Pretty Mischievous Wins Acorn Stakes By a Head

 In her first start since winning the Kentucky Oaks, Pretty Mischievous faced a stretch-long side-by-side duel with Florida-bred Dorth Vader, to win by a head.  The light bay daughter of Into Mischief took home a paycheck of $275,000 after winning the 1 1/6 mile race at Belmont Park in 1:43.33.
Pretty Mischievous (left) wins the Acorn by a head over Dorth Vader

  Pretty Mischievous was in front by a head over Dorth Vader; four lengths behind was Occult, who was a 1/2 length in front of Munny's Gold.   The complete order of finish, with purse money earned follows:
1.   Pretty Mischievous    $275,000
2.   Dorth Vader    $100,000
3.   Occult    $60,000
4.   Munny's Gold    $30,000
5.   Accede     $20,000
6.   Randomized    $5,000
7.   Frosty O Toole    $5,000
8.   Goodgirl Badhabits    $5,000

  As always, I show betting payouts for a $2 bet.  Pretty Mischievous paid $5.80 to win; Dorth Vader paid $8.60 to place; and Occult paid $7.90 to show.    A $2 perfecta paid $47.80; a trifecta paid $291; and a superfecta paid $1,196.
   I hope you had good luck if you bet today; and wishing everyone good luck in the Belmont Stakes tomorrow!

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