Always Game went unclaimed. Under Garrett Gomez, Peter's Pond quickly bounded to the lead after the start and went unchallenged. The John Sadler trainee also went unclaimed. The dark bay drew clear in upper stretch and went on to an easy win. That Red is an improving, dangerous sprinter.
Early speed is much tougher right now.
Leading rider Espinoza won two more. Spawr's third winner of the week moved him past Frankel. Joe Steiner rode the winner. Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. All rights reserved.