7-2 third choice Perfect Shower stalked the pace in fourth around the clubhouse turn under jockey Jono Jones, took the lead into the stretch, but tired through the final 1/4 mile to finish 3rd beaten 8 1/4 lengths. The Roger Attfield trainee improved his record to 3 wins, 1 second, and 2 thirds in 13 starts, earning $408,197 for owner-breeder Charles Fipke.
2010 Queen's Plate Day
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
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Second place finisher Solitaire and third place finisher Perfect Shower
Second place finisher Solitaire (#4) and third place finisher Perfect Shower return after the 2010 Singspiel Stakes at Woodbine
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6-1 shot Solitaire stalked the pace in 3rd early under regular rider Chantal Sutherland, challenged 4 wide into the stretch but was no match for the winner. The H. James Bond trainee improved his record to 3 wins, 3 seconds, and 3 thirds in 14 starts, earning $391,060 for owner William L. Clifton Jr.
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