A real satisfying win in yesterday's finale at Keeneland. It took a little more work than usual to come up with Beach Commander but it was worth it. Horse paid $29 to win, and coupled with logical second finisher, a $209 exacta. A value win on a day when everything in New York was chalk. Although 'Beach' was not a picture perfect monster mover, the last race running line was sufficiently close to warrant deeper investigation. A qualifying back race and leading jock Mena up, were the clinchers. Ultimately, a solid bet.
