Just a brief note to report that Lakerville, a four year old colt sired by Unusual Heat, won the fourth race at Del Mar Wednesday at Final Odds of 1.9-1.
Why is that worth reporting? Well, in addition to being his fourth Win in five career starts (not to mention being Jockey Garrett Gomez's third winner on the day) the victory makes Lakerville the first winner of the current Del Mar meet to come back and win again. Lakerville's previous triumph had come exactly one week earlier, in the second race on July 18; which, like the 25th's affair, was a five furlong turf sprint in which Lakerville left the gate as the Post Time favorite.
Certainly Trainer Barry Abrams likes to bring 'em back quick; but, interestingly enough, Lakerville was not the freshest horse in Wednesday's field. That distinction belongs to the Show horse, Red Defense. Sired by Redattore out of Air Defense, Red Defense was making his first start for trainer Cody Autry, who had claimed the five year old gelding out of the second race at Del Mar on July 20, just five days earlier.
For those interested, the Equibase chart of Wednesday's race can be viewed here, while the DRF version is available over here.
Peace and Love,
Jimbo
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