Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted June 3, 2023 Journalists Share Posted June 3, 2023 Spendthrift Farm's MGSW Major Dude (3, c, Bolt d'Oro–Mary Rita, by Distorted Humor) showed his class, overcoming a bit of trouble to gut out victory in the GII Penn Mile S. at Penn National Friday evening. The 2-5 choice looked to bobble slightly coming out of the gate and assumed a tracking spot behind the :23.17 and :47.85 fractions carved out by Recruiter (Army Mule). Tucked in third on the inside, Major Dude found himself shuffled back significantly as Behind Enemy Lines (Sioux Nation) made a bold move to take on and put away Recruiter. Major Dude swung out, engaged Behind Enemy Lines from the outside, and asserted himself late to win by about a length, getting the turf contest for 3-year-olds in 1:33.73. Behind Enemy Lines held for second, while Fletcher (Blofeld) finished third. The Todd Pletcher trainee was the most accomplished in the field coming into the Penn Mile and sported the highest Beyer Speed Figures. Sold for $550,000 at the 2021 FTSAUG sale, Major Dude was last seen finishing third on Derby Day in the GII American Turf S. after a second to eventual GI Kentucky Derby runner-up Two Phil's (Hard Spun) in the GIII Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park Mar. 25. This story will be updated. The post Bolt d’Oro Colt is the Dude in Penn Mile 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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