The TelegraphLike walking into a sand blaster – why City Of Troy struggled at Breeders’ Cup
“If you played it safe all the time, life would get very boring.” That was the somewhat rueful verdict of Aidan O’Brien after City Of Troy had finished only eighth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday without ever looking competitive.
Associated PressSierra Leone wins $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic after suffering close loss in Kentucky Derby
Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths Saturday at Del Mar, ending a frustrating run of recent losses, including the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Flavien Prat, Sierra Leone ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:00.78. “I’m so happy for the horse because he’s come up short a few times,” trainer Chad Brown said.
AFPSierra Leone finds redemption in Breeders' Cup Classic
Sierra Leone rallied past Fierceness in the final stretch to win the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, expunging the memory of Kentucky Derby disappointment.Fierceness, trained by Todd Pletcher and winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile last year, went off as the betting favorite and was piloted to the front by jockey John Velazquez in the final turn.
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More Than Looks catches lead pack to win BC Mile
Four-year-old colt More Than Looks gives trainer Cherie DeVaux her first Breeders' Cup win by running down the lead group in the Breeders' Cup Mile.