The 24th running of the Breeders' Cup Classic World Championships at Monmouth Park featured the world's fastest thoroughbreds racing for glory, with Curlin emerging the rightful victor.

Despite wet and muddy conditions, the three-year-old edged out the deep and challenging field to finish at 2 minutes.

Here are the results:

1. Curlin
2. Hard Spun
3. Awesome Gem

The payouts at Monmouth Park were:

Win $10.80
Place $5.20, $7.60
Show $9.40

4-8 Exacta $70.80
4-8-6 Trifecta $1,290.60
4-8-6-2 Superfecta $2,146.20