Plainridge: Twin B Joe Fresh conquers in Clara Barton, surpasses $3 million in earnings

In an exciting race that featured a thrilling finish, Twin Joe B Fresh won her third race of the year and eclipsed the $3 million mark in lifetime earnings after she won the Grade 3 $150,000 Clara Barton Distaff Pace for older mares on Sunday at Plainridge Park in 1:48 1/5.

Dexter Dunn got away third early with Twin B Joe Fresh as Unreasonable (Todd McCarthy) took the field to the quarter in 26 1/5. Dunn had his mare out and rolling in front of the stands and had full control passing the half in 53 3/5. As the race moved past five-eighths, Rodeo Drive Deo (Yannick Gingras) pulled from third and took a quick shot at Twin B Joe Fresh, who was ready for the brush.

The mares paced within a length of each other to three-quarters where Twin B Joe Fresh turned back the challenge. Unreasonable was still in hot pursuit and tipped out as they approached the stretch. Unreasonable was a pocket-rocket and blasted quickly towards Twin B Joe Fresh. Unreasonable continued to gain ground as Twin B Joe Fresh fought hard to protect her lead, which she did, holding on by a head in a new seasonal mark.

Twin B Joe Fresh ($2.60) has now earned $3,065,745 during her stellar career for owners Chris Ryder, Dexter Dunn, Peter Trebotica and Barry Spak. Chris Ryder trains Twin B Joe Fresh.

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For Once Inmy Life stays undefeated at Plainridge after Beckwith Memorial win

Earlier, in the $75,000 Bert Beckwith Memorial pace, the heavily-favored For Once Inmy Life extended his undefeated season at Plainridge Park after winning his sixth race of the year locally in a strong showing.

Jackson Cooper (Brett Beckwith) took a quick lead, but For Once Inmy Life (Bruce Ranger) challenged Jackson Cooper passing the 26 second flat quarter and went to the top. Once there, For Once Inmy Life reached the half in 54 1/5 where Soho Spectre A (Tim Tetrick) made a first-over play and pushed a quick 27 1/5 third panel pace.

Heading into the far turn, For Once Inmy Life turned back the challenge of Soho Spectre A, but another one came immediately. Beckwith pulled Jackson Cooper from the pocket and took dead aim at the leader. Jackson Cooper made up some ground, but For Once Inmy Life was well in-hand and paced away to win by 1 3/4 lengths in 1:49.

For Once Inmy Life ($2.60) went over $600,000 lifetime with the win, now boasting $622,891 for owners Winter Racing. Cory Stratton trains the winner.

Racing will resume at Plainridge Park on Monday (July 20) at 4 p.m. (EDT).

--press release (Plainridge)--