2011 Breeders' Cup Turf

November 5, 2011 · Churchill Downs · 1½ miles on the turf

St Nicholas Abbey (IRE) won the 2011 Breeders' Cup Turf by 2¼ lengths at Churchill Downs on November 5, 2011, ridden by Joseph O'Brien and trained by Aidan O'Brien. Sent off at 6.80-1, the winner covered 1½ miles on good turf in 2:28.85.

Result

Order of finish
Fin	Horse	Jockey	Trainer	Jockey / Trainer	Odds
1	St Nicholas Abbey (IRE)	Joseph O'Brien	Aidan O'Brien	Joseph O'BrienAidan O'Brien	6.80
2	Sea Moon (GB)	Ryan Moore	Sir Michael Stoute	Ryan MooreSir Michael Stoute	3.30
3	Brilliant Speed	John Velazquez	Thomas Albertrani	John VelazquezThomas Albertrani	13.60
4	Sarafina (FR)	Christophe Lemaire	Alain de Royer-Dupre	Christophe LemaireAlain de Royer-Dupre	2.10 fav
5	Stately Victor	Mike Smith	Michael Maker	Mike SmithMichael Maker	34.50
6	Midday (GB)	Tom Queally	Henry Cecil	Tom QueallyHenry Cecil	5.60
7	Await the Dawn	Julien Leparoux	Aidan O'Brien	Julien LeparouxAidan O'Brien	6.30
8	Teaks North	Javier Castellano	Justin Sallusto	Javier CastellanoJustin Sallusto	23.20
9	Dean's Kitten	Ramon Dominguez	Michael Maker	Ramon DominguezMichael Maker	9.40

Winner: St Nicholas Abbey (IRE)

Pedigree: Montjeu (IRE) — Leaping Water (GB), by Sure Blade
Description: Bay Colt, foaled Apr 13, 2007 in Ireland
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Joseph O'Brien
Owner: Magnier, Mrs. John, Smith, Derrick and Tabor, Michael B.
Breeder: Barton Bloodstock & Villiers Synd

Race details

Race: Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1)
Distance: 1½ miles
Surface: Turf
Track condition: Good
Weather: Clear
Purse: $3,000,000
Fractions: 24.92 · 50.09 · 1:14.67 · 1:39.93 · 2:05.34 · Final · Time: · 2:28.85
Final time: 2:28.85
Field: 9 starters

Mutuel payoffs ($2)
Horse	Win	Place	Show
St Nicholas Abbey (IRE)	$15.60	$7.20	$5.40
Sea Moon (GB)		$5.00	$4.20
Brilliant Speed			$7.00

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

Result

Winner: St Nicholas Abbey (IRE)

Race details

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