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Deterministic Wins Thriller Over Notable Speech
1 Nov
Summary
- Deterministic narrowly won the Breeders' Cup Mile, holding off Notable Speech.
- Jockey Kendrick Carmouche secured his first Breeders' Cup victory.
- Trainer Miguel Clement achieved his first Breeders' Cup win with Deterministic.
Deterministic emerged victorious in a closely contested Breeders' Cup Mile on Saturday, crossing the finish line just three-quarters of a length ahead of the formidable Notable Speech. Jockey Kendrick Carmouche guided Deterministic to its 11th career win in 18 starts, clocking in at 1:34.52 over a firm turf course. The victory represented a maiden Breeders' Cup win for both Carmouche and trainer Miguel Clement, who took over training duties in the summer of 2025.
Notable Speech, the previous year's champion, mounted a strong late challenge, having previously defeated Deterministic in the Grade 1 Woodbine Mile on September 12. Despite closing the gap significantly in the final stretch, Notable Speech ultimately settled for second place. Lake Forest finished third, another 1 1/4 lengths behind the runner-up.
Deterministic's win is a significant milestone for trainer Miguel Clement, who expressed profound emotion, stating the horse brought happiness during a difficult period for his family. This victory highlights Deterministic's consistent elite performance over the past two seasons. The horse's connections, including St. Elias Stable, Ken Langone, Steven Duncker, and Vicarage Stable, celebrated this important addition to their racing successes.
