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MIKE SEKULIĆ(LOS ANGELES,CA) ZA BGTURF

BC 1984 HOLLYWOOD PARK & BC 2001 BELMONT PARK

BC 2009 SANTA ANITA

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SANTA ANITA 2011

SANTA ANITA, OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2012

BREEDERS' CUP 2012

03.11 - DAY 2

MUSICAL ROMANCE (Concorde's Tune - Candlelightdinner)
BC FILLY & MARE SPRINT (6)

Groupie Doll kept well back of a hot early pace set by Teddy's Promise, who, prompted by Dust and Diamonds, led the field through a half in :44.19. The post-time favorite cleared her rivals at the top of the stretch and opened her lead to 4 1/2 lengths at the wire. Dust and Diamonds kept on for second. Switch, running in tenth through the first half, kicked in late for third.

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SWITCH (Quiet American - Antoniette)
BC FILLY & MARE SPRINT (3)

Groupie Doll kept well back of a hot early pace set by Teddy's Promise, who, prompted by Dust and Diamonds, led the field through a half in :44.19. The post-time favorite cleared her rivals at the top of the stretch and opened her lead to 4 1/2 lengths at the wire. Dust and Diamonds kept on for second. Switch, running in tenth through the first half, kicked in late for third.

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TEDDY'S PROMISE (Salt Lake - Braids and Beads)
BC FILLY & MARE SPRINT (8)

Groupie Doll kept well back of a hot early pace set by Teddy's Promise, who, prompted by Dust and Diamonds, led the field through a half in :44.19. The post-time favorite cleared her rivals at the top of the stretch and opened her lead to 4 1/2 lengths at the wire. Dust and Diamonds kept on for second. Switch, running in tenth through the first half, kicked in late for third.

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GRUPIE DOLL (Bowman's Band - Deputy Doll)
BC FILLY & MARE SPRINT (1) 1.7

Groupie Doll kept well back of a hot early pace set by Teddy's Promise, who, prompted by Dust and Diamonds, led the field through a half in :44.19. The post-time favorite cleared her rivals at the top of the stretch and opened her lead to 4 1/2 lengths at the wire. Dust and Diamonds kept on for second. Switch, running in tenth through the first half, kicked in late for third.

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GRUPIE DOLL (Bowman's Band - Deputy Doll)
BC FILLY & MARE SPRINT (1) 1.7

Groupie Doll kept well back of a hot early pace set by Teddy's Promise, who, prompted by Dust and Diamonds, led the field through a half in :44.19. The post-time favorite cleared her rivals at the top of the stretch and opened her lead to 4 1/2 lengths at the wire. Dust and Diamonds kept on for second. Switch, running in tenth through the first half, kicked in late for third.

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RAIL TRIP (Jump Start - Sweet Trip)
BC DIRT MILE (2)

Tapizar, racing wide, moved into contention early, running second to pacesetter Emcee and then drawing even with five eighths remaining. The Steven Amussen-trained colt drew clear in the stretch, winning by 2 1/4 lengths at odds of 15-1. Emcee, the post-time favorite, finished sixth, ahead of the second favorite, Shackleford. Rail Trip finished second, 1 3/4 lengths ahead of Delegation.

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SHACKLEFORD (Forestry - Oatsee)
BC DIRT MILE (7)

Tapizar, racing wide, moved into contention early, running second to pacesetter Emcee and then drawing even with five eighths remaining. The Steven Amussen-trained colt drew clear in the stretch, winning by 2 1/4 lengths at odds of 15-1. Emcee, the post-time favorite, finished sixth, ahead of the second favorite, Shackleford. Rail Trip finished second, 1 3/4 lengths ahead of Delegation.

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TAPIZAR (Tapit - Winning Call)
BC DIRT MILE (1) 15.8

Tapizar, racing wide, moved into contention early, running second to pacesetter Emcee and then drawing even with five eighths remaining. The Steven Amussen-trained colt drew clear in the stretch, winning by 2 1/4 lengths at odds of 15-1. Emcee, the post-time favorite, finished sixth, ahead of the second favorite, Shackleford. Rail Trip finished second, 1 3/4 lengths ahead of Delegation.

