More Than a Reason wins the Big A's Queens County
December 12, 2010NEW YORK (AP) - More Than a Reason, a 19-1 long shot, edged Stormy's Majesty by a head on Saturday to capture the $100,000 Queens County Stakes at Aqueduct.
A 5-year-old trained by Randi Persaud, More Than a Reason ended an eight-race losing streak that stretched back to May 12. Eddie Castro was aboard as More Than a Reason improved to 12 for 60. The time was 1:57.69 for the 1 3-16 miles on the fast track.
More Than a Reason paid $40.20, $11.20 and $5.10. Stormy's Majesty returned $4.90 and $3.20. Arson Squad, the 4-5 favorite, was a neck back in third and paid $2.20.