Most observers agree the greatest speech in history was Martin Luther King's I have a Dream address delivered in 1963. In the world of thoroughbred racing, however, the standout title belongs to NOTABLE SPEECH.

Racing enthusiasts around the world hope the chestnut son of Dubawi finishes his career in America tonight as one of Godolphin's finest animals by securing consecutive wins in the Breeders Cup Mile.

It is a massive fixture for the international challengers, with every Breeders Cup race from Keeneland broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing, as top contenders like sprinting ace Comanche Brave and powerful Blue Bolt face the best opposition America provides.

Notable Speech Eyes Eighth Elite Victory

Notable Speech, whose grandsire is the legendary Sheikh Mohammed superstar Dubai Millennium, seeks his eighth triumph at the highest level of the sport and aims to push his total career prize money past £4 million.

Charlie Appleby's contender possesses a remarkable finishing burst when performing at his absolute best, which previously helped him secure Classic glory in the 2,000 Guineas alongside victories in the Sussex Stakes, two Woodbine Miles, the Lockinge Stakes, and the City of York Stakes over seven furlongs.

During last year's Breeders Cup Mile, Notable Speech pulled clear of his rivals, and if he displays that same level of performance today, he should hand Appleby his fifth victory in the event across the last six years.

William Buick handles the riding duties in a competitive field that also features 1,000 Guineas heroine True Love, plus Lake Forest, who attempts to secure a maiden Breeders Cup triumph for trainer William Haggas.

Early Card Highlights And Expert Selections

The afternoon action begins during the late afternoon UK time with the Grade 1 Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Sprint over seven furlongs on the dirt track.

Ways and Means opens as a strong favourite despite previously losing this race while heading the betting market.

An each-way bet goes on EXPLORA, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Jose Ortiz.

The filly starts from a difficult stall 11 draw, but benefits from staying further and previously finished second in the Juvenile Fillies at Del Mar last year.

Turf Sprint And Dirt Mile Contenders

Next comes the Grade 1 Breeders Cup Turf Sprint.

Bacio presents a tough challenge, though the extended five-furlong distance might stretch his stamina slightly too far.

July Cup victor COMANCHE BRAVE stands out as a major threat for jockey Billy Loughnane and trainer Donnacha O'Brien.

With a standard start, he should secure a strong position from stall seven, having won over five furlongs during his very first attempt at the distance last time out.

The Grade 1 Breeders Cup Dirt Mile remains wide open.

FORGED STEEL demonstrates exceptional stamina and enters the contest in solid form, making him an attractive each-way option.

Filly and Mare Turf And Dirt Sprint Analysis

BLUE BOLT contests the Grade 1 Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf over an extended mile and one furlong, where she must defeat Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Precise.

Precise performed well near this distance during Arc weekend at Longchamp, but recent form suggests Blue Bolt holds superior ability, and the longer trip could spark further progress.

Stall 12 presents a challenge, yet the multiple European Group 1 winner remains class above her rivals.

Colin Keane takes the significant opportunity provided by trainer Andrew Balding.

The Grade 1 Breeders Cup Sprint over six furlongs on dirt could go to ENGLISHMAN, who appears to be one of the safest bets on the schedule and possesses the quality to outclass TO Elvis.

The Grade 1 Breeders Cup Distaff takes place over a mile and one furlong on dirt.

NITROGEN stands out as another expected short-priced winner for jockey Jose Ortiz and trainer Mark Casse.

After finishing second behind Scylla in this exact race at Del Mar last year, the filly brings strong recent form, including a short-odds victory in a Grade 2 event at Belmont Park.

Turf And Classic Showdowns

A substantial European contingent targets the Grade 1 Breeders Cup Turf over one mile and four furlongs.

If BENVENUTO CELLINI intends to claim a major prize this season following a disappointing run in the Irish Derby, this represents his ideal chance.

He starts from stall two, and although he began slowly from a low draw during the Arc, Aidan O'Brien confirmed the stable addressed that issue.

The son of Frankel carries an each-way price alongside favourable conditions.

Ryan Moore takes the ride in a competitive lineup featuring Arc participants Diamond Necklace and Bay City Roller, Kentucky Downs top finishers Tiffany and Ethical Diamond, defending champion Ethical Diamond, and Irish Champion Stakes winner Hotazhell.

Finally, the marquee event of the week arrives with the Grade 1 Breeders Cup Classic over one mile and two furlongs on dirt.

Magnitude withdraws late from the contest.

Forever Young represents the secure wager.

However, support heavily backs SOVEREIGNTY to triumph, as his exceptional talent is unquestioned.

The former Kentucky Derby victor returned to winning ways in the Whitney at Saratoga by defeating the talented Nitrogen.

A fast pace should develop, which will suit his running style under the guidance of Junior Alvarado for trainer Bill Mott.

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