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22:20 Churchill Downs (USA)

Breeders' Cup Classic Powered By Dodge (group 1) (dirt)

  • 13 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f
  • Going: Firm (Dirt Course: Fast)
  • Surface: AllWeather
  • US$5,000,001 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 2.18s
  • Off Time: 22:31:50
  • 13 Ran
1(1)
Silk - Teal, multi-colored peacock, multi-colored cuffs on sleeves, teal cap
  • Form 114442
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-10

2(2)
Silk - Yellow, Black 'K' in Horseshoe Emblem, Blac
  • Form 131515
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-0

3(3)
Silk - Maroon, white sleeves, white star on maroon cap
5/4
  • Form 111111
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-10

4(4)
Silk - Dark Blue, Blue Cap
  • Form 11-1231
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-10

5(5)
Silk - White, Blue Circled 'JH', Blue
33/1
  • Form 111012
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-10

6(6)
Silk - Green, White spots, Blue 'SF' on White disc, Blue Collar, White Dot on Blue Sleeve
40/1
  • Form 202242
  • Age 7
  • Weight 9-0

7(7)
Silk - Light Blue, Purple Epaule
10/1
  • Form 211-141
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-0

8(8)
Silk - Black, Fuchsia Diamond Hoop, Fuchsia Diam
9/1
  • Form 111111
  • Age 5
  • Weight 9-0

9(9)
Silk - Green, Pink Hoop, Pink Hoop on Sleeve
40/1
  • Form 7-35153
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-0

10(10)
Silk - Royal Blue, Gold Flying 'V's Emblem, Blue Hoop and Cuffs o
40/1
  • Form 142-177
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-0

11(11)
Silk - Navy Blue, White Epaulets, White Stripes on Blue Cap
11/2
  • Form 11-4111
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-0

12(12)
Silk - Blue, Green 'MS', Green Collar, Blue Hoop on Green Sleeves, Blue Pompon on Green Cap

Suave (USA)

63 b DC
50/1
  • Form 2-66110
  • Age 5
  • Weight 9-0

13(13)
Silk - Black, White Diamond Frame, White Hoop on Sleeves, White Cap
25/1
  • Form 812223
  • Age 4
  • Weight 9-0

In depth

Formwatch

Brother Derek (USA) (8-3) Prominent, disputed lead stretch, no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Lava Man (9-0) at Oak Tree At Sant 1m 1f hcp Grp 2 (1) std in Oct.

Premium Tap (USA) (8-12) Effort when clipped heels 3f out, renewed challenge, ran on, 5th of 7, 1l behind Ball Four (8-6) at Turfway Park 1m 1f Grp 2 (1) std in Sept.

Bernardini (USA) (8-10) Tracked leader, went clear in straight, easily, won at Belmont 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) std in Oct beating Wanderin Boy (9-0) by 7l, 4 ran.

George Washington (IRE) (8-13) Held up towards rear, steadway 2f out, shaken up inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Ascot 1m Grp 1 (1) gs in Sept beating Araafa (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.

Lawyer Ron (USA) (8-12) Led halfway, clear 2f out, caught close home, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Strong Contender (8-12) at Louisiana Downs 1m 1f Grp 2 (1) std in Sept.

Perfect Drift (USA) (8-6) Held up, blocked 2f out, stayed on well, 2nd of 7, shd behind Ball Four (8-6) at Turfway Park 1m 1f Grp 2 (1) std in Sept.

David Junior (USA) (9-7) Held up in rear, switched and headway over 2f out, quickened to lead 1f out, driven clear, won at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul beating Notnowcato (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.

Lava Man (USA) (9-0) Made all, drew clear turn, stayed on, won at Oak Tree At Sant 1m 1f hcp Grp 2 (1) std in Oct beating Brother Derek (8-3) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.

Giacomo (USA) (8-6) Held up last, stayed on late, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Lava Man (9-0) at Oak Tree At Sant 1m 1f hcp Grp 2 (1) std in Oct.

Flower Alley (USA) (9-0) 4 wide, effort stretch, found nil, 7th of 11, 5l behind Premium Tap (9-0) at Saratoga 1m 1f Grp 1 std in Sept.

Invasor (ARG) (8-8) Stumbled after start, disputed lead 2f out, soon led, ridden out, won at Saratoga 1m 1f Grp 1 (1) std in Aug beating Sun King (8-5) by a shd, 9 ran.

Suave (USA) (9-0) Steadied first turn, 10th of 11, 8l behind Premium Tap (9-0) at Saratoga 1m 1f Grp 1 std in Sept.

Sun King (USA) (9-0) Outpaced early, good finish outside, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Premium Tap (9-0) at Saratoga 1m 1f Grp 1 std in Sept.