Finest City Wins Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint at Santa Anita Park
The $1 million G1 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint took place Saturday, November 5 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California - a seven furling dirt test for fillies and mares three years old and upward. 8-1 shot Finest City ran the race of her life and prevailed by three quarters of a length over defending champion in this race Wavell Avenue, who was sent off at 13-1 odds. Paulassilverlining finished third at 15-1 in the field of thirteen and 9-2 third choice Tara's Tango was fourth while By the Moon, Spelling Again, 7-2 second choice Haveyougoneaway, Irish Jasper, 3-1 favorite Carina Mia, Wonder Gal, Gloryzapper, Paola Queen and Gomo completed the order of finish.
2016 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Finest City | Mike E. Smith | 19.40 | 10.00 | 6.60 |
| 10 | Wavell Avenue | Joel Rosario | 13.80 | 8.80 | |
| 9 | Paulassilverlining | Joseph Talamo | 9.20 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (12-10) Paid: $216.40
- $1 Trifecta (12-10-9) Paid: $1,235.70
- $1 Superfecta (12-10-9-3) Paid: $8,392.00
- $2 Daily Double (12/12) Paid: $83.40
- $1 Pick 3 (5/12/12) Paid: $314.40
