Huge jump in class no problem for Sugar Fix

On May 2, Sugar Fix won a $20,000 claiming race at Tampa Bay Downs by four lengths after having posted two victories and two seconds in her previous four races. So it came as no surprise to find out after the race that she was claimed away from breeder Ballybrit Stable by Lucas Cramer and trainer Ned Allard.

Yesterday, the 3-year-old Treasure Beach filly was sent back by her new connections in a very ambitious spot – a $75,000 allowance optional claimer at one mile on the turf course. But the dramatic jump in class had no effect on Sugar Fix, who broke fifth under Ronnie Allen Jr., moved up toward the leaders on the final turn, then out-gamed Joyous Times to the wire by a neck. She paid $11.40 after getting the mile in 1:35.96.

Sugar Fix boosted her record to 4-3-0 in 10 starts, and in her last six races she has registered four victories and two seconds. The $12,000 winner’s check increased her earnings to $52,168.