Malibu Pier takes Beverly Hills 'Cap at Hollywood
June 26, 2011INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Malibu Pier held off favorite Cozi Rosie by 13/4 lengths to win the $98,000 Beverly Hills Handicap on Sunday at Hollywood Park, the 4-year-old filly's third graded-stakes victory of the year.
Jockey Brice Blanc and Malibu Pier covered the 11/4 miles on turf in 2:01.01, returning $4.80 and $2.20. Cozi Rosie paid $2.10. Restless Soul was third and Timezone fourth.
There was no show betting because of the small field that resulted when two horses were scratched after they got loose before the start.
The Carla Gaines-trained Malibu Pier won the Santa Ana Stakes and the Santa Barbara Handicap, both Grade 2 stakes at Santa Anita, this year. Sunday's win was the sixth in 11 starts and took her career earnings to $407,200 for owner B. Wayne Hughes.