—Apr 13— David Cabrera was biding his time. Sitting chilly aboard Wonder Gadot, the 8/5 favorite in the $400,000 Grade III Fantasy Stakes at Oaklawn, he remained calm as Sassy Sienna and Talk Veuve to Me battled on the front end. Midway through the race, Cabrera remained in fourth place ahead of just Cosmic Burst and 24/1 longshot Princess Warrior.
As Sassy Sienna began to tire, he made his move, slowly at first, and then with more urgency, positioning Wonder Gadot just a length behind Sassy Sienna and Red Ruby, who was now challenging for the lead on the outside. A jump later, Wonder Gadot had drawn even with the leaders.
Taking the lead entering the stretch, Wonder Gadot faced a final challenge from Sassy Sienna before crossing underneath the wire a length in front.
The win was the second of the year for Wonder Gadot, who won the six furlongs Dixie Belle Stakes here in January.
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