Jr. College...16.60....Was hard to figure that one out but after being scr'd multiple times to enter THAT race ( 1 mi. Turf) it appears the connections knew he was "well meant". You'd think a Turf 1st'er who was challenged by the classy 6 w/ Bejano aboard @ 6/5 would be dead meat to the wire....BUT I gave Jesus Castonon a lot of credit for sticking with his horse. I only saw the replay once..but it looked like Bejano put his whip away when he got a 1/2 length in front with short distance to go. When he glanced over and saw JR. had come back beside him....he tried to get the stick going again for more response but it was too late..... I love Bejarano...but I think he fell asleep and it cost him. Big props to Castanon for that W. I don't know a lot about that kid but I think he bears watching. I use him a lot and if he's on the board...the payoffs often put a BIG smile on my face if I catch.
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