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Thorn Song wins Firecracker Handicap at Churchill Downs !
Thorn Song eked out a one-length victory in the Grade IIT $213,250 Firecracker Handicap on the 4 th of July at the Churchill Downs racecourse grass. Thorn Song's winning time for the one-miler was 1:36.89.
The favourite Einstein, who had already beaten Thorn Song thrice, came in second. Steve's Double came in third and was just ½ length behind.
Thorn Song's Firecracker Handicap win was his fourth in five starts over the turf at Churchill Downs racecourse for trainer Dale Romans. Faith's Magic was fourth and Portuga was fifth. A.P. Xcellent and Inca King were both scratched.
Under the direction of jockey Kent Desormeaux, Thorn Song led at the start while Faith's Magic dueled with him. Thorn Song nevertheless ruled the pace of the race.
In upper stretch, Einstein suddenly emerged as a threat as he rallied ominously. He lacked room for a big campaign and had to switch to the outside for a clear way. Einstein made up good ground in the final furlong, but not enough to challenge the winning Thorn Song.
Einstein was nevertheless able to repulse a surging Steve's Double. Faith's Magic, who prompted the pacesetter all the way, made a strong run at Thorn Song at the eighth pole but settled for fourth, 2½ lengths behind the winner. Portuga trailed throughout the race.
Thorn Song, carrying 118, paid $5.60 and $2.20 for his 4 th of July win at Churchill Downs racecourse. Einstein returned $2.10. There was no show wagering.
He earned $135,780 for his Firecracker Handicap triumph, his sixth in 19 lifetime starts. The win upped Thorn Song's career bankroll to $517,981. |
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