DANCIN CANDY’S 76TH START
IS A WINNING ONE AT GGF
The 8-year-old gelding Dancin Candy gamely fought off Kalookan Boss through the stretch to earn his 11th career victory Thursday at Golden Gate Fields.
Making his 76th career start, Dancin Candy defeated Kalookan Boss by a neck in the seventh race, a 1 1/16-miles turf event for 3-year-olds and up. Trained by Bill McLean and ridden by William Antongeorgi III, Dancin Candy was timed in 1:44.12.
Dancin Candy, who has finished in the money in 42 of his races, returned $6.40, $3.20 and $2.60. Kalookan Boss paid $4.20 and $2.60. Muqs Quest, who finished a distant third, paid $4.40.
Dancin Candy scored the victory for his longtime ownership group of Elva J. Gilbert, Milt Lampros, Doug and Deanna Planchon, and Bill Tagmyer. Thursday’s win was worth $13,250 and increased Dancin Candy’s career earnings to $360,808.
Racing continues at Golden Gate Fields Friday, when first post is 1:45 p.m.