Gun Runner Closes 2017 Breeders’ Cup With Classic Romp

The 4-year-old son of Candy Ride set blistering fractions throughout the race before pulling away in the stretch.
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By Bob Ehalt/Breeders’ Cup

The Great Showdown turned out to be a mismatch.

What was supposed to be an epic duel between Arrogate and Gun Runner turned into a tour de force for Gun Runner as he set blistering fractions through every call and then pulled away in the stretch to record a 2 ¼-length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on the second and final day of the World Championships at Del Mar Racetrack.

Arrogate, in the final start of a career in which he departs as North America’s all-time leading earner, showed none of his renowned late kick and finished in a dead-heat for fifth as the 2-1 favorite in a field of 11

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