THE 2001 BREEDERS’ CUP
Belmont Park
October 27, 2001
The 18th Breeders’ Cup was held in New York just six weeks after the Tragedy of the September 11 attacks on the United States. Following a moving tribute in pre-race ceremonies to those who had fallen, an outstanding day of international competition commenced. European horses Banks Hill (Filly & Mare Turf), Johannesburg (Juvenile) and Fantastic Light (Turf) won consecutive races before the Classic. It was in the day’s final race that history was made, as defending champion Tiznow, ridden by Chris McCarron, became the first horse to win the Classic in consecutive years, outdueling Sahkee and Frankie Dettori in the stretch to win by a nose. It was McCarron’s record fifth win in the Classic.
2001 Breeders’ Cup Results
Replay | Race | Winning Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
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Race
Longines Classic |
Winning Horse
Tiznow |
Jockey
C. McCarron |
Trainer
J. Robbins |
Owner
Michael Cooper & Cecilia Straub-Rubens |
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Race
TVG Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance |
Winning Horse
Johannesburg |
Jockey
M. Kinane |
Trainer
A. O'Brien |
Owner
Michael Tabor & Mrs. John Magnier |
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Race
Longines Distaff |
Winning Horse
Unbridled Elaine |
Jockey
P. Day |
Trainer
D. Stewart |
Owner
Roger J. Devenport |
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Race
Longines Turf |
Winning Horse
Fantastic Light |
Jockey
L. Dettori |
Trainer
S. bin Suroor |
Owner
Godolphin Racing Inc. |
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Race
FanDuel Mile presented by PDJF |
Winning Horse
Val Royal (FR) |
Jockey
J. Valdivia Jr. |
Trainer
J. Canani |
Owner
David S. Milch |
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Race
Maker’s Mark Filly & Mare Turf |
Winning Horse
Banks Hill (GB) |
Jockey
O. Peslier |
Trainer
A. Fabre |
Owner
Juddmonte Farms (Khalid Abdullah) |
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Race
Juvenile Fillies |
Winning Horse
Tempera |
Jockey
D. Flores |
Trainer
E. Harty |
Owner
Frankfurt Stables & Charles Whittingham |
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Race
Sprint |
Winning Horse
Squirtle Squirt |
Jockey
J. Bailey |
Trainer
R. Frankel |
Owner
David J. Lanzman |