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CALIFORNIA FLAG (Avenue of Flags - Ultrafleet)
BC TURF SPRINT (13)

Mizdirection didn't look like a horse making her first start in more than five months winning the Turf Sprint. The 4-year-old filly, 2-for-2 over the Santa Anita downhill turf course, settled outside and to the rear of the field, came into the stretch wide, and then rallied to win by half a length under urging by jockey Mike Smith. Post-time favorite Unbridled's Note finished second, 1 1/4 lengths in front of Reneesgotzip.

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SHANGHAI BOBBY (Harlan's Holiday - Steelin')
BC JUVENILE (1) 1.3

Shanghai Bobby gave his fans a thrill or two in the Juvenile. Taking the lead with three furlongs remaining, the 2-year-old piloted by Rosie Napravnik had to fend off a determined He's Had Enough twice in the stretch, once at the eighth pole and again as the pair neared the wire, digging in to win by a head. With Shanghai Bobby's victory, Napravnik became the second woman jockey to win a Breeders' Cup flat race.

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SHANGHAI BOBBY (Harlan's Holiday - Steelin')
BC JUVENILE (1) 1.3

Shanghai Bobby gave his fans a thrill or two in the Juvenile. Taking the lead with three furlongs remaining, the 2-year-old piloted by Rosie Napravnik had to fend off a determined He's Had Enough twice in the stretch, once at the eighth pole and again as the pair neared the wire, digging in to win by a head. With Shanghai Bobby's victory, Napravnik became the second woman jockey to win a Breeders' Cup flat race.

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POINT OF ENTRY (Dynaformer - Matlacha Pass)
BC TURF (2)

Arlington Million winner Little Mike stretched out to 1 1/2 miles on the grass with ease, winning the Turf and defeating Point of Entry, unbeaten in five starts this year, by half a length. St Nicholas Abbey, the 2011 Turf winner, closed from mid-pack to get third.

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TRAILBLAZER (Zenno Rob Roy (JPN) - Lirio)
BC TURF (4)

Arlington Million winner Little Mike stretched out to 1 1/2 miles on the grass with ease, winning the Turf and defeating Point of Entry, unbeaten in five starts this year, by half a length. St Nicholas Abbey, the 2011 Turf winner, closed from mid-pack to get third.

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TRAILBLAZER (Zenno Rob Roy (JPN) - Lirio)
BC TURF (4)

Arlington Million winner Little Mike stretched out to 1 1/2 miles on the grass with ease, winning the Turf and defeating Point of Entry, unbeaten in five starts this year, by half a length. St Nicholas Abbey, the 2011 Turf winner, closed from mid-pack to get third.

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ST NICHOLAS ABBEY (Montjeu (IRE) - Leaping Water (GB))
BC TURF (3)

Arlington Million winner Little Mike stretched out to 1 1/2 miles on the grass with ease, winning the Turf and defeating Point of Entry, unbeaten in five starts this year, by half a length. St Nicholas Abbey, the 2011 Turf winner, closed from mid-pack to get third.

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LITTLE MIKE (Spanish Steps - Hay Jude)
BC TURF (1) 17.3

Arlington Million winner Little Mike stretched out to 1 1/2 miles on the grass with ease, winning the Turf and defeating Point of Entry, unbeaten in five starts this year, by half a length. St Nicholas Abbey, the 2011 Turf winner, closed from mid-pack to get third.

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JIMMY CREED (Distorted Humor - Hookedonthefeelin)
BC SPRINT (9)

Trinniberg broke well and settled in second to Sum of the Parts through a zippy first quarter in :21.41 and a half in :43.73, then confidently moved into the lead approaching the stretch. Holding off The Lumber Guy under a hand ride, Trinniberg won the Xpressbet Sprint by three quarters of a length. The Lumber Guy finished second, 2 1/4 lengths ahead of Smiling Tiger. Amazombie, the 2011 Sprint champion and post-time favorite, could do no better than eighth.

