Red Bird Rules came out of the gate ok and went right after the leader, Chatter Wine, and looked like she would compete for the win. But, she had to check after a hole closed inside and seemed to lose all momentum after that. She ended up 6th. Bridge to Gold was stalking and won easily with Hopeful Image...

Rapid Redux became the 4th straight winner for Maiden Watch with a game effort at Monmouth Park. He took the lead out of the gate, but was hounded by the $425,000 2-year old, Matador Run. Eventually Matador Run fell back, but Rapid Redux was swishing his tail and I thought that Detective would go by...