ARCADIA, CA -  A patient ride and huge late burst of speed was the key to success for Iridessa who won Saturday's $2 million Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) at Santa Anita Park. The three-year-old filly is trained by Joseph O’Brien and owned by Mrs. C.C. Regalado-Gonzalez.

Mirth shot to the front and set speedy fractions of :23.45, :46.45, and 1:09.68 as the rest of the field lined up behind her. Vasilika was patiently off the leader followed in line by Iridessa and Castle Lady. The 4-5 post time favorite Sistercharlie sat back mid-pack. Into the final turn, Mirth’s monster lead began to dwindle and the rest of the field picked it up as they approached the top of the stretch. Sistercharlie flew up from the rear but it was too little and too late. The well-positioned Iridessa, ridden by Wayne Lordan, was able to fight off Vasilika to win by a neck. Sistercharlie settled for third followed by Fanny Logan and Just Wonderful.

Iridessa returned $28.40 to win, $11.20 to place, and $5.00 to show. Vasilika brought back $5.40 to place and $3.20 to show, while Sistercharlie paid $2.20 to show.