Over Highland Wins Vimes Turf Distaff

We had a very exciting race in the Bargain Bowl Vimes Turf Distaff. Ankapit secured the early lead, with Not A Moo Cow stalking her, and it looked like she might run away with the race. But halfway through, three others made their moves, with Moltov Cocktail taking over at the 6f mark. Over Highland battled her way past her in the stretch to take the lead, winning by a margin of 2 lengths. Peking Wind passed the tiring Ankapit to take third. Not A Moo Cow finished fifth. The winning speed figure was a 92.

With the victory, Over Highland pushed her career earnings up to $235K, but returned to the barn on lay off. Whether she will run again is an uncertainty. Moltov Cocktail proved that she can handle 9.5f, as she ran a very nice race and finished with a 90. Peking Wind also seemed to like the distance well enough, running an 88. If these two 3yos mature just a bit more, low 90s at this distance will make them competitive in listed turf stakes next season. As for Not A Moo Cow, it seems likely that she was just unable to handle the extra sixteenth. You can be sure we will see this little lady again in the future.