2005 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Results

In the $2 million John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf, 8.80-1 shot Shirocco was well placed behind the early pacesetter, cut into the leader's margin rounding the far turn, took command with two furlongs remaining, and dug in through the lane to prevail by 1 3/4 lengths over the onrushing 16.40-1 shot Ace, in a final time of 2:29.30 for 1 1/2 miles over the "good" Widener turf course. It was just a neck back to 3.65-1 favorite Azamour in third, and 3/4 more to 4.50-1 Bago, completing a top-four sweep for the Europeans. Winning trainer Andre Fabre said, "He acts on any ground and he has a lot of stamina. So he needs to be ridden close to the pace. He took advantage of his good draw to make the running (behind the pacesetter). I was very confident when I saw him at the front. He stays in training next year."

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