Beach Body delivered when it counted in The Fox (Grade III), stopping the clock in 1:38.19 for TwinTowersRacing with Velazquez aboard. The five-year-old mare proved best over the soft inner turf mile, staying engaged throughout the run and finishing the job to secure the $150.000 stakes and add another graded-style performance to her résumé.

Flow & Calls (Expanded)

The opening quarter set a steady rhythm as the field stayed closely grouped early. Slip And Dip showed early presence and was part of the first wave through the initial stages, with Beach Body securing a prominent position close to the pace. Pelayo was also involved early and remained within striking range, while Aime La Nature tracked the leaders from just behind them as the group sorted itself out. Lucky Star and Miss Hijinks traveled in the back half early, keeping contact but leaving themselves work to do once the tempo began to change.

By the half the race remained organized with the front group still dictating terms. Slip And Dip continued to be a key pace factor, while Beach Body stayed poised and within a narrow margin of the lead. Pelayo held her spot and kept the leaders honest, and Aime La Nature stayed close enough to respond as the field began to compress. Lucky Star remained further back but still within reach, and Miss Hijinks continued to trail as the runners moved toward the far turn.

Approaching six furlongs the pressure increased, and the main contenders began to assert themselves. Beach Body moved up and took control as the race transitioned into the decisive phase. Pelayo launched her challenge and stayed with the winner through the late stages, while Aime La Nature made her run into contention and kept grinding to the finish. Slip And Dip began to lose momentum after being involved early, and Lucky Star made progress late but could not threaten the top pair. Miss Hijinks stayed on from the back but never reached the leaders as the finish approached.

In the final strides, Beach Body maintained her advantage and reached the wire first, with Pelayo continuing on as the closest pursuer and Aime La Nature holding her position behind them.

Individual Trip Notes

• Beach Body stayed close early, advanced into command when the race tightened, and held on to win.
• Pelayo remained within range throughout and kept after the winner all the way to the finish.
• Aime La Nature tracked the leaders, moved forward in the latter stages, and stayed on to complete the top three.
• Lucky Star raced from further back early and improved her position late without reaching the leaders.
• Slip And Dip was involved early, remained prominent through the middle calls, and weakened late.
• Miss Hijinks trailed early and never reached the front group before the finish.

Winner’s Snapshot (Pedigree / Connections / Earnings)

Beach Body is a bay mare by Hardline American out of Paraparaumu Beach, bred by TwinTowersRacing (NY)* and raced by her current owner TwinTowersRacing. She now owns 20 starts with 5 wins and has $418.010 in lifetime earnings.

Track: Soft
Time: :23²  :47³  1:12³  1:38

$2 Mutuel Prices:

$1 Exacta: 2 – 3 Paid 28.50
$1 Trifecta: 2 – 3 – 4 Paid 55.70

Scratched: Categorical Destiny, Happy Dancer

Categories: Grade III, STAKES ARTICLES