Monday, November 16, 2009

KILKENNY CREEK SCORES 19-TO-1 UPSET IN TURF FEATURE AT GGF

ALBANY -- Kilkenny Creek ran down pacesetter Tactful Response in the final sixteenth of a mile to score a 19-to-1 upset in the $21,060 turf feature at Golden Gate Fields Sunday.

Receiving a smart ride from jockey Luis Martinez, who had his mount save ground throughout the one-mile contest for fillies and mares, Kilkenny Creek defeated Tactful Response by a half-length in 1:39.29. Not Unusual, the even-money favorite, finished third.


Kilkenny Creek, a 3-year-old daughter of Skimming, returned $40.40 after recording her second straight victory on Golden Gate Fields' Lakeside Turf Course. Trained by Michael Larson, Kilkenny Creek broke her maiden in a 1 1/16-miles race on the lawn on Oct. 25.

Kilkenny Creek, purchased as a yearling for $1,200, earned $12,960 Sunday and has made $29,823 in eight career starts for owner Selina Galick.

Racing resumes at Golden Gate Fields Wednesday. Post time is 12:45 p.m.

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