NEW YORK (AP) — Friend Or Foe rolled to a five-length win over Icabad Crane in the $200,000 Empire Classic on Saturday at Belmont Park.
The Empire Classic was the richest of the 10 races on New York Showcase Day, a card devoted exclusively to horses bred in the state.
Friend Or Foe took charge immediately and was never threatened with Alex Solis aboard for trainer John Kimmel. A 3-year-old colt, Friend Of Foe improved to 4 for 6 overall, and 3 for 3 against New York breds.
The 6-5 favorite, Friend Or Foe paid $4.60, $3 and $2.30.
Icabad Crane, the early trailer after slamming into the starting gate at the break, rallied from last in the 10-horse field to return $7.10 and $4.30.
Wishful Tomcat paid $3.30 to show.
