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Originally Posted by LoneF
How many times has a overseas shipper ever came over with a Breeders Cup win under their belt and the distinction of being the highest priced yearling of the group ?
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Arazi and Johannesburg came over with wins in the BC Juvenile on dirt. Both were fairly expensive weanlings.
Arazi uncorked his trademark full field sweep, but either stamina, foundation, or soundness issues (or a combination thereof) saw him hit a brick wall at the 1/8th pole. There was also a slow pace in that race.
Johannesburg was part of a merry-go-round Derby in which I think only Medaglia D'Oro, failed by a poor start, was actually able to pass a horse in the stretch. I think most horses finished in the same position they started in. Johannesburg started from the dreaded rail, saved ground in 8th and stayed there. He had a single 7f prep on the grass in Ireland, where he was tagged at the wire by the older filly Rebelline, who later won Group 1 races and was the highweight between 7f-11f in Ireland for the distaff division in Ireland. Johannesburg was also without his regular rider Mick Kinane, who I think was suspended.
