The Michael Marlowe-conditioned Jack of Spades created an upset when beating competitors at odds 12-1 over at a mile on Saturday, September 2, 2023.
Jack of Spades was held off the pace by jockey Tevin Foster as The Gifted One (Anthony Allen) blazed the trail passing the intersection at the seven-furlong (1,400-m) marker ahead of Salud (Raddesh Roman) and Don Vincenzo (Dane Dawkins).
Jack of Spades continued to bide his time down the backstretch and was still off the pace when Salud took up the running ahead of the The Gifted One navigating the half-mile turn.
Jack of Spades found extra as Foster produced his mount for a final burst and the four-year-old dark bay/brown colt responded by getting up in time for the win on the line.
Jack of Spades was successful in native-bred four-year-olds and upwards (non-winners of two), winning by three quarters of a length.
Don Vincenzo finished second and Salud third in a time of 1:45.1 (26.0 x 49.3 x 1:16.1.
