The Phoenix – GII [BC]
10/2/20
KEE Race 4 6F – Dirt
Purse $200.000
Three Year Olds and Up

1st Stark, trained by D J C Racing Stables

Finally a graded stakes win for this horse here as he been close many times in his career. He gets a free spot in the Breeders Cup Sprint for his length victory over his stablemate in this race.

2nd Bodemister, trained by D J C Racing Stables

Exacta for D J C Racing Stables as this horse was caught in the last sixteenth by his stablemate. He did a lot of the hard work being right up near the lead early on. He ran very game to only be beaten a length by his stablemate.

3rd Tallmadge Star, trained by Oquinn Farm

Tough defeat for this horse after being part of the early running and even in front when the made the turn for home. He ran very well to stick around to hit the top three in this field.

4th Angelsinheaven, trained by Angelos Stable

Obviously a better sprinter than anything as this horse ran a pretty good fourth. He was only beaten a length by the winner and ran a pretty good race. Sticks to sprinting he could be a good runner in this division.

Summary

A one-two punch for the D J C Racing Stables barn and these two horses of his ran very good races. Stark ran the distance in 1:09.05 and earned $120.000 plus a Breeders Cup berth. Congratulations to D J C Racing Stables.

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