Untapable Coasts to Apple Blossom Win
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Champion Untapable moved to take charge at the top of the stretch after rating in fourth early and drew clear to win $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I) April 10 at Oaklawn Park .
Rebounding from a half-length loss to Gold Medal Dancer in her 2015 debut to in the March 14 Azeri Stakes (gr. II), the 4-year-old daughter of leading sire Tapit completed the 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.96 on a fast track as the overwhelming favorite under John Velasquez, who was riding for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Untapable, last year's champion 3-year-old filly and the 121-pound highweight, returned $2.40, $2.20, and $2.10. Fast-closing runner-up Diva's Diamond (112 pounds) paid $15.60 and $5.40, and Gold Medal Dancer (117 pounds) brought $2.40 to show.
Out of the Prized mare Fun House, Untapable improved her record to 9-1-1 from 13 career starts while earning her fifth grade I win.