Just finished listening to a jubilant Rick Pitino speak about the Breeder's Cup on the Jim Rome radio show. The excitement level in his voice was unmistakable. He recounted a few of his previous races, spoke as to how horse racing was a relaxing vacation to the intense game of basketball and recounted different players he has named horses after.

This year, Pitino has entered his two year old South Floyd in the 1:06 pm Juvenile Sprint race that will feature a total of seven two year olds, and will kick off the Breeder's Cup. Matt Gardner of SB Nation has South Floyd as his pick to win the sprint.

Here's the details:

http://www.sbnation.com/2012/10/31/3576190/2012-breeders-cup-juvenile-sprint-preview

http://www.breederscup.com/contenders/117