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Hard Aces holds on in Cougar II Handicap
- Updated: July 25, 2016
7:52 PM ET
DEL MAR, Calif. — The Grade 1 winner Hard Aces ended a nine-race losing streak with a grueling victory over Quick Casabalanca in Sunday’s $100,000 Cougar II Handicap at 1-1/2 miles on dirt at Del Mar.
The 2-5 favorite, Hard Aces was tested through the final half-mile by 3-1 Quick Casablanca before winning the Grade 3 race by a half-length. The style of the win was familiar to Kosta Hronis, who owns the 6-year-old with his brother, Pete.
“When he puts his head down, he’s a grinder,” Kosta Hronis said.
Hard Aces gets up to win the Cougar II Handicap at Del Mar. Benoit Photo
Hard Aces was timed in 2:30.55. The win could lead to a start in a stakes on Aug. 20 – the $1 million Pacific Classic at 1-1/4 miles on dirt, or the $250,000 Del Mar …
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