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COIL (Point Given - Eversmile)
BC SPRINT (7)

Trinniberg broke well and settled in second to Sum of the Parts through a zippy first quarter in :21.41 and a half in :43.73, then confidently moved into the lead approaching the stretch. Holding off The Lumber Guy under a hand ride, Trinniberg won the Xpressbet Sprint by three quarters of a length. The Lumber Guy finished second, 2 1/4 lengths ahead of Smiling Tiger. Amazombie, the 2011 Sprint champion and post-time favorite, could do no better than eighth.

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AMAZOMBIE (Northern Afleet - Wilshe Amaze)
BC SPRINT (8)

Trinniberg broke well and settled in second to Sum of the Parts through a zippy first quarter in :21.41 and a half in :43.73, then confidently moved into the lead approaching the stretch. Holding off The Lumber Guy under a hand ride, Trinniberg won the Xpressbet Sprint by three quarters of a length. The Lumber Guy finished second, 2 1/4 lengths ahead of Smiling Tiger. Amazombie, the 2011 Sprint champion and post-time favorite, could do no better than eighth.

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TRINNIBERG (Teuflesberg - Bella Dorato)
BC SPRINT (1) 13.7

Trinniberg broke well and settled in second to Sum of the Parts through a zippy first quarter in :21.41 and a half in :43.73, then confidently moved into the lead approaching the stretch. Holding off The Lumber Guy under a hand ride, Trinniberg won the Xpressbet Sprint by three quarters of a length. The Lumber Guy finished second, 2 1/4 lengths ahead of Smiling Tiger. Amazombie, the 2011 Sprint champion and post-time favorite, could do no better than eighth.

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TRINNIBERG (Teuflesberg - Bella Dorato)
BC SPRINT (1) 13.7

Trinniberg broke well and settled in second to Sum of the Parts through a zippy first quarter in :21.41 and a half in :43.73, then confidently moved into the lead approaching the stretch. Holding off The Lumber Guy under a hand ride, Trinniberg won the Xpressbet Sprint by three quarters of a length. The Lumber Guy finished second, 2 1/4 lengths ahead of Smiling Tiger. Amazombie, the 2011 Sprint champion and post-time favorite, could do no better than eighth.

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TRINNIBERG (Teuflesberg - Bella Dorato)
BC SPRINT (1) 13.7

Trinniberg broke well and settled in second to Sum of the Parts through a zippy first quarter in :21.41 and a half in :43.73, then confidently moved into the lead approaching the stretch. Holding off The Lumber Guy under a hand ride, Trinniberg won the Xpressbet Sprint by three quarters of a length. The Lumber Guy finished second, 2 1/4 lengths ahead of Smiling Tiger. Amazombie, the 2011 Sprint champion and post-time favorite, could do no better than eighth.

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ANIMAL KINGDOM (Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Dalicia (GER))
BC MILE (2)

Wise Dan was much the best winning the Mile, setting a track record of 1:31.78 as he dominated a contentious international field that included Animal Kingdom, who finished second, Obviously (IRE), third, and Excelebration (IRE), fourth. Winning by 1 1/2 lengths, Wise Dan gained his lead in the final sixteenth after stalking the pace set by Obviously (IRE) into the stretch. Animal Kingdom, making his first start since February 2012, surged late and split rivals to place.

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WISE DAN (Wiseman's Ferry - Lisa Danielle)
BC MILE (1) 1.8

Wise Dan was much the best winning the Mile, setting a track record of 1:31.78 as he dominated a contentious international field that included Animal Kingdom, who finished second, Obviously (IRE), third, and Excelebration (IRE), fourth. Winning by 1 1/2 lengths, Wise Dan gained his lead in the final sixteenth after stalking the pace set by Obviously (IRE) into the stretch. Animal Kingdom, making his first start since February 2012, surged late and split rivals to place.

