Aviate closed furiously on the extreme outside to win the Churchill Downs Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs this afternoon by just under a length.
With Kent Desormeaux aboard, the filly settled nicely off of a quick pace set by Kiss Mine, who opened up three or four lengths on the field early while setting fractions of :23.75 and :47.81. In second was Tapitsfly, with Upperline not far behind her.
Turning for home, Kiss Mine found another gear and for a moment appeared to be on her way to an upset victory. But Aviate charged home gamely to win the race in 1:36.67.
Aruna finished well for second, while Fantasia rallied up the inside for third. Zapparition was up for fourth, while Kiss Mine tired late to finish off the board.
-Keelerman
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