So, you're not familiar with every single name competing at this Saturday's World Thoroughbred Championships at Lone Star Park? Don't be ashamed. Even the most seasoned horse player wouldn't recognize all of the steeds that are pre-entered for racing's $14 million day. That's why Eddie Mac has come to the rescue, providing you with witty one-line descriptions of each of this year's Breeders' Cup competitors and their chances for victory.

Nextel Distaff
Storm Flag Flying: Never recaptured 2-year-old form of 2002; can't see her winning.
Ashado: Queen of 3-year-old fillies is 2-for-3 at distance and could win.
Society Selection: 0-for-3 around 2 turns on fast tracks; prefers less distance and/or off going; not for me.
Island Fashion: 2nd vs. males in Santa Anita 'Cap; on her best, a live longshot
Tamweel: Speedy, can rate; 2nd to Azeri in Spinster; not out of it
Elloluv: 2nd in '03 Distaff but 1-for-5 since, including 0-for-4 in stakes
Stellar Jayne: Azeri's stablemate has won two Grade I's at 1 1/8; tough, but long season (12 races) is a worry
Nebraska Tornado: Classy European picks rough spot for dirt debut
Bare Necessities: Lost 7 straight and overmatched
Hollywood Story: Doesn't fit on any level
Indy Groove: Has no business being in a Grade I

Juvenile Fillies
Sweet Catomine: Freaked in Oak Leaf; closing style a big plus; dangerous
Sense of Style: Had bad traffic trouble in Alcibiades; very gifted, deserves serious consideration
Balletto: Very impressive in 2 one-turn wins at Belmont; could win
Culinary: 2-for-2 but takes class jump; price will be right
Runway Model: I'm guessing her 17-1 Alcibiades win was a fluke
Sharp Lisa: Just missed in Alcibiades in only second start; lack of experience should hurt
In The Gold: 3rd in blanket finish in Alcibiades; has done nothing wrong
Play With Fire: Decent in 3 stakes vs. stars but winless beyond 5f
Dance Away Capote: Hasn't run a bad one in 4 tries; longshot with upside
Sis City: Likely pacesetter almost stole Frizette; probably will fade again
Enduring Will: Won by 10 in slop at Lone Star; praying for rain
Higher World: Canadian looks like cheap speed
Mona Lisa: 0-for-3 on turf in Europe; for Aidan O'Brien fans only

NetJets Mile
Nothing To Lose: Can he repeat breakthrough romp in Shadwell Mile? Frankel's 2-for-57 in Cup.
Six Perfections: Defending champ still tough but was better last year
Special Ring: Speed type is cut below top of the line
Whipper: Beat Six Perfections in France; connections think he'll handle firm ground; strong contender
Artie Schiller: Powerful finisher loves 2 turns, firm; 5-for-6 on grass this year, with only loss to superstar Kitten's Joy; major danger.
Blackdoun: 3-for-3 in North America against much weaker; unlikely
Mr O'Brien: Gifted but needs another perfect trip like Kelso win to hit board.
Soaring Free: Canada's best only 1-for-4 at mile; need-to-lead style won't work around 2 turns.
Diamond Green: Except for last one, usually close vs. Europe's best; four seconds but 0-for-6 this season.
Musical Chimes: Drysdale filly beat males in California, but these boys are much more talented.
Silver Tree: Grade II/III sort is in over his head at this level.
Singletary: 10-for-10 in the money at mile; seems overmatched and would need great trip just to be in trifecta.
Antonius Pius: Close in three Group I's but 0-for-7 in '04 and winless past 6 furlongs.
Domestic Dispute: 0-for-1 on grass; no chance

Sprint
Speightstown: Freaky fast, big chance; ignore tough-trip loss at 4-5 in Vosburgh.
Midas Eyes: Only knock is he's 0-for-1 lifetime at 6 furlongs; 7-furlong and mile specialists almost never win Sprint.
Cajun Beat: Defending champ lost his last three; not this year.
Clock Stopper: Lost 4 straight; outclassed.
Kela: Closer is best at 7 furlongs; don't like.
Our New Recruit: Talent but not enough to win this.
Champali: Likes distance, big price; could be this year's Cajun Beat; in the mix.
Gold Storm: Very fast but likely would get fried on hot pace.
Pt's Grey Eagle: Won't repeat Ancient Title upset; not fast enough.
Bwana Charlie: Lost 5 of last 6; doesn't measure up to best.
Cuvee: 0-for-2 since meltdown in last fall's Juvenile; no way.
Abbondanza: Very fast but makes Grade I debut.
My Cousin Matt: Lost 5 straight; even Mullins' magic hasn't worked.

