Klaravich Stables' homebred Surge Capacity burst to the front along the rail and posted a three-quarter length victory in the 33rd running of the $300,000 Bank of America Valley View (Grade 3) on the final Friday of Keeneland's 17-day Fall Meet.
Ridden in the race for 3-year-old fillies by Joel Rosario for trainer Chad Brown, Surge Capacity covered 1 mile on firm turf in 1:35.80.
Finishing second was Heavenly Sunday, who was a half-length in front of third-place finisher Bling.
The victory was worth $169,725 to Surge Capacity, who now has won three of four races and has earned $338,975. At Saratoga this summer, the daughter of Flintshire (GB) out of the Warrior's Reward mare Strong Incentive captured the Lake George (G3) and was second in the Lake Placid (G2).
Surge Capacity paid $12.16, $5.62 and $3.96. Heavenly Sunday, ridden by Florent Geroux, returned $7.84 and $5.34. Bling paid $4.46 to show with Rafael Bejarano aboard.
Completing the order of finish were favored Sacred Wish, Safeen, Eternal Silence, Pride of the Nile, Speirling Beag (IRE), Secret Money, Flashy Gem, Abundancia and Yesternight.
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Quotes from the $300,000 Bank of America Valley View (G3)
Click here for a replay of the race and the post-race interview with winning connections.
Joel Rosario (winning rider of Surge Capacity)
“It was pretty good (going into the first turn). She got a good run out (of the gate) and got a good spot. It looked like it was pretty nice. She can be a little difficult with her head a little bit, but we got into the first turn really well. Turning for home, I was trying to continue in my spot, and those two horses kind of blocked me in and left me on the inside a little longer. But she proved she was the best horse and Chad Brown is an excellent trainer. She's a fighter all the time, a really tough horse, and she likes to run.”
Florent Geroux (rider of runner-up Heavenly Sunday)
“Good trip, she broke super sharp and put me in a good position. We just got a little unlucky to get run down at the end. It was a good pace. She was very content. I thought she ran a great race, just second best today.”
Rafael Bejarano (rider of third-place finisher Bling)
“I had good position in the right spot coming through the stretch. I thought I had won it, but the winner was much the best. The winner got through on the rail.”
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