Itsaknockout Wins Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park
Las Vegas, NV - The $400,000 Grade 2 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes was contested at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida on Saturday, February 21 and was characterized by a somewhat controversial ending. 4-5 favorite Upstart was disqualified to second after crossing the line first, allowing Todd Pletcher trained 5-1 third choice Itsaknockout to claim first place and the 50 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby in May. Upstart wound up second after the Steward's review cited interference in the stretch drive but gathered 20 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, with late closing Frammento getting up for third. 7-2 second choice frosted was fourth while Gorgeous Bird, Bluegrass Singer, Juan and Bina, and Danny Boy completed the order of finish.
Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth S. Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Itsaknockout | L. Saez | $12.80 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 7 | Upstart | J. Ortiz | $2.60 | $2.10 | |
| 3 | Frammento | J. Velazquez | $12.80 |
Times in 5ths: :241 :474 1:113 1:384 1:461
Times in 100ths: :24.27 :47.87 1:11.65 1:38.98 1:46.28
Winning Trainer: Pletcher Todd | Owner: Starlight Racing
| Unplaced horses listed in order of finish. |
| Also ran: Frosted, Gorgeous Bird, Bluegrass Singer, Juan and Bina and Danny Boy |
| $2 Exacta (5-7) Paid: $30.00, $1 Trifecta (5-7-3) Paid: $321.30, 10 CENT Superfecta (5-7-3-6) Paid: $106.40, $2 Daily Double (11-5) Paid: $167.20 Daily Double Pool $101,861.00 , $1 Pick 3 (1-11-5) 3 Correct Paid: $193.10 Pick 3 Pool $107,667.00 |
