Bigger Picture Wins United Nations Stakes at Monmouth Park
Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey was the scene of the $300,000 G1 United Nations Stakes on Saturday, July 1. Horses three years old and upward took to Monmouth's turf track and raced 1 3/8 miles. It was 10-1 longshot Bigger Picture that proved best on the day, earning his first G1 score in course-record time. Can'thelpbelieving finished a good second at 11-1 odds in the field of nine with 7-5 favorite Beach Patrol 1 3/4 lengths back in third. Lucky Lindy was fourth with 5-2 second choice Itsinthepost in fifth and Closing Bell, Oscar Nominated, Liam the Charmer, and Messi completing the order of finish.
2017 United Nations Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bigger Picture | Joe Bravo | 23.40 | 11.60 | 5.60 |
| 7 | Can'thelpbelieving (IRE) | Paco Lopez | 13.40 | 6.80 | |
| 1 | Beach Patrol | Florent Geroux | 3.00 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (3-7) Paid: $238.60
- $1 Trifecta (3-7-1) Paid: $395.10
- $1 Superfecta (3-7-1-9) Paid: $3,345.50
- $2 Daily Double (8/3) Paid: $82.60
- $1 Pick 3 (1/8/3) Paid: $51.30
- $1 Pick 4 (4/1,2/1,7,8/3) Paid: $704.80
- $1 Pick 5 (1/4/1,2/1,7,8/3) Paid: $2,406.50
- $2 Pick 6 (1/1/4/1,2/1,7,8/3) Paid: $13,373.36
