Nolo Contendere Best in The Vagrancy Handicap

The Vagrancy Handicap – Grade 3 – $175.000

BEL – 6 ½ Furlongs – Dirt

For Fillies and Mares Four Years Old and Upward

May 14, 2023

Nolo Contendere came out of the gate last of six and stayed there for half the race. But when he made his move, he came on like a runaway train, nipping Longclaws Maggie by a head at the wire.

Complete Order of Finish

1 Nolo Contendere (Riggins Racing) Came from last to first to win by a head.

2 Longclaws Maggie (Big Jd Racing) Made a big move late, just missing the win.

3 Fearless Move (Asgar) Stalked the pace, took the lead briefly, settled for show money.

4 Texas Holdem (D J C Racing Stables) Made a late move for fourth.

5 Esprezzo (Gdp Inc) Stalked the pace, then faded to fifth.

6 Chatta Code (Ace Racing Stable) Set the early pace, faded to last.

Riggins Racing’s homebred by Call Me Slow x Potvin (Caleb) won the biggest race of her short career and scored a 100 SRF in the effort. It was her third win in six starts, and the fifth time she hit the board. The win brings her career earnings to $155.400. Congratulations to Riggins Racing and Nolo Contendere



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