Famous Pip turned the Pink Lloyd Stakes into a major upset, rallying from fourth to win for Mojica Racing.

Race Recap

The Pink Lloyd Stakes was run at Woodbine over 6 furlongs on fast dirt for Ontario-bred older horses and carried a purse of $100.000. Famous Pip completed the race in 1:09.07, defeating post-time favorite First Defence by a head. Kirikiriroa and Hotspurs finished in a dead heat for third.

Hotspurs broke quickest and led at the first call, with Sonic Storm tracking second. First Defence sat third, Famous Pip was fourth, and Kirikiriroa trailed the field early.

At the second call, Hotspurs still held a narrow lead, while First Defence moved up into second. Sonic Storm remained close in third, Famous Pip continued fourth, and Kirikiriroa was still fifth.

By the third call, First Defence had taken command, Hotspurs stayed right with him, Famous Pip advanced into third, Sonic Storm was fourth, and Kirikiriroa remained fifth.

In the final drive, Famous Pip produced the winning move and got up late. First Defence fought on gamely but had to settle for second as the heavy favorite. Kirikiriroa and Hotspurs finished together for third, while Sonic Storm faded to fifth after being part of the early pace picture.

Each Runner Mentioned

Famous Pip ran much better than expected, closing from fourth to win at a big price.

First Defence was the post-time favorite and took the lead by the third call before being caught late.

Kirikiriroa was last through the early stages and finished in a dead heat for third.

Hotspurs set the pace early and held on for a dead heat for third.

Sonic Storm was forwardly placed early but weakened to fifth.

Winner Profile & Possible Next Spot

Famous Pip is a bay gelding by Chrystal Pip out of Forever Famous(1), bred by Mb Stables and currently owned by Mojica Racing. His lifetime earnings now stand at $100.250.

$2 Mutuel Prices:

Track: Fast Time: :22¹  :45¹  :57  1:09
$1 Exacta: 3 – 2 Paid 34.00 $1 Trifecta: 3 – 2 – 1 Paid 47.10, 3 – 2 – 4 Paid 54.80
Scratched: None

Categories: STAKES ARTICLES, Ungraded