Bell's the One mounts rally, makes Dream Supreme 9th stakes victory
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Bell’s the One did her thing again Saturday, rallying from well back in posting her ninth career stakes victory in the 16th running of the $300,000 Dream Supreme at Churchill Downs.
Run under the lights amid a harsh autumn chill, Bell’s the One was last of six fillies and mares until jockey Corey Lanerie got her in gear midway through the turn of the six-furlong Dream Supreme. In the final furlong, Bell’s the One hit overdrive when sailing past Club Car for a one-length triumph.
Bell’s the One returned $3.60 as the heavy favorite after finishing in 1:10.02 over a fast track. Club Car, the 5-2 second choice under Joel Rosario, was second by 3 1/2 lengths over Frank’s Rockette, with pacesetting Elle Z fading to fourth after blazing through splits of 21.54 and 45.24.
Lanerie, celebrating his 47th birthday, pumped his arm shortly after passing under the wire in a rare display of enthusiasm for the 30-year riding veteran.
“She’s been the gift that keeps on giving,” he said afterward. “She shows up every time. She’s so much fun to ride.”
As brilliantly as Bell’s the One performed again, Neil Pessin, who trains the mare for Lothenbach Stables, said he had no qualms about bypassing the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, which was won by Ce Ce in a field of just five.
Bell’s the One, a 5-year-old Kentucky-bred by Majesticperfection, is a Grade 1 winner with 11 wins from 22 starts. Her earnings now stand at $1,520,275.
Bell’s the One now will get time off before returning at 6, with the Grade 1 Madison at Keeneland in April being her first major objective, Pessin said. “The ultimate goal for next year is to make the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland,” in November, he said.
Sconsin, a familiar opponent for Bell’s the One, was an early scratch from an original cast of seven. Trainer Greg Foley said the 4-year-old filly “just wasn’t herself the last couple of mornings” and will get a break before also being pointed to a 2022 campaign.
The $2 exacta (6-5) paid $7.80, the $1 trifecta (6-5-7) returned $6.30, and the 10-cent superfecta (6-5-7-2) was worth $1.13.
** Earlier on the 11-race card, South Bend ($9.40) rallied to win a $138,514 allowance over four other older horses when completing a one-turn mile in 1:35.58. The 4-year-old Algorithms colt is trained by Bill Mott and was ridden by Joel Rosario, who had two other winners on the day. Rushie had no mishap when fourth as the 1-2 favorite.
** Tyler Gaffalione won with two of his first three mounts Saturday, adding to a torrid streak that began with a perfect 6-for-6 slate Friday. Gaffalione was just one shy of the Churchill record for most wins in a day (seven) held jointly by Pat Day (1984) and Julien Leparoux (2008).