Unrivaled Belle wins BC Ladies' Classic
November 6, 2010LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -A jockey brawl in the winner's circle and long-shot victories made for a wild opening day at the Breeders' Cup, capped by Unrivaled Belle's victory in the $2 million Ladies' Classic under the lights at Churchill Downs.
Unrivaled Belle ran 1 1-8 miles in 1:50.04 on Friday night, winning by 1 3/4 lengths over 3-2 favorite Blind Luck.
Jockeys Calvin Borel and Javier Castellano traded punches after the first Breeders' Cup race, with an enraged Borel needing to be restrained. He was furious about a move in tight quarters by Castellano.
Shared Account scored the second-biggest upset in the event's 27-year history, winning the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf at 46-1 odds on a gray and chilly day.