Dixie Strike wins Florida Oaks in frenetic finish at Tampa
Feb 4th, 2012 | By admin(Edited Tampa Bay Downs report)
OLDSMAR, Fla. – Appearing beaten until her final desperate strides, Canadian-bred 3-year-old filly Dixie Strike staged a whirlwind finish Saturday to win the 29th running of the $150,000 Florida Oaks on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs by a nose from pace setter More Than Love.
Under furious urging from jockey Jose Lezcano, Dixie Strike surged to the lead mere yards from the wire, thrilling owner John C. Oxley and his wife Debby and trainer…
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