Wire-to-wire score for Darlindiva at Tampa Bay Downs

Darlindiva went wire-to-wire racing a mile and 40 yards at Tampa Bay Downs yesterday, earning a $6,280 check and a breeders’ award for Joe and Vivi Serena.

The 3-year-old daughter of Handsome Mike didn’t race at two and began slowly this year, but she has now posted a record of 2-2-1 in her last six starts. She completed the course in 1:43.03, winning by 1 1/4 lengths and paying $5 as favorite.

Out of 150 stallions listed, Handsome Mike is the 24th leading second-crop sire in North America, having recently passed the $1 million mark.