Horse Racing News: Batten Down Dominates in Ohio Derby (G3) Victory
Gulfstream Park, [Current Date] – In an impressive display of speed and determination, Batten Down, the royally-bred son of Tapit and Close Hatches, claimed a wire-to-wire victory in the Ohio Derby (G3) on [Current Date].
Sent off at odds of 3-1, Batten Down, ridden by jockey Junior Alvarado, set the pace from the start, posting fractions of 22.86, 46.82, 1:11.20, and 1:37.22 before crossing the finish line in a time of 1:50.20 for the mile and an eighth event. He comfortably held off his five rivals, with Gould’s Gold finishing second and Copper Tax taking third.
Trained by the renowned Bill Mott, Batten Down is a full-brother to the Grade 2 winner Tacitus and the Shawnee Stakes champion Scylla, who is slated to make her next appearance in the Fleur De Lis (G2) on the closing weekend of the Churchill Downs meet.
“This impressive victory for Batten Down showcases the depth of talent within the Mott stable and the potential of this exciting young colt. Fans of horse racing will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on Batten Down’s future performances as he continues his journey on the racetrack.”
The original field of ten horses was reduced to six due to the scratches of Frizzante, Deposition, Who’s the King, and Mugatu.
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