• Nobals - 16/1
• Starlust - 16/1
• Live In The Dream - 18/1
• Big Invasion - 20/1
• Bucanero Fuerte - 20/1
• Dancing Buck - 25/1