2003 Breeders' Cup Classic
October 25, 2003 · Santa Anita Park · 1¼ miles on the dirt
Pleasantly Perfect won the 2003 Breeders' Cup Classic by 1½ lengths at Santa Anita Park on October 25, 2003, ridden by Alex Solis and trained by Richard Mandella. Sent off at 14.20-1, the winner covered 1¼ miles on fast dirt in 1:59.88.
Result
| Fin | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasantly Perfect | Alex SolisRichard Mandella | 14.20 |
| 2 | Medaglia d'Oro | Jerry BaileyRobert Frankel | 2.60 fav |
| 3 | Dynever | Corey NakataniChristophe Clement | 15.20 |
| 4 | Congaree | Patrick ValenzuelaBob Baffert | 6.30 |
| 5 | Hold That Tiger | Edgar PradoAidan O'Brien | 8.50 |
| 6 | Perfect Drift | Gary StevensMurray Johnson | 5.70 |
| 7 | Evening Attire | John VelazquezPatrick Kelly | 24.90 |
| 8 | Ten Most Wanted | Pat DayWallace Dollase | 4.10 |
| 9 | Funny Cide | Julie KroneBarclay Tagg | 8.70 |
| 10 | Volponi | Jose SantosPhilip Johnson | 16.70 |
Winner: Pleasantly Perfect
- Pedigree
- Pleasant Colony — Regal State, by Affirmed
- Description
- Bay Horse, foaled Apr 02, 1998 in Kentucky
- Trainer
- Richard Mandella
- Jockey
- Alex Solis
- Owner
- Diamond A Racing Corporation
- Breeder
- Clovelly Farms
Race details
- Race
- Breeders' Cup Classic (Grade 1)
- Distance
- 1¼ miles
- Surface
- Dirt
- Track condition
- Fast
- Weather
- Clear
- Purse
- $4,000,000
- Fractions
- 22.79 · 46.35 · 1:10.32 · 1:34.32
- Final time
- 1:59.88
- Field
- 10 starters
| Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantly Perfect | $30.40 | $9.60 | $6.60 |
| Medaglia d'Oro | $4.40 | $3.60 | |
| Dynever | $7.40 |
Source: official Equibase chart (race 9 on the card).
More from the 2003 Breeders' Cup
- Turf — High Chaparral (IRE) & Johar
- Distaff — Adoration
- Mile — Six Perfections (FR)
- Sprint — Cajun Beat
- Filly & Mare Turf — Islington (IRE)
- Juvenile — Action This Day
- Juvenile Fillies — Halfbridled