Monday, November 03, 2008

POWERS LILSIS SCORES UPSET IN SPRINT FEATURE AT GGF

ALBANY -- Powers Lilsis seized the lead from pacesetter Beaming Babe at the top of the stretch and went on to post a 1 1/2-length victory in the $40,620 sprint feature at Golden Gate Fields Sunday.

Dismissed at 12-to-1 in the wagering, Powers Lilsis won the six-furlong allowance dash for fillies and mares in 1:09.62 under veteran jockey Roberto Gonzalez. Powers Lilsis paid $26.60 to win.

Rocket Kitty took second by 1 1/2 lengths over Beaming Babe.


Powers Lilsis, a consistent 3-year-old daughter of All Thee Power, has finished in the money in seven of her 10 career starts. Trained by John F. Martin and owned in partnership by Peter Osuna and Michael Strohmaier, Powers Lilsis earned $23,400 for Sunday's victory.

Gonzalez won back-to-back races Sunday. After taking the featured seventh race with Powers Lilsis, Gonzalez captured the eighth race with Star of Monarchos ($9.40).

A Pick Six carryover of $14,056 will be on the line when racing resumes Wednesday at Golden Gate Fields. Post time is 12:45 p.m.

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