Abel Tasman, winner of the May 5 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1), put on another last-to-first showcase when she shot up the rail and withstood a challenge from Salty to capture the $700,000 Acorn ...

I), and Abel Tasman , who recorded her third straight victory when taking the Dec. 10 Starlet Stakes (gr. I). Quality Road was also something of a comeback king in his racing career.

Abel Tasman paid $20.40 to win, $9.20 to place and $6.40 to show. Daddy’s Lil Darling, beaten by 1 1/4 lengths, paid 11.00 and 6.60 while Lockdown paid 18.40 to show.

This article is more than 6 years old. On January 7, the 5-year-old mare Abel Tasman stepped into the auction ring at the Keeneland sales pavilion in Lexington, KY.

Abel Tasman completed a thrilling come-from-behind effort to win the 143rd running of the $1,000,000 Longines Kentucky Oaks on a rain-soaked day at Churchill Downs.

Abel Tasman and Farrell were the co-third choices at 5-1. Smith credited blinkers with improving Abel Tasman’s focus, which showed as she overcome the slow start, rain and mud flying in her face.