2016 Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff

One of the greatest races I've ever seen. They're both winners in my book!

Beholder and Songbird...no one deserved to lose. What amazing mares! I love them both! But so glad Beholder won her last race. You go girls!

This is one of my favorite races. The mares, the jockeys, the trainers, the announcer, it was all first class. Even Mandella's reaction at the end of the race. He knee Beholder won, but he was so cool about it. Respect. ❤

One of the greatest racehorses ever! Happy retirement champ! Gonna miss watching you race..

Stunning performance from these two incredible athletes. It's so gratifying to see Beholder go out on such a high note! Shame that Stellar Wind didn't get a chance to run her race.

Gary Stevens "that was the best race I have ever ridden in" thats some statement. Happy retirement Beholder, step up Songbird.

Absolutely loved this race! Beholder and Songbird now both retired. Such great excitement and pleasure they gave us. Class acts all the way! Thanks for the memories.

It's the way a true champion deserves to end their racing career! You gotta really tip your hat to Beholder, because she was written off by a ton of people in the Distaff because of the presence of Songbird & Stellar Wind in the field.

Thanks for continuing to race her.

One of those races where in defeat your respect for the horse increases. Hate to see such a champion lose, but great to see Beholder finish her career with a tremendous race after a couple of losses to Stellar Wind sandwiched around her distant second to Chrome. Sad that the race was marred by the loss of Corona del Inca.

This was amazing!! Best race I've seen in a very long time.

What a magnificent race with the 2 champions battling the length of the stretch.

Liked the announcer. Love the enthusiasm.

This why horse racing is both such a fantastic and, yet, such a cruel sport virtually all at the same time. A race for the ages between two of the megastars of their era and a lesser known competitor breaks down and has to be destroyed. A bit of a pall cast over what has to be the crowning glory of the legendary Beholder's racing career. Props to, to Songbird, for making this race one that will never be forgotten. Also, RIP to that poor equine who lost her life giving more than her body was physically able to give and in the end paid the ultimate price. I wish I could remember her name. Oh well, not important. I say that because we all know that in the grand scheme of things when this race is recalled that tragic occurrence will be all but forgotten.

Poor Stellar Wind. No way you can spot horses like Beholder and Songbird the start. She really never had much of a chance given their talent. As for Songbird I'm very impressed. I happen to think the 3 year old filly crop is good and deep this year and she's been beating them with ease. Losing to a consummate older champion like Beholder by a bob of the nose after an entire stretch drive is incredibly impressive. First time she was seriously challenged in a race and she responded like the champion she is. Next bob after the wire her nose was in front, it was that close. Finally, hats off to Beholder. Looks like she's proved she never lost a step and confirmed that the level of her competition was much better this year than what she ran against last year, including that weak Pacific Classic field which she trounced!

And not to mention beholder ran wide the whole time I'm very happy she won!!

Such spectacular fillies, best wishes for both of them.

Breathtaking. I adore Beholder.

Two Champions with 6 or 7? Championships between them! What a race! Beholder reminds me of Tosmah and Cicada in the early 60s!

R.I.P Corona Del Inca and Pine Island who was euthanized in this race today 10 years ago!! For a secondIi was concerned that something terrible like the 1990 Distaff :( Im glad Beholder finished her career with this win and showed Songbird she isn't always gonna have an easy race but I think this will help her in the future