SportsOctober 31, 2004
Ghostzapper wins BC Classic
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- Bobby Frankel had a simple explanation for Ghostzapper's record-setting win in the $4 million Breeders' Cup Classic. "He's just faster," the trainer said after Ghostzapper cruised to victory. Ghostzapper, a sprinter when he began his career, covered the 1 1/4 miles in 1:59.02, bettering the Classic record of 1:59.16 set by Skip Away in 1997 at Hollywood Park...
The Associated Press
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- Bobby Frankel had a simple explanation for Ghostzapper's record-setting win in the $4 million Breeders' Cup Classic.
"He's just faster," the trainer said after Ghostzapper cruised to victory.
Ghostzapper, a sprinter when he began his career, covered the 1 1/4 miles in 1:59.02, bettering the Classic record of 1:59.16 set by Skip Away in 1997 at Hollywood Park.
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Azeri was fifth in a 13-horse field. Pleasantly Perfect was third, Birdstone was seventh and Funny Cide was 10th. Roses in May was second.
With a perfect 4-for-4 season, Frankel said Ghostzapper is a cinch for Horse of the Year.
In the other Breeders' Cup races, Ashado won the Distaff, Speightstown won the Sprint; Singletary won the Mile; 28-1 shot Wilko took the Juvenile; and 28-1 choice Better Talk Now won the Turf. Also, Sweet Catomine captured the Juveniles Fillies, and Ouija Board took the Filly & Mare Turf.
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