* THE world's richest race has drawn a justifiably class field that

makes it the highlight of the meeting even for British supporters.

Rodrigo de Triano shook off an injury scare to beat Lahib by a neck in

the Champion Stakes, and is sure to be straighter in his attempt to

become the UK's first winner of this showpiece. His homework on the

Manton all-weather strip has been impressive and provided he handles the

dirt surface he has outstanding claims. Zoman battled gamely to land the

Budweiser International in Laurel recently but is well held on his best

form. The Americans have a host of serious contenders of which Pleasant

Tap, running in his fourth different Breeders' Cup race, will be most

fancied following a 4[1/2]l defeat of Strike The Gold at Belmont last

time. Reign Road, who came from behind to win his last start, has

each-way credentials.