Lexie Lou Wins Nassau Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack
The $200,000 Grade 2 Nassau Stakes was contested Sunday, May 29 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Fillies and mares three years old and upward were featured when they took to Woodbine's turf track and raced one mile. Lexie Lou, Canada's 2014 Horse of the Year snapped a lengthy slump that spanned 18 months and prevailed by three-quarters of a length as a 12-1 longshot. 6-1 shot Mississippi Delta hung on for second while 5-2 second betting choice closed for third. Moon Rainbow was fourth followed by 7-5 favorite Stormy Victoria who disappointed by finishing fifth, Uchenna, Dyna's Recoleta, Fuscetta and London Tower to complete the order of finish. Academic scratched.
