7th-Parx Racing, $41,200, (S), Msw, 7-9, 2yo, 4 1/2f, :54.52, ft, 3 3/4 lengths.
ROXTON (g, 2, Rowayton–Queen of Races, by Henrythenavigator), let go at 8-1, was hustled out to the early lead and contested the pace through an opening quarter in :22.97. He took charge approaching the stretch, pulled away down the lane and reported home a 3 3/4-length winner. Longshot Dr. Lou (Wicked Strong) chased him home in second.
Roxton is the first winner for his freshman sire Roywaton (Into Mischief). The stallion, second in the GI Del Mar Futurity and third in the GI American Pharoah Stakes in 2018, stands at Taylor Made Farm at a fee of $7,500.
Queen of Races is a half-sister to multiple Grade I winner Harlan's Holiday (Harlan). Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $24,000.
O-Equivine Farm, Louis A. Bisso, Jr. and Richard Vega Racing Stable Inc.; B-Equivine Farm LLC (PA); T-Richard Vega.
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