Mondialiste wins 34th annual Arlington Million

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The Pizza Man's quest to become the first horse to win back-to-back Arlington Millions was spoiled by an Irish horse with a French name. 

Mondialiste, which means "globalist" in French, held off The Pizza Man and a charging field to claim the top prize in the 34th running of the race. 

Jockey Daniel A. Tudhope decided to come across the pond to ride Mondialiste in the Grade 1 race, and after a big win, the decision paid off. 

"I have a lot to do with this horse," Tudhope told Alyssa Ali after the race. "I love riding him all the time at home."

The results weren't exactly shocking for anyone who has followed Mondialiste's racing record on U.S. soil. The horse finished second in the 2015 Breeders' Cup Mile and won last year's Ricoh Woodbine Mile.  

Even with those impressive finishes in America, trainer David O'Meara wasn't walking to the winners circle early.  

"We come hopeful, not expecting," O'Meara said. 

Mondialiste's win at Arlington guarantees another trip to the Breeders' Cup.

The Irish horse returned $10.80 to win, $6.40 to place and $4.80 to show. 

 

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