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Related: Pletcher Runners Dead Heat takes place October 20 in Keeneland


A deadly heat in the October 20 finale at Keeneland not just a single ending to the Thursday card.

Hall of Fame coach Todd Pletcher saw his athletes finish inseparable at the line for the first time in his career when Pure Pauline and Large door strides fit the ropes at Lexington track in the 9th Race, the first $100,000 special weight for juniors running 1/16 mile on the main track.

The determination of the Stonestreet Stables’ purebred Pure Pauline — who fought inside with John Velazquez in the irons after closing from Wednesday for an advantage — was complimented by the Grand Entrance’s powerful final rally. , also a Stonestreet bred, who rose from the back of an 11-horse yard after a slow start to nail her opponent to the ropes under Luis Saez’s lead.

Pure Pauline is the daughter of Curlin off the mare that won the Pulpit Level 2 Keen Pauline . The Grand Entrance, by Bernardini, lies beyond the dam of Keen Pauline, Grand Pauline Two Punch’s mare.

Grand Entrance (left) and Pure Pauline finish in deadly heat at Race 9, an MSW, in Keeneland on October 20, 2022
Photo: Keeneland / Coady Photography

Grand Entrance (outside) and Pure Pauline battle with rope

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Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners & Gary Barber purchased the Grand Entrance for $225,000 from Denali Stud’s shipment to Keeneland September 2021 Sale, after which Steven Rocco joined the ownership team. She started her second after a third run that initially required a mile on September 18 at Belmont at Big A meeting.

Pure Pauline, who was also consigned to Keeneland by Eaton Sales in September but failed to meet his reserves when the hammer fell at $335,000, also had a second start, coming in fourth at launch. seven periods on September 4 at Racecourse Saratoga.

The duo finished in 1:48.07 on a fast track. Pure Pauline favorites returned $3.44 for a $2 winning ticket while similar Grand Entrance backers were awarded $5.76.

Grand Entrance (left) and Pure Pauline finish in deadly heat at Race 9, an MSW, in Keeneland on October 20, 2022
Photo: Keeneland / Coady Photography

Grand Entrance (left) and Pure Pauline (right) visit the winner’s circle

Paying record for 10-Cent Super
The Keeneland record pays $72,863.72 for a 10-cent super bet that occurred after Race #7 at Lexington racetrack. Tickets, which scanned the entire pool, were booked through NYRA Bets and cost only $18.

Closing the reward is the victory of the 54-1 shot Fancy Martini , who is owned by Carl R. Moore Management and coached by Joe Sharp. James Graham was the winning racer.

Completing the superfecta in the order of 37-1 shots Coffee maker 48-1 shots Smarty and 4-1 shots Sister Lou Ann .

Keeneland’s previous record-high super prize for a penny was $27,228.80, set after Race 7 on October 18, 2014.

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