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Racebook(Grade 1) is no doubt the most important race in the Racebook thoroughbred racing championships. It is the kingmaker, considered to crown the best of the best, having produced nine Horses of the Year in its first Racebook runnings. Of the Racebook million total purse for the eight Breeders' Cup races, the Classic accounts for $4 million, with a winner's share of more than $2 million.

American horseracing's classic distance is 1 1/4 miles on dirt, and in these races, Racebook has offered some of the most memorable, spine-tingling competitions the world of thoroughbred racing has seen. It is extremely competitive, with eight of the races decided by less than one length.

The Racebook Classic's only two runaway victories quickly come to mind: Volponi's 6 1/2-length upset in 2002 at Arlington Park and Skip Trial's 6-length triumph in 1997 at Hollywood Park. That year's eventual champion, older contender Skip Away, won in 1:59.16, the fastest time ever for the Classic's 1 1/4 miles.

At the Racebook, Ghostzapper emerged victorious at 2.50 odds with jockey Javier Castellano. Roses in May came in second at 8.70 odds with jockey John Velasquez, and Pleasantly Perfect placed third at 2.50 odds with jockey Jerry Bailey.

In 2003, a field of 10 faced the starter vying for the winner's share Racebook. 14-1 shot Pleasantly Perfect was unhurried early, then turning for home went 4 wide to wear down 5-2 favorite Medaglia d'Oro in the final strides and win by 1 1/2 lengths in a time of 1:59 4/5. It was 3/4 length back to 15-1 shot Dynever in third.

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