Trainer-driver Joe Pavia Jr. piloted Esmeralda Semalu to the winner's circle to capture the $16,000 Fillies and Mares Open pace at the Biggest Big Bertha and Anthony Napolitano got the first call as the field of six paced over to the first quarter in :26.4, with Chapsboots N Spurs (Wally Hennessey) sitting on the outside battling for the lead. Chapsboots N Spurs took over the lead in front of the grandstand and hit the half-mile marker in :57. As they paced down the backstretch Golden Falcon N (David Ingraham) took over a short lead as they passed the three-quarters in 1:24.3, with Esmeralda Semalu swinging three wide and taking the field home to win in 1:53 by 5 1/4 lengths. The 5-year-old Electric Stena mare, now has a lifetime bankroll of $194,166 and 12 lifetime wins in 34 starts for owners BJR Stables Inc. and AGC Stables, Inc. of
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