Thirtyfirststreet pulled off a shocking 21-1 upset in the Lone Star Derby at Lone Star Park, gamely holding off Close Ally to win the $200,000 event by a neck.
Under Chris Landeros, the colt tracked a slow early pace set by Aces N Kings, who rattled off fractions of :25.16 and :49.43. On the far turn he sprinted past Aces N Kings to take over the lead. Close Ally presented a strong challenge in the homestretch and appeared to stick his nose in front for a brief moment, but Thirtyfirststreet came back to win the mile and a sixteenth event by 1:42.55.
Derby Kitten rallied late for third, while Dreaminofthewin completed the superfecta. Uncle Sam failed to fire as the 8-5 favorite.
-Keelerman
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