This is what the “Derby Lock” races are all about…<\/p>\n
As the horses thundered around the final turn in the All Saints Derby, it looked like the battle was going to be won by one of the established stars. PRESPECTOR<\/b> was hitting the front and LOOKING FOR SUMMER<\/b> and L’ARPEGE<\/b> were right there, but lightly-raced PAPA JOE<\/b> was making his presence known, drawing even with the two leaders.<\/p>\n
Who would win the coveted “Golden Ticket” into the Bluegrass Derby?<\/p>\n
To the surprise of many except rider J Wilson, who must have known just how much horse was under him, PAPA JOE<\/b> made his 2-turn debut a winning one, drawing off smartly to post an impressive 2-length win, stopping the timer in a quick 1:41.04 for the 8.5 furlongs of Louisiana real estate. The mutual was $25.20.<\/p>\n
The strapping brown Monsun colt earned a strong 113 speed rating, but much more importantly a guaranteed spot in the gate at Louisville on the First Saturday In May.<\/p>\n
Trainer lukester01<\/i> was understandably ecstatic over his runner’s performance and said afterward, “He looked great coming back to the winner’s circle, hardly turned a hair. We’ve got a big shot in five weeks!”<\/p>\n
PAPA JOE<\/b> is now 4-for-5 lifetime with just one 2nd blemishing his record.<\/p>\n
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