Medoro Takes Overland Route to Osunitas Victory

[Wandering Eyes]

After being a frequent face in the graded ranks since last April, class relief in the Listed Osunitas Stakes at Del Mar provided Medoro (Honor Code) with her moment in the sun as she rolled by runners late to score.

Settled well off the pace as Grand Slam Smile (Smiling Tiger) stepped out eagerly to lead through an opening quarter in :23.05, a half in :47.12, and six panels in 1:11.82, the 5-2 shot took the overland route as the field swung for home where 3-2 favorite Queen Maxima (Bucchero) was taken to the rail. Going by competition with a full head of steam, she overhauled Grand Slam Smile in the lane as that one held on for second. Lunar Impact (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}) was late on the scene to claim third. The betting choice finished off the board after traffic trouble left her confined to the fence.

The winner was last seen Dec. 25 in the GI American Oaks where she ran third behind MGISW She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}) and GISP Kathrynmarissa (American Pharoah).

The final time was 1:34.88.

O-C R K Stable; B-Parks Investment Group (KY); T-Peter Eurton.

 

#9 MEDORO ($7.60) comes off a layoff with @umbyrispoli up to win the $100,000 Osunitas Stakes at @DelMarRacing for trainer Peter Eurton and owner @StablesCrk. pic.twitter.com/tjQML3Vz75

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