Dean Reeves cuts a well-known figure at the racetrack. He is tall, affable, and always gives a great interview when the horses of Reeves Thoroughbreds win. With his wife, Patti, by his side, they have won major races including Mucho Macho Man’s brave victory by a nose in the 2013 Breeders Cup Classic.

Mixto always showed trainer Doug O'Neill that he had ability, but the 4-year-old colt had never put it together enough to stand in the winner's circle more than once in 13 prior tries.