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BOB BAFFERT (trener Game on Dude)
BC CLASSIC (7)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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FLAT OUT (Flatter - Cresta Lil)
BC CLASSIC (3)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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FLAT OUT (Flatter - Cresta Lil)
BC CLASSIC (3)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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POOL PLAY (Silver Deputy - Zuri Ridge)
BC CLASSIC (8)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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POOL PLAY (Silver Deputy - Zuri Ridge)
BC CLASSIC (8)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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RICHARD'S KID (Lemon Drop Kid - Tough Broad)
BC CLASSIC (5)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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RON THE GREEK (Full Mandate - Flambe')
BC CLASSIC (4)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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GAME ON DUDE (Awesome Again - Worldly Pleasure)
BC CLASSIC (7)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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MUCHO MACHO MAN (Macho Uno - Ponche de Leona)
BC CLASSIC (2)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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FORT LARNED (E Dubai - Arlucea)
BC CLASSIC (1) 9.4

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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MUCHO MACHO MAN vs FORT LARNED
BC CLASSIC (2-1)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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MUCHO MACHO MAN vs FORT LARNED
BC CLASSIC (2-1)

Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders' Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn't best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh.

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02.11 - DAY 1

"Hi BGTURF! Today was so difficult to shoot and try to get good pictures because of all the people and all the credentialed photographers in the way, but I did manage a few good shots." Mike

NIGHTAIL (Mineshaft - Stormy Renee)
BC JUVENILE SPRINT (1) 15.2

Hightail earned his first career win in style, taking the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint with a smart inside trip. The 2-year-old trained by D. Wayne Lukas rated off the lead, settling in fourth behind pacesetter and post-time favorite Merit Man until the top of the stretch. Under pressure by jockey Rajiv Maragh, Hightail closed determinedly, passing Merit Man with a sixteenth remaining and winning by a nose.

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SWEET SHIRLEY MAE (Broken Vow - Joyful Chao)
BC JUVENILE SPRINT (3)

Hightail earned his first career win in style, taking the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint with a smart inside trip. The 2-year-old trained by D. Wayne Lukas rated off the lead, settling in fourth behind pacesetter and post-time favorite Merit Man until the top of the stretch. Under pressure by jockey Rajiv Maragh, Hightail closed determinedly, passing Merit Man with a sixteenth remaining and winning by a nose.

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MERRIT MAN vs NIGHTAIL(Pat Valenzuela vs Rajiv Maragh)
BC JUVENILE SPRINT (2-1)

Hightail earned his first career win in style, taking the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint with a smart inside trip. The 2-year-old trained by D. Wayne Lukas rated off the lead, settling in fourth behind pacesetter and post-time favorite Merit Man until the top of the stretch. Under pressure by jockey Rajiv Maragh, Hightail closed determinedly, passing Merit Man with a sixteenth remaining and winning by a nose.

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MERRIT MAN vs NIGHTAIL(Pat Valenzuela vs Rajiv Maragh)
BC JUVENILE SPRINT (2-1)

Hightail earned his first career win in style, taking the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint with a smart inside trip. The 2-year-old trained by D. Wayne Lukas rated off the lead, settling in fourth behind pacesetter and post-time favorite Merit Man until the top of the stretch. Under pressure by jockey Rajiv Maragh, Hightail closed determinedly, passing Merit Man with a sixteenth remaining and winning by a nose.

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FAME AND GLORY(Montjeu - Gryada)
BC MARATHON (13)

Calidoscopio was slow from the gate, but more than made up for his laggardly start with a determined late run in the stretch. The Argentinean Breeders' Cup Challenge winner overtook post-time favorite Atigun near the sixteenth pole and drew away to win by 4 1/4 lengths, giving jockey Aaron Gryder his first Breeders' Cup victory. Grassy overtook Atigun for second.

