Longacres Mile – Grade III
1 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $200.000 Open 3 Year Olds And Up.

1st Chrystal Believer Maxmillion Farm Ceballos F

The question was always going to be which three year old would win this race and it stood to reason that this one who had run so well in the Preakness would be the one. Despite his wins over further i have always felt he was a true miler and he was very at home over the trip today. Taking it up with a fair way to run he was always in control and held comfortably by a length. If this one can get into the BC Dirt Mile he will be a good chance.

2nd Dream Controlled Mb Stables Hernandez J J

The fact that this four year old beat any three year olds was an achievement, the fact that he started shorter odds than the winner was bewildering. Stalking the pace he tried his heart out but could never match the three year old and once more had to settle for place money.

3rd Born To Laff John Henry Orozco K E

Not bad for a ten dollar purchase he kept on for third and although well held he did pretty well considering he probably needs further than this mile.

4th Quickly Angelos Stable Gutierrez J M

Never got into his preferred on pace position and was too one paced at the end just whacking away for fourth. I feel he may go back to turf now as he seems to see out the trip better on that surface.

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