The Kona Stakes – GII
4/21/19
SA Race 6 6 1/2F – Dirt
Purse $200.000
Three Year Olds and Up

1st Along For The Ride, trained by Fractious

Well a big run from this runner right here as he made a made a big run to win this race by a half length. He was about three lengths off of the pace in the early stages and he made a big move to run by everyone. He ran the distance in 1:15.05 and earned $120.000 for the win.

2nd Con Artist, trained by Mb Stables

This horse also ran a very big race to get up for second and he showed he can still handle the graded stakes company. He also was about three lengths off of the lead early and he closed nicely to run second and only get beat by half of a length. He closed nicely and should improve off of this run.

3rd Cat Whisperer, trained by Onlineracingclub.com

Another nice closing run from this horse right here and he came from way back in the field. He was eighth and about eight lengths off of the lead in the early stages but he came flying late to almost get up for second. He was only beaten a half length and another sixteenth and he was the winner probably.

4th Saturday Khartoum, trained by Rousee

Once again this horse ran a very solid race but he just could not get into the top three. He was right off of the leader early on and was in a nice stalking position but he was maybe just too close to the lead and did not have enough punch to win. Maybe if he was dragged off the pace a little bit he could finish more.

Summary

Well this was a pretty good race for sure and the winner ran a very big race. Only half of a length separated the top three finishers with all of them closing from midpack and farther back. The winner ran a huge race and should improve off of this win. Congratulations to Along For The Ride and Fractious on the win.

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