Get Stormy took the field gate-to-wire in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (gr. I) at Churchill Downs this afternoon, holding off late bids from Smart Bid and Doubles Partner to win the $500,000 event by a short length.
Under Ramon Dominguez, the colt set a moderate pace while maintaining an easy lead. Favored Prince Will I Am was far back in the early going.
Turning for home Get Stormy kicked clear of the field while finding another gear and kept going all the way to the wire, courageously holding off numerous other runners in the final furlongs. The final time was 1:50.81. Smart Bid finished a nose clear of Doubles Partner, with Rahystrada finishing fourth. Court Vision and Prince Will I Am were coming late, but not fast enough.
Battle of Hastings was pulled up on the first turn.
-Keelerman
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