After five relatively easy victories, Monomoy Girl proved she could also handle challenges in the 144th Kentucky Oaks. The filly proved that by first overcoming an outside post start before gutting out a close win to maintain her hot start.
Monomoy Girl took charge near the far turn and outdueled Wonder Gadot down the stretch to win by a half-length Friday at Churchill Downs.
The 144th Kentucky Derby takes place this afternoon at Churchill Downs with Justify, trained by Bob Baffert, the morning line favorite at 3-1.