THE 2010 BREEDERS’ CUP
Churchill Downs
November 5 to& 6, 2010
The 2010 Breeders’ Cup was known as The Quest for Perfection. The undefeated Zenyatta was attempting to close out her brilliant career a perfect 20 for 20 with a second victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. This would also be the first Breeders’ Cup to finish under the lights. Breeders’ Cup Friday was jolted by Shared Account, at 46-1, denying Midday a repeat in the Filly and Mare Turf. Trainer Bill Mott won the Ladies’ Classic for the third time as Unrivaled Belle defeated top 3-year-old Blind Luck. On Saturday, Uncle Mo dominated the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and the 5-year-old mare Goldikova won an unprecedented third consecutive Breeders’ Cup Mile. All the anticipation of the day, though, led to the Classic. This time Zenyatta did not start well, racing last of 12 horses during the first mile. But just like the previous year, she gathered herself under Mike Smith for one final drive to victory, reaching the 4-year-old Blame on even terms as the two horses lunged for the wire. Blame prevailed by a head in one of the most dramatic horse races of all time. While disappointment was felt through much the crowd and by the racing world, Zenyatta‘s gallant effort transcended her defeat, and it still lifted her to the Horse of the Year title of 2010.
2010 Breeders’ Cup Results
Replay | Race | Winning Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
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Race
Juvenile Fillies |
Winning Horse
Awesome Feather |
Jockey
J. Sanchez |
Trainer
S. Gold |
Owner
Jacks or Better Farm Inc. |
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Race
Longines Classic |
Winning Horse
Blame |
Jockey
G. Gomez |
Trainer
A. Stall |
Owner
Claiborne Farm and Adele B. Dilschneider |
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Race
Big Ass Fans Dirt Mile |
Winning Horse
Dakota Phone |
Jockey
J. Rosario |
Trainer
J. Hollendorfer |
Owner
John Carver, Halo Farms, George Todaro and Jerry Hollendorfer |
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Race
Maker’s Mark Filly & Mare Turf |
Winning Horse
Shared Account |
Jockey
E. Prado |
Trainer
H. Motion |
Owner
Sagamore Farm |
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Race
Juvenile Turf presented by Coolmore America |
Winning Horse
Pluck |
Jockey
G. Gomez |
Trainer
T. Pletcher |
Owner
Team Valor International |
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Race
FanDuel Mile presented by PDJF |
Winning Horse
Goldikova (IRE) |
Jockey
O. Peslier |
Trainer
F. Head |
Owner
Wertheimer and Frere |
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Race
Sprint |
Winning Horse
Big Drama |
Jockey
E. Coa |
Trainer
D. Fawkes |
Owner
Harold L. Queen |
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Race
Turf Sprint |
Winning Horse
Chamberlain Bridge |
Jockey
J. Theriot |
Trainer
W. Calhoun |
Owner
Carl R. Moore Management LLC |
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Race
Filly & Mare Sprint |
Winning Horse
Dubai Majesty |
Jockey
J. Theriot |
Trainer
W. Calhoun |
Owner
Martin Racing Stable LLC and Dan Morgan |
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Race
TVG Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance |
Winning Horse
Uncle Mo |
Jockey
J. Velazquez |
Trainer
T. Pletcher |
Owner
Repole Stable |
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Race
Juvenile Fillies Turf |
Winning Horse
More Than Real |
Jockey
G. Gomez |
Trainer
T. Pletcher |
Owner
Bobby Flay |
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Race
Longines Distaff |
Winning Horse
Unrivaled Belle |
Jockey
K. Desormeaux |
Trainer
W. Mott |
Owner
Gary Seidler and Peter Vegso |
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Race
Marathon |
Winning Horse
Eldaafer |
Jockey
J. Velazquez |
Trainer
D. Alvarado |
Owner
IEAH Stables and Mansour Albaroudy |
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Race
Longines Turf |
Winning Horse
Dangerous Midge |
Jockey
L. Dettori |
Trainer
B. Meehan |
Owner
Iraj Parvizi |