Belo Sorte wins Churchill Downs feature
May 8, 2010LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -Belo Sorte held on to win the $43,600 allowance feature at Churchill Downs by two lengths Friday.
The winner, ridden by Robby Albarado, covered seven furlongs in 1:22.97 after taking control at the eighth pole. The 4-year-old son of Sarava overcame a late charge by Kabob, who finished second, 1 1/2 lengths ahead of Thomas J.
Belo Sorte was the favorite in the field of seven and paid $3.60, $2.80 and $2.40. Kabob returned $4.60 and $3.20, and Thomas J paid $4.40.
Owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Belo Sorte earned $24,000 for a career total of $65,810 for his seventh win.