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Brown basks in BC triple

Chad Brown brought his career total of BC wins up to five (Breeders' Cup Ltd. Photo) Back in his Belmont Park office Sunday morning, trainer Chad Brown took a moment to reflect on his sensational Breeders' Cup weekend at Santa Anita. Brown saddled three winners -- Dayatthespa in the Filly & Mare Turf and Bobby's Kitten in the Turf Sprint on Saturday and Lady Eli in the Juvenile Fillies Turf Friday. He became the third trainer to win three Breeders' Cup events in a single year. Richard Mandella holds the record with four in 2003. Brown, who took his third consecutive Belmont Park fall training title at the recently concluded meet, trained his first Breeders' Cup winner in 2008 when Maram took the Juvenile Fillies Turf. In 2012, he won the Filly & Mare Turf with Zagora. After his weekend treble, he now has five career Breeders' Cup wins. "It was just incredible," Brown said. "There were so many highlights to the weekend -- of course, the three winners. But it was the whole experience all week. So many of my clients came to town for the week. Santa Anita and the Breeders' Cup were incredible hosts. "I got to see a lot of friends on the West Coast. I got to see one of my former mentors, Humberto Ascanio, who worked for Bobby Frankel for over 35 years. I got to spend time with Humberto and his family after the races. On Saturday, Humberto was there when we won with Bobby's Kitten, who we named after (Frankel). It was an experience I'll never forget, winning at the wire and getting to share that moment with Humberto."

Kent and Sarah Ramsey's Bobby's Kitten closed from 14th and last to capture the about 6 1/2-furlong Turf Sprint by a half-length under Joel Rosario.

"We were taking a shot, cutting him back to the hill. He'd never done that before. Joel just rode a beautiful race. I was concerned he was too far back, but he timed it right," Brown said. "Mr. Ramsey mentioned possibly taking the horse to Ascot, so that will be discussed. Longer term than that would be to try to get this horse to the Breeders' Cup Mile next year at Keeneland."

Two races earlier on Saturday's program, Dayatthespa posted a front-running triumph by 1 1/4 lengths under Javier Castellano in the 1 1/4-mile Filly & Mare Turf.

"It was unbelievable. She was in career form. She had just won the First Lady. It was just a matter of distance. Javier (Castellano) really deserves the credit for getting her to relax and executing the plan," Brown said.

Dayatthespa's 11th career victory in 18 starts may well have marked her last appearance on the racetrack for owners Jerry Frankel, Ronald Frankel, Steve Laymon and Bradley Thoroughbreds.

"She's scheduled to be offered (Monday) at Fasig-Tipton," Brown said. "I'm sure the ownership will make the right decision. I couldn't blame anyone who wanted to go out on top. I could also understand if they wanted to go on with her. She's in career form right now. She isn't showing any signs of slowing down. It's a tough decision, but I'm sure they'll make the right call."

The Brown-trained Stephanie's Kitten, who finished a fast-closing second behind Dayatthespa in the Filly & Mare Turf, is also scheduled to go through the Fasig-Tipton sale Monday.

While the Brown stable may be losing two veteran stars, Lady Eli demonstrated star quality while capturing the Juvenile Fillies Turf by 2 3/4 lengths.

"Just when Dayatthespa is scheduled to go off into the sunset, we get Lady Eli. She reminds me quite a bit of her," Brown said. "I think she's the best two-year-old filly in the country, regardless of the surface she's running on. Hopefully, they'll both win Eclipse Awards. They deserve it."

Brown credited his whole team for the great results.

"I am so happy for my clients and my staff who works so hard," Brown said. "I'm down in the winner's circle getting the trophies and doing the interviews but I have so many hard-working people under me who don't get credit. I'm just happy for all of them and so proud of them."

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