Trainer Larry Jones added, "Today, it looks like you've got to beat the track. It's been speed all day. If you come off the hook in front, then you are going to be tough. We just couldn't get in front at the hook. We'll take it. We're not going home with our tail tucked between our legs. She'll have gained a lot out of this. We'll keep focusing towards Churchill Downs (Breeders' Cup, November 4)."
2006 Spinaway and Saranac Stakes
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com
Jockey Mario Pino of third place finisher X Star said, "She broke good. I thought I would be lying second or third. She was in a winning spot, but she was spotting a lot of experience today. With another race under her belt, she'll be even better. Going seven-eighths after just a maiden race is tough, but I just got beat for second. She just got a little tired on me."
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- Appealing Zophie wins the 2006 Spinaway Stakes
- Appealing Zophie in the winner's circle
- Appealing Zophie returns after the race
- Second place finisher Cotton Blossom
- Third place finisher X Star
- Rock Lobster wins the 2006 Saranac Stakes
- Rock Lobster in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Devil's Preacher
- Third place finisher Murch
- Beaten favorite Amigoni
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