2005 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Results

In the $2 million Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Distaff, 30.75-1 longshot Pleasant Home scored for the home team, as the locally based filly saved ground on the turn after trailing down the backstretch, angled out nearing the 1/4 pole, split horses at the top of the straight, then quickly charged to the front inside the 3/16 pole and drew away from 11.80-1 shot Society Selection to win by 9 1/4 lengths, in a time of 1:48.34 for the 1 1/8 miles. Defending champ and 2.25-1 favorite Ashado disappointed in third. Winning rider Cornelio Velasquez said, "(In her last start, the Spinster) because of a soft pace we couldn't get there in time. This time it was better because of a fast pace. We broke good, and when I entered he turn I knew I had so much horse, and I knew I was going to win."

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