Champagne Stakes (gr. I) runner-up Goldencents picked up his first stakes victory on Saturday afternoon when he held off a late run from favored Bern Identity to win the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes (gr. III) by 1 1/2 lengths.
Ridden to victory by Kevin Krigger, Goldencents flashed speed from the start and led the way by a head over Heaven's Runway following an opening quarter mile in :22.64 seconds. Show Some Magic and Hightail were also close to the pace, while Central Banker, Know More, Bern Identity, Itsmyluckyday, and Mylute were the early trailers.
Goldencents continued to lead the way through fractions of :46.22 and 1:11.18, but rounding the final turn Mylute launched a powerful five-wide bid that carried him into contention as the field turned for home. He appeared to have the momentum to take the lead and win the race, but Goldencents found another gear at the top of the stretch and re-opened his advantage. Bern Identity overcame a difficult trip to finish a fast-rallying second, but was 1 3/4 lengths short of Goldencents at the finish. The final time for 1 1/16th miles was 1:44.89 seconds.
Mylute flattened out late to finish third, while Hightail, Central Banker, Itsmyluckyday, Heaven's Runway, Know More, and Show Some Magic completed the order of finish.
The winner is trained by Doug O'Neill and owned by W. C. Racing, Dave Kenney, and RAP Racing.
-Keelerman
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