Bolshoi Ballet
Former winner Channel Maker (2020) was among the beaten runners, finishing sixth. The five-year-old horse is by Galileo out of Alta Anna. The win was worth USD 472,500 to the winner. The winning time was 2m 29.29s.
United States of America
Saratoga · 26.08.23
Watch the raceChristophe Clement Turf Stakes
2ndSoldier Rising5yo by Frankel × SahrawiUS$150,000
3rdPioneering Spirit4yo by American Pharoah × Foundation SpiritUS$75,000
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PurseUS$750,000
To the winnerUS$472,500
Distance2414 metres
Winning time2m 29.29s
SurfaceDirt · Good
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners6
Stories of this Result
Bolshoi Ballet
Aidan O'Brien
Aidan O'Brien had come close here before: Japan was second in 2021. With this win, the stable moved to 10 Group 1 wins this season, two wins clear at the top of the trainers' table. Next in the table: John & Thady Gosden (8).
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
6 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
3rdPioneering Spirit4yo gelding by American Pharoah × Foundation SpiritIrad Ortiz JrLinda RiceUS$75,000
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 26.08.23Bolshoi Ballet
GalileoSire
Alta AnnaDamby Anabaa
DamAlta Anna
Bolshoi Ballet is one of five winners, all by Galileo, out of the unraced Alta Anna (Anabaa). They include Southern France, a Group 2 winner in Australia and a Group 3 winner in Ireland, and the winners Martin Chuzzlewit, What Say You and Palm Beach. Alta Anna is a half-sister to Abbatiale (Kaldoun), a Group 3 winner in France and second in the Gr.1 Prix de Diane. Abbatiale is the dam of Bewitched (Dansili), who won four Group 3 races.
Second damAnna Edes
Second dam Anna Edes (Fabulous Dancer) was placed and produced three winners: Abbatiale, Aubergade (Kaldoun), a Listed winner placed at Group 2 level, and Armen (Kaldoun), placed at Group 2 level over hurdles.
Third damAbbey
Third dam Abbey (Jim French) was a winner and produced eight winners, among them the Listed winners Abrege (Shirley Heights) and Flash Ball (Cricket Ball). She is a half-sister to Ashmore and Art Bleu, both Group winners and sires, and the grandam of Rosina Lad, a Group 2 winner in Australia who was twice placed at Group 1 level.
Wider family
Bewitched is the dam of three Group 3 winners: Roberto Escobarr, Pablo Escobarr and Aviateur. What Say You (Galileo) is the dam of Editor At Large (Lope de Vega), third in the Grade 2 Miss Grillo Stakes in 2020.
Next generation
Alta Anna also has the 3-year-old filly Gulf Pearl (No Nay Never), still a maiden, and a colt foal by Camelot.
Connections
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | GufoDeclaration Of War × Floy | Christophe ClementJoel Rosario | Otter Bend StablesJohn Little & Stephen Cainelli | ||
| 2021 | GufoDeclaration Of War × Floy | Christophe ClementJoel Rosario | Otter Bend StablesJohn Little & Stephen Cainelli | ||
| 2020 | Channel MakerEnglish Channel × In Return | William MottManuel Franco | Wachtel Stable, Gary Barber Et AlKeene Ridge Farm |
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