5th-GPX, $39,000, Msw, 3yo, 1 1/8m, 1:52, ft.
GLOBAL STRIKE (c, 3, Smart Strike–Misty Lady {Arg}{G1SW-Arg}, by Lucky Roberto) filled the show spot in his initial start over the Gulfstream main track Dec. 7. The bay improved to be second to J “TDN Rising Star” J Tonalist (Tapit), when switched to the sod Jan. 11 and was bet down to 3-5 for this attempt. He stumbled at the break but made a rapid recovery to lead entering the first turn. Under heavy pressure, the favorite shrugged off his pursuers entering the far turn, until challenged by I'mbetterthangood (Exchange Rate) at the top of the lane. Given several right-handed cracks with the whip, he outlasted that rival in determined fashion to don cap and gown by 1 1/4 lengths. Sales history: $70,000 RNA yrl '12 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 3-1-1-1, $34,740. Click for the brisnet.com chart or VIDEO.
O-Stonestreet Stables LLC. B-Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC (KY). T-Todd A Pletcher. Click here to share.
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