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ANTIGUN(Istan - Rimini Road)
BC MARATHON (3)

Calidoscopio was slow from the gate, but more than made up for his laggardly start with a determined late run in the stretch. The Argentinean Breeders' Cup Challenge winner overtook post-time favorite Atigun near the sixteenth pole and drew away to win by 4 1/4 lengths, giving jockey Aaron Gryder his first Breeders' Cup victory. Grassy overtook Atigun for second.

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GRASSY(El Prado - High Savannah)
BC MARATHON (2)

Calidoscopio was slow from the gate, but more than made up for his laggardly start with a determined late run in the stretch. The Argentinean Breeders' Cup Challenge winner overtook post-time favorite Atigun near the sixteenth pole and drew away to win by 4 1/4 lengths, giving jockey Aaron Gryder his first Breeders' Cup victory. Grassy overtook Atigun for second.

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CALEDOSCOPIO(Luhuk - Calderona)
BC MARATHON (1) 17.2

Calidoscopio was slow from the gate, but more than made up for his laggardly start with a determined late run in the stretch. The Argentinean Breeders' Cup Challenge winner overtook post-time favorite Atigun near the sixteenth pole and drew away to win by 4 1/4 lengths, giving jockey Aaron Gryder his first Breeders' Cup victory. Grassy overtook Atigun for second.

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SENSE OF PURPOSE(Galileo - Super Gift)
BC MARATHON (12)

Calidoscopio was slow from the gate, but more than made up for his laggardly start with a determined late run in the stretch. The Argentinean Breeders' Cup Challenge winner overtook post-time favorite Atigun near the sixteenth pole and drew away to win by 4 1/4 lengths, giving jockey Aaron Gryder his first Breeders' Cup victory. Grassy overtook Atigun for second.

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ELDAAFER(A.P.Indy - Habibti)
BC MARATHON (7)

Calidoscopio was slow from the gate, but more than made up for his laggardly start with a determined late run in the stretch. The Argentinean Breeders' Cup Challenge winner overtook post-time favorite Atigun near the sixteenth pole and drew away to win by 4 1/4 lengths, giving jockey Aaron Gryder his first Breeders' Cup victory. Grassy overtook Atigun for second.

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COMMANDER(Broken Vow - Pout)
BC MARATHON (9)

Calidoscopio was slow from the gate, but more than made up for his laggardly start with a determined late run in the stretch. The Argentinean Breeders' Cup Challenge winner overtook post-time favorite Atigun near the sixteenth pole and drew away to win by 4 1/4 lengths, giving jockey Aaron Gryder his first Breeders' Cup victory. Grassy overtook Atigun for second.

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CALEDOSCOPIO(Luhuk - Calderona)
BC MARATHON (1) 17.2

Calidoscopio was slow from the gate, but more than made up for his laggardly start with a determined late run in the stretch. The Argentinean Breeders' Cup Challenge winner overtook post-time favorite Atigun near the sixteenth pole and drew away to win by 4 1/4 lengths, giving jockey Aaron Gryder his first Breeders' Cup victory. Grassy overtook Atigun for second.

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FLOTILLA(Mizzen Mast - Louvain)
BC JUVENILE FILLIES TURF (1) 11.4

Flotilla bided her time at the back of the field, trailing pacesetter Tara from the Cape by almost nine lengths through the early going of the Juvenile Fillies Turf. At the top of the stretch, she boldly moved from sixth to first, splitting foes along the way. Under urging from jockey Christophe Lemaire, she continued to increase her lead late, winning by 1 1/4 lengths over Watsdachances and Summer of Fun.

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BEHOLDER(Henny Hughes - Leslie's Lady)
BC JUVENILE FILLIES (1) 3.9

Beholder was formidable from the start, taking a clear lead on the first turn and setting a solid pace of :46.47 for the half and an even 1:11 for the first six furlongs. Challenged by the undefeated post-time favorite Executiveprivilege in the final furlong, Beholder responded to urging from rider Garrett Gomez, digging in to win by one length. Executiveprivilege finished 4 1/4 lengths ahead of Dreaming of Julia, who suffered her first career loss in crossing the wire third.

