Hollywood Park : Lord Grundy, Delahoussaye Hang On for Win in Caballero

Lord Grundy, ridden by Eddie Delahoussaye, raced to a neck victory in the $69,400 Caballero Handicap Saturday before a crowd of 31,001 at Hollywood Park.

Delahoussaye took the winner to the front coming out of the gate but was never able to open a large lead. Great Communicator, who finished second, and Inbarr both made runs at the leader, who held his advantage to the end.

The lightly regarded Circus Prince was third, and the heavily favored Bello Horizonte finished ninth in the field of 12.

In earning his third straight American victory, the Irish-bred son of Grundy ran the 1 1/2 miles on the turf course in 2:26 3/5 and paid $8.40, $4.60 and $3.60. Great Communicator returned $17.20 and $10, and Circus Prince paid $14.40.

In Preakness wagering at Hollywood Park, Alysheba’s payoffs were $5.80, $3.40 and $2.60. Bet Twice, the runner-up, paid $5.00 and $3.40, and Crypotclearance paid $2.60 to show. The 6-1 exacta paid $28.20.