Jockey Alan Garcia added, "I got beat by the best horse, and he's an excellent horse. My horse ran his race; I'm happy. Nick Zito keeps doing the job, but Curlin was much the best today. It was a great day for racing."
2008 Jockey Club Gold Cup
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com
Second place finisher Wanderin Boy
Second place finisher Wanderin Boy heads out for the post parade for the 2008 Jockey Club Gold Cup
© Terence Dulay
Trainer Nick Zito said, "Curlin is in a different league. I take my hat off to him. He had to be that good today."
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- Curlin wins the 2008 Jockey Club Gold Cup
- Curlin walks down Victory Lane
- Curlin in winner's circle
- Curlin in the paddock
- Curlin heads out of the paddock
- Curlin in the post parade
- Jockey Robby Albarado celebrates
- Second place finisher Wanderin Boy
- Third place finisher Merchant Marine
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