St Nicholas Abbey simply exploded inside the final furlong of the $3,000,000 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I), roaring past Sea Moon and Brilliant Speed to win the prestigious event by two and a half lengths.
Under the eighteen-year-old jockey J. O'Brien, St Nicholas Abbey settled into second as Await the Dawn and Dean's Kitten set a moderate pace of :24.92 and :50.09. Midday, who got a bit upset before the race and arrived late at the starting gate, was in behind them with Brilliant Speed and Teaks North right up close as well. Sarafina and Sea Moon had settled off the pace, with Stately Victor trailing the field.
Dean's Kitten and Await the Dawn continued to lead the way until they entered the homestretch, where the 13-1 American hopeful Brilliant Speed took over the lead. Sea Moon was charging hard on the outside, but Sarafina -- despite being in perfect position entering the stretch -- was unable to quicken with them. Sea Moon took over the lead near the eighth pole, but St Nicholas Abbey flew home late to score convincing. The winner is trained by Aidan O'Brien, who took home his second Breeders' Cup victory following Wrote's win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. II) earlier this afternoon.
Sea Moon finished second, followed by Brilliant Speed and Sarafina. The final time was 2:28.85.
-Keelerman
-Keelerman
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