Brusilov Treat rallied from well back to capture Friday’s $100.000 Wright Memorial Stakes at Fair Grounds, overtaking the leaders in the stretch to win the six-furlong State Bred stakes for fillies and mares four years old and upward foaled in Louisiana under Irad Castillo for Iwin Enterprise. The gray five-year-old mare posted a final time of 1:12.22 over a muddy track, earning her eighth career victory from 17 starts. Sent off as the heavy favorite, Brusilov Treat demonstrated exceptional determination and closing ability while confirming her status as the top Louisiana-bred older female with a hard-fought victory in this prestigious event, adding to her earlier triumphs in the Magnolia Stakes and King Creole Stakes while carrying 125 pounds.

Flow & Calls

As the gates opened for the Wright Memorial Stakes, Touch Of Oak broke alertly from post one to establish position in first through the opening quarter mile in :22.4. Brusilov Treat, breaking from post five, settled into fifth under Castillo. Miss La Lune occupied fourth in the early stages after breaking from post four, while Fringe Benefits raced in second. Oeuvre Rain, breaking from post three, settled into fifth position as well as the field completed the opening quarter over the muddy surface.

Through the half-mile marker reached in :46.4, Touch Of Oak had dropped back to third after showing early speed. Brusilov Treat remained in third, beginning to make her move. Miss La Lune had moved up to third, positioning herself in contention. Fringe Benefits advanced to fourth, while Oeuvre Rain raced in fifth as the field approached the far turn.

As the field reached the five-furlong marker in :59.1, Touch Of Oak had moved back up to second, staying in striking distance. Brusilov Treat had continued her forward move, advancing to first and taking command. Miss La Lune raced in second, tracking the leader. Fringe Benefits occupied fourth, while Oeuvre Rain remained in fifth as the field prepared to straighten for home.

In the final furlong, Brusilov Treat surged powerfully under Castillo’s urging, drawing clear to secure the victory. Touch Of Oak and Miss La Lune fought on gamely in a dead heat for second after both making determined bids. Fringe Benefits finished fourth after racing in contention throughout, while Oeuvre Rain completed the order in fifth. The winner crossed the finish line 3/4 lengths in front of the co-runners-up.

Each Runner Mentioned

Brusilov Treat settled into fifth through the opening quarter in :22.4, maintained third at the half-mile marker in :46.4, advanced to first at the five-furlong call in :59.1, and surged powerfully in the stretch to win by 3/4 lengths in a final time of 1:12.22 for her eighth career victory.

Touch Of Oak established the early lead through the opening quarter, dropped to third at the half-mile marker, moved back to second at the five-furlong call, and fought on gamely to finish in a dead heat for second, beaten 3/4 lengths.

Miss La Lune raced in fourth through the opening quarter, moved up to third at the half-mile marker, advanced to second at the five-furlong call, and stayed on determinedly to finish in a dead heat for second, beaten 3/4 lengths in just her second start since shipping from Turf Paradise.

Fringe Benefits occupied second position through the opening quarter, maintained fourth at the half-mile marker, continued from fourth at the five-furlong call, and finished fourth after racing in contention throughout.

Oeuvre Rain settled into fifth through the opening quarter, maintained fifth at the half-mile marker, remained in fifth at the five-furlong call, and finished fifth, never able to threaten while carrying 125 pounds.

Winner’s Profile

Brusilov Treat, a gray mare by Brusilov out of Gemini Treat, was bred by BomBay Stables and is owned by Iwin Enterprise in Louisiana. The victory pushes her lifetime earnings to $293.670 with eight wins from 17 career starts. Having proven her superiority among Louisiana-bred older females with victories in the Magnolia Stakes, King Creole Stakes, and now the Wright Memorial Stakes, Brusilov Treat has established herself as the clear leader of her division heading into the winter months. Her powerful closing ability and proven effectiveness on muddy tracks make her a dangerous prospect for future assignments.

Track: Muddy
Time: :22⁴  :46⁴  :59¹  1:12¹

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$1 Exacta: 5 – 1 Paid 8.40, 5 – 4 Paid 4.00
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