HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Tiz Miz Sue pulled away in the stretch to win the $150,000 Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn Park, where favored Absinthe Minded finished out of the money Saturday.
Tiz Miz Sue, carrying 115 pounds with Joseph Rocco Jr. aboard, outdistanced She’s All In and Joyful Victory on a fast track.
She’s All In, ridden by Luis Quinonez, set the early pace but gave way to Tiz Miz Sue, who finished the 1 1-16 miles in 1.43.2 in the race for older females.
Trained by Steve Hobby and owned by Carol Ricks, Tiz Miz Sue paid $19.60, $6 and $3.20 as winner in the five-horse field. She’s All In paid $9:20 and $3.40. Joyful Victory paid $2.40.
Absinthe Minded faded to fourth, ahead of only Ravi’s Song.
