Gelding 5 years old Night Sun wanted to make a splash in its North American equity launch. And he ever was. Gather from seven back lengths to win $254,050 San Francisco Mile (G3T) at Golden Gate Field April 30. Evening Sun is also the second horse in a row from the UK to win this race.
He stopped the clock at 1:35.36.
For most races, it seems Jimmy blue jeans , with a score of 13-1, took off the race as he led the field by 14 horses in the first three quarters with fractions of: 23.24, :46.54 and 1: 10.35. But there’s a quarter of a mile to go, Camino Del Paraiso made a move outside of Jimmy Blue Jeans that momentarily changed the order.
Before more than one length, Camino Del Paraiso had a hot worm pack on his way, including Jimmy Blue Jeans, favorites Vanzzy at 5-2 and Sunday evening.
Under the leadership of Brice Blanc, the Evening Sun backed seven distances in the midway point, but the downhill run produced an intense sprint outside to overtake its rivals and overtake it. take the lead to win by half length. Vanzzy, Camino Del Paraiso, and Tom’s Surprise done 2-3-4.
Vanzzy’s coach, Richard Baltas, had his eye on a three-peat at the event, having won the past two years with Whisper no and Neptune’s Storm .
Owned by Red Barrons Barn and Rancho Temescal, the Jeff Mullins-trained Evening Sun paid $18.60 at odds of 8-1. And when it comes to discussing the Evening Sun’s relationships, perhaps no horse is more connected than he is. It was bred by Queen Elizabeth.
India Peak , Tiz Plus , Freeport Joe , Limit , Jimmy blue jeans , Delaware , Ecrivain , Harmon , Get her number and Nolde round out this field.
The son of Muhaarar Evening Sun has four wins, three seconds and a third in over 14 life starts, with a career earnings of $269,401.
Video: San Francisco Mile S. (G3T)
