Maracuja upsets in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1)

Genuine Devotion went wire-to-wire for a 2 3/4 -length victory Sunday in the $105,700 Xtra Heat Stakes at Belmont Park. Trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, the 3-year-old bay filly went right to the lead, opened a 5-length advantage entering the stretch and was never threatened by runner-up Trouble Maker. Genuine Devotion ran 6 furlongs on the turf course in 1:08.55.

Nevada Worrier cruised to a two-length victory in the $81,110 Cavonnier Stakes at Santa Anita on Monday. Ridden by Jon Court, the 2-year-old gelding covered seven furlongs in 1:22.40 and paid $16, $6 and $3.60. Runner-up Commissioner Gordon returned $3.80 and $2.80. Suit Yourself paid $3 to show. It was the first stakes victory for trainer Jerry Wallace II, the son of noted pop and country singer…

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