Court Vision pulled off the biggest upset in Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I) history when he held off Turallure by a desperate nose to win the event at 64-1.
The biggest story of the race, and perhaps the Breeders' Cup itself, was Goldikova's bid to win the race for the fourth consecutive year. A six-year-old mare, she had used her brilliant turf of foot to claim each of her previous victories and figured to do the same today, even though many felt she had lost a step this year.
Court Vision, ridden by Robby Albarado and trained by Dale Romans, got off to a fairly slow start and found himself well off of the early pace set by Get Stormy. Jeranimo was second, with Goldikova tucked into third just in behind the leaders along the fence. Sidney's Candy was also up close. The opening fractions were moderate, :24.17 and :48.18.
Rounding the far turn, Goldikova was still down along the rail with no racing room. However, jockey Olivier Peslier guided her out of traffic and into the clear as the field turned for home and she responded with a burst of speed to take the lead. However, Court Vision and Turallure were both charging home on the outside and while Goldikova dug in gamely, she was passed by both of them in the final sixteenth as Court Vision stopped the clock in 1:37.05. Goldikova held third by two lengths over Gio Ponti, who also had to battle his way through traffic to get clear running room.
There was an objection filed against Goldikova for interference turning for home, but it was not allowed.
-Keelerman
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