Jockey Kent Desormeaux added, "The lack of pace and the soft going probably compromised my chances. I got past her and I was faster than the winner, but I couldn't sustain the run. The ground caused that. But the slow pace didn't surprise me."
2008 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic and Flower Bowl Invitational
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Second place finisher Mauralakana
Second place finisher and beaten favorite Mauralakana heads for the starting gate before the 2008 Flower Bowl Invitational
© Cindy Pierson Dulay
Trainer Christophe Clement said, "Second best. She ran well. We'll bring her back to the Breeders' Cup and go from there."
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- Grand Couturier wins the 2008 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational
- Grand Couturier takes his walk down Victory Lane
- Grand Couturier in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Interpatation
- Third place finisher Summer Patriot
- Dynaforce wins the 2008 Flower Bowl Invitational
- Dynaforce takes her walk down Victory Lane
- Dynaforce in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Mauralakana
- Third place finisher Communique
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