2006 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Turf Results

Last Answer, the longest shot on the board at 14-1, had the lead at every call but the last, being caught in the final strides. His jockey Emile Ramsammy said, "'Almost' is always a mile away. Mike (Keogh, trainer) left me alone to ride my own race and I told him I had a chance to send him a little early. Once I hit the first turn everybody took hold, and I didn't want to be 7 wide so I put him on the lead. At about a mile and a quarter I said to myself 'I'm not looking back.' He's a little bit aggressive on the bridle all the way, he hung on well, he ran well, he was just second best today. Sorry I didn't get there." Last Answer improved his career record to 4 wins, 9 seconds, and 3 thirds in 32 career starts, with earnings of $573,963.