Paynter Filly Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth in Pocahontas

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Raiding from California off a distant fourth to Bast (Uncle Mo) in the GI Del Mar Debutante Aug. 31, LAZY DAISY (f, 2, Paynter–Romantic Intention, by Suave) fought back in the final eighth of a mile to decision a resurgent longshot His Glory (Mineshaft) in Saturday’s GII Pocahonta S. at Churchill, a ‘Win and You’re In’ qualifier for the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies in early November. First to break the line from gate four, Lazy Daisy took the field under the wire and into the first turn, but made the running in the two path, allowing His Glory to slide up underneath her and hold a pace-pressing spot from the rail. Given a bit of rein by Abel Cedillo leaving the three-eighths marker, Lazy Daisy inched in front and it looked at that stage as if His Glory would fail to be a stretch factor. But although James Graham atop the 43-1 longshot was able to tap his filly’s reserves and reassume control at the three-sixteenths, Lazy Daisy had the answers and fought back late to secure the victory. Favored Portrait (Tapizar) sat a perfect trip and had dead aim on the top two turning for home, but was out on her feet at the furlong grounds, though did manage to hang on for a slice. The second graded winner for her sire (by Awesome Again), Lazy Daisy hails from the deeper female family of the good sprinter Valid Expectations (Valid Appeal) and has a foal half-brother by Commissioner. Lifetime Record: 3-2-0-0. O-ERJ Racing, Great Friends Stable & Tom Mansor; B-John Elder & Paynter Syndicate (KY); T-Doug O’Neill.

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