La Coronel Wins Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes at Keeneland
The $500,000 G1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes presented by Lane's End was run Saturday, October 14 at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Three-year-old fillies were featured when they lined up on Keeneland's turf track and raced 1 1/8 miles. John Oxley's 5-1 co-fourth choice La Coronel produced a career-best effort, recording her first G1 win in front-running style. Daddys Lil Darling made a bid but settled for second at 9-1 odds, a half-length back with 20-1 shot Madame Dancealot claiming third. Uni was fourth in the field of 10 while Beau Recall, 5-2 favorite New Money Honey, Dream Dancing, 7-2 second choice Proctor's Ledge, Con Te Patiro, and Unforgetable Filly completed the order of finish. Wuheida was scratched.
2017 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | La Coronel | Jose Lezcano | 12.20 | 7.00 | 4.80 |
| 3 | Daddys Lil Darling | Robby Albarado | 10.40 | 6.80 | |
| 8 | Madam Dancealot (IRE) | Jamie Theriot | 8.60 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (6-3) Paid: $121.00
- $1 Trifecta (6-3-8) Paid: $1,262.20
- $1 Superfecta (6-3-8-10) Paid: $10,335.30
- $1 Pentafecta (6-3-8-10-9) Paid: $9,763.30
- $2 Daily Double (4/6) Paid: $85.00
- $1 Pick 3 (1/4/6) Paid: $283.90
