Disqualification leads to Fresu suspension, big pick six payoff

DEL MAR, Calif. – The disqualification of Lady In Paris from first to fourth in Saturday’s 11th race at Del Mar resulted in a massive single winning ticket in the $2 pick six and a three-day suspension for jockey Antonio Fresu.

Lady In Paris, the 2-1 favorite, finished a nose in front of 3-1 Take Another Card, who was a half-length in front of 17-1 Midnight Horizon in the allowance race at 1 1/16 miles. After a review, the stewards disqualified Lady In Paris and placed her fourth behind 18-1 Miso Phansy, who was beaten a length after she was steadied in the final strides.

The stewards ruled that Lady In Paris shifted to the outside and cost Miso Phansy a chance at a better placing.

With the promotion of Take Another Card, the pick six paid $123,834. The ticket was purchased at Churchill Downs, according to Del Mar officials.

Fresu’s suspension covers racing days on Aug. 9, 13, and 14. Fresu was cited for failing to maintain a straight course. Fresu’s agent, Ron Anderson, wrote in a text message on Sunday that the jockey is considering an appeal.

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