Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted November 7, 2020 Journalists Share Posted November 7, 2020 Making his fourth consecutive appearance in the GI Breeders’ Cup Sprint, WHITMORE (g, 7, Pleasantly Perfect–Melody’s Spirit, by Scat Daddy) did what few have done over the course of the weekend-rallying from far back on the main track to score the upset in the GI Breeders’ Cup Sprint Saturday at Keeneland. The $3.2-million earner lagged in the latter third of the field early as Japanese raider Jasper Prince (Violence) ensured a fast pace, chased along by fellow longshot Empire of Gold (Goldencents). Traveling nicely within himself on the turn, Whitmore crept into it while steadily gaining on the leaders, angled out into the three path entering the final furlong and outran C Z Rocket (City Zip) to the wire. Firenze Fire (Poseidon’s Warrior) rallied up the inside to just touch Empire of Gold out of third. Whitmore, a Classics hopeful in 2016, was eighth in the 2017 Sprint at Del Mar, second to Roy H (More Than Ready) at Churchill two years ago and third to that repeating rival last year at Santa Anita. Whitmore, the third 7-year-old to win the Sprint (Cardmania, Elmhurst), is the second Breeders’ Cup winner for 2003 Classic hero Pleasantly Perfect, who also sired Shared Account to win the 2010 FM Turf. O-Robert V LaPenta, Ron Moquett & Head of Plains Partners; B-John Liviakis (KY); T-Ron Moquett. The post Fourth Time Lucky In the Sprint for Fan-Favorite Whitmore 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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