Race Recaps I’llhandalthecash gets the money in $80K License Fee July 3, 2020 Credit: NYRA Race Recaps I’llhandalthecash gets the money in $80K License Fee July 3, 2020 By: Press Release email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article ELMONT, NY – VinLaur Racing Stables, Dark Horse Racing Stable and Taste Of Victory Stables’ I’llhandalthecash secured her first stakes win, prevailing through a heavy rainstorm in Friday’s $80,000 License Fee at Belmont Park. ( Content Continues Below Ad ) Trained by Ray Handal, the 4-year-old Point of Entry turf specialist arrived at the 6-furlong inner turf sprint from a pair of troubled trips when sixth in the Captiva Island in March at Gulfstream Park and a last-out fourth, elevated to third, in an optional claiming sprint on May 30 at Churchill Downs. With Jose Ortiz aboard for the first time, I’llhandalthecash enjoyed a perfect trip, tracking the early foot of Miss Auramet through an opening 1/4-mile in 22.02 seconds on the inner turf course rated firm. I’llhandalthecash took command through a 1/2 in 45.56 as Miss Auramet gave way and longshot A Great Time, at 33/1 under Hall of Famer John Velazquez, worked her way into contention. I’llhandalthecash maintained a length advantage at the stretch call as Dalika, the even-money favorite under Joel Rosario, launched an all-out bid from last with a stubborn A Great Time still in the mix. Under urging from Ortiz, I’llhandalthecash stayed the course for a 1/2-length win in a final time of 1:09.11. Dalika completed the exacta, 3/4 of a length the better of A Great Time. Rounding out the order of finish were Getmotherarose, Souper Escape, Escapade, Bridlewood Cat, and Miss Auramet. The victory marked the second stakes win of the 25-day Belmont spring/summer meet for the 31-year-old Handal, who previously captured the Easy Goer on June 25 with Celtic Striker. Handal credited the victory to his rider for a smart in-race decision. “Jose called an audible. We were thinking about taking back when we talked about the game plan,” said Handal. “When they broke, they didn’t show any speed from the outside, so he just said, ‘I’ll put her in the game’ and initiated early. She’s been stopped so many times in her races, he just wanted to give her a clear shot at it. “Kudos to Jose for calling that from the gate,” he added. “With the rain coming down, just keeping her in the clear and giving her a shot; I thought it was a smart move on the backside, everyone was trying to get better position, and she was up there, so it was really a heady ride and it paid off.” It was the third consecutive License Fee score for Ortiz, who won in 2018 with Lady Alexandra and last year with Fire Key. Ortiz said he had confidence in I’llhandalthecash to handle the early tempo. “I knew the six (Escapade) and the seven (Miss Auramet) had speed,” said Ortiz. “I saw the seven broke really well and the six took back a bit. I said, ‘if the six doesn’t go, it’s going to be a slow pace,’ so I took advantage and I just rode her like the best horse.” Rosario said he was pleased with the strong closing kick from the graded stakes-placed Dalika. “She came running at the end and made a big run,” said Rosario. “I was impressed with the performance. It looked like they were going fine. I got a little further back than I wanted to in the middle of the race, but she came running after them and did really well.” A $150,000 purchase at the April 2018 OBS Spring Sale of 2-year-olds in Training, I’llhandalthecash is out of the stakes winning Ghostzapper mare Sudden Ghost. Bred in Kentucky by Wynnstay LLC and Jay McKee, I’llhandalthecash banked $44,000 in victory while improving her record to 9-3-1-1. She paid $11.80 for a $2 win ticket.
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