1998 Breeders' Cup Mile - Da Hoss + Post Race
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- Regardless of the odds it is not wise to dismiss any horse trained by Michael Dickinson.
The lesson was manifested dramatically this afternoon as Da Hoss, at 11-1 odds and in only his second start after a 22-month layoff, won the $1 million Breeders' Cup Mile for the second time in three years.
With a half-furlong remaining the 6-year-old gelding appeared beaten as another long shot, Hawksley Hill, pushed his nose in front on the outside. But under the jockey John Velazquez, who had never had a Breeders' Cup mount before this year, Da Hoss rallied and prevailed by a head at the wire.
The final time for the race on a turf course rated firm was 1:351/5 , three-fifths of a second faster than the clocking when Da Hoss won the Breeders' Cup Mile at Woodbine in Toronto in 1996 under Gary Stevens. This time, he returned $25.20 for a $2 win ticket.
Miesque, a champion in both Europe and North America, won consecutive runnings of the Mile in 1987-88, as did Lure in 1992-93. But in many respects Da Hoss's twin triumphs are more extraordinary, because the only start he made between them was a three-quarter-length victory in allowance company at Colonial Downs in Virginia on Oct. 11.
Da Hoss has been plagued with physical problems since he was a foal. ''A fetlock when he was a foal,'' Dickinson said, ''a pair of bone spurs as a yearling, another fetlock in June of last year, some lameness last fall. There have been some vet bills. His groom spends six hours a day with him, massaging, using ice."
www.nytimes.com/1998/11/08/spo... - Sport
RIP to the great champion Da Hoss, the epitome of Thoroughbred heart, courage, and the will to win.
The most astounding training job by a trainer in the annals of horse racing. One prep race in a two year time span is unheard of, especially going into the Breeders Cup! Dickinson and his crew got Da Hoss to peak at right time.
Not bad effort by the horse, either.
Today fourth grade saw Da Hoss at the Kentucky horse park. He was my favorite
Just read Da Hoss passed away. He'll always be remembered as one of the big surprise breeder's cup winners. I remember watching this race and routing for Favorite Trick, but I was happy Da Hoss, a forgotton horse, won. Truely a remarkable training job by Dickinson. RIP Da Hoss.
RIP Buddy. Thanks for the memories.
This had to be the most impressive comeback race I've ever seen 1 race 2 years after his mile win in canada. It shows the class this horse had he's a true champion with a huge heart
Heart of a champion.
" this is the greatest comeback since Lazarus"
What a line!!
The job that Dickenson did with this horse was nothing short of astounding!!!
RIP Da Hoss, glad he had a nice long retirement in Kentucky
Champion rip
Durkins best call ever, greatest comeback since Lazarus
da hoss was so tough and game
Hit a fat trifecta on this race, don't doubt Dickinson and a former champ.
Awesome!
98 classic pre race post race? like the 89 one