Fearless Leader scores easy win in $70,000 Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth Park

Fearless Leader romps in Monmouth Park feature

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Fearless Leader drew off in the stretch to win the $70,000 Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday, beating D’Wild Ride by 2¼ lengths.

Trained by Michael Lerman and ridden by Daniel Centeno, the 5-year-old mare covered the six furlongs over a good main track in 1:09 and returned $34.40 and $10.40. With only five horses running, there was no show betting.

D’Wild Ride rallied in the final strides to edge All Giving by a nose, while Love for Not was a length back in fourth and the favored Access Fee was last.

It was the fifth career win for Fearless Leader, who boosted her earnings to $161,445.