Undefeated in 2 starts, Margaux Training Grad ALWAYS CARINA steps up to win by open lengths in an allowance at Belmont May 20, earning a 92 Beyer and TDN Rising Star Status.
A homebred for owner Three Chimneys Farm, this 3 YO daughter of the late MAILBU MOON is also a 1/2 sister to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf victor STRUCTOR. ALWAYS CARINA debuted for trainer Chad Brown last month at Aqueduct, leading gate to wire and eased to win by 4 lengths.
Hammered down as the 2-5 favorite in the 1 mile dirt contest at Belmont, ALWAYS CARINA stumbled badly at the start but quickly rebounded to take the lead. At the front of the pack through an easy :46.8 half-mile, she effortlessly drew away to a 9 3/4 length victory. She is now 2 for 2 with earnings of $94,600.
