In Italian Dominates the Just a Game Stakes
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Photo: Mathea Kelley
In Italian completes the Just a Game Stakes 3 3/4 lengths ahead of her closest rival June 9 at Belmont Park
In Italian made short work of her five rivals in the $500,000 Just a Game Stakes (G1T) June 9 at Belmont Park and strolled home a 3 3/4-length winner of the one-mile turf race.
Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., Peter Brant's In Italian took command at the start of the Just a Game from her inside post and looked a winner every step of the way.
Trained by Chad Brown, In Italian, a 5-year-old daughter of Dubawi, is undefeated this year after also winning the Jenny Wiley (GIT) at Keeneland in April. As the 1-5 favorite, the mare returned $2.40. She completed the distance in 1:34 on firm turf, to earn her fourth grade 1 win.
This story will be updated.