Gezora capped a dream season with a sensational victory

Gezora Capped a Dream Season with a Sensational Victory

By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California)

European Elegance at the 42nd Breeders’ Cup

The curtain fell on the 42nd Breeders’ Cup with a touch of European elegance and power. Gezora, a French filly owned by Peter Brant, made a late surge to overtake She Feels Pretty near the wire and win the GI Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. This victory marked an unforgettable moment for French racing.

Race Details and Performance

Gezora is a daughter of Almanzor out of Germance (Silver Hawk), trained by Francis-Henri Graffard.
She completed the 1 3/8 miles on firm turf in 2:12.54.
The filly was ridden by Mickaël Barzalona.
Prize money amounted to $1,040,000, raising Gezora’s career earnings beyond $2 million.

Incident Involving La Kika

Meanwhile, Peruvian contender La Kika crossed the finish line without her jockey after being pulled up on the backstretch.

"Gezora found daylight in the final strides and unleashed a devastating burst to run down the valiant She Feels Pretty."

Gezora’s outstanding finish demonstrated her class and resilience on the world stage.

Author’s summary: Gezora’s remarkable late surge secured a prestigious Breeders’ Cup win, highlighting her rise as a leading French turf filly and elevating her career earnings significantly.

Turf Diario — 2025-11-04