Al Muhtasib rallied to win Monmouth Park feature
October 25, 2010OEANPORT, N.J. (AP) - Shadwell Stable's Al Muhtasib overtook pacesetter Bwana Moja late in the stretch to post a length victory in the $47,000 feature at Monmouth Park on Sunday.
Trained by Kiaran McLaughlin and ridden by Joe Bravo, Al Muhtasibhe covered the mile and 70 yards in 1:42 in winning for the second time in seven career starts. The colt, a $520,000 yearling purchase in 2008, paid $2.80, $2.20 and $2.10 as the favorite in the field of seven.
Bwana Moja returned $6.80 and $4, and Cognac Kid finished another 1 1/4 lengths back and paid $2.80 to show.