Mucho Macho Man rebounded nicely off of his loss in the Holy Bull Stakes last month when he took the lead in the stretch and held off all challengers to win the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.
Ridden by Rajiv Maragh, the colt tracked the early pace set by Decisive Moment. Santiva was not far behind them, and Rogue Romance was fairly close too. Machen, who broke dead last, was faced with the difficult task of winning while racing wide.
Mucho Macho Man took over the lead on the far turn and opened up a lead as the field entered the homestretch. Santiva and Rogue Romance gave chase, but neither proved good enough to catch the runaway leader. Mucho Macho Man won by two lengths in 1:43.98.
Santiva finished second, followed by Rogue Romance, Machen, Decisive Moment, Pants On Fire, Action Ready, Justin Philip, Sorgho, and Liondrive.
-Keelerman
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