NEW YORK (AP) — King Kreesa took charge early and beat Easy Crossing, the 7-5 favorite, by three lengths in the $90,000 London Company Stakes for 3-year-olds Friday at Belmont Park.
Irad Ortiz Jr. was aboard as the gelding held an open-length lead throughout the 1 1-8 miles on turf, finishing in 1:48.38. Trained by Jeremiah Englehart, King Kreesa got his third win in five starts. King Kreesa paid $10, $4.70 and $2.60. Easy Crossing returned $2.80 and $2.10 while Star Channel paid $2.50.
