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2008 Breeders' Cup Turf

October 25, 2008 · Santa Anita Park · 1½ miles on the turf

Conduit (IRE) won the 2008 Breeders' Cup Turf by 1½ lengths at Santa Anita Park on October 25, 2008, ridden by Ryan Moore and trained by Sir Michael Stoute. Sent off at 5.80-1, the winner covered 1½ miles on firm turf in 2:23.42.

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Result

Order of finish
FinHorseJockeyTrainerJockey / TrainerOdds
1Conduit (IRE)Ryan MooreSir Michael StouteRyan MooreSir Michael Stoute5.80
2Eagle Mountain (GB)Kevin SheaMichael de KockKevin SheaMichael de Kock9.30
3Dancing ForeverRene DouglasClaude McGaughey IIIRene DouglasClaude McGaughey III25.70
4Soldier of Fortune (IRE)John MurtaghAidan O'BrienJohn MurtaghAidan O'Brien1.60 fav
5Out of Control (BRZ)Garrett GomezRobert FrankelGarrett GomezRobert Frankel10.80
6Red Rock Canyon (IRE)Colm O'DonoghueAidan O'BrienColm O'DonoghueAidan O'Brien66.40
7WinchesterPatrick SmullenDermot WeldPatrick SmullenDermot Weld15.20
8Better Talk NowRamon DominguezH. MotionRamon DominguezH. Motion36.30
9Spring HouseJohn VelazquezJulio CananiJohn VelazquezJulio Canani18.90
10Red Rocks (IRE)Lanfranco DettoriMark HennigLanfranco DettoriMark Hennig7.50
11Grand Couturier (GB)Alan GarciaRobert RibaudoAlan GarciaRobert Ribaudo5.10

Winner: Conduit (IRE)

Pedigree
Dalakhani (IRE) — Well Head (IRE), by Sadler's Wells
Description
Chestnut Colt, foaled Mar 23, 2005 in Ireland
Trainer
Sir Michael Stoute
Jockey
Ryan Moore
Owner
Ballymacoll Farm
Breeder
Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd

Race details

Race
Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1)
Distance
1½ miles
Surface
Turf
Track condition
Firm
Weather
Clear
Purse
$3,000,000
Fractions
24.28 · 47.06 · 1:10.20 · 1:33.86 · 1:58.73 · Final · Time: · 2:23.42
Final time
2:23.42
Field
11 starters
Mutuel payoffs ($2)
HorseWinPlaceShow
Conduit (IRE)$13.60$8.40$5.80
Eagle Mountain (GB)$9.60$6.40
Dancing Forever$12.80

Source: official Equibase chart (race 8 on the card).

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