Zhukova Wins Man o' War Stakes at Belmont Park
The $400,000 G1 Man o' War Stakes was run Saturday, May 13 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York - a 1 3/8 mile turf race for horses four years old and upward. John Murrell's Irish bred mare and 4-5 race favorite Zhukova destroyed her male competition in the race - emerging by an impressive six lengths on a sloppy track in her North American debut. 10-1 shot Taghleeb finished second in the field that was trimmed to just five with 7-2 third choice Sadler's Joy claiming third. Charming Kitten and 5-2 second choice Wake Forest completed the order of finish. Patterson Cross, Twilight Eclipse, and Highland Sky were scratched.
2017 Man o' War Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Zhukova (IRE) | John R. Velazquez | 3.80 | 3.40 | 2.40 |
| 8 | Taghleeb | Jose L. Ortiz | 6.10 | 3.60 | |
| 1 | Sadler's Joy | Julien R. Leparoux | 3.00 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (4-8) Paid: $28.20
- $1 Trifecta (4-8-1) Paid: $41.00
- $1 Superfecta (4-8-1-2) Paid: $97.00
- $2 Daily Double (10/4) Paid: $28.60
- $2 Pick 3 (3/10/4) Paid: $140.50
