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Thoroughbred Legends Racing Stable's Morning Line, who was denied in a heartbreaker in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile last November, broke through with his first top-level victory in Saturday's Grade 1, $250,000 Carter Handicap at Aqueduct. Always forwardly placed by John Velazquez, the Nick Zito charge hit his best stride late in the seven-furlong test and reeled in 7-5 favorite Apriority in deep stretch. Morning Line, the 2-1 second choice, rewarded his loyalists with $6.20, $3.10 and $2.50.
Following the scratches of Calibrachoa and his rabbit Have You Ever, Sunrise Smarty sprinted to the early lead in the Carter and rattled off fast fractions of :22 2/5 and :44 2/5. Apriority, Morning Line and Yawanna Twist were all in hot pursuit, but Apriority was the first to challenge the front runner.
Although the favorite took charge and momentarily strode clear, Morning Line gained increasing momentum down the lane. Proving too strong in the final yards, Morning Line collared Apriority, pulled away, and completed the historic event in 1:21 2/5 on the fast track.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/news/story?id=6317380
Following the scratches of Calibrachoa and his rabbit Have You Ever, Sunrise Smarty sprinted to the early lead in the Carter and rattled off fast fractions of :22 2/5 and :44 2/5. Apriority, Morning Line and Yawanna Twist were all in hot pursuit, but Apriority was the first to challenge the front runner.
Although the favorite took charge and momentarily strode clear, Morning Line gained increasing momentum down the lane. Proving too strong in the final yards, Morning Line collared Apriority, pulled away, and completed the historic event in 1:21 2/5 on the fast track.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/news/story?id=6317380
