Amazombie, sent off at 11-1, rallied strongly in the stretch to win the Sunshine Millions Sprint in a three-horse photo.
The early pace was set by the 3-5 favorite Cost of Freedom, who rattled off simply unbelievable, furious fractions. The first quarter mile was run in :20 4/5. He was being pressed by Excessive Passion.
Cost of Freedom continued to lead the way through a half-mile in an unbelievable :42 3/5. He entered the homestretch with the lead, but Amazombie, benefiting from the fast pace, was rallying on the outside.
Despite the blazing pace he had set, Cost of Freedom was courageous. He passed the eighth pole with the lead, running five furlongs in :54 3/5. In the final strides, he relented to Amazombie, who won by a nose over Apriority. Cost of Freedom finish third, beaten just a head.
The final time was 1:07 1/5. I must say that I have never seen a better performance by a sprinter. Never.
-Keelerman
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