Major via Bolt d’Oro was forced out of a cozy spot on the tracks at a long bend, slowed, then circled the leaders for a harrowing June 2 Penn Mile Stakes (G2T) kids win 3 years old at Penn National Racecourse.
Under the leadership of Irad Ortiz Jr., who had entered two previously classified bet wins on the pitch, Major Dude raced at an initial pace, internally stabilizing like a stub. employer put the original fractions of :23.17 and :47.85. At the far turn, Ortiz and Major Dude moved forward within a short distance when the presence of two challengers outside the Recruiter appeared causing the leader to move to the point where Ortiz had to quickly retreat. out of his place, an unwelcome sight for those who made Major Dude the 2nd-5th favorite in the encounter’s richest race, carrying a $400,000 wallet la.
Employers start with Behind the enemy line outside of him, suddenly leaving Major Dude with about three ramps to make up, if he could muster up to run. When Ortiz moved out and aimed at the ringleaders, Major Dude responded and advanced at half-time. The brave re-rally decided who was the best horse regardless of whether Major Dude still had enough to pass. But when Ortiz asked to continue to the sixteenth column, Major Dude sped up again, ending Behind Enemy Lines’ 3/4 advantage, with a score of 98-1. Fletcher up third.
Major Dude, coached by Todd Pletcher for the Spendthrift ranch (where Bolt d’Oro stands), finished the run in 1:33.73, a stake record and boosted his earnings to $714,895 from a 4-2-2 record in 10 starts. The winner paid $2.80.
Videotapes: Penn Mile S. (G2T)
Malleymoo Electric Wire Field in Penn Oaks
Despite showing very little speed in her last two starts, Jack Sisterson trained maleymoo darted out of the gates and brought them $150,000 Penn Oaks for her first stake win.
Malleymoo takes them all the way in Penn Oaks at Penn . National Raceway
Under the wise control of racer Trevor McCarthy, Malleymoo hugged the fence to overcome the opening scores easily of :24.37 and :49.45 with only metaphysical , who was watching in second place throughout the game, to beat when the field turned home. Warming up the tempo down the lane, the two fillings sprinted to grab the ropes, making their final score clear: 22.08.
Malleymoo ($24.20) won by half the length of the rope in a final time of 1:34.89 for a mile on solid grass.
Metaphysics is second, 3 1/2 lengths away Princess Bettina in third place.
Sponsored by Rockingham Ranch, David Bersen, Talla Racing and JWS Racing, the 3-year-old daughter of English Channel improved her performance to 2-1-0 in 6 career starts with earnings of $127,381.
Acquired by Magnolia Racing Syndicate for $112,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Yearling Sale in 2021, she broke her maiden debut by debuting in Ireland at the age of 2 before being shipped back to North America.
Videotapes: Penn Oaks (BT)
