48-1 Long Shot Surprises Top Fillies in Gazelle


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Sep 6, 4:59 PM (ET)

NEW YORK (AP) - Buy the Sport returned home from Europe and pulled off a major upset in the $250,000 Gazelle Handicap on Saturday, defeating favored Lady Tak by a half-length with a furious stretch run.
Sent off at odds of 48-1, the New York-bred not only beat Lady Tak but also ran away from two other top 3-year-old fillies, Spoken Fur and Island Fashion.

Under a patient ride by Pat Day, Buy the Sport came flying down the stretch and surprised Lady Tak and jockey Jerry Bailey, catching the 4-5 favorite in the final strides.