Where U B has won 3 in a row for owner and trainer, but it won’t reach 4 for them

Owner Joseph Besecker and trainer Jamie Ness had to know there was very little chance that Where U B would not be claimed out of yesterday’s sixth race at Laurel Park. The 3-year-old gelding by Ride On Curlin went into the 5 1/2-furlong race with a record of 3-2-0 in six starts this year. He had won his last two at Delaware, receiving his highest Equibase ‘E’ speed figure – 75 – on September 15, and improving it to 84 with his victory on October 4.

With Angel Suarez aboard, Where U B made it three straight, going wire-to-wire in a quick 1:04.21, winning by 4 1/4 lengths and paying $7.40. He earned a check for $10,200, which boosted his total to $45,325, not bad for a horse Besecker purchased for $5,000 at the OBS July sale in 2020.

And, of course, the gelding bred by Marco Medina will be running in the colors of Mi Patria Racing when he attempts to stretch his winning streak to four.