Goldikova strikes again The brilliant Goldikova emulated Miesque by winning back-to-back renewals of the Breeders' Cup Mile with a sensational performance at Santa Anita on Saturday night. Freddie Head, who had the pleasure of riding Miesque, completed a remarkable feat that will take some matching. Drawn 11 of 11, Olivier Peslier bided his time at the back of the field and had to weave through runners in the straight. Courageous Cat was clear but when Goldikova (13-8f) started her run the outcome looked inevitable. The four-year-old was going away at the line and arguably put up a more impressive performance than last year. Courageous Cat filled second spot at 33-1 with Justenuffhumour (14-1) third. Godolphin's Delegator was unplaced while Sir Michael Stoute's Zacinto was virtually pulled up by Ryan Moore. Head said: "I was very happy. We were a bit far back but we didn't have any choice and the pace was strong. "She came very fast and for a moment or two she hung a bit but in the last 100 yards she went. "She is very special and we haven't discussed when she might retire." When asked whether Goldikova could bid for a third triumph in 12 months' time, Head said: "Why not? We'll try." Sir Michael Stoute said of Zacinto: "Ryan (Moore) wasn't happy with him, he looked awkward coming round the bend and he decided to pull him up." When pressed on a possible injury he added: "There's nothing apparent at the moment." Moore added: "He lost his action and wasn't really comfortable on the ground, which was very quick. I felt it best to pull him up." Delegator's jockey Frankie Dettori added: "I had a perfect trip but his stamina gave out in the last furlong."
