Winning jockey Ramon Dominguez said, "I was very pleased to see my horse come back the way he did. I didn't know what to think when (Zanjero) went by me. I knew for sure that I had a little more horse left, because at that point I had not used mine, but at the same time, that other horse made such a bold move, it kind of left me wondering whether I could keep up in contention with that kind of a kick and if that was the case, then nobody was going to be a match for him. After that horse made the lead, my horse had the opportunity to come back and challenge him and I knew that I had a chance because my horse kept on battling."
2007 Stephen Foster Super Saturday Results
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Chelokee wins the 2007 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Stakes
Chelokee wins the 2007 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Stakes
© Tina Hines
Even-money favorite Chelokee did not disappoint in the $200,000 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds. He stalked the early pace of Portobello Road and Tsali while staying out wide, then took over the lead after 6f in 1:11.99. In mid-stretch, Zanjero briefly passed him and looked to have pulled off the upset, but Chelokee came back in thrilling fashion to take the win right back by a neck, getting the 1 1/16 mile distance in 1:42.46. 3-1 second choice Sam P finished another 2 1/4 lengths back in third.
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- Flashy Bull wins the 2007 Stephen Foster Handicap
- Flashy Bull in the winner's circle
- Inca King wins the 2007 Jefferson Cup
- Chelokee wins the 2007 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Stakes
- Quite a Bride wins the 2007 Early Times Mint Julep Stakes
- Indian Vale wins the 2007 Fleur de Lis Handicap
- Good Mood wins the 2007 Regret Stakes
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