Trainer Jonathan Sheppard added, "That was her normal style of running to come from far off the pace. We pretty much decided not to change anything, even though I was a bit concerned with the firmer ground. But we said, let's not change anything, it's been working up to now. She had never been farther than 1 1/8, and you don't know if they'll go 1 1/4 until you try. My only concern was with her style of running with the firm turf and fairly tight turns."
2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com
Forever Together in the winner's circle
Forever Together in the winner's circle after the 2008 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf at Santa Anita
© Terence Dulay
Winning jockey Julien Leparoux said, "She was relaxed, kind of behind a little bit, but she was very relaxed. Like usual, she made that kick at the end. She's amazing. It's a great privilege to ride this filly. She's amazing. Probably one of the best fillies I ever rode. I was confident. I was not disappointed when she finished third at Woodbine (in the E.P. Taylor Stakes)."
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- Zenyatta with her flowers
- Forever Together wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
- Forever Together in the winner's circle
- Stardom Bound wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
- Stardom Bound in the winner's circle
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- Maram with her owners
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- Ventura with her flowers
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