Pramanik won the 2020 Breeders Cup Classic on Saturday by a lengthy margin, beating not only Tees Loan who picked the hurdles in the end, but also one of the most talented racing pools for the competition over the years. Not surprisingly, a Bob Beefert horse has once again helped add another record to the legendary trainer’s career.
While it was Tees Low who got the best break from the opening door, it was authentic that took the early lead from the rest of the pack and held on firmly to it for the completion of the race. There were moments where the lead initially shrunk, but during the final pull, Authentic really showed its talent and doubled the length of its lead as it crossed the finish line.
Classic results of the 2020 Breeders Cup
9 – Authorized – 4/1 Win: 40 10.40 Place: 40 5.40 Show: 20 4.20
8 – Impossible – 7/2 Place: 80 4.80 Show: 20 3.20
7 – Global campaign – 25/1 Show: $ 8.80
Ex 2 Excata 9-8 $ 45.40
00 1.00 Trifecta 9-8-7 $ 335.90
00 1.00 Superfecta 9-8-7-1 $ 3,355.50
For Beffert, this was the second record to add to the famous career of the legendary horse trainer who has long been the subject of controversy. This is the fourth time he has trained horses to win the Breeders Cup Classic, and his 17th to win the Breeders Cup.
“After the prequel we were really disappointed, I was surprised, you know [Authentic’s] Race, “he told NBC Sports.” But he is a fantastic horse. He was doing unbelievable things, they were all. I believe [jockey John R. Velazquez] Really knows him well and once he gets them in that rhythm, he’s just getting better and better. He’s caught up with older horses, just an incredible horse. “
“I would have loved to run one-two-three, but I was proud of my horses. What a way to be after what I’ve done this year. I love this sport and it’s just been a great day.”
Buffett’s other horses in the classic were improbable and maximum safety. About what he’s been going through this year, he’s in the context of criticism surrounding the horses that have trained him, around four failed drug tests in the last six months.
It was also a big moment for Velazquez as he won the Breeders Cup Classic for the first time in his career, although he won the second race in the competition 17 times – including three Kentucky derby wins in his resume.
