1997 Breeders' Cup Distaff
November 8, 1997 · Hollywood Park · 1⅛ miles on the dirt
Ajina won the 1997 Breeders' Cup Distaff by 2 lengths at Hollywood Park on November 8, 1997, ridden by Mike Smith and trained by William Mott. Sent off at 4.80-1, the winner covered 1⅛ miles on fast dirt in 1:47.30.
Result
| Fin | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajina | Mike SmithWilliam Mott | 4.80 |
| 2 | Sharp Cat | Alex SolisD. Wayne Lukas | 1.00 fav |
| 3 | Escena | Jerry BaileyWilliam Mott | 4.80 |
| 4 | Radu Cool | Chris McCarronJohn Shirreffs | 16.50 |
| 5 | Minister's Melody | Gary StevensDavid Hofmans | 30.10 |
| 6 | Clear Mandate | Pat DayGeorge Arnold II | 13.50 |
| 7 | Hidden Lake | Richard MiglioreJohn Kimmel | 1.70 |
| 8 | Jewel Princess | Corey NakataniWallace Dollase | 1.00 fav |
Winner: Ajina
- Pedigree
- Strawberry Road (AUS) — Winglet, by Alydar
- Description
- Dark Bay or Brown Filly, foaled Apr 13, 1994 in Kentucky
- Trainer
- William Mott
- Jockey
- Mike Smith
- Owner
- Allen E. Paulson
- Breeder
- Allen E. Paulson
Race details
- Race
- Breeders' Cup Distaff (Grade 1)
- Distance
- 1⅛ miles
- Surface
- Dirt
- Track condition
- Fast
- Weather
- Clear
- Purse
- $1,000,000
- Fractions
- 22.74 · 45.81 · 1:09.27 · 1:34.51
- Final time
- 1:47.30
- Field
- 8 starters
| Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajina | $11.60 | $3.80 | $3.80 |
| Sharp Cat | $2.40 | $2.20 | |
| Escena | $11.60 | $3.80 | $3.80 |
Source: official Equibase chart (race 4 on the card).