Disposable Pleasure overcame a terrible start to win the $200,000 Demoiselle Stakes (gr. II) by a desperate nose for trainer Todd Pletcher, stamping herself as one of the early favorites for the 2012 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
Ridden by Ramon Dominguez, the grey daughter of Giacamo was sent off as the favorite at 6-5 in a field of ten. However, at the start she stumbled very badly and found herself dead last in the early stages of the race, some twelve or fifteen lengths off of a :23.85 and :48.31 pace set by Wee Party. She remained far behind until the field began to round the far turn, when she made a bold run to reach contention on the far outside. Turning for home, she was right behind the leaders but without an opening. But suddenly, a hole developed in between horses and Dominguez guided her through to take the lead. However, she wasn't alone for long. 5-1 shot Wildcat's Smile was charging gamely on the far outside, and the two fillies hit the wire together in a photo finish. Disposable Pleasure was the winner by a nose.
An objection was filed by the rider of third-place finisher Bourbonstreetgirl for alleged interference on the far turn, but it was not allowed. The final time was 1:53.10. Wee Party held on for fourth.
-Keelerman
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