Tam Lin, never worse than second at any point, pulled away to a 4-length win Sunday. September 29th, 2008
Tam Lin, never worse than second at any point, pulled away to a 4-length win Sunday. In the $250,000 Kelso Handicap at Belmont Park.
Javier Castellano was aboard for trainer Saeed bin Suroor as Tam Lin ran the one-mile in 1:39.13 on the soft course.
We expected to be four or five lengths behind the lead, but when we were right behind the leaders, I didnt want fight with him, Castellano said. I just let him enjoy the trip. I guess he really liked the course today.
The 5-year-old gelding earned $150,000 for Godolphin Stable with his sixth win in 16 starts. Tam Lin paid $6.90, $3.50 and $2.50. Stalingrad, the 2-1 favorite, got second and returned $3.30 and $2.40. Operation Red Dawn paid $2.40 to show.
Forefathers was fourth followed by Giant Wrecker and Media Play.