Caravel Tops Males in Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Shocker
Race complexion changed when two-time Breeders’ Cup winner Golden Pal broke last.
In race that saw its complexion completely change at the start when two-time Breeders’ Cup winner and favorite Golden Pal broke last, front-running Caravel upset the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) Nov. 5 at Keeneland.
Caravel, a 5-year-old daughter of Mizzen Mast , defeated males in completing the 5 1/2 furlongs on firm turf in 1:01.79. Campaigned by Qatar Racing, Marc Detampel, and Madaket Stables, and trained by Brad Cox, Caravel secured the first grade 1 win of her career. She was guided to victory by Tyler Gaffalione.
Caravel, gr/ro, 5/m
Mizzen Mast — Zeezee Zoomzoom, by Congrats
Owner: Qatar Racing (David Redvers), Marc Detampel and Madaket Stables, LLC (Sol Kumin)
Breeder: Elizabeth M. Merryman (PA)
Trainer: Brad H. Cox
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Information provided by Equibase at time of entry.
Pedigree Notes
Mizzen Mast stood at Juddmonte Farms for $7,500 (2021).
Sale History
FTKNOV2021 • $500,000 • Consignor: ELiTE • Buyer: Fergus Galvin, agent.
WANOCT2020 • ($330,000 RNA) • Consignor: Elizabeth Merryman.
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