Franksassessedvalu worked his way out of a box and scored a decisive victory in a mile and 70-yard race on Dec. 13. The 4-year-old gelding had nowhere to go nearing the five-sixteenths pole, but found room between horses three wide and made a bold rush to the lead, finally drawing out by six lengths at the finish.

It was the third victory for the son of Value Plus, who raised his earnings to $57,009.