HORSE RACING

• Raven's Pass upsets Curlin to win Breeders' Cup Classic

  
  

  Arcadia, CA (Sports Network) - Raven's Pass, ridden by Frankie Dettori, caught defending Breeders' Cup Classic winner Curlin down the stretch to pull off one of the biggest upsets in racing history.

  Curlin was sent off as the 4-5 favorite in the 12 horse field. Raven's Pass, from Europe, was the 6-1 second choice in the morning-line and was 13-1 when the gates opened.

  Both Curlin and Raven's Pass settled in off the pace in the 1 1/4 mile Classic.

  Running on the lead was Casino Drive and Fairbanks. Vying for third and fourth up the backstretch was Go Between and Duke of Marmalade.

  On the turn for home Curlin and jockey Robby Albarado began their drive. The reigning Horse of the Year was five wide around the turn, but was able to take the lead entering the stretch. Raven's Pass simply followed Curlin's path and quickly joined him on the lead.

  Raven's Pass, owned by Princess Haya of Jordan, passed a tiring Curlin in mid- stretch shocking the world.

  Raven's Pass posted a two length victory over Henrythenavigator with Tiago finishing third. Curlin and Go Between were in a dead-heat for fourth.

  The time for the $5 million Classic was 1:59.27.

  The win by Raven's Pass was the second of the day for his owner, jockey and trainer John Gosden. A three-year-old colt, Raven's Pass earns $2.7 million with the victory and now has career winnings of more than $3.6 million. He has won half of his 12 lifetime starts.

  A winner of his last three starts, the Classic marked the first time Raven's Pass raced beyond a mile in his career.

  Raven's Pass returned $29.00, $15.80 and $8.00. Henrythenavigator paid $22.00 and $11.20, and Tiago paid $7.00 to show.

  10/25 19:24:43 ET