In Our Time scores mild upset in Cellars Shiraz
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In Our Time was always prominent for a 3 1/2-length win over closing favorite Vive Veuve in the $95,000 Cellars Shiraz on Friday at Gulfstream Park. It was another half-length back in third to De Regresso.
The 1 1/16-mile turf race was for 3-year-old fillies.
Majestic Venezuela, who was one of the leading contenders, hit the collapsible inside safety rail down the backside, unseated rider Leonel Reyes, and was caught by outriders. Both Reyes and Majestic Venezuela escaped serious injury, according to a spokesperson for Gulfstream.
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In Our Time ($14.60) sat just off pacesetter Simply Striking through an opening quarter in 23.44 seconds, before joining that one on the lead for the half-mile in 47.70 seconds and six furlongs in 1:10.90. In Our Time pulled clear in the stretch while covering the distance in a posted time of 1:39.38.
Edwin Gonzalez was aboard the winner for Miller Racing and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
In Our Time is a daughter of Not This Time. She has now won three of six starts and has compiled earnings of $103,792.
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