NEW YORK (AP) — Strapping Groom led all the way to beat Hardened Wildcat by 312 lengths in the $100,000 Lion Cavern Stakes on Wednesday at Belmont Park.
John Velazquez was aboard for trainer David Jacobson as the 6-year-old ran 612 furlongs in 1:15.46. Strapping Groom improved to 6 for 19, paying $11.20, $4.90 and $4.10 as the 9-2 third choice.
Hardened Wildcat, the 6-5 favorite, returned $3.20 and $3, and Leave of Absence paid $4.40 to show.
