After she pulled out of the Clark Stakes recommended by Norton Healthcare (G1) two days earlier, the racing gods gave coach Vicky Oliver just what she was looking for with the Commonwealth Turf Stakes prize money. $300,000 was withdrawn from the lawn on the morning of November 27th. Five horses were scratched in the Commonwealth and on a slippery track caused by half an inch of rain, BBN Racing’s Brand took home a four-length winner.
Twice won at Churchill Downs Last fall at the age of 2, Trademark lost his way on the Derby circuit this spring and failed to get on the board in seven of the previous eight races. Gelding gives his relationships a glimmer of hope in his final start, winning by 3 3/4 in the October 20 game. Keeneland allowance according to race claim.
Dismissed by Martin Garcia on Sunday, the Brand broke strong but drafted after a long time Fighter in victory in second place down to the back seat. After: 23.61 quarters and: 47.48 half mile, Trademark took Fighter in the Win into a far corner and never looked back. Push back bids from The base is stolen down the lane, Trademark scored 1:46.39 in 1 1/16 miles on a sloppy (sealed) labeled track.
Stolen Base came in second, with red danger a distant third.
Brand ($9.12) is the son of start and get out creative cause mare Creative tricks. He improved his earnings to $463,689 with his first bet win.
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