Volponi

This year's Classic showcased many of this year's talented three-year-olds. Derby, Preakness and Haskell winner War Emblem was making his last start. Travers winner Medaglia D'Oro was looking for a good showing to steal the title, along with Pacific Classic winner Came Home. Four-Year-Old Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Evening Attire was looking to duplicate the efforts of his sire Black Tie Affair who had won both races. 

Medaglia D'Oro may have three-year-old title

Medaglia D'Oro left the gate as the favorite, with War Emblem as the second pick. In the early going War Emblem battled with E Dubai but the battle left neither with anything left in the stretch. At the mile mark Medaglia had a  head lead over Jose Santos and Volponi. The race was over at that point as 43 to 1 shot Volponi opened up an easy lead and cruised to an easy six length victory. The win was the first Breeders' Cup win for Santos in five years and the first ever for New York based trainer Phil Johnson. Phil,  who had his start in the Chicago area, enjoyed his homecoming.

Jose Santos enjoys Classic win

Long Shot Volponi gives trainer Phil Johnson his first Breeders' Cup win.