The 4th Running of the Lafitte

Saturday, November 12, 2022

DED Race #5 $100.000

2YOs 120 Lbs (plus penalties) 1-Mile

Course Record-1:34.55 (The Good Doctor-2021)

Stakes Record-1:35.44 (Citizens Union-2014)

1st: #8 Luna Beach (Asgar/V. Del-Cid 120): Settled towards rear after the break.  Took first turn from the five path while five lengths off of the leader.  Progressed forward while widest of all down the backside.  Moved with foe inside the final furlong before prevailing in a long drive.

2nd: #10 Zaro (Bomberracing/G. Melancon 122): Caught three wide in tracking trio initially before taking turn in the four path.  Moved to third while racing in the two-path down the backside.  Went with rival in final furlong but couldn’t re-rally to get by.

3rd: #6 Jermaine (D J C Racing Stables/J. Dominguez 120): Between runners early from tracking flight before moving nearest to the leader and finding the rail.  Moved off the rail at the top of the lane but couldn’t quicken with the top two.

Congratulations to Luna Beach and Asgar, the winners of the $100.000 Lafitte Stakes at DED!

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