Breeders’ Cup Results: Desert Code Wins The 2008 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita

Posted on Saturday, October 25th, 2008

SBG Global RacebookDesert Code overtook Diabolical in the final strides to win the inaugural $1-million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint by a half-length at Santa Anita Park on October 25, 2008 Breeders’ Cup Day Saturday.

The longest shot on the board with odds of 36-1, Desert Code ran 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:11.60 under jockey Richard Migliore and paid $75, $30.80 and $21. Diabolical returned $7.60 and $5.20, while Storm Treasure was another three-quarters of a length back in third and paid $9.20 to show.

See the Breeders’ Cup results & payouts and the Breeders’ Cup winners.

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How I See the 14 Races of 25th Breeders’ Cup

Posted on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

SBG Global RacebookBy GREG MELIKOV

Here’s the 2008 Breeders’ Cup in a nutshell.

$2 Million Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic, 1 1/8 miles: Favorites dominate, as 17 of 24 winners were less than 3-1, which probably accounts for the small fields.

$5 Million Breeders’ Cup Classic, 1 1/4 miles: Only four horses scored from posts 1-3, including Ghostzapper on the rail in ‘04 who was only the second wire-to-wire winner since ‘91 when Black Tie Affair triumphed off the longest layoff — 49 days. Outside is the place to be as nine won from posts 10 through 14, including ‘07 champ Curlin from post 11. The early 7-5 favorite breaks from post 9. The son of Smart Strike wins again.

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Breeders’ Cup Contenders October 25: Curlin Draws Post 9 In The 2008 Breeders’ Cup Classic

Posted on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Race horse Curlin drew post position 9 in the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Classic field and was made the 7-5 favorite for the $5-million horse race to be held on October 25 at Santa Anita Park.

With Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown retired and off the Breeders’ Cup Classic contenders list, the Horse of the Year Curlin will defend his title against 11 other race horses hoping to stop Curlin’s bid to be the second consecutive Breeders’ Cup Classic winner.

The 2008 Breeders’ Cup Classic field of races horses with jockeys, weight and morning line odds:

  1. SBG Global RacebookGo Between under jockey Garrett Gomez carries 126 lbs. with morning line odds of 8-1
  2. Casino Drive under jockey Victor Espinoza, 121 lbs., 10-1
  3. Tiago under jockey Mike Smith, 126 lbs., 15-1
  4. Duke of Marmalade under jockey John Murtagh, 126 lbs., 10-1
  5. Henrythenavigator under jockey John Velazquez, 121 lbs., 10-1
  6. Smooth Air under jockey Manny Cruz, 121 lbs., 50-1
  7. Student Council under jockey Shaun Bridgmohan, 126 lbs., 20-1
  8. Raven’s Pass under jockey Frankie Dettori, 121 lbs., 6-1
  9. Curlin under jockey Robby Albarado, 126 lbs., 7-5
  10. Fairbanks under jockey Richard Migliore, 126 lbs., 10-1
  11. Colonel John under jockey Edgar Prado, 121 lbs., 20-1
  12. Champs Elysees under jockey Alan Garcia, 126 lbs., 15-1

The 2008 Breeders’ Cup Classic is race 9 in Oak Tree at Santa Anita’s October 25 race card. Breeders’ Cup Classic Post time is 3:45 pm Pacific.

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Breeders’ Cup Challenge Race Results: Mr. Nightlinger Wins Arlington Sprint Handicap at Arlington Park

Posted on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Online Horse BettingMartin Racing Stable and Carl Moore Management’s Mr. Nightlinger survived a claim of foul from the jockey of runner-up Starticus to prevail as the official victor in the $200,000 Arlington Sprint Handicap, getting the 5 1/2 furlongs over “firm” turf in course record time of 1:01.89 at Arlington Park.

The Arlington Sprint, previously a main track fixture at Arlington Park, was moved to the turf for the first time this year and was selected as a 2008 Breeders’ Cup Challenge race. The “Win and You’re In” provision of that series guarantees the Arlington Sprint winner, Mr. Nightlinger, a berth in the newly created Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint subject to all pre-entry and entry fees for that race.

Sent off at odds of 7-10, Mr. Nightlinger paid $3.40, $2.40 and $2.10. Starticus returned $4.80 and $3.80. Prince Woodman paid $3.20.

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Breeders’ Cup Challenge: Arlington Sprint Handicap at Arlington Park August 23

Posted on Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Undefeated Mr. Nightlinger shoots for his 5th straight win when he looms as the 8-5 morning line choice in Saturday’s $200,000 Arlington Sprint Handicap at 5 1/2 furlongs over Arlington Park’s turf course.

Saturday’s Arlington Sprint has also been selected as one of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Races. The winner of the Arlington Sprint will be part of the Breeders’ Cup field in the 2008 running of the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita Park.

The Arlington Sprint field of race horses with jockeys, weight and morning line odds in post position order:

  1. Online Horse BettingStarticus under jockey Junior Alvarado carries 122 lbs. with morning line odds of 9-2
  2. Fort Prado under jockey Rene Douglas, 118 lbs., 8-1
  3. Native Ruler under jockey Eusebio Razo Jr, 122 lbs., 20-1
  4. Prince Woodman under jockey Richard Migliore, 118 lbs., 6-1
  5. Mighty Rule under jockey Christopher Emigh, 120 lbs., 12-1
  6. Lovango under jockey Dean Butler, 118 lbs., 12-1
  7. Dhanyata under jockey Jose Ferrer, 113 lbs., 10-1
  8. Mr. Nightlinger under jockey Jamie Theriot, 124 lbs., 8-5
  9. Base Commander under jockey Jesse Campbell, 118 lbs., 10-1
  10. John’s Road under jockey James Graham, 118 lbs., 15-1

The Arlington Sprint Handicap is race 9 in Arlington Park’s August 23 card. Arlington Sprint post time is 4:56 pm Central.

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