2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday

The first of two grass events on Friday was the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G2), for 2-year-old fillies going 1 mile on the turf. Prix Marcel Boussac (G1) winner Elusive Kate was sent off as the 5-2 favorite in the field of 14 over 4-1 second choice Somali Lemonade, winner of the Jessamine Stakes (G3), and 6-1 third choice Stephanie's Kitten, off her win in the Alcibiades (G1).

9-1 Stopshoppingmaria led first time past the stands and set the pace of 24.57, 50.55, and 1:15.71 while stalked by 13-1 Sweet Cat. Into the stretch, Stopshoppingmaria opened up a 2 1/2 length lead through 7 furlongs in 1:27.12, but 6-1 Stephanie's Kitten, 5th early, closed well to win by 3/4 length in 1:38.90. It was another 1 1/4 lengths back to Sweet Cat third, while favorite Elusive Kate finished a disappointing 8th.

Results chart