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START BILLING(Dynaformer - Topliner)
BC FILLY & MARE TURF (8)

Zagora stalked the early pace, waiting to make her bid for the lead until midstretch. Urged on by rider Javier Castellano, Zagora gamely prevailed over Marketing Mix by three-quarters of a length. The Fugue, the favored starter, finished third after encountering traffic troubles throughout.

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ROYAL DELTA(Dynaformer - Delta Princess)
LADIES' CLASSIC (1) 1.7

Royal Delta ruled the Ladies' Classic, taking command from the first jump. She crossed the wire 1 1/2 lengths ahead of My Miss Aurelia, a game second. Include Me Out followed 1 1/4 lengths behind in third. For Royal Delta, the win was her second straight Ladies' Classic victory. For jockey Mike Smith, it was a record-setting ride. With the 2012 Ladies' Classic, he became the winningest rider in Breeders' Cup history, surpassing the previous record of 15 wins held by retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey.

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ROYAL DELTA(Dynaformer - Delta Princess)
LADIES' CLASSIC (1) 1.7

Royal Delta ruled the Ladies' Classic, taking command from the first jump. She crossed the wire 1 1/2 lengths ahead of My Miss Aurelia, a game second. Include Me Out followed 1 1/4 lengths behind in third. For Royal Delta, the win was her second straight Ladies' Classic victory. For jockey Mike Smith, it was a record-setting ride. With the 2012 Ladies' Classic, he became the winningest rider in Breeders' Cup history, surpassing the previous record of 15 wins held by retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey.

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ROYAL DELTA(Dynaformer - Delta Princess)
LADIES' CLASSIC (1) 1.7

Royal Delta ruled the Ladies' Classic, taking command from the first jump. She crossed the wire 1 1/2 lengths ahead of My Miss Aurelia, a game second. Include Me Out followed 1 1/4 lengths behind in third. For Royal Delta, the win was her second straight Ladies' Classic victory. For jockey Mike Smith, it was a record-setting ride. With the 2012 Ladies' Classic, he became the winningest rider in Breeders' Cup history, surpassing the previous record of 15 wins held by retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey.

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ROYAL DELTA(Dynaformer - Delta Princess)
LADIES' CLASSIC (1) 1.7

Royal Delta ruled the Ladies' Classic, taking command from the first jump. She crossed the wire 1 1/2 lengths ahead of My Miss Aurelia, a game second. Include Me Out followed 1 1/4 lengths behind in third. For Royal Delta, the win was her second straight Ladies' Classic victory. For jockey Mike Smith, it was a record-setting ride. With the 2012 Ladies' Classic, he became the winningest rider in Breeders' Cup history, surpassing the previous record of 15 wins held by retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey.

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WARM UP

31.10

THE GOLD CHEONGSAM (Red Clubs - Fuerta Ventura)
2012: Weatherbys Insurance $300,000 Two-Year-Old S. (1), Adnams Bitter Fillies Nursery H. (1), Audi Cambridge Median Auction S. (1)

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I AM A DREAMER (Noverre - Summer Dreams)
A group stakes winner in England 2012: Beverly D. S. (1)

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DUNDONNELL (First Defence - Family)
2012: Pinsent Masons LLP Acomb S. (1), Burridge Golf & Racing Trophies Median Auction S. (1)

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GERVINHO (Unusual Heat - Foreverinthegame)
2012: Zuma Beach S. (1)

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RICHARD'S KID (Lemon Drop Kid - Tough Broad)
Winner of back-to-back runnings of the Pacific Classic (G1) in 2009 and 2010 2012: Cougar II H. (1), Prove It S. (1)

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IN LINGERIE (Empire Maker - Cat Chat)
2012: Juddmonte Spinster S. (1), Black-Eyed Susan S. (1), Bourbonette Oaks (1)

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POWER BROKER (Pulpit - Shop Again)
2012: Front Runner S. 2yo (1)

