After profitable final yr’s Massive Ass Followers Breeders’ Cup Filth Mile (G1) at Keeneland in track-record time, Knicks Go successfully stretched out to 1 1/4 miles this year to deliver a decisive victory in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 6 at Del Mar.
Knicks Go, underneath Joel Rosario, seized the lead quickly out of the gate and led at each level of name, cruising by way of a half-mile in :45.77, six furlongs in 1:10.04, and a mile in 1:35.28. He was not severely threatened within the stretch as he accomplished the race in 1:59.57 on a quick monitor to win by 2 3/4 lengths.
In securing his fifth win in seven begins this season, together with two different grade 1 wins, Knicks Go, by Paynter , figures to secure the Horse of the Year Eclipse Award.
Korea Racing Authority’s Knicks Go was followed home by a pair of classic winners in Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Medina Spirit and Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) winner Essential Quality .
Brad Cox trains the winner and third-place finisher.
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