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‘Her Best Weapon Is Her Speed’: Lady Rocket Leads At Every Call To Win Chicago Stakes At Churchill

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‘Her Best Weapon Is Her Speed’: Lady Rocket Leads At Every Call To Win Chicago Stakes At Churchill

Lady Rocket won the $200,000 Chicago Stakes (G3) by 2 lengths at Churchill Downs. Ricardo Santana Jr. rode her to victory. Lady Rocket's record is 7-3-2 in 14 starts. She ran seven furlongs over a fast track in 1:21.62. Sconsin finished second, Bell's the One third, Four Graces fourth, Pennybaker fifth, Kalypso sixth. Lady's next target is the Ballerina Handicap ( G1) at Saratoga on August 28th.

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