1997 Breeders' Cup Sprint
November 8, 1997 · Hollywood Park · 6 furlongs on the dirt
Elmhurst won the 1997 Breeders' Cup Sprint by ½ length at Hollywood Park on November 8, 1997, ridden by Corey Nakatani and trained by Jenine Sahadi. Sent off at 16.60-1, the winner covered 6 furlongs on fast dirt in 1:08.01.
Result
| Fin | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmhurst | Corey NakataniJenine Sahadi | 16.60 |
| 2 | Hesabull | Gary StevensMike Chambers | 15.40 |
| 3 | Bet On Sunshine | Pat DayPaul McGee | 7.80 |
| 4 | Exotic Wood | Chris McCarronRonald Ellis | 6.70 |
| 5 | Confide | Mike SmithBen Perkins Sr. | 33.00 |
| 6 | Men's Exclusive | Laffit Pincay Jr.Wesley Ward | 3.40 fav |
| 7 | Northern Afleet | Jerry BaileyDavid Hofmans | 15.90 |
| 8 | Trafalger | Kent DesormeauxD. Wayne Lukas | 15.80 |
| 9 | Carmine Lake (IRE) | John ReidPeter Chapple-Hyam | 15.80 |
| 10 | Track Gal | David FloresJohn Sadler | 11.50 |
| 11 | Pas de Reponse | Olivier DoleuzeChristiane Head | 15.80 |
| 12 | Crafty Friend | Alex SolisWallace Dollase | 8.50 |
| 13 | Richter Scale | Shane SellersPatrick Byrne | 3.40 |
| 14 | Royal Applause (GB) | Michael HillsBarry Hills | 22.50 |
Winner: Elmhurst
- Pedigree
- Wild Again — Mimbet, by Raise a Native
- Description
- Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, foaled Feb 14, 1990 in Kentucky
- Trainer
- Jenine Sahadi
- Jockey
- Corey Nakatani
- Owner
- Evergreen Farm and Sahadi
- Breeder
- Calumet Farm
Race details
- Race
- Breeders' Cup Sprint (Grade 1)
- Distance
- 6 furlongs
- Surface
- Dirt
- Track condition
- Fast
- Weather
- Clear
- Purse
- $1,180,000
- Fractions
- 21.48 · 43.89 · 55.70
- Final time
- 1:08.01
- Field
- 14 starters
| Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst | $35.20 | $15.80 | $10.40 |
| Hesabull | $13.20 | $8.20 | |
| Bet On Sunshine | $6.00 |
Source: official Equibase chart (race 3 on the card).