2006 Breeders' Cup Sprint
November 4, 2006 · Churchill Downs · 6 furlongs on the dirt
Thor's Echo won the 2006 Breeders' Cup Sprint by 4 lengths at Churchill Downs on November 4, 2006, ridden by Corey Nakatani and trained by Doug O'Neill. Sent off at 15.60-1, the winner covered 6 furlongs on fast dirt in 1:08.80.
Result
| Fin | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thor's Echo | Corey NakataniDoug O'Neill | 15.60 |
| 2 | Friendly Island | Ramon DominguezTodd Pletcher | 58.60 |
| 3 | Nightmare Affair | Edgar PradoManuel Azpurua | 29.10 |
| 4 | Bordonaro | Patrick ValenzuelaWilliam Spawr | 4.10 |
| 5 | Attila's Storm | Cornelio VelasquezRichard Schosberg | 42.10 |
| 6 | Too Much Bling | Garrett GomezBob Baffert | 7.40 |
| 7 | War Front | Jose SantosH. Jerkens | 15.40 |
| 8 | Siren Lure | Alex SolisArt Sherman | 6.20 |
| 9 | Pomeroy | Eddie CastroMartin Wolfson | 12.50 |
| 10 | Kelly's Landing | Rafael BejaranoEddie Kenneally | 23.00 |
| 11 | Lewis Michael | Rene DouglasWayne Catalano | 68.90 |
| 12 | Malibu Mint | Kyle KaenelJames Chapman | 49.60 |
| 13 | Areyoutalkintome | Victor EspinozaDoug O'Neill | 55.00 |
| 14 | Henny Hughes | John VelazquezKiaran McLaughlin | 1.60 fav |
Winner: Thor's Echo
- Pedigree
- Swiss Yodeler — Helen of Troy, by Mr. Integrity
- Description
- Chestnut Gelding, foaled Feb 19, 2002 in California
- Trainer
- Doug O'Neill
- Jockey
- Corey Nakatani
- Owner
- Royce S. Jaime Racing Stable, Inc. and Suarez Racing, Inc.
- Breeder
- Fast Lane Farms & Block & Forman
Race details
- Race
- TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint (Grade 1)
- Distance
- 6 furlongs
- Surface
- Dirt
- Track condition
- Fast
- Weather
- Clear
- Purse
- $2,000,000
- Fractions
- 21.55 · 44.40 · 56.24
- Final time
- 1:08.80
- Field
- 14 starters
| Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thor's Echo | $33.20 | $15.80 | $10.20 |
| Friendly Island | $50.00 | $32.80 | |
| Nightmare Affair | $15.20 |
Source: official Equibase chart (race 6 on the card).
More from the 2006 Breeders' Cup
- Classic — Invasor (ARG)
- Turf — Red Rocks (IRE)
- Distaff — Round Pond
- Mile — Miesque's Approval
- Filly & Mare Turf — Ouija Board (GB)
- Juvenile — Street Sense
- Juvenile Fillies — Dreaming of Anna