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Perfect Drift's Unprecedented Streak: A Story of Triumph and Family

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Perfect Drift, a 7-year-old gelding, has been a consistent force in Thoroughbred racing, remaining competitive against the world's best horses. His trainer, Murray Johnson, and his two daughters, Lizzie and Katie, owe their improved lives to Perfect Drift's success, which has earned over $4.6 million. The family's life had been difficult before Perfect Drift came along, with Johnson being a single parent and facing significant debt. However, with Perfect Drift's earnings, Johnson has been able to provide a good living for his family and pay off debt. Perfect Drift has made an unprecedented five consecutive starts in the Breeders' Cup Classic, a testament to his extraordinary abilities and Johnson's careful management of his racing schedule.

Key Takeaways:

  • Perfect Drift has earned over $4.6 million in his 41-start career, with 11 wins and 30 top-three finishes.
  • Trainer Murray Johnson, a single parent, has been able to provide a good living for his family and pay off debt due to Perfect Drift's earnings, which are approximately 10% of his commission.
  • Perfect Drift has improved his fortunes in the Breeders' Cup Classic, finishing 12th, sixth, fourth, and third in the previous four years.
  • Johnson credits Perfect Drift's incredible abilities and good constitution for his success.
  • Perfect Drift has had an unprecedented five consecutive starts in the Breeders' Cup Classic, with his next start on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
  • Trainers Joe Deegan and Garrett Gomez praise Perfect Drift's abilities and fitness going into the Breeders' Cup Classic.

Statistics:

  • Perfect Drift has earned over $4.6 million in his 41-start career.
  • 11 wins and 30 top-three finishes in Perfect Drift's 41-start career.
  • Perfect Drift's earnings are approximately $456,000 per year.
  • Perfect Drift's commission to trainer Murray Johnson is approximately $46,000 per year.
  • Perfect Drift has improved his fortunes in the Breeders' Cup Classic, finishing 12th, sixth, fourth, and third in the previous four years.
  • Perfect Drift's final major workout for the Breeders' Cup Classic was a 5-furlong breeze in 1:022/5 on the good surface at Trackside Training Center.

Sources:

  • "Perfect Drift to make fifth straight Breeders' Cup Classic start" by Tom Pedulla, an unknown publication (exact source not mentioned).
  • Associated Press (AP) photography by Garry Jones (for the photograph in the article).

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