Filly and Mare Turf
Ouija Board: English superstar should win if she goes here and not in the Turf.
Light Jig: Dominated weak bunch in Yellow Ribbon
Yesterday: 3rd in this race last year; showed little in two starts since
Riskaverse: Ran well to win Flower Bowl but I think 11 furlongs is too far.
Megahertz: Deep closer has been excellent in short fields; likely to find traffic trouble with large group
Wonder Again: Erratic sort runs big or is nowhere; if 8-1 or more, worth a shot.
Moscow Burning: Game, won at 1 3/8 miles; longshot with possibilities.
Aubonne: Faded in both U.S. starts
Film Maker: Very strong closer, loves firm ground; could make exacta
Katdogawn: Too ambitious; belongs in Grade II at a mile or 1 1/16 miles
Super Brand: South African import 0-for-2 in U.S.; in over her head
Shaconage: Doesn't want 11 furlongs in a Grade I.

Bessemer Trust Juvenile
Roman Ruler: Regressed a bit in 2-turn debut yet still won by 4½; major threat
Proud Accolade: 3-for-3, improving but hasn't been around 2 turns
Afleet Alex: Closed well for 2nd after tough trip in Champagne; very game, talented, and price may be better than you expect
Consolidator: Impressive Futurity win came vs. weaker; try to beat him
Sun King: Ran very well for 3rd in Champagne; should move forward and like 2 turns
Scandinavia: 4-for-4 in the money on grass for O'Brien, but this guy isn't Johannesburg.
Wilko: English shipper is up against it, trying dirt, 2 turns for first time; winless past 7 furlongs.
Twice Unbridled: Still a maiden after 2 races; are they kidding?

John Deere Turf
Kitten's Joy: Absolute killer ran final quarter of Turf Classic in less than 23 seconds; at 8-5 or better, looks like best bet on the card.
Powerscourt : Disqualified winner of Arlington Million has won at 1½ miles and deserves respect.
Magistretti: 2nd to Kitten's Joy at Belmont but was 0-for-4 in Europe at 1½ miles; may have peaked after three U.S. races in six weeks.
Star Over The Bay: Former claimer will be a pace factor and backpedal to nowhere.
Better Talk Now: Plenty of stamina, has won at distance; belongs in trifectas and superfectas.
Mustanfar: Routed so-so group in Keeneland Grade III in first 12-furlong try; maybe 3rd or 4th, at best.
Request for Parole: Lost 6 of 7, not top-class.
Strut The Stage: Canadian Grade II or III type is in far too deep.

Classic
Pleasantly Perfect: Defending Classic champ won Dubai World Cup off two-month break; working well, and don't underestimate Mandella; could repeat.
Ghostzapper: Never tried 1¼ and not sure he wants to go that far; will be overbet; a play-against.
Birdstone: Won Travers off workouts, 11-week layoff; training well again and is a major threat.
Roses in May: Strong front-runner is 5-for-5 this year against weaker and never has attempted 10 furlongs; asking a lot.
Funny Cide: Impressive winner of weak Jockey Club Gold Cup; is at top of his game and could hit the board.
Dynever: 3rd in '03 Classic, but has lost 4 in a row and always seems to find a way to fail.
Azeri: Great mare is 0-for-1 vs. boys and should have gone in Distaff, where she'd been favored.
Perfect Drift: Has lost 8 straight, with severe case of seconditis (5 of last 6 races); exacta backwheel?
Newfoundland: Lost last 4, all Grade I events; has speed and worth a stab in exotics.
Fantasticat: Won a weak Super Derby. So what? No chance.
Bowman's Band: Overmatched; won't go 1¼ miles.
Freefourinternet: Nobody expected him to win Hawthorne Gold Cup, and he won't repeat that fluke.
Personal Rush: Won Grade I in Japan by 9 in slop, and I don't know what that means; at least price will be right.