American racing fans got their first look at French mare Goldikova, who was released from the quarantine barn on Tuesday at Churchill Downs. And everyone wanted a look.

The six-year-old, who will vie for an unprecedented fourth-straight win in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Turf Mile on Saturday, had just an easy jog Tuesday at Churchill Downs, but still caused quite a stir. The first three-time winner in the race, Goldikova tops a 13-horse field in the race, which will be shown live on ESPN at 6:07 p.m., just before Uncle Mo leads a strong Breeders' Cup Classic field to the post  at 7 p.m. to close out horse racing's annual season-ending championship showcase.

Goldikova has won three times and finished second twice in five starts this season, and could easily have been 5-0 if not for slim losses in her past two outings back home in France.

Pairing the Turf Mile and Classic together at the end of the 15-race card staged over two days, gives the 28th edition of the Breeders' Cup potentially its most exciting finale ever.