Starine

A full field of talented fillies and mares was on hand for the fourth running of the newest Breeders' Cup race. Golden Apples and jockey Pat Valenzuela were made the post time favorites based on consecutive Grade 1 wins in The Beverly D at Arlington  Park and The Yellow Ribbon at Santa Anita. Also contesting the race were Godolphin Stable's Flower Bowl winner Kazzia, last years winner Banks Hill and European Group I winner Islington.

Golden Apple and Pat Valenzuela

Bailey and Lukas had made their presence known a race earlier. Now it was Bobby Frankel's turn. Ignored by bettors, and sent off at 13 to 1, Frankel owned and trained Starine grabbed the lead at the top of the stretch and held off Banks Hill to become Frankel's second Breeders Cup winner in two years. Bobby was also listed as the trainer for second place finisher Banks Hill.

Kazzia led the way in the early going

Starine and John Velazquez win at long odds