Bigger Picture Dives in to Record United Nations Score
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Bigger Picture, inside, edges Can'thelpbelieving in the United Nations Stakes
A crafty ride from jockey Joe Bravo set 10-1 shot Bigger Picture up with dead aim on his first grade 1 victory July 1 in the United Nations Stakes at Monmouth Park, and the 6-year-old Badge of Silver gelding responded with a dazzling win in course-record time.
With only one horse beaten in the field of nine, as top two wagering choices Beach Patrol and Itsinthepost set a quick tempo up front, Three Diamonds Farm's Bigger Picture found an easy stride in the 1 3/8-mile test off fractions of :23.31, :46.97, and 1:11.03, and was content with his rail-skimming trip through a 1:34.70 mile.
When the field turned for home, Bravo shook up the Mike Maker trainee, dove through on the inside, and slipped up to fend off the outside closing progress of Can'thelpbeliving in a photo finish. The final time on firm turf was 2:10.81.