Idiot proof earned a spot in Breeder's Cup Sprint

Idiot proof earned a spot in the Breeder's Cup Sprint with a victory in Oak Tree's $300,000 Ancient Title (gr. I) at Santa Anita.

He won the Ancient Title by three-quarters of a length with a time of 1:07 2/5. The race was run at a distance of six furlongs on Santa Anita's new Cushion Track surface. The victory guarantees Idiot Proof a spot in the Breeder's Cup Championship Sprint being held on October 27th at Monmouth Park. This victory solidifies Idiot Proof as an early favorite for the BC Sprint as he clocked an identical time at Monmouth Park on July 4th when he won the Jersey Shore Stakes (gr. III).

Post-time favorite, Greg's Gold, was expected to ride to victory and win the automatic bid into the Breeder's Cup but couldn't recover from a poor start. Greg's Gold ended up in 2nd followed by Barbeque Eddie he finished 3rd.

The strong performance by Idiot Proof, who has won five of his eight lifetime starts, has trainer Clifford Sise and jockey David Flores excited about Idiot Proof's chances in the upcoming Breeder's Cup Championships.

"As (far as) the Breeders' Cup goes—I love him," the jockey added. "He's at the top of his game right now and he likes Monmouth. I think this race is going to get him where he needs to be."

Technorati tag(s): Breeders' Cup Sprint