It's Tricky - 2011 TVG Acorn (G1)
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Channel: The New York Racing Association · 2011 · Sports
It's Tricky barreled into the lead at the top of the stretch and held off heavy favorite Turbulent Descent to upset Saturday afternoon's 81st running of the Grade 1, $300,000 TVG Acorn on the Belmont Stakes undercard at Belmont Park. Ridden by Eddie Castro, the 3-year-old Mineshaft filly stayed just off early fractions of 22.97 and 45.90 set by Savvy Supreme, then moved up eagerly on the turn and forged to the front with Turbulent Descent in hot pursuit. The 3-4 favorite came within striking distance with a furlong to go, but It's Tricky dug in to pull clear through the final yards for the 3 ¾-length victory. Her time for the mile was 1:35.48 over a muddy track.
