Flightline dominates Breeders' Cup Classic, winning by 8½ lengths

Flightline dominates the Breeders' Cup Classic, winning by 8¼ lengths

Did he cement his place in horse racing history with his 8 ½-length win in the country’s most prestigious race?

“What I’ve tried to be is a good steward to him, be fair with him. And if you’re good with your horses, they’re good with you.” Earlier in the day, Domestic Spending was pulled up entering the far turn in the Turf Mile. Trainer Chad Brown tweeted that the horse suffered a “serious pelvic fracture” and was stabilized. Domestic Spending hadn’t raced since Aug. 14 of last year after winning six of seven starts, including in the 2020 Hollywood Derby at Del Mar.The 1 ¼-mile Classic started with Life Is Good going for the lead and Flightline sitting on his outside.

Breeders’ Cup could decide Flightline’s legacy. Is he an all-time great? It may not matter, win or lose The best race of the day was a blanket three-horse finish in the $2-million Distaff. Malathaat, Blue Stripe and Clairiere appeared to all hit the finish line simultaneously. Once the stewards checked the photo, Malathaat was the winner over Blue Stripe and Clairiere. The official margins were nose and nose because there is no smaller increment.

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