LEXINGTON, Ky. - Cozzy Corner and Chausson Poire finished in a dead heat for first in the Grade 3, $113,600 Valley View Stakes at Keeneland.
Sky Alliance led early in the Valley View, a 1 1/16-mile turf race, followed closely by La Recherche. Entering the stretch, Cozzy Corner ($7.80), ridden by Lonnie Meche, made a big outside move to draw off to an imposing lead, but Chausson Poire ($7) was able to draw even on the wire. Quick Tip finished third, only a neck back.
The dead heat for win was the fourth in Keeneland stakes history.- Marty McGee