D. J. Stable's Webslinger closed with a furious outside rally and was up in time to narrowly deny Far Bridge and Major Dude in a 22-1 upset in the $500,000 American Turf (G2) Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Under Javier Castellano, the Constitution colt trained by Mark Casse prevailed in a desperate four-horse charge to the finish, winning by a nose from runner-up Far Bridge on the rail. In between them, Major Dude finished third, a half length behind Far Bridge, while pacesetter Mo Stash, who faded in the closing stages as he valiantly tried to lead gate to wire, hung on for fourth, another length back in the 13-horse field.
Webslinger, who tracked from midpack early, paid $47.34 after completing 1 1/16 miles in 1:41.54 on firm turf. He came into the American Turf following a third-place finish in the Kentucky Utilities Transylvania (G3) April 7 at Keeneland but tallied his first graded win Saturday with a determined effort. His career line stands at 3-2-1 from eight career starts.
Bred in Kentucky by Kenneth L. Ramsey and Sarah K. Ramsey, Weblslinger was produced by Arana, by Hard Spun. Offered by Blue River Bloodstock at the 2022 OBS June 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age sale, he sold to D. J. Stable for $50,000. The $285,200 winner's share of the American Turf purse increased his lifetime bankroll to $$723,800.
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