2008 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
October 25, 2008 · Santa Anita Park · about 6½ furlongs on the downhill turf
Desert Code won the 2008 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint by ½ length at Santa Anita Park on October 25, 2008, ridden by Richard Migliore and trained by David Hofmans. Sent off at 36.50-1, the winner covered about 6½ furlongs on firm downhill turf in 1:11.60.
Result
| Fin | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Code | Richard MiglioreDavid Hofmans | 36.50 |
| 2 | Diabolical | Lanfranco DettoriSaeed bin Suroor | 5.50 |
| 3 | Storm Treasure | Shaun BridgmohanSteven Asmussen | 16.10 |
| 4 | Fleeting Spirit (IRE) | John MurtaghJeremy Noseda | 4.40 fav |
| 5 | Heros Reward | Javier CastellanoDale Capuano | 22.10 |
| 6 | Salute the Count | Eibar CoaRichard Dutrow Jr. | 30.70 |
| 7 | True to Tradition | Kendrick CarmoucheScott Lake | 13.90 |
| 8 | One Union | Victor EspinozaRichard Mandella | 29.40 |
| 9 | Get Funky | Jose Valdivia Jr.John Sadler | 4.70 |
| 10 | California Flag | Joseph TalamoBrian Koriner | 7.70 |
| 11 | Mr. Nightlinger | Jamie TheriotW. Calhoun | 7.30 |
| 12 | Rouse the Cat | Edgar PradoOllie Figgins III | 13.20 |
| 13 | Idiot Proof | Garrett GomezClifford Sise Jr. | 13.30 |
| 14 | Only Answer (GB) | Olivier PeslierAndre Fabre | 25.30 |
Winner: Desert Code
- Pedigree
- E Dubai — Chatta Code, by Lost Code
- Description
- Chestnut Colt, foaled May 03, 2004 in Kentucky
- Trainer
- David Hofmans
- Jockey
- Richard Migliore
- Owner
- Tarabilla Farms, Inc.
- Breeder
- ClassicStar
Race details
- Race
- Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Listed
- Distance
- about 6½ furlongs
- Surface
- Downhill turf
- Track condition
- Firm
- Weather
- Clear
- Purse
- $1,000,000
- Fractions
- 20.73 · 41.81 · 1:05.32
- Final time
- 1:11.60
- Field
- 14 starters
| Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Code | $75.00 | $30.80 | $21.00 |
| Diabolical | $7.60 | $5.20 | |
| Storm Treasure | $9.20 |
Source: official Equibase chart (race 2 on the card).
More from the 2008 Breeders' Cup
- Classic — Raven's Pass
- Turf — Conduit (IRE)
- Distaff — Zenyatta
- Mile — Goldikova (IRE)
- Sprint — Midnight Lute
- Filly & Mare Turf — Forever Together
- Filly & Mare Sprint — Ventura
- Dirt Mile — Albertus Maximus
- Juvenile — Midshipman
- Juvenile Fillies — Stardom Bound
- Juvenile Turf — Donativum (GB)
- Juvenile Fillies Turf — Maram