Susan Moulton’s And the winner is (c, 2, Oscar Performance–Run Like the Boss, by Scat Daddy) flew late to win the GII Castle & Key Bourbon S. at Keeneland Sunday, taking home exactly one for his freshman male while also being the winner of the bet amount. Mill Ridge stallion’s first stake. A 4-1 shot through from far outside in the 12th area, went diagonally and settled near the bottom of the field. Still about 10 lengths back approaching the ramp, the bay made eye-catching strides away from the first leg and closed firmly down the center of the court, heading in the middle and striding clearly in century time. record 1: 41.27. Deer County (Oscar Performance) came in second and Really Good (Spin hard) is the third.
The Bourbon victory gave Andthewinneris an automatic landing in the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf.
Andthewinneris became the first winner for his freshman male Oscar Performance when he caught his 5 1/2 game debut at Keeneland in April. Tried the main track in the next start, he was beaten well in third place behind Gulfport at Bashford Manor S. July 4. GIII with Anticipation S. in Saratoga for the last time out. outside. Lifetime record: 4-2-0-2. O/B-Susan Moulton. T-Wayne Catalano.
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