4th-GP, $40,000, (S), Msw, 3-24, 3yo/up, f/m, 6 1/2f, 1:16.94, ft.
+AD LUTEM (f, 3, Midnight Lute–Ad Litem, by Successful Appeal) left little to doubt in capturing her career debut over five overmatched Florida-bred rivals Thursday afternoon. Tabbed as the 9-5 favorite, the dark bay was away from the gate a step slowly, but still managed to secure the lead through fractions of :22.60 and :46.03. Opening up a clear advantage into the stretch, the sophomore strode home comfortably, seven lengths clear of runner-up Sheikh and Sleek (Include). The winner, a GoldMark Farm homebred, is out of a dam who is a half-sister to Sunday's GIII Las Flores S. winner Fantastic Style (Harlan's Holiday). Ad Lutem has a unnamed juvenile full-sister and a weaning half-brother by Cross Traffic. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $24,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O/B-GoldMark Farm, LLC (FL); T-Ralph E. Nicks.
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