Aegean, sent off at 9-1, rallied strongly on the outside and held off Jessica is Back in a photo finish to win the Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Sprint by a nose.
Ridden by Jeffrey Sanchez, Aegan sat just behind the early pace set by Wildcat Heiress, Feel That Fire, and North Rodeo. 6-5 favorite Amen Hallelujah was well off the pace in the early going.
The opening quarter mile was run in :22 1/5; the half in :45 flat. Then Aegean raced up on the outside to take the lead.
However, she wasn't able to kick clear from the rest of the field. Jessica is Back was rallying strongly along the rail. In a head-bobbing photo finish, Aegean narrowly held off Jessica is Back for a dramatic upset victory.
Feel That Fire finished third, with a 60-1 shot Musical Romance finished fourth. Amen Hallelujah finished off-the-board.
-Keelerman
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