2007 Breeders' Cup Classic
October 27, 2007 · Monmouth Park · 1¼ miles on the dirt
Curlin won the 2007 Breeders' Cup Classic by 4½ lengths at odds of 4.40-1. Robby Albarado rode for trainer Steven Asmussen, and the time on sloppy dirt was 2:00.59. It was the first Breeders' Cup win for Robby Albarado and the first for Steven Asmussen.
Result
| Fin | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curlin | Robby AlbaradoSteven Asmussen | 4.40 |
| 2 | Hard Spun | Mario PinoJ. Jones | 8.10 |
| 3 | Awesome Gem | David FloresCraig Dollase | 28.30 |
| 4 | Street Sense | Calvin BorelCarl Nafzger | 2.50 fav |
| 5 | Tiago | Mike SmithJohn Shirreffs | 12.80 |
| 6 | Any Given Saturday | Garrett GomezTodd Pletcher | 3.90 |
| 7 | Lawyer Ron | John VelazquezTodd Pletcher | 3.90 |
| 8 | Diamond Stripes | Cornelio VelasquezRichard Dutrow Jr. | 38.80 |
| 9 | George Washington (IRE) | Michael KinaneAidan O'Brien | 9.00 |
Winner: Curlin
- Pedigree
- Smart Strike — Sherriff's Deputy, by Deputy Minister
- Description
- Chestnut Colt, foaled Mar 25, 2004 in Kentucky
- Trainer
- Steven Asmussen
- Jockey
- Robby Albarado
- Owner
- Stonestreet Stables, Padua Stables, Bolton, George and Midnight Cry Stables
- Breeder
- Fares Farm Inc
Race details
- Race
- Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (Grade 1)
- Distance
- 1¼ miles
- Surface
- Dirt
- Track condition
- Sloppy
- Weather
- Cloudy
- Purse
- $5,000,000
- Fractions
- 23.11 · 45.85 · 1:10.67 · 1:35.86
- Final time
- 2:00.59
- Field
- 9 starters
| Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curlin | $10.80 | $5.20 | $4.20 |
| Hard Spun | $7.60 | $5.80 | |
| Awesome Gem | $9.40 |
Source: official Equibase chart (race 11 on the card).
More from the 2007 Breeders' Cup
- Turf — English Channel
- Distaff — Ginger Punch
- Mile — Kip Deville
- Sprint — Midnight Lute
- Filly & Mare Turf — Lahudood (GB)
- Filly & Mare Sprint — Maryfield
- Dirt Mile — Corinthian
- Juvenile — War Pass
- Juvenile Fillies — Indian Blessing
- Juvenile Turf — Nownownow