Third in the 2024 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes when trained by Christophe Clement, Gal In a Rush took down this year’s renewal of the Grade 2 filly and mare sprint for the late trainer’s son, Miguel Clement, at the western Pennsylvania track. Getting a heady ride from Joel Rosario, who steered the 6-year-old Ghostzapper mare to the inside at the top of the stretch, Gal In a Rush drew off to win by a length at 10-1 odds to score her second career graded stakes victory.<\/p>\n
Ellen Jay, the 5-2 favorite, finished second with Flavien Prat in the saddle, a nose in front of Tricky Temper and jockey Antonio Gallardo. Gal In a Rush covered seven furlongs on the synthetic track in 1:14.45 and paid $22.60 for the win, her fifth in 24 lifetime starts. Her previous graded stakes win came in the G3 Hendrie Stakes at Woodbine in July 2024.<\/p>\n
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After the top three came Candy Reward, Ticker Tape Home, pacesetter Mitole Magic, Elysian Field, Stormcast, Ms. Tart, Freedom Speaks, Pandora’s Gift and Naughty Favors.<\/p>\n
Gal In a Rush race between horses in ninth position in the long run down the backstretch as Mitole Magic went a quick opening quarter mile in :22.08 and a half in :44.26. Mitole Magic still led at the top of the stretch after six furlongs in a sizzling 1:08.35, but she had nothing left for the final furlong.<\/p>\n
Rosario was behind a wall of horses turning into the stretch, then saw the opening on the inside. Gal In a Rush still had two lengths to make up at the eighth pole, but she came through for the win.<\/p>\n
In the 2024 running, Gal In a Rush finished third, beaten 1 3\/4 lengths by Roses for Debra, also trained by Christophe Clement. The native of France died in May at the age of 59 from metastatic uveal malanoma, a rare form of cancer. Miguel Clement, who had assisted his father for a number of years, took over the stable and has since won seven graded stakes with six different horses.<\/p>\n
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Gal In a Rush, produced from the Dynaformer mare Hudson River Gal, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Christ Larsen and Titletown Racing Stables.<\/p>\n
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