Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted March 2, 2024 Journalists Posted March 2, 2024 Fiona's Magic (f, 3, St Patrick's Day–Mollie's Magic, by Factum), runner-up in the GIII Forward Gal S. Feb. 3, led them every step of the way at odds of 9-1 to upset Saturday's GII Davona Dale S. at Gulfstream Park. It was a half-length back to 'TDN Rising Star' Into Champagne (Into Mischief), who was turned back after reaching even terms in the stretch. Heavily favored 'TDN Rising Star' Leslie's Rose (Into Mischief) was a disappointing third. The final time for the one-turn mile was 1:37.16. Winning trainer Michael Yates also upset this race last year at 46-1 with Dorth Vader (Girvin). Fiona's Magic becomes the first stakes winner for St Patrick's Day, a full-brother to Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. Champion 2-year-old filly and Davona Dale 7-5 morning-line favorite Just F Y I (Justify) was scratched Saturday afternoon after developing a fever. “She was fine, but she spiked a fever and her temperature has just kept going up,” said Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. Lifetime Record: 5-3-2-0. O/B-Stonehedge LLC (FL); T-Michael Yates. #4 FIONA'S MAGIC ($20.20) goes wire-to-wire in Gulfstream's $200,000 G2 Davona Dale Stakes presented by @FanDuelTV! The Florida-bred filly, who was second in the G3 Forward Gal S. last out, was ridden by @Tyler_Gaff for Michael Yates and Stonehedge LLC. pic.twitter.com/4kDThsh9Ty — TVG (@TVG) March 2, 2024 The post Fiona’s Magic Wires Davona Dale at 9-1; Champion Just F Y I Scratched with Fever appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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