BG's Folly scores upset in $500,000 NJ Classic
June 13, 2010EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -BG's Folly held off favored All Speed Hanover by a nose in capturing the $500,000 Anthony Abbatiello SBOA New Jersey Classic at the Meadowlands on Saturday night.
Driven by Brian Sears, BG's Folly paced the mile for 3-year-olds in 1:49.1 in matching the stakes record set by Feelin Friskie in 2006. The George Berkner trained colt returned $18.40, $5.40 and $3.60 in getting to the winner's circle for the fourth time in 12 starts.
All Speed Hanover, who won one of the two eliminations last week, paid $2.60 and $2.10. Allthatgltrsisgold, who was a close third, paid $4 for show.