Horse Racing Races continue at Monmouth Park by Judythe Ann Michelle June 11, 2016 INDIAN SPLENDOR GETS UP IN FINAL STRIDES TO WIN HONEY BEE STAKES Oceanport, N.J. – Castaway Stable LLC’s Indian Splendor displayed new tactics in posting a victory in the $60,000 Honey Bee Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday, while earlier on the card trainer Jorge Navarro saddled a record tying four winners, before coming up just a nose short in the Honey Bee with Forest Funds. With Antonio Gallardo aboard, Indian Splendor sat behind the early speed, angled out for the stretch drive, and closed with determination to just beat Forest Funds on the wire. After covering the about 5 ½ furlongs over firm turf in 1:02.35, Indian Splendor returned $11.20, $5.20 and $3.80. Forest Funds completed the $54.80 exacta and paid $5.60 and $4. Pacesetter Everything Lovely checked in third, good for a $6.40 show mutuel. Joya Real, the 4-5 favorite, checked in fifth in the field of six fillies and mares. “We were able to change up her running style today,” said winning trainer Jason Servis. “Typically she goes right out to the front, but I told Antonio [jockey Gallardo] to try and get her to settle and get covered up. He did a great job. When she tipped out turning for home I got excited and thought she could get it done. Today’s new running style certainly opens things up for her going forward.” A 6-year-old mare by Indian Ocean from the Tactical Advantage mare Jeet, Indian Splendor is now four for five over the Monmouth turf and six for 24 lifetime. She has banked $289,142 for her connections. Navarro’s record-tying day kicked off in race three with Twizzle ($3.60) and was followed by How You ($3.20) in the sixth, Scotland Bay ($3.80) in the ninth and Delta Bluesman ($3.20) in the tenth. Navarro has twice before won four on a card (Aug. 30, 2014 and Sept. 22, 2013). The mark was originally set by J. Willard Thompson on Sept. 8, 1975 and equaled by Robert Klesaris (July 10, 1987), John Forbes (Aug. 28, 1989), Bruce Alexander (June 10, 2011) and Kiaran McLaughlin (July 9, 2011). Live racing continues at Monmouth Park on Sunday, June 12 – gates will open early at 10 a.m. for the 46th annual Irish Festival. First live race of the day is set for 12:50 p.m. Post Views: 1,440 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Judythe Ann Michelle Michelle has been a sports writer and analyst for many years. Now, as host of Neutral Court, sponsored by In The Zone, Michelle brings a new sports topic to the debate floor with each episode. Latest posts by Judythe Ann Michelle (see all) Neutral Court, Episode 1: Better holiday sports tradition, Thanksgiving football or Christmas basketball? (VIDEO) - December 18, 2020 Is Rutgers Relevant? Vegas Says Yes. - September 30, 2019 Bets Like A Girl, Episode 1: Looking Toward the NFL Season; NYG Predictions - August 22, 2019 Former Scarlet Knight takes home MVP at WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas - July 27, 2019 Related TopicsMonmouth Park Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 106: Newsday’s Neil Best (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 12, 2021 More in Horse Racing Sole Volante, Ete Indien, 8 Others Complete 2020 Kentucky Derby Betting In less than two months, the Kentucky Derby will finally start after it was... Where to Enjoy the Best New York City Horse Races North America was still under British Colonial rule when the very first racetrack was... Haskell Invitational 2019: Excessive Heat and an Exciting Win for Maximum Security Blistering hot temperatures in Monmouth County made for postponed and cancelled races at Monmouth... Grand National Fever Set to Sweep UK in April Before the Kentucky Derby kicks off America’s Triple Crown of racing for thoroughbreds in May,... Muhammad Ali Remembered As Junior World Championship of Boxing Hits MSG Saturday 2 Minutes and 27 Seconds Later Hasbrouck Heights Native improves to 13-0