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ZAGORA (Green Tune - Zaneton)
A two-time group III winner in France 2012: Ballston Spa S. (1), Gallorette H. (1), Hillsborough S. (1), Endeavour S. (1)

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AWESOME FEATHER (Awesome of Course - Precious Feather)
Champion 2-year-old filly in North America in 2010 2012: Nasty Storm S. (1), Florida Sunshine Millions Distaff S. (1)

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QUESTING (Hard Spun - Chercheuse)
2012: Alabama S. (1), TVG Coaching Club American Oaks (1)

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QUESTING (Hard Spun - Chercheuse)
2012: Alabama S. (1), TVG Coaching Club American Oaks (1)

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RON THE GREEK (Full Mandate - Flambe')
2012: Stephen Foster H. (1), Santa Anita H. (1)

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TRINNIBERG (Teuflesberg - Bella Dorato)
2012: Woody Stephens S. (1), Bay Shore S. (1), Swale S. (1)

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BROWN ALMIGHTY (Big Brown - Gone Goodbye)
First stakes winner for Big Brown (2008 Ky Derby & Preakness S. winner) 2012: Sunny's Halo S. (1)

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LITTLE MIKE (Spanish Steps - Hay Jude)
2012: Arlington Million S. (1), Woodford Reserve Turf Classic S. (1), Florida Sunshine Millions Turf S. (1)

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TO HONOR AND TO SERVE (Bernardini - Pilfer)
Woodward S. (1), Westchester S. (1)

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ALPHA (Bernardini - Munnaya)
2012: Travers S. (1), Withers S. (1), Count Fleet S. (1)

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CHESTNUT GRACE: SHACKLEFORD & DULLAHAN

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KNOW MORE (Lion Heart - Seattle Qui)
2012: Best Pal Stakes Gr-2 (1)

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SUGGESTIVE BOY (Easing Along - Suffrage)
A classic winner in Argentina, 2012: Wickerr Stakes (1)

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ALMOST AN ANGEL (Artie Schiller - Earthly Angel)
2012: Darley Alcibiades S. (1)

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MUSICAL ROMANCE (Concorde's Tune - Candlelightdinner)
2011: Champion female sprinter, 2012: Mike Sherman Memorial S.(1), Princess Rooney H. (1), Humana Distaff S. (1), Vinery Madison S. (1)

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FORTIFY (Distorted Humor - Kotuku)
2012: Foxwoods Champagne S. (1), Frizette S. (1)

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ANIMAL KINGDOM (Leroidesanimaux - Dalicia)
2011: Kentucky Derby winner, 2012: 1 - 1

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SHACKLEFORD (Forestry - Oatsee)
2011: Preakness Stakes winner 2012: Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (1), Metropolitan H. (1), Carter H. (1), Donn H. (1)

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SUMMER OF FUN (Include - Royal Innocence)
2012: Saratoga 1 win

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LOVE AND PRIDE (A.P.Indy - Ile de France)
2012: Personal Ensign S. (1), Zenyatta S. (1), Obeah Stakes (1), Affectionately S. (1)

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CONTESTED (Ghostzapper - Gold Vault)
2012: Acorn S.(1), Test S.(1), Eight Belles S.(1)

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HE'S HAD ENOUGH (Tapit - Amelia)
J. Paul Reddam & Doug O’Neill - I'll Have Another connections

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ROMP (Incurable Optimist - Stormy Secret)
Made in Argentina

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JAYCITO (Vistory Gallop - Night Edition)
Canadien roots

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ALMUDENA (Silver Planet - Fire Legend)
Made in Peru

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NONIOS (Pleasatly Pefrect - Stylish Manner)
Dark horse in Classic. Beware!

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GAME ON DUDE (Awesome Again - Worldly Pleasure)
2012: Hollywood Gold Cup H. (1), Awesome Again S. (1), San Antonio S. (1), Californian S. (1) 2011: Santa Anita H. (1)

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