Joking Wins Vosburgh Stakes at Belmont Park
Belmont Park in Elmont, New York played host to the $350,000 Grade 1 Vosburgh Stakes on Saturday, October 1 - a six furlong dash for horses three years old and upward. Intrigue surrounded the start of this race with the late scratch of A.P. Indian. 7-year-old, 4-1 third choice Joking took advantage in his first start in 3 1/2 months and prevailed by a length. Joking earned an automatic starting berth in the Breeders' Cup Sprint November 5 at Santa Anita Park with the win. 7-1 shot Stallwalkin' Dude finished second in the field of seven while Weekend Hideaway got in for third at 7-1 odds. 3-1 second choice Holy Boss was fourth while 6-5 favorite X Y Jet, Dannie's Deceiver and Green Gratto completed the order of finish. A. P. Indian, as mentioned, scratched.
2016 Vosburgh Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Joking | Manuel Franco | 10.00 | 5.40 | 3.60 |
| 7 | Stallwalkin' Dude | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 6.90 | 5.00 | |
| 1 | Weekend Hideaway | Luis Saez | 4.30 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (3-7) Paid: $58.50
- $1 Trifecta (3-7-1) Paid: $140.50
- $1 Superfecta (3-7-1-2) Paid: $496.50
- $2 Daily Double (6/3) Paid: $31.80
- $2 Pick 3 (4/3/3) Paid: $24.80
- $2 Pick 3 (4/6/3) Paid: $79.00
