Had some help in winning the race.
The #7 was home free when his saddle including the jock literally fell off the horse in deep stretch. Still was good seeing the old timer win the race.
Amazingly the jock on the 7 got to his feet after the race but was off all remaining mounts.
If you can get replays, take a look. It was a racing oddity in two ways
1. 10yr maiden winner off 6 year layoff
2. Saddle and jock falling off an easy winner. Haven't seen that since Great Barrington Fair, but I think that was intentional.
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