Breeders' Cup Tourist Holds off Champion Tepin in $2 Million Breeders’ Cup Mile November 5, 2016 Breeders' Cup Tourist Holds off Champion Tepin in $2 Million Breeders’ Cup Mile November 5, 2016 By: Jared Welch twitterfacebooklinkedinemail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2016) – WinStar Farm, Wachtel Stable and Gary Barber’s Tourist ($26.80) held off a late charge from defending champion Tepin by a half-length to win the 33rd running of the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) for 3-year-olds and up Saturday afternoon at Santa Anita Park. Trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Joel Rosario, Tourist covered the mile on a firm turf course in 1:31.71, breaking the Breeders’ Cup record of 1:31.78 set by Wise Dan at Santa Anita in 2013. It is the first Breeders’ Cup victory for the winning partnership, the ninth for Mott and fifth for Rosario and the first in the race for the trainer and rider. Tourist, a 5-year-old son of two-time Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Tiznow, was making his third start in the Mile having finished eighth last year at Keeneland and 13th in the 2013 Championships at Santa Anita. BREEDERS’ CUP MILE QUOTES Winning jockey Joel Rosario (Tourist) – “It was a good trip, a perfect trip. It looked like they were going fast up front and I just wanted to save ground the whole way around and not have to stop him at any point in the race. I had to take a little hold turning for home to keep my position, but after that he got a clear run.” Winning trainer Bill Mott (Tourist) – “Just a great trip. He bailed us out. We had three that didn’t run so well and we had one last chance. He ran beautifully.” Second-place jockey Julien Leparoux (Tepin) – “We had a good race. I was right behind the favorite and was in a good spot. She made a run but the winner got a dream trip on the inside. What else can you say about her? She had an incredible year. We were hoping she would end the year with a win but it’s been a pleasure to ride her. “I’m not sure if they are going to retire her but it has been a pleasure being on her. It’s been a thrilling year. It’s great.” Second-place trainer Mark Casse (Tepin) – “She ran a huge race. Everybody was counting her out and she showed she’s still got it.” Third-place jockey Rafael Bejarano (Midnight Storm) – “I had a beautiful trip, but the only thing that concerned me was that we drew a bad post which forced me to ask him a little bit earlier to attempt to get clear. He tired a little bit down the lane, but I am very proud of my horse and his big effort.” Third-place trainer Phil D’Amato (Midnight Storm) – “He got like the best trip of all time. My horse ran well; he just got beat by two nice horses. Very pleased with the effort. I thought it was a strong edition of the Mile.” Fourth-place trainer Shug McGaughey (Ironicus) – “He’s probably not as quick, now that he’s a bit older and they were flying up front. Despite being as far back as he was, I thought our rider had him in a good position. He started to make a run around the final turn, but the horse wasn’t quite ready, so he had to wait a little longer to start his run. He put in a good finish, but we probably could have used a little longer distance.” Six-place jockey Harry Bentley (Limato, favorite) – “We got in a good position. He possibly didn’t come around the final bend as well as he could. Quite possibly he was not at his best today.” Six-place trainer Henry Candy (Limato, favorite) – “He was possibly a bit green early on. We have no excuses. Everything seemed to go right.” Breeders’ Cup and Santa Anita Park
Kentucky Derby 2025 Post Position Draw & Odds | Blinkers Off 717 The Racing Dudes go LIVE to cover the post draw… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2025 Town Hall Forum | Blinkers Off 716 The Racing Dudes take one last look at the contenders… Read More
Keeneland Preview & FREE Pick 5 Bets | The Magic Mike Show 588 The Magic Mike Show guys preview Keeneland on Friday &… Read More
NHL and NBA Playoff PICKS | Dudes Who Bet Sports 236 Aaron and Papa Dude give their picks for the upcoming… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2025 Horse Profiles – How Each Horse Can Win | Blinkers Off 715 The Racing Dudes take a look at the contenders of… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2025 Picks & Predictions | Who Wins the Run for the Roses? The wait is almost over! We are just days away… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2025 Post Position Draw & Odds | Blinkers Off 717 The Racing Dudes go LIVE to cover the post draw… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2025 Latest News & Top 5 | Serious Contenders Rise to the Top Aaron recaps all the action from this years Kentucky Derby… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2025 Contenders & Picks | How Your Horse Can Win As we approach the 2025 Kentucky Derby, deciding a pick… Read More