Knicks Go was the morning line favorite for the Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar Racetrack on November 5. The field of eight also featured the three leading three-year-olds in the country, Essential Quality, Medina Spirit and Hot Rod Charlie. By post time, the odds on Knicks Go had drifted out to 3-1, reflecting bettors' concerns over a possible speed duel with Medina Spirit, and doubts about his stamina given he had never raced at a distance of miles. However, the speed duel never materialized after Medina Spirit broke sluggishly. Knicks Go went to the early lead and set an honest pace of 23.16 seconds for the first quarter-mile, then picked up the pace around the first turn to complete the half in a fast 45.77. He relaxed down the back stretch and final turn, completing the mile in 1:35.29. He was briefly challenged by Hot Rod Charlie after swinging wide near the head of the stretch, but then drew off to win by lengths. His time for the ten furlongs was an excellent 1:59.57.
