Dream Rush was allowed an uncontested lead of up to 2 lengths through quick fractions of 21.29 and 44.19 while La Traviata sat in stalking position second the whole way. Entering the lane, La Traviata faded from contention but 8-1 Maryfield put in a strong late move from eighth early. She took the lead inside the 1/16 pole and was all out to hold off late-closing 43-1 longest shot Miraculous Miss by just 1/2 a length in 1:09.85 over the sloppy, sealed main track. It was another 1 1/2 lengths to Miss Macy Sue third, while favorite La Traviata finished sixth.
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2007 Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Maryfield wins the 2007 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint
Maryfield wins the 2007 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint
© Cindy Pierson Dulay
A field of 10 older fillies and mares went 6 furlongs in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. La Traviata was sent off as the 2-1 favorite over 3-1 second choice Dream Rush and 6-1 Miss Macy Sue
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