15-1 shot Tapizar proved much the best in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) this afternoon at Santa Anita Park, drawing clear in the homestretch to win the prestigious race by a couple of lengths.
Under a perfect ride from Corey Nakatani, Tapizar broke well, and after being five-wide briefly on the first turn, the son of Tapit settled into the second position, tracking Emcee through fractions of :22.77 and :46.58. Delegation and Jersey Town were also close to the pace, while Shackleford -- who stumbled at the start -- was on the outside in fifth. Rail Trip, Fez Biz, Second City, and John Scott were the early trailers.
Following three-quarters of a mile in 1:10.72, Tapizar kicked clear of Emcee and opened up a commanding advantage. Rail Trip put in a good late run in between horses to be second best but was no match for the winner, who cruised home in easy fashion to win by about three lengths while stopping the clock in 1:35.34 seconds.
Delegation stayed on well to finish third, while John Scott rallied belatedly on the far outside to complete the superfecta.
The winner is trained by Steve Asmussen and owned by Winchell Thoroughbreds.
-Keelerman
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