Favored Joni's Justice gave up the lead twice, once heading into the stretch and once when it counted most, right at the wire to stablemate Sarahs Son. In a beautifully timed ride, Derek Bell nosed out the favorite after charging hard through the lane denying Dean Butler his third winner on the card. Trainer Mac Robertson, however, trained all three top finishers in the race in a masterful training performance.
Results (my pick) - jockey/trainer:
1. Sarah's Son (2) - Bell/Robertson
2. Joni's Justice (1) - Butler/Robertson
3. Seasahm (3) - Eikleberry/Robertson
Showing posts with label Turf Championship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Turf Championship. Show all posts
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Minnesota Turf Championship
This race is also a wide open afford with Joni's Justice, the lone speed in the race, opening as the co-favorite (2-1). He seems a bit fired up in the post parade, not lathered, but on his toes and ready to go. If you throw out his last against open company, he has been solid against state bred company only losing to the scratch in this race, Wally's Choice.
We'll see if Dean Butler can ride his third winner on the card.
We'll see if Dean Butler can ride his third winner on the card.
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