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Irish-breds prominent in Breeders' Cup

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Irish-breds prominent in Breeders' Cup

The Breeders' Cup was held at Keeneland on Friday and Saturday. There were seven winners bred in Kentucky, six in Ireland and one in Pennsylvania. The parade of winners native to Ireland started in the first Cup race, the Juvenile Turf Sprint. Mischief Magic, a Godolphin trainee, won by a length. Meditate, from Aidan O'Brien's yard, came second. Victoria Road, trained by Coolmore, was third. Tuesday, owned by O’Brien, returned $10.38 to win the Filly & Mare Turfi. Emaraaty Ana, bred by Kevin Ryan, finished third in a Turfa.

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