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Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

2018 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

November 3, 2018 · Churchill Downs · 1 mile on the dirt

City of Light won the 2018 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile by 2¾ lengths at Churchill Downs on November 3, 2018, ridden by Javier Castellano and trained by Michael McCarthy. Sent off at 2.60-1, the winner covered 1 mile on fast dirt in 1:33.83.

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Result

Order of finish
FinHorseJockeyTrainerJockey / TrainerOdds
1City of LightJavier CastellanoMichael McCarthyJavier CastellanoMichael McCarthy2.60
2Seeking the SoulBrian Hernandez Jr.Dallas StewartBrian Hernandez Jr.Dallas Stewart10.20
3BravazoLuis ContrerasD. Wayne LukasLuis ContrerasD. Wayne Lukas14.10
4Firenze FireIrad Ortiz Jr.Jason ServisIrad Ortiz Jr.Jason Servis5.60
5Giant ExpectationsJulien LeparouxPeter EurtonJulien LeparouxPeter Eurton22.60
6Catalina CruiserDrayden Van DykeJohn SadlerDrayden Van DykeJohn Sadler0.90 fav
7Trigger WarningRicardo Santana Jr.Michael RoneRicardo Santana Jr.Michael Rone62.50
8Seven TrumpetsRobby AlbaradoDale RomansRobby AlbaradoDale Romans22.60
9IsothermGeovanni FrancoPhilip D'AmatoGeovanni FrancoPhilip D'Amato29.20

Winner: City of Light

Pedigree
Quality Road — Paris Notion, by Dehere
Description
Bay Colt, foaled May 07, 2014 in Kentucky
Trainer
Michael McCarthy
Jockey
Javier Castellano
Owner
Warren, Jr., William K. and Warren, Suzanne
Breeder
Ann Marie Farm

Race details

Race
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (Grade 1)
Distance
1 mile
Surface
Dirt
Track condition
Fast
Weather
Clear
Purse
$1,000,000
Fractions
22.64 · 45.16 · 1:09.03 · 1:20.97
Final time
1:33.83
Field
9 starters
Mutuel payoffs ($2)
HorseWinPlaceShow
City of Light$7.20$4.20$3.20
Seeking the Soul$7.00$4.60
Bravazo$5.80

Source: official Equibase chart (race 5 on the card).

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