Grazettes Landing game in Shepperton

Melnyk Racing Stables homebred Grazettes Landing captured Wednesday’s $126,200 Shepperton Stakes at Woodbine. The five-year-old son of Paynes Bay is trained by Mark Casse and was ridden to victory by Corey Fraser in the 6 1/2-furlong dash for Ontario-sired runners.

Grazettes Landing broke well and took charge through a moderate opening quarter in :23.05.  He ceded the lead to Paso Doble through the middle stages, but re-rallied gamely in the stretch for the score. Gypsy Ring closed late to finish second, defeated just three-quarters of a length. Dancer’s Bajan was third. Grazettes Landing covered the 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:16.16.

“He kicked on,” said Fraser. “I’d like to thank Eugene (Melnyk) for having the confidence to put me on this horse tonight, as well as all the other rocket ships I get to ride.”

The Shepperton was the seventh win in 20 starts for Grazettes Landing, who has now banked $475,433.

Grazettes Landing returned $10.10, $4.70 and $3.40, combining with Gypsy Ring ($7.40, $5) for a $81.50 exactor. Dancer’s Bajan ($11.50) rounded out a triactor worth $1,759.30. A $1 superfecta was worth $3,352.60.

Daniel Be Good was scratched.

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