13-1 Attila's Storm contested the hot early pace with Commentator through a quarter in 21.74 and half in 44.45 with Diabolical out 3 wide in stalking position down the backstretch and around the turn. The three all challenged for the lead at the 1/4 pole, with Attila's Storm taking a short lead at the 1/8 pole. Diabolical dug in late to get the win by 1/2 a length in 1:08.67. It was another 1 3/4 lengths back to late-running 9-1 Simon Pure in third, while Benny the Bull was fourth. Commentator faded late to finish sixth.
2007 Diana and Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicaps
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com
Diabolical wins the 2007 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap
Diabolical wins the 2007 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap
© Terence Dulay
A field of eight older sprinters went to the gate in the $250,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G2) over 6 furlongs, looking for a guaranteed spot in the Breeders' Cup Sprint field. Maryland Sprint Handicap winner Diabolical was sent off as the 5-2 favorite over 2.85-1 second choice Benny the Bull, who came into this race off a win in the Iowa Sprint Handicap at Prairie Meadows. Commentator, third in the Tom Fool last out, was the 3-1 third choice.
Index: 2007 Diana and Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicaps
- My Typhoon wins the 2007 Diana Handicap
- My Typhoon returns after the Diana
- My Typhoon in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Argentina
- Third place finisher Makderah
- Diabolical wins the 2007 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap
- Diabolical in the winner's circle
- Diabolical in the post parade
- Second place finisher Attila's Storm
- Third place finisher Simon Pure
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