Frosted Wins Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park
The $1.25 million Grade 1 Mohegan Sun Metropolitan Handicap was contested Saturday, June 11 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York - a one mile dirt test for horses three years old and upward. In his first 2016 U.S. start after opening the season in Dubai, 2-1 favorite Frosted looked sensational in winning by an eye-popping 14 1/4 lengths in record time. 12-1 shot Anchor Down finished second in the field of nine while Upstart got in for third at 9-1 odds. Marking, Ami's Flatter, Noble Bird, Blofeld, Stanford, Tamarkuz and 4-1 second choice Calculator completed the order of finish. Donworth, El Kabeir and Sloane Avenue scratched.
2016 Metropolitan Handicap Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Frosted | Joel Rosario | 6.70 | 4.80 | 3.40 |
| 12 | Anchor Down | Jose L. Ortiz | 10.80 | 6.60 | |
| 6 | Upstart | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 5.90 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (5-12) Paid: $77.00
- $1 Trifecta (5-12-6) Paid: $254.00
- $1 Superfecta (5-12-6-13) Paid: $2,356.00
- $2 Daily Double (8/5) Paid: $93.50
- $2 Pick 3 (9/8/5) Paid: $1,345.00
