Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 1, 2022 Journalists Posted October 1, 2022 HOT ROD CHARLIE (c, 3, Oxbow–Indian Miss, by Indian Charlie) denied a late rally from GI Kentucky Derby upsetter Rich Strike (Keen Ice) for a narrow score in the GII Lukas Classic Saturday beneath the Twin Spires. Favored at 6-5, the bay hustled up to press Art Collector (Bernardini) through opening splits of :23.55 and :47.94. Turning up the heat as three-quarters went in 1:11.77, the bay took control entering the far turn and had his nose in front entering the lane. Rich Strike rallied up the outside and briefly headed Hot Rod Charlie, but the gutsy 4-year-old dug deep to deny the Derby winner in the shadow of the wire. Winner of the GI Pennsylvania Derby last year, Hot Rod Charlie checked in second in both the G1 Dubai World Cup in March and the GIII Salvator Mile June 18. He was last seen finishing third behind Saturday's GI Woodward S. winner Life Is Good (Into Mischief) in Saratoga's GI Whitney S. Aug. 6. Lifetime Record: 18-5-5-4. O-Roadrunner Racing, Boat Racing, Strauss Bros Racing & Gainesway Thoroughbreds; B-Edward A. Cox, Jr.; T-Doug O'Neill. The post Hot Rod Charlie Denies Rich Strike in Lukas Classic 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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