Ruble kicked away from his rivals at the top of the Gulfstream Park homestretch to win a six-furlong maiden special weight by 3 1/2 lengths, stopping the clock in a quick 1:09.89 seconds to stamp himself as a highly promising three-year-old to watch.
Ridden to victory by Alan Garcia, Ruble got off to a spectacular start from gate four and quickly took command of the lead while being pressured by No Its Not and Lead Singer through fractions of :22.42 and :45.36. Turning for home, Garcia asked Ruble for more run, and the son of Exchange Rate responded with a burst of speed that carried him to a decisive victory.
Slan Abhaile closed moderately to finish second, 4 1/4 lengths in front of No Its Not. Lead Singer rounded out the superfecta.
Ruble is trained by Ian Wilkes and owned by Janis Whitham, who also race 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Fort Larned.
-Keelerman
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