Tizway turned in one of the most explosive and dominating victories in the history of the Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) this afternoon, powering away in the stretch to win the race in a brilliant 1:32.90.
Ridden by Rajiv Maragh, the colt broke quickly from gate eleven and dueled with Tackleberry for the early lead. Haynesfield was sitting on the outside in third, with Caxia Eletronica and Stormy's Majesty right behind them. The early fractions were rather quick, with an opening quarter mile in :23.17 and a half in :45.57.
As the field rounded the turn, Tizway put away Tackleberry and began to draw away. Haynesfield was not responding despite urging from Ramon Dominguez.
Entering the homestretch, Tizway began to power away from the field and opened up a sizeable advantage. Caxia Eletronica was gamely giving chase, but was proving no match. Late in the stretch, 35-1 shot Rodman made a late run along the rail to secure second, but Tizway was never threatened en route to a brilliant victory.
Rodman finished second, followed by Caxia Eletronica and Aikenite.
-Keelerman
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