Michael Burns
Lahaleeb draws off to a $90 upset under jockey William Buick in the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor at Woodbine on Saturday.
ETOBICOKE, Ontario - Lahaleeb, the longest shot a field of eight fillies and mares, burst onto the scene in midstretch and drew off for a 1 3/4-length victory in Saturday's Grade 1, $1,001,200
here at Woodbine.
Lahaleeb, one of three 3-year-old fillies in the field along with Rainbow View and Eastern Aria, returned $90.70, the highest winning payoff in the 54-year history of the E.P. Taylor.
Ridden by William Buick, Lahaleeb tracked a slow early pace contested by Roses 'n' Wine and Treat Gently while racing sixth into the far turn.