Published:
November 15, 2008 08:05 pm EST
Top Prize converted from the perfect pocket-trip to win the $20,000 Spartacus Claiming Series Final on Saturday at Fraser Downs.
Pulling off an 11-1 upset, the eight-year-old gelded son of Ever So Rich settled in second behind Schmokin Shannon A (Mike Hennessy) through fractions of :26.3, :56.1 and 1:24.4. At the top of the stretch, Top Prize and trainer/driver Scott Knight popped the pocket and used a :29.4 final quarter effort to snatch the top prize in 1:54.4 by over two lengths.
Inspired Art (Darren Howald) closed well for second while the pacesetter faded to third.
Top Prize notched his 34th career win and lifted his bankroll to $165,931 for owner Richard Michael of Barstow, California.
To view Saturday’s results, click here.
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