Caleb's Posse surges to win Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

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11/05/2011 - Louisville. KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - In a repeat of the King's Bishop Stakes, Caleb's Posse accelerated down the stretch to capture Saturday's $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Churchill Downs. The three-year-old covered the mile in 1:34.59 on a fast track.

Ridden by Rajiv Maragh, Caleb's Posse went off at 6-1 in the nine-horse field and settled near the rear. Just like his win over Uncle Mo in the King's Bishop, the colt surged down the stretch, taking the lead inside the furlong pole.

Caleb's Posse drove to the wire to finish 3 1/2-lengths better than Preakness Stakes champ Shackleford with 30-1 longshot Tres Borrachos in third.

Trained by Donnie Von Hemel, the colt is owned by McNeil Stables and Cheyenne Stables. The winner of the Ohio Derby adds $540,000 with the win. In 16 career starts Caleb's Posse has eight wins for more than $1.15 million.

Caleb's Posse paid $15.60, $7.00 and $4.80. Shackleford returned $6.40 and $4.80, and Tres Borrachos paid $10.80 to show.

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