Didia Outclasses Rivals In Pegasus World Cup F/M Turf

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Already a two-time graded winner in the US, the consistent DIDIA (ARG) (m, 6, Orpen–Delambre {Brz}, by Rainbow Corner {GB}) won for the 10th time in 15 career starts and for the sixth time in eight appearances since coming to North America, kicking on gamely in the final eighth of a mile to take out Saturday's $500,000 GII Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Gulfstream Park. Sent off the lukewarm 3-1 favorite, some $1,500 more than Star Fortress (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), Didia jumped alertly and put herself right into the race, as she settled just off the flank of longshot leader Accomplished Girl (Street Boss) through the opening exchanges. The pace was not overly taxing up front, and Didia was held together by Jose Ortiz on the turn, waiting for her cue to sprint for the wire. Asked for her best in upper stretch, the 6-year-old responded gamely and was home first as 25-1 Surprisingly (Mastery) was closing ranks with a final-furlong rally at the rail. California raider Ruby Nell (Bolt d'Oro) was well and truly taken out of her game when unable to make the running, as is her custom, but she was settled well enough by Frankie Dettori from a forward position and finished a highly creditable third, just ahead of the well-bet Fluffy Socks (Slumber {GB}). Lifetime Record: 15-10-2-0. O-Merriebelle Stable; B-La Manija; T-Ignacio Correas IV.

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