Cardinal – Grade III
CD Race #5 1 1/8m Turf Graded Stake
Purse $300.000  For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward.

1st  Demanding Commander  Hippyheart  Velazquez J R

A classy three year old she was getting a few pounds but didn’t really need them as she ran the perfect race on this race engine catching the break in the stretch and holding on readily. Bred by the owner they have done really well with this three year old who was taking her third graded stakes this year after being a grade one winner as a two year old. She looks the type to make a decent four year old.

2nd  Zalinda  Threshold  Lezcano J

Came from a long way back to be second and was taking ground off the winner down the stretch but the race was won before she really got into it. A consistent mare.

3rd  Inquisition  Arindel   Gutierrez Mario

Kept on well for third but continues to find it hard to replicate her win in the Dance Smartly, a little flat today she may be ready for a rest after a long season.

4th  Twisted Express  Mb Stables  Saez L

Went to the front early but clearly didn’t like it as she weakened right out of it to be a distant fourth.

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