Breeders' Cup Mile

Juddmonte Farms’ homebred Expert Eye came flying in the final strides of the Breeders’ Cup Mile to grab his first Grade/Group 1 victory by half-length.

“He’s run a great race,” said trainer Sir Michael Stoute. “Last time at Chantilly, he did not get the rub of the green. I’d like to thank James Savage, who rides him out every day. He’s done a great job with him. I thought down the back straight that Frankie [Dettori] may have just had him two slots behind but was in control. It’s always great coming here."

The winning son of Acclamation sailed past Catapult, who had gained a brief advantage inside the sixteenth pole and would finish a neck in front of pacesetter Analyze It. The final time was 1:39.80 on turf rated good.

“I went from despair to joy in the span of 100 yards,” said jockey Frankie Dettori, who captured his 13th Breeders’ Cup win and later added his 14^th on Enable in the Longines Turf.—Eric Mitchell