Race Recaps Hogy Shows He Still Has It in G3 Turf Sprint September 10, 2017 Race Recaps Hogy Shows He Still Has It in G3 Turf Sprint September 10, 2017 By: Curtis "Magic" Kalleward twitteremail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article FRANKLIN, KY – Michael Hui’s newest addition proved worth the investment, as Hogy held on late after taking the lead to win Saturday’s Grade 3, $400,000 Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint Stakes. Claimed for $80,000 last out after finishing second at Saratoga, Hogy rewarded his new owner with a $235,600 take-home from the purse. Winning trainer Mike Maker had tried claiming the 8-year-old gelding earlier in the year, as well, but lost a chance at the tag when he was scratched. “I’m a novice and I rely on Mike,” Hui said. “I asked him if anyone claims an 8-year-old horse for 80, and Mike’s a man of few words, but he just said, ‘I like him,’ and that was really all I needed to hear. I have a lot of faith in my trainer.” Jockey Florent Geroux didn’t hurry Hogy early, keeping him tucked near the rear early on while Indy Hill set the early pace. Fanned into the five path into the turn, Hogy rallied down the lane to take the lead from Commend. He wasn’t home-free yet, though, as he had to hold off bids on either side from Commend and Undrafted before crossing the line first by a 1/2-length in a final time of 1:16.88 for the 6 1/2-furlong turf sprint. Commend was awarded second by a nose over Undrafted, who was 1 1/2 lengths ahead of a four-horse wall. Indy Hill was a neck in front of Crewman, who nosed out Bondurant, who necked out Dimension. Wyeth, Mikes the Man, and Black Bear completed the order of finish. Tell All You Know was scratched. New Subscriber Bonus: Access our Top 10 Wagering Angles in Racing to see exactly what we look for when opening up the past performances. The victory pushed Hogy into millionaire status with career earnings of $1,131,927 and a record of 45-17-11-6. He finished second (only missing by a neck) in this race last year. Hogy returned $7 to win, $3.20 to place, and $2.60 to show. Commend brought back $3.80 to place and $3 to show, while Undrafted paid $3.40 to show.
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