Hard Aces Wins Cougar II Handicap at Del Mar Race Track
The $100,000 Grade 3 Cougar II Handicap went down Sunday, July 24 at Del Mar racetrack in the great state of California - a 1 1/2 mile dirt test for horses three years old and upward. Hronis Racing's 2-5 race favorite Hard Aces who scratched from the San Diego Handicap on Saturday proved that he made the right choice and held off a charge by 3-1 second choice Quick Casablanca by 1 1/2 lengths. Seve's Road finished third in the field that was trimmed to just four while Energia Fribby came in fourth. Unfortunately Hoppertunity and Inforbdad were scratched.
2016 Cougar II Handicap Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hard Aces | Santiago Gonzalez | 2.80 | 2.10 | |
| 6 | Quick Casablanca (CHI) | Tyler Baze | 2.80 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (5-6) Paid: $5.20
- $2 (5-6) Paid: $5.40
- $1 Trifecta (5-6-4) Paid: $4.90
- $2 Daily Double (8/5) Paid: $22.20
- $2 Pick 3 (1/8/5) Paid: $313.40
