Upsets Abound In Garr Memorial
By the time the horses neared the top of the stretch in New York’s 16th race, the Reuben Garr Memorial, it became clear that the three favorites weren’t going to be in the picture, as G Rolling rode the 15/1-shot Senor Anzio past 16/1 CK Red Dubai, just in time to get collared by the 13/1 Burgazada for a stretch-long drive.
Up in the owners’ boxes, elranchoti and hamster stood and screamed for their steeds to “bring it home”, each hoping they’d be the one that received the royally-bred filly offered up along with the 1500 game credits promised the winner….
By midstretch, it was a match race, with CK Red Dubai having coughed up the bit, and nobody else making a serious threat to the top two. Inch by inch, Burgazada took command, winning in an all-out drive by just a half-length, causing a huge celebration in the hamster stable’s box. The timer stopped in 1:33.1, getting a very nice 118 speed rating, the highest number given out Sim-wide this week. What’s more, Senor Anzio’s speed rating was the third-fastest of the week.
Up for the show spot, 3 ¼ lengths behind Senor Anzio, was the 14/1 Hoegaarden, of the simsters6 barn. This trio of bombers triggered a big $7617 trifecta payout.
“I knew we had it all along,” gasped hamster. “Um, okay… no, I didn’t! That Anzio horse gave us everything we wanted! Now, excuse me while I go get a drink…” He dashed off toward the Jagermeister before the reporter could even ask of future plans for Burgazada.
This tremendous run by Burgazada looks like it’s far from the last… The 4yo filly has run just 10 times and won 7, and is 5-for-7 on the sod. Fast-track towards the BB Mile, maybe?