Race Recaps Sconsin Beats Bell’s The One In Thrilling Open Mind September 18, 2021 Credit: Coady Photography Race Recaps Sconsin Beats Bell’s The One In Thrilling Open Mind September 18, 2021 By: Press Release email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article LOUISVILLE, KY – Lloyd Madison Farms IV homebred Sconsin got the first run on Bell’s the One down the stretch in Saturday night’s 12th running of the $300,000 Open Mind at Churchill Downs as she turned back a late run from the 4/5 favorite to prevail by a 1/2-length in a clash of two of the top filly and mare sprinters in America. Churchill Downs Full Card Plays Available Now There’s a reason we’re the #1 trusted source for premium racing picks & info. Find Out Why Trained by Greg Foley and ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, Sconsin ran 6 furlongs in a stakes record 1:08.75 as the 9/5 second betting choice. Sconsin, 3 1/4-length winner of the $150,000 Winning Colors (G3) at Churchill Downs in May, was rated in fourth, as expected, behind pacesetter Mundaye Call. who dictated the terms from the rail through early fractions of :21.64 and :44.77. Ain’t No Elmers and Jungle Juice tracked just behind the leader. Bell’s the One, who improved her impressive record to 9 wins from 19 starts and $1.1 million earnings after a victory in the $200,000 Honorable Miss (G2) at Saratoga this summer, trailed the compact field of five fillies and mares. Sconsin made the first move and had a 2-length advantage on Bell’s the One leaving the turn. Sconsin drew even with the leading trio with a furlong to run and out-finished Bell’s the One to the wire. “A lot of credit has to go to Greg and his team for getting this filly ready to go tonight,” Gaffalione said. “She was very sharp and we got into a good position early. There was some pace in front early. She dug in well late to hold off (Bell’s the One). It was a really strong effort tonight.” Sconsin, who banked the $185,000 first prize, improved her record to 5 wins, 4 seconds, and a third in 15 starts. Her career earnings total $783,362. The career earnings for the 4-year-old Kentucky-bred daughter of Include now total $783,362. “Going into the race we saw there was a little bit of speed on paper,” Foley said. “She got the pace setup tonight unlike the Ballerina at Saratoga. Neil (Pessin)’s filly (Bell’s the One) beat us in the spring and we got the better hand tonight. She deserves it. Tyler gave her a great ride. He knew Bell’s the One was coming and Sconsin just had her measured tonight. It was our turn.” Sconsin paid $5.60, $2.40 and $2.10. Bell’s the One, ridden by Corey Lanerie, returned $2.40 and $2.10. Mundaye Call finished another four lengths back in third under Florent Geroux and paid $2.40 to show. It was another 1/2-length back to Jungle Juice and 6 3/4 lengths back to Ain’t No Elmers. “It was a great race tonight with two solid horses,” said Neil Pessin, trainer of Bell’s the One. “Bell’s ran a great race and we are proud of her effort.”
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