The 2002 Breeders’ Cup
Arlington Park
October 26, 2002
For the first time, the Breeders’ Cup came to Chicago and picturesque Arlington Park. The 4-year-old filly Azeri began the day by dominating the Distaff with a five length victory. Foreign bred horses Domedriver (Mile), Starine (Filly & Mare Turf) and High Chaparral (Turf) all scored victories. The day closed with the biggest shock of the Breeders’ Cup. The lightly regarded 4-year-old Volponi went into the gate at nearly 44-1, but came home a winner by the largest margin in Classic history, a widening 6 ½ lengths under jockey Jose Santos. Phil Johnson, at 77, became the oldest trainer to win a Breeders’ Cup race. Distaff winner Azeri was later named Horse of the Year.
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A packed Arlington Park hosts the Breeders' Cup in 2002
2002 Breeders’ Cup Champions
| Race | Winning Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 2002 Breeders' Cup Classic | Volponi | J. Santos | P. Johnson | Amherst Stable & Spruce Pond Stable | Amherst Stable | |
| Juvenile | 2002 Grey Goose Juvenile | Vindication | M. Smith | B. Baffert | Padua Stables | Payson Stud Inc. | |
| Ladies’ Classic | 2002 Breeders' Cup Distaff | Azeri | M. Smith | L. De Seroux | Allen E. Paulson Living Trust | Allen E. Paulson | |
| Turf | 2002 Breeders' Cup Turf | High Chaparral (IRE) | M. Kinane | A. O'Brien | Michael Tabor & Mrs. John Magnier | Sean Coughlan | |
| Filly & Mare Turf | 2002 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf | Starine (FR) | J. Velazquez | R. Frankel | Robert Frankel | Catherine DuBois | |
| Juvenile Fillies | 2002 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies | Storm Flag Flying | J. Velazquez | C. McGaughey III | Ogden Mills Phipps | Phipps Stable | |
| Mile | 2002 Breeders' Cup Mile | Domedriver (IRE) | T. Thulliez | P. Bary | Flaxman Holdings Ltd. | Niarchos Family | |
| Xpressbet Sprint | 2002 Breeders' Cup Sprint | Orientate | J. Bailey | D. Lukas | Robert B. & Beverly J. Lewis | Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd. |
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