Galleryfurniture.com Stakes

Turfway's signature Kentucky Derby prep (formerly known as the Jim Beam Stakes) was an interesting race this year. The purse was increased to $750,000 by the new sponsor, Jim McIngvale's Galleryfurniture.com, which attracted 174 nominees including some hot Kentucky Derby prospects. Nick Zito's lightly raced Stephen Got Even rallied from fifth to win by 2 and a half lengths. Madeleine Paulson's new purchase, K One King, raced second all the way around while Epic Honor rallied from far back for third. The Bob Baffert's Straight Man was the favorite and set the early pace but faded to fourth in the stretch.

8  Stephen Got Even     $16.00  $7.00  $5.20
7  K One King                   $4.60  $3.80
6  Epic Honor                          $5.00

$2 Exacta       $76.80
$2 Trifecta    $635.00

Fractions:  24.33, 49.05, 1:13.00, 1:37.05, 1:49.03 
Results Chart from Equibase 

Baffert and Flores with Straight Man in the paddock prior to the race.

Eventual winner Stephen Got Even in the post parade with Shane Sellers up.

First time under the wire with Straight Man on the lead and K One King in second.

In mid stretch with Stephen Got Even just taking the lead. Photo courtesy of Tom Sporney.

Stephen Got Even drawing away at the finish with K One King in second.

In the winner's circle with a happy Nick Zito.

Jim McIngvale presenting the trophy to Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert.

More articles and info:

• Press Releases - the latest notes and news about the race from Turfway Park
• Results Chart from Equibase
• Raspberry Recliner - the new official drink for the race, recipe included so make one to drink while you watch the race
• History of the Jim Beam - all about the previous runnings
• News Index Search to find more Galleryfurniture.com Stakes articles

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