2005 Breeders' Cup Classic

Thoroughbred horse race Dirt 22nd Breeders' Cup Classic Breeders' Cup Classic Belmont Park 2005 10 29 Saint Liam 2:01.29 Jerry Bailey Rick Dutrow William and Suzanne Warren Fast 54,289New York Racing Shines in Breeders' Cup https://equusmagazine.com/horse-world/breederscup_103105 Equus Magazine 9 December 2018 en 2004 2006 The 2005 Breeders' Cup Classic was the 22nd running of the Breeders' Cup Classic, part of the 2005 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships program. It was run on October 29, 2005 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York with a purse of $4,000,000. It was won by Saint Liam, who was subsequently named American Horse of the Year. The Classic is run on dirt at a distance of 1 1 4 miles (approximately 2000 m). It is run under weight-for-age conditions, with entrants carrying the following weights: Northern Hemisphere three-year-olds: 122 lb Southern Hemisphere three-year-olds: 117 lb Four-year-olds and up: 126 lb Any fillies or mares receive a 3 lb allowance Contenders The Classic drew a full field although some of the most highly regarded horses of 2005 (Ghostzapper, Roses in May and Afleet Alex) were retired early due to injury.Moran Paul Breeders’ Cup: Rock Hard Ten is scratched from Classic field https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/breeders-cup-rock-hard-ten-is-scratched-from-classic-field/ The Seattle Times 9 December 2018 29 October 2005 The leading contenders for the Classic were: Saint Liam, winner of the Donn Handicap, Stephen Foster and Woodward Stakes. Had never won at 10 furlongs Rock Hard Ten, winner of the Santa Anita Handicap and Goodwood Handicap Borrego, winner of the Pacific Classic and Jockey Club Gold Cup In the absence of Afleet Alex and Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo, Flower Alley (Travers Stakes) was the most highly regarded three-year-old. The New Zealand-bred horse Starcraft, who won the 2004 Australian Derby and 2005 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, was supplemented to the Classic at a cost of $800,000 as he had not been nominated as a foal. Due to the dimensions of Belmont Park, the starting gate for the Classic was located on the clubhouse turn. This placed horses who drew outside post positions (especially Saint Liam and Starcraft) at a disadvantage as they would have to run somewhat farther.Drape Joe Saint Liam Stands Out in Victory at Classic https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/30/sports/othersports/saint-liam-stands-out-in-victory-at-classic.html?_r=0 The New York Times 9 December 2018 30 October 2005 Rock Hard Ten drew post position one, which was also disadvantageous as he risked getting caught in traffic along the rail.Favorites Get Tough Draw in Classic https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/167999/favorites-get-tough-draw-in-classic BloodHorse.com 9 December 2018 en Race Description Rock Hard Ten was scratched shortly before the race due to a hoof injury.Christine Bill Rock Hard Ten Is Out of the Classic https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-oct-29-sp-breeders29-story.html Los Angeles Times 9 December 2018 29 October 2005 After breaking poorly, Saint Liam settled into fifth place behind a moderate early pace set by Sun King and Suave. Flower Alley stalked the early leaders then took command rounding the turn. Racing four wide, Saint Liam moved alongside Flower Alley at the top of the stretch and gradually pulled away, winning by a length. Perfect Drift closed late to finish third. Saint Liam was the first major winner for trainer Rick Dutrow, who was highly emotional after the race. "I can't explain the feeling. He gives me a feeling I've never had before. I owe him everything. He is my boy. I see him every night before I go to bed. And I'm going to miss him so much. Words just can't describe this horse."Haskin Steve Saint Be Praised https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/167873/saint-be-praised BloodHorse.com 9 December 2018 en It was jockey Jerry Bailey's fifteenth win at the Breeders' Cup, then a record.Mitchell Ron Lucky 13: Saint Liam Ends Career With Classic Victory https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/167924/lucky-13-saint-liam-ends-career-with-classic-victory BloodHorse.com 9 December 2018 en Bailey felt that Saint Liam had cemented Horse of the Year honors with the win, pointing out how much ground Saint Liam had lost at the start due to his outside post position and a poor break that shifted his course even further outside. "He took the worse of it today, and still was very authoritative in winning." Results FinishProgramNumberHorseTrainerJockeyFinal OddsMarginWinnings1 13Saint Liam Rick Dutrow Jerry Bailey 2.401 length$2,433,6002 9Flower Alley Todd Pletcher John Velazquez 10.001 length$936,0003 5 Perfect Drift Murray Johnson Mark Guidry 4.201 2 lengths$514,8004 7 Super Frolic Vladimir Cerin Eibar Coa 69.252 3 4 lengths$266,760 5 8 Suave Paul McGee Paul McGee (trainer) Edgar Prado 16.403 lengths$140,4006 3 Choctaw Nation Jeff Mullins Jeff Mullins (racehorse trainer) Victor Espinoza 13.006 1 4 lengths7 14 Starcraft (NZ) Luca Cumani Patrick Valenzuela 8.507 1 2 lengths 8 6 Sir Shackleton Nick Zito Javier Castellano 36.508 lengths9 2 Sun King Nick Zito Rafael Bejarano 30.508 1 4 lengths10 11 Borrego C Greely Garrett Gomez 2.6010 1 4 lengths11 4 Oratorio (IRE) Aidan O'Brien Kieren Fallon 9.401 2 lengths12 10 Jack Sullivan Gerard Butler Gerard Butler (trainer) Lanfranco Dettori 51.2518 lengths13 12 A Bit O'Gold Catherine Day Phillips Jono Jones 51.7518 1 4 lengths Times: 1 4 – 0:23.98; 1 2 – 0:47.68; 3 4 – 1:12.23; mile – 1:36.87; final – 2:01.49. Fractional Splits: (:23.98) (:23.70) (:24.55) (:24.64) (:24.62) Source: Equibase ChartCharts for the 2005 Breeders' Cup http://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEmb.cfm?track=BEL&raceDate=10/29/2005&cy=USA&rn=10 Equibase 9 December 2018 Payout Payout Schedule: ProgramNumberHorseWinPlaceShow13Saint Liam6.805.104.209Flower Alley8.707.105Perfect Drift7.80 $2 Exacta (13-9) Paid $62.00 $2 Trifecta (13-9-5) Paid $501.00 $2 Superfecta (13-9-5-7) Paid $12,636.00 References 30em Category:Breeders' Cup Classic Breeders' Cup Classic Breeders' Cup Classic Breeders' Cup Classic, 2005