Haynesfield wins Belmont's Suburban
July 4, 2010NEW YORK (AP) -Haynesfield has won the $300,000 Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park, defeating one-time Kentucky Derby favorite I Want Revenge.
The 4-year-old colt trained by Steve Asmussen improved to 8 for 11 with the richest victory of his career Saturday. Haynesfield ran the 1 1-8 miles in 1:48.52 on the fast track.
The only New York-bred in the field, Haynesfield collared the pacesetting Regal Ransom on the turn and held off a challenge from I Want Revenge, who was making his first start in 15 months.
Haynesfield paid $9.90 on a $2 win bet. Convocation came on late to get second, followed by even-money favorite I Want Revenge.
I Want Revenge was the 2009 Derby favorite but was scratched the morning of the race with an ankle injury.