2007 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Turf Results

Masseuse wins the 2007 Dance Smartly Stakes

Masseuse (inside) wins the 2007 Dance Smartly Stakes

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Arravale took the lead soon after the start and battled with 8-1 Essential Edge down the backstretch through a quarter in 23.96 and a half in 47.52, while Masseuse settled 1 1/2 lengths behind them in third. Arravale continued to lead rounding the far turn and entering the lane, but when asked by regular rider Jose Valdivia Jr, came up empty and uncharacteristically stopped at the 3/16 pole. Edgar Prado angled Masseuse 3 wide at the top of the stretch and pulled away to a 1/2-length lead over the tiring Essential Edge with 1/8 mile to go. 14-1 May Night, who was last throughout, rallied down the center of the course but Masseuse held her off in the final strides to win by a nose in 1:45.55. It was just a neck back to 9-1 Elle Runaway in third, while Arravale finished last.
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Index: 2007 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Turf Results

1. Sky Conqueror wins the 2007 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Turf
2. Sky Conqueror parades
3. Sky Conqueror in the winner's circle
4. Second place finisher Marsh Side
5. Third place finisher Jambalaya
6. Masseuse wins the 2007 Dance Smartly Stakes
7. Masseuse in the winner's circle
8. Beaten favorite Arravale
9. Gangster wins the 2007 Bold Venture Stakes
10. She's Indy Money wins the 2007 Ontario Matron Stakes