CRK . stables extreme has re-emerged since moving into the field three times ago. Gulf marked his relationship with the lawn, where he is undefeated, with a decisive victory in the US$100,500 American Stakes (G3T) April 2 at Santa Anita . Park.
Even though he was sprinting on the ground, when he was placed many grading stakes extreme slowing down to 0-5 years in 2022, coach Peter Eurton decided to test his pupil on the pitch for the 6-year-old’s debut.
“He didn’t run as well as a five-year-old and was constantly injured, I think it was the dirt behind him, and he wasn’t fine,” Eurton said. “So as a last resort this year, we thought we’d try him on the pitch.”
The surface change is a welcome one for Exaulted, who, after scoring two sparkling allowances at Santa Anita, both times going 1:35 for the one-mile, has became a formidable foe facing the black company in Sunday’s contest.
After a strong breakout, jockey Juan Hernandez clung to Exaulted, taking the lead. Bob and Jackie passed an opening quarter on: 22.71. Climbing closer and putting pressure on the speedster in the backseat, Exaulted nosed forward at the turn to get home half a mile later at: 46.45. The son of spinning candy took the lead from Bob and Jackie into the lane and strutted hard towards the rope in the final time of 1:33.65 on a firm turf.
One and a half behind the winner, horrified closed late to overtake Bob and Jackie for the runner-up title. like tourism put Americans to the finish line in a strong second place to Golden Phoenix in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T) March 4, could not do better than fourth after a slight rebound in the stretch.
Exaulted ($5.80) boosted his bankroll to $303,660 after the American, becoming the first bet winner generated from Gilded Time mare Gilded Miracle. Bred in Kentucky by Jack Swain, he was acquired by CRK for $200,000 as a yearning at the Fasig-Tipton New York Saratoga 2018 Sales by Year in Selective Sales lot.
Johannes Aces’ two-turn challenge in Pasadena Stakes
Earlier on the card, the hybrid of Cuyathy Johannes landed an amazing score on the $98,000 Pasadena bet.
Game time And witch of Westwood complete the trilogy in the quartet field. want to go fourth place.
“It’s going forward and upward,” Yakteen said. “It’s a small area but I think it’s a great stepping stone for us to confirm that we can turn around. I’ll get along with Joe (McCloskey, who races as Cuyathy) and come up with a game plan and see if we can have some fun. So beautiful. We are very happy.”
3 year old son of Nyquist -Cuyathy, by Congratulations paid 2.6$ to win as short price favorite.
Videotapes: Pasadena S. (BT)
Videotapes: US S. (G3T)
