City Chapel, the longshot claim by Victor Trujillo that we've been following, was back on the track Friday at Golden Gate Fields. This was City Chapel's first start since his victory back on February 28; his first win for the Trujillo barn. That victory was also City Chapel's second career win; meaning that the four year gelding is no longer eligible to compete in the non-winners of two lifetime races in which he had been running.
Today's event therefore was a step up in class for City Chapel in terms of career achievements (non-winners of three lifetime), and also in terms of claiming price ($10,000 vs the Feb 28 price tag of $6250). Today was also a stretch out for City Chapel, as the Feb 28 win had come at a distance of five and a half furlongs, while today's race was a mile in length.
So, stepping up in class and stretching out in distance, City Chapel, to put it kindly, did not perform well. Leaving the gate at Final Odds of 11.80, City Chapel, in the words of the chart caller, "had no speed" and "failed to menace." City Chapel finished sixth in the field of eight, a comfortable nine lengths behind the winner, Go Clever ($15.00 / $5.40 / $3.40).
While City Chapel's effort today may be viewed as disappointing, he has done quite well for his connections since being claimed back in August. Including today's event, City Chapel's purse winnings for Trujillo total $15,325; not bad for a horse that was purchased for $4,000, out of a race in which he went to post at Final Odds of nearly 30-1.
For those interested, the Equibase chart of the race is available here, while the DRF version of events may be viewed here.
Peace and Love,
Jimbo
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