Auguste Rodin Creates a BC Turf Masterpiece
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Auguste Rodin storms up the rail to win the Breeders' Cup Turf
Europe's top 3-year-old Auguste Rodin created a masterpiece on the Santa Anita Park turf, winning the most prestigious grass race in North America, the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T), by three-quarters of a length. The final time was 2:24.30.
REPLAY: Auguste Rodin (IRE) wins the $4 Million @LonginesEq #BreedersCup Turf! Congrats to all connections! #BC23 pic.twitter.com/7Ob6wtFN9i
— Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) November 4, 2023
The top U.S. turf horse, Up to the Mark , was second, with longshot Japan-based runner Shahryar in third.
Auguste Rodin capped off a remarkable season that saw him win the Epsom Derby (G1), Irish Derby (G1), and the Irish Champions Stakes (G1) versus older horses before shipping to California to conquer America as a bonus.
It was a record-extending seventh win in the Breeders' Cup Turf for trainer Aidan O'Brien, a record-tying fifth win for jockey Ryan Moore (equaling Frankie Dettori), and a record-extending seventh win for the owners associated with Coolmore.
Auguste Rodin, by Deep Impact (JPN), paid $7 to win.
This story will be updated.