The Grade 2 Fourstardave is a $200,000 handicap for older horses going 1 1/16 miles over the inner turf course. Brazilian bred Leroidesanimaux was sent off as the 7-10 favorite in the field of six, with Silver Tree the 3-1 second choice. When the gate opened, new jockey John Velazquez sent the favorite to the front saving ground on the hedge the whole way, and set a moderate pace of 23.23, 47.31, and 1:10.77 over the firm going. Around the turn, Jerry Bailey asked Silver Tree for run by Leroidesanimaux still had something left, as he found another gear and got 1 1/4 lengths clear at the line, getting the 1 1/16 miles in a new course record time of 1:39.92. It was just a length back from Silver Tree to 25-1 longest shot Steel Light in third.
Results chart from Equibase
Winning trainer Bobby Frankel said, "He's a good horse so it was just a matter of getting him fit," said Frankel. "He has been training well and has been ready to run for a while. The Breeders' Cup Mile is our main objective. We will also look at the Kelso." Winning rider John Velazquez said, "It was a nice mount to pick up. I really had no anxious moments other than when I dropped the reins in the stretch. As soon as the other horses came to him, he just kept going."
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