Breeders' Cup Grand National Steeplechase Undercard Results
Date: 10/20/07
The although the main event at the Far Hills Race Meeting is the $300,000 Breeders' Cup Grand National Steeplechase (G1), there are five other stakes one the card, three of them graded. Also below are a few scenic photos of the event and venue.
Imagina winner of the Peapack Hurdle (G3)
The first race on the afternoon was the $50,000 Peapack Hurdle (G3) for older fillies and mares going 2 1/8 miles over national fences. Jockey Jody Petty rated Imagina through the first 8 fences, then took the Chilean bred mare four wide into the stretch to set up a stretch duel with Slew's Peak. The pair battled briedly at the top of the stretch, but Imagina shook off Slew's Peak at the 3/16 pole and pulled away to a 1 3/4 length victory in 4:15.40. It was just 1/2 a length back to third place finisher Lair. The victory was jockey Jody Petty's 100th in his career.
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Gliding (far left) winner of the Foxbrook Supreme Hurdle Stakes (G1)
In the co-feature, a field of six contested the $100,000 Foxbrook Supreme Hurdle Stakes (G1) at 2 1/2 miles over national fences. Jockey Matt McCarron settled Gliding at the back of the tightly bunched field led by pacesetter Divine Fortune for he first mile. McCarron angled him to the inside to pass tiring horses on the far turn, passing Sovereign Duty inside the 1/8 pole to win going away by 2 1/4 lengths in 5:13.40. It was just 1/2 a length back to Planets Aligned in third.
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Party Airs winner of the Appleton Hurdle (G3)
The $50,000 Appleton Hurdle (G3) featured six older horses going 2 1/8 miles over national fences. Ken and Sarah Ramsey's Party Airs stalked the early pace of Preemptive Strike for the first 1 1/2 miles, then took over the lead at the 10th fence under jockey Chip Miller and drew off through the final 3 furlongs to win by 3 1/4 lengths in a time of 4:15.40. It was another 1 3/4 lengths back from Preemptive Strike to Swimming River in third.
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C.R.'s Deputy winner of the Gladstone Hurdle
The $50,000 Gladstone Hurdle saw just five 3-year-olds go 2 1/8 miles over national fences. C.R.'s Deputy battled on the front end with Coupe de Ville for the first 1 3/4 miles, until the latter stumbled at the 10th fence and dropped out of contention. Nat Grew, who had stalked the pacesetters in third, came on to challenge for the lead, The pair battled the length of the stretch but in the final strides C.R.'s Deputy dug in to prevail by 3/4 length in 4:33.60. It was a long 9 lengths back from Nat Grew to third place finisher Be Certain.
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Irish Prince winner of the New Jersey Hunt Cup
Closing out the 2007 Far Hills Race meeting was the longest race on the card, the $50,000 New Jersey Hunt Cup for older horses going 3 1/4 miles over timber. New Zealand-bred Irish Prince set the pace under jockey Jody Petty, and had pulled away to a 7 length advantage after 2 3/4 miles. He easily held off the late-closing Hot Springs by 2 3/4 lengths at the line, completing the trip in 7:39.40. It was another 1 1/4 lengths back to Erin Go Bragh.
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This event is a huge outdoor party for most people attending. Entire families come and set up their own tailgate party. You can even rent bales of hay to use for seats. People were having so much fun that most were still there an hour after the last race, despite the announcer reminding them it was over and time to go home.
Here is the view of the course from the stands and a view of the stands from the back of that same jump.
Although there is no wagering on the races, some enterprising individuals will run their own bookie service to take bets. This one is taking minimum $5 win, place, and show wagers.
Breeders' Cup quick links:
2011 Breeders' Cup Entries and Post Positions - Final entries were taken and post positions drawn on Monday for the 15 races on November 4-5 at Churchill Downs. Lots of info about the Breeders' Cup, each race, and links to profiles for all the horses with post positions, morning line odds, and free past performances.
Thursday Breeders' Cup Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 35 of the Breeders' Cup horses out on the track Thursday morning at Churchill Downs, including Goldikova who actually galloped, Drosselmeyer, and Gio Ponti. Very few repeats from previous days.
Wednesday Breeders' Cup Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 57 of the Breeders' Cup horses out on the track Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs, including Havre de Grace, juvenile Speightscity who had a bullet work, and Game on Dude. All different horses from Tuesday!
Tuesday Breeders' Cup Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 41 of the Breeders' Cup horses out on the track Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs, including Mile favorite Goldikova, Turf favorite Sarafina, and Juvenile favorite Union Rags.
Review: Crushing the Cup 2011 - by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett. An invaluable tool for trying to unlock the mysteries of handicapping the Breeders' Cup races at Churchill Downs updated for 2011.
Breeders' Cup 360 - 'The Bettor's Inside Source' for all things Breeders' Cup handicapping
The Breeders' Cup Championship Day - The official page for the Breeders' Cup championship races. Just about anything you need to know about it: results, video clips, and race calls for past years, and eventually nominations, entries, and results.
European News - the latest on the Euro contenders from Sporting Life
Saturday Breeders' Cup Results - Goldikova became the first horse to win three Breeders' Cup races with her victory in the Mile. Zenyatta came up a head short in her quest for a 20th consecutive win when she was unable to catch Blame in the Classic. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
Friday Breeders' Cup Results - Unrivaled Belle held off the late close of Blind Luck to win the first Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic run at night. Also on the card, Shared Account won the Filly and Mare Turf, Awesome Feather won the Juvenile Fillies, Dubai Majesty won the Filly and Mare Sprint, More Than Real won the Juvenile Fillies Turf, and Eldaafer won the Marathon. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
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