Aqueduct
Control Group stands out in Alex M. Robb
Chelsea Durand/NYRA Grade 3 Discovery winner Control Group figures to be favored against New York-breds in Sunday's Alex M. Robb Stakes.
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Control Group, winner of the Grade 3 Discovery Stakes on Nov. 25, figures to be a heavy favorite when he returns to New York-bred competition in Sunday’s $100,000 Alex M. Robb Stakes at 1 1/8 miles.
Control Group, a 3-year-old son of Posse, has won 4 of his last 5 starts, his lone loss being a runner-up finish behind Twisted Tom in the $300,000 Empire Classic at Belmont Park on Oct. 21.
Control Group, trained by Rudy Rodriguez for Michael Dubb and David Simon, was one of seven entered Thursday. Others entered include Can You Diggit, Extinct Charm, Papa Shot, Sea Raven, Testosterstone, and Wake Up in Malibu.
