2007 Breeders' Cup Turf
October 27, 2007 · Monmouth Park · 1½ miles on the turf
English Channel won the 2007 Breeders' Cup Turf by 7 lengths at Monmouth Park on October 27, 2007, ridden by John Velazquez and trained by Todd Pletcher. Sent off at 3.00-1, the winner covered 1½ miles on soft turf in 2:36.96.
Result
| Fin | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Channel | John VelazquezTodd Pletcher | 3.00 |
| 2 | Shamdinan (FR) | Julien LeparouxAngel Penna Jr. | 25.60 |
| 3 | Red Rocks (IRE) | Lanfranco DettoriBrian Meehan | 5.60 |
| 4 | Better Talk Now | Ramon DominguezH. Motion | 8.10 |
| 5 | Dylan Thomas (IRE) | John MurtaghAidan O'Brien | 0.90 fav |
| 6 | Grand Couturier (GB) | Calvin BorelRobert Ribaudo | 8.90 |
| 7 | Fri Guy | Kent DesormeauxDale Romans | 29.10 |
| 8 | Transduction Gold | James GrahamJohn Glenney | 58.10 |
Winner: English Channel
- Pedigree
- Smart Strike — Belva, by Theatrical (IRE)
- Description
- Chestnut Horse, foaled Apr 10, 2002 in Kentucky
- Trainer
- Todd Pletcher
- Jockey
- John Velazquez
- Owner
- James T. Scatuorchio
- Breeder
- Keene Ridge Farm
Race details
- Race
- John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1)
- Distance
- 1½ miles
- Surface
- Turf
- Track condition
- Soft
- Weather
- Clear
- Purse
- $3,000,000
- Fractions
- 26.07 · 53.20 · 1:19.91 · 1:46.01 · 2:11.25 · Final · Time: · 2:36.96 · (New · Track · Record)
- Final time
- 2:36.96
- Field
- 8 starters
| Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Channel | $8.00 | $4.40 | $3.00 |
| Shamdinan (FR) | $17.60 | $9.40 | |
| Red Rocks (IRE) | $4.60 |
Source: official Equibase chart (race 10 on the card).
More from the 2007 Breeders' Cup
- Classic — Curlin
- Distaff — Ginger Punch
- Mile — Kip Deville
- Sprint — Midnight Lute
- Filly & Mare Turf — Lahudood (GB)
- Filly & Mare Sprint — Maryfield
- Dirt Mile — Corinthian
- Juvenile — War Pass
- Juvenile Fillies — Indian Blessing
- Juvenile Turf — Nownownow