Caixa Eletronica demonstrated a tremendous burst of speed in the final sixteenth of a mile to win the $400,000 True North Handicap (gr. II) by about a neck.
Ridden to victory by Javier Castellano, Caixa Eletronica settled well off of the pace early on as Pacific Ocean, Giant Ryan, Crossbow, and Justin Phillip battled for the early lead through an opening quarter in :21.80 and a half-mile in :44.58.
Entering the homestretch, Justin Phillip burst clear of his rivals and appeared to be on his way to victory. However, his early exertions caught up with him in the final strides, as he was unable to withstand the run of Caixa Eletronica, who rallied at an unbelievable speed to secure the victory. The final time was 1:09.52.
Justin Phillip finished much the best of the rest, while Smiling Tiger and Hamazing Destiny rounded out the superfecta. The race was marred, however, by the injury of Giant Ryan, who broke down in the homestretch. I have not yet heard the details of the accident, but will post an update as soon as I hear more.
-Keelerman
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