By
Frank Cotolo, for Breeders Crown
ANDERSON,
Ind. – Blazin Britches, one of last week’s beaten
elimination favorites, won the $500,000 Breeders Crown 3-Year-Old Filly Pace by
a half-length at Hoosier Park Friday night. The time for the mile was 1:52.1
over a sloppy track. Trace Tetrick was in the sulky.
Blazin Britches (Rock N Roll Heaven-Soggy Britches) sat
third as the field left the gate as Idyllic Beach dueled with favorite Agent Q,
who passed that one to take the lead with the first quarter going in :27.
Blazin Britches didn’t wait long, brushing to take the lead
as the half went in :56 while Caviart Ally took to the outside for a charge
going to three-quarters in 1:24.2.
Agent Q couldn’t handle Caviart Ally’s momentum, while
Idyllic Beach rolled along blocked until deep stretch when Blazin Britches was
in full command, keeping Caviart Ally – who followed to finish second – at bay.
Idyllic Beach shook out of the closing crowd and was up for
third with a late strong drive. Agent Q held the fourth spot at the wire.
Trained by Brian Brown, Blazin Britches was bred by Emerald
Highlands Farm, which also owns the filly. It was her 11th win in 15
starts this season. She paid $12.20 to win.
