9-1 third choice Lilly Carson, 24-1 outsider Our Fantene, and Meadow Breeze battled up front through an initial half in a brisk 45.81, with Allude sitting in the middle of the pack down the backstretch. Lilly Carson stretched out her lead to a length and a half at the top of the stretch after 6 furlongs in 1:12.03, holding the lead to the 1/8 pole. 12-1 shot Sutra, who was back in 8th early on, made a strong late move inside on the turn, and passed the pacesetters to win by 1 3/4 lengths in a time of 1:40.22. 47-1 outsider Enchanting Star made a late move of her own, collaring Lilly Carson late to get second, clear by 1 3/4 length. Awesome Ashley finished another 1 1/4 lengths back in fourth after a wide trip, while favorite Allude faded late and disappointed in sixth.
2006 Champagne and Frizette Day at Belmont Park
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Sutra wins the 2006 Frizette Stakes
Sutra wins the 2006 Frizette Stakes at Belmont Park
© Vanessa Ng
The $400,000 Frizette Stakes (G1) featured 2-year-old fillies going 1 mile on the main track. The connections of Bernardini were back with 2-1 favorite Allude while trainer Todd Pletcher countered with 5-2 second choice Awesome Ashley. Matron Stakes winner Meadow Breeze was the 6-1 third choice in the field of ten.
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- Second place finisher Nobiz Like Showbiz
- Sutra wins the 2006 Frizette Stakes
- Sutra in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Enchanting Star
- Third place finisher Lilly Carson
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