Yellow Agate Wins Frizette Stakes at Belmont Park
The $400,000 G1 Frizette Stakes was contested Saturday, October 8 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Two year old fillies took center stage and raced one mile on Belmont Park's dirt track. China Horse Club's overwhelming 6-5 favorite Yellow Agate won her second race in her second career start - by a half length in the field of six. With the win Yellow Agate gained an automatic berth into the 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. 6-1 shot Libby's Tale finished a good second with Colorful Charades getting in for third at 23-1 odds - another 9 1/4 lengths back. 8-5 second choice Nonna Mela disappointed in fourth with Sky Gesture and Star Super completing the order of finish.
2016 Frizette Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Yellow Agate | Manuel Franco | 4.70 | 3.20 | 2.40 |
| 2 | Libby's Tail | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 5.40 | 4.10 | |
| 6 | Colorful Charades | John R. Velazquez | 4.40 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (4-2) Paid: $25.00
- $2 Quinella (2-4) Paid: $18.00
- $1 Trifecta (4-2-6) Paid: $105.00
- $1 Superfecta (4-2-6-3) Paid: $273.50
- $2 Daily Double (2/4) Paid: $27.00
- $2 Pick 3 (9/2/4) Paid: $103.00
