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Anak Nakal wins Pennsylvania Derby

BENSALEM, Pa. (UPI) -- Anak Nakal rallied down the stretch Monday to win the 29th running of the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby.

It was the first win of the year for the 3-year-old horse.

Anak Nakal settled far off the pace in the 1 1/8 mile event. The early pace was set by Wishful Tomcat and Two Step Salsa, the second pick behind Smooth Air.

The top two runners took the 13-horse field into the far turn as Anak Nakal began his move from the back of the pack. On the turn for home Two Step Salsa had a short lead as Acai rallied on the outside.

Anak Nakal won by a neck over Acai, with 4-1 favorite Smooth Air holding on for third. Stones River was fourth.

The Labor Day victory was worth $600,000 and is the third career win in 10 starts for Anak Nakal. He has career earnings of $943,416.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

This news arrived on: 09/01/2008

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