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    Pandagate high performance brings a win in the New York Derby
Pandagate high performance brings a win in the New York Derby
Pandagate high performance brings a win in the New York Derby. Source: shutterstock.com/Cheryl Ann Quigley

Pandagate high performance brings a win in the New York Derby

After a long absence from racing, Pandagate returned to the track on Monday to claim victory in the New York Derby at Finger Lakes. The last time Pandagate was seen on the track was when he finished third behind Forever Young in the Group 2 UAE Derby on March 30th.

Skyler's Starship, a long shot, took the lead early in the race with Doc Sullivan, the favourite, close behind. Pandagate started near the back of the pack but stayed within four lengths of the lead throughout the race.

As the race progressed, Doc Sullivan and Aggelos the Great made their move to challenge the leader. Jockey Dylan Davis then guided Pandagate to make his move around the far turn, circling five deep and taking the lead as they approached the stretch.

Despite Doc Sullivan's efforts to catch up, Pandagate managed to hold him off and crossed the finish line 3/4 length ahead. Skyler's Starship finished in third place, followed by Elysian Meadows. Aggelos the Great and Merlin's Moment completed the field.

Pandagate completed the 1 1/16 miles in 1:45.63 on fast dirt and paid $4.70 to win. Trained by Christophe Clement for Adelphi Racing Club, Madaket Stables, Corms Racing Stable, and On the Rise Again Stable, Pandagate now has a record of 3 wins, 0 seconds, and 2 thirds, with lifetime earnings of $297,050. He is sired by Arrogate and his dam is Kitty Panda, a half-sister to the dams of both Audible and Governor Malibu.

In other races on the card, Caldwell Luvs Gold won the New York Oaks as the favourite, while the final race of the day was cancelled due to a storm.

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