Joan's Choice wins the Big A feature
December 9, 2011NEW YORK (AP) - Joan's Choice led all the way, beating favorite Southern Ridge by four lengths Friday in the $55,000 allowance feature at Aqueduct.
A 4-year-old gelding ridden by Alan Garcia and trained by Rick Violette, Joan's Choice won for the fourth time in 14 starts. He completed the mile and 70 yards in 1:40.79.
Joan's Choice paid $14.80, $5.80 and $4.50. Southern Ridge, the 7-5 choice, returned $3.40 and $2.50 while Gallant Fields paid $2.80 to show.