ARCADIA, Calif. -- Trainer Bob Baffert appeared to be holding a pretty strong hand when entries were drawn Monday for the $1.5 million Breeders Cup Sprint, with two of the top contenders in the field, including potential favorite Lord Nelson. But Bafferts chances of winning his fifth Sprint title suffered a major blow several days later when he was compelled to scratch Lord Nelson due to an infection.Fortunately for Baffert, his other Sprint candidate was the speedy and steadily improving 3-year-old Drefong, who proved he was more than a backup for Lord Nelson by outdueling 8-5 favorite Masochistic on the lead before edging away to an impressive 1-1/4-length victory in the Sprint under jockey Martin Garcia.Drefong, a son of Gio Ponti, is owned by the Baoma Corp. He completed six furlongs over a fast track in 1:08.79 and paid $9.80. Garcia was a last-minute replacement for Drefongs regular rider, Mike Smith, who opted to keep his regular seat aboard Masochistic.Masochistic broke best, with Smith rating him just outside and off Drefong, who sped to a short lead nearest the rail after an opening quarter in 21.41 seconds. Masochistic gained a short advantage on the turn and was seemingly going easiest at that point, but Drefong would not be denied, responding to some vigorous urging to dispose of Masochistic nearing midstretch before edging clear at the end.Mind Your Biscuits, last, as expected, in the run down the backstretch, finished best of all, falling just a nose short of catching Masochistic for second money.A. P. Indian had his six-race win streak come to an end after finishing fourth, 4-1/2 lengths behind the winner. He was followed by Limousine Liberal, a tiring Delta Bluesman, and Noholdingback Bear, who was eased to the wire after having his best chances compromised by a slow start. Like Lord Nelson, Joking was scratched this week.It really hurt losing Lord Nelson this week. He was doing so well, and it would have been nice to have him in here, said Baffert. But Drefong, he was ready to go. And it was a great time for Martin [Garcia] to reunite with me.Baffert and Garcia parted ways in April, just prior to the Kentucky Derby, before mending fences last week.Drefong broke with him [Masochistic], and Martin just let him ease up there the first part of it, said Baffert. When I saw the fractions, 21 and a tick, I thought that was manageable. Good horses could handle it.I could see Masochistic was bringing his A game, I knew it was going to be a battle. About the three-eighths pole, it looked like Masochistic was going to have the edge on us. But this little horse, when the running started, he just brought it, and at the eighth pole, he showed the will he has to win.Baffert won the Sprint for the first time with Thirty Slews in 1993. He also won the race with Midnight Lute in 2007 and 2008 and with Secret Circle in 2013.Thirty Slews was the first horse I ever bought, for $30,000, and when he won the Breeders Cup Sprint at Gulfstream Park, it was so exciting, I thought Id reached the pinnacle of my career, said Baffert. I never had that feeling again until I won the Kentucky Derby. And its still a thrill to win any Breeders Cup race because theres so much on the line, not only the money, but championships as well. Hopefully, this will put Drefong in the conversation.Garcia said he had no choice but to put Drefong on the lead after breaking from post 2.As fast as I was going, he was running easy, said Garcia. It looked like that other horse [Masochistic] outside went past us, and I just asked my horse a little bit, and he responded.Smith, who had ridden Drefong to three straight easy wins, including the Grade 1 Kings Bishop, said he thought he had control of the race on the turn.When we hit the turn, we were looking good, sitting perfect, but I know Drefong, hes a tough son of a gun, said Smith. He doesnt stop. Thats why I tried to put him away over there on the turn. I thought I did too, and here he comes again. Wholesale MLB Jerseys China . - NASCAR announced a 33-race schedule for the 2014 Nationwide Series with virtually no changes from this years slate. Cheap Baseball Jerseys . LOUIS -- Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig says hes recovered from a foot injury and ready to be put on St. http://www.jerseyscheapmlb.com/?tag=cheap-milwaukee-brewers-jerseys . 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The England forward insisted his £49m move to the Etihad last summer was all about winning trophies and he has the opportunity to lift the first one available to him this weekend.However, his old club Liverpool will be standing in his way. Who will come out on top? We asked Soccer Saturday pundits Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas and Paul Merson for their view on the battle, how Sterling may impact the final and whether Liverpool will be able to nullify their former ace.Charlie Nicholas I just dont see him getting on the ball and beating people like he was two or three months ago. Charlie Nicholas When is the last time we talked about Raheem Sterling? I remember when he scored three against Bournemouth and it couldve been five but weve barely mentioned him since - other than giving away a penalty against Tottenham.This final should have his name all over it and Liverpool fans should be saying oh God, he worries me but I dont think theyll be overly concerned about him. Raheem Sterlings first game against Liverpool didnt go well - a 4-1 defeat at home I think the occasion could get to the lad. Hes still young and hes still learning but I just dont see him getting on the ball and beating people like he was two or three months ago. Hes edgy. I dont think hes quite sure what position hes meant to be in and what hes meant to do, just like three or four of the other City players at the moment.He should be thriving as soon as Yaya Toure or David Silva get the ball because hes got pace to burn, but I think the true crux of it is hes actually playing for his cup final place on Wednesday night against Dynamo Kiev.Paul Merson The Liverpool players will know what he can do from training and will be wary of him.dddddddddddd Paul Merson I do feel sorry for him a bit as he didnt ask for that price tag and hes still a young kid.Sometimes I watch him and hes unbelievable, but he doesnt strike a ball properly. His goals always seem to bobble in, you never see him drill a ball into the corner. Sterling was a key player for Liverpool last season He will get better and the Liverpool players will know what he can do from training and will be wary of him. Phil Thompson Hes always a player that you fear and the occasion wont scare him. Phil Thompson I still think that he was badly advised and I wouldnt say that hes been a massive hit but hes still very young.Hes still got to work on his final ball but when hes on his game he can be very troublesome. Sterling has scored 10 goals across all competitions for Man City Hes always a player that you fear and the occasion wont scare him. The kid has a good footballing attitude, hes a tough little boy. Ive seen him at a younger age still turn up in big games. 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