Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted June 16, 2019 Journalists Share Posted June 16, 2019 ‘TDN Rising Star’ ELATE (m, 5, Medaglia d’Oro–Cheery, by Distorted Humor) returned to winning ways at Churchill Downs Saturday evening, closing powerfully to take the GII Fleur de Lis H., a “Win and You’re In” event for the GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff. Hammered down to 4-5 in this spot, saved ground in a joint third as 29-1 shot Skeptic (Tiznow) loped along through leisurely early splits. Tipped out three wide in the lane, the bay mowed down her rivals to win by a length. A two-time Grade I winner during her sophomore campaign, she made just two starts last term, winning her seasonal bow in the GII Delaware H. and finishing a close second to champion Abel Tasman (Quality Road) after a stretch duel in the GI Personal Ensign S. in August. With that arch rival retiring this year, Elate has found a new nemesis in Midnight Bisou (Midnight Lute), who she ran second behind in the Mar. 16 GII Azeri S. and third to in the Apr. 14 GI Apple Blossom H. That foe captured last weekend’s GI Ogden Phipps S. Lifetime Record: 15-6-5-2. O/B-Adele Dilschneider & Claiborne Farm (KY); T-Bill Mott. The post Elate Returns to Winning Ways in Fleur de Lis appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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