1994 Breeders' Cup Sprint
November 5, 1994 · Churchill Downs · 6 furlongs on the dirt
Cherokee Run won the 1994 Breeders' Cup Sprint by a head as the 2.80-1 favorite. Mike Smith rode for trainer Frank Alexander, and the time on fast dirt was 1:09.54. It was the first Breeders' Cup win for Frank Alexander.
Result
| Fin | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherokee Run | Mike SmithFrank Alexander | 2.80 fav |
| 2 | Soviet Problem | Chris McCarronGreg Gilchrist | 3.20 |
| 3 | Cardmania | Eddie DelahoussayeDerek Meredith | 22.60 |
| 4 | Harlan | Corey NakataniD. Wayne Lukas | 10.00 |
| 5 | Chimes Band | Jerry BaileyD. Wayne Lukas | 19.60 |
| 6 | Birdonthewire | Craig PerretPhilip Serpe | 10.00 |
| 7 | Honor the Hero | Garrett GomezDoug Oliver | 10.00 |
| 8 | American Chance | Pat DayDavid Carroll | 12.50 |
| 9 | Exclusive Praline | Wigberto RamosSteve Towne | 11.60 |
| 10 | Meritocrat | Gary StevensBen Perkins Sr. | 8.90 |
| 11 | End Sweep | Richard MiglioreMark Casse | 43.90 |
| 12 | King Ruckus | Todd KabelMichael Doyle | 43.30 |
| 13 | Prenup | Jose SantosMark Hennig | 13.30 |
| 14 | Lochsong (GB) | Lanfranco DettoriIan Balding | 5.80 |
Winner: Cherokee Run
- Pedigree
- Runaway Groom — Cherokee Dame, by Silver Saber
- Description
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt, foaled Mar 25, 1990 in Florida
- Trainer
- Frank Alexander
- Jockey
- Mike Smith
- Owner
- Jill E. Robinson
- Breeder
- George C. Onett
Race details
- Race
- Breeders' Cup Sprint (Grade 1)
- Distance
- 6 furlongs
- Surface
- Dirt
- Track condition
- Fast
- Weather
- Cloudy
- Purse
- $1,000,000
- Fractions
- 21.24 · 44.65
- Final time
- 1:09.54
- Field
- 14 starters
| Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Run | $7.60 | $3.60 | $3.00 |
| Soviet Problem | $3.80 | $3.20 | |
| Cardmania | $8.00 |
Source: official Equibase chart (race 4 on the card).