Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Borrachito, a 3-year-old by Da Stoops, lit up the tote board while breaking his maiden at Woodbine on Nov. 23 despite having to overcome the No. 12 post in a crowded field of 13. The Illinois-bred gelding stalked the early pace in the three path, then took over the lead in the stretch and held off the closers to score by a head. He was clocked in 1:25.34 for the seven furlongs over the all-weather strip. Overlooked in the wagering, Borrachito delighted the longshot players with a mutuel payoff of $149.40.