Trainer Freddy Head added, "She's a wonderful filly. She's in the same class as Miesque. She was a little backward before, but now she's in the same league as Miesque." Miesque won the Mile in 1987 and 1988 with Freddy Head aboard as her jockey.
2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships Saturday Part 2
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Goldikova in the winner's circle
Goldikova in the winner's circle after the 2008 Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita
© Cindy Pierson Dulay
Winning jockey Olivier Peslier said, "After a nice trip, just before the last corner, I was waiting for a chance. When that hole opened she jumped up and just kept going. She's very good. I've won a lot of big races with her."
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- Midshipman with his flowers
- Goldikova wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Mile
- Goldikova in the winner's circle
- Albertus Maximus wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
- Albertus Maximus parades with his flowers
- Desert Code wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
- Desert Code with trainer David Hofmans
- Muhannak wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Marathon
- Muhannak in the winner's circle
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