2016 Breeders' Cup Classic
November 5, 2016 · Santa Anita Park · 1¼ miles on the dirt
Arrogate won the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic by ½ length at Santa Anita Park on November 5, 2016, ridden by Mike Smith and trained by Bob Baffert. Sent off at 1.70-1, the winner covered 1¼ miles on fast dirt in 2:00.11.
Result
| Fin | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrogate | Mike SmithBob Baffert | 1.70 |
| 2 | California Chrome | Victor EspinozaArt Sherman | 0.90 fav |
| 3 | Keen Ice | Javier CastellanoTodd Pletcher | 32.60 |
| 4 | Hoppertunity | John VelazquezBob Baffert | 18.10 |
| 5 | Melatonin | Joseph TalamoDavid Hofmans | 17.50 |
| 6 | Frosted | Joel RosarioKiaran McLaughlin | 8.40 |
| 7 | Effinex | Flavien PratJames Jerkens | 34.70 |
| 8 | War Story | Scott SpiethMario Serey Jr. | 104.70 |
| 9 | Win the Space | Gary StevensGeorge Papaprodromou | 74.30 |
Winner: Arrogate
- Pedigree
- Unbridled's Song — Bubbler, by Distorted Humor
- Description
- Gray or Roan Colt, foaled Apr 11, 2013 in Kentucky
- Trainer
- Bob Baffert
- Jockey
- Mike Smith
- Owner
- Juddmonte
- Breeder
- Clearsky Farms
Race details
- Race
- Breeders' Cup Classic (Grade 1)
- Distance
- 1¼ miles
- Surface
- Dirt
- Track condition
- Fast
- Weather
- Clear
- Purse
- $6,000,000
- Fractions
- 23.28 · 47.15 · 1:10.96 · 1:35.72
- Final time
- 2:00.11
- Field
- 9 starters
| Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrogate | $5.40 | $2.80 | $2.60 |
| California Chrome | $2.60 | $2.40 | |
| Keen Ice | $5.80 |
Source: official Equibase chart (race 12 on the card).
More from the 2016 Breeders' Cup
- Turf — Highland Reel (IRE)
- Distaff — Beholder
- Mile — Tourist
- Sprint — Drefong
- Filly & Mare Turf — Queen's Trust (GB)
- Filly & Mare Sprint — Finest City
- Turf Sprint — Obviously (IRE)
- Dirt Mile — Tamarkuz
- Juvenile — Classic Empire
- Juvenile Fillies — Champagne Room
- Juvenile Turf — Oscar Performance
- Juvenile Fillies Turf — New Money Honey