The real Joey P. is back—wins race 3 at Aqueduct! Joey P. zipped right to the lead and held off the challenge of Mt Glittermore to record his first win since returning from emergency intestinal surgery last June. Joey P’s last two starts were both lack luster affairs, but today the the real Joey P. showed up with a sharp front-running win. The 8-year-old gelding recorded his 17th career win in 38 career starts and his first ever in New York. The win also put the New Jersey bred over the $1 Million mark in career earnings. The 8-year-old son of Close Up was ready to defend his title in the Charles Town Dash last June, but he had to undergo emergency intestinal surgery preventing him from doing so. He was coming off an impressive win in the JJ Reilly a few weeks earlier and was primed to repeat. Today he cruised through fractions of 22.38 and 46.14 and had plenty left in the stretch as he dug in and fended of the challenge of the 1/2 favorite Mt Glittermore. Joey P. completed the 6 furlongs in 1:11.28 over a sealed track that was rated muddy. Joey P. was ridden by Chuck C. Lopez and is trained by Ben Perkins Jr. **Chart**
It was great to see the real Joey P. back in action. He proved he’s still got it.
Joey P. In 2008 At Monmouth
Joey. Wins The J JReilly In 2009 At Monmouth
Joey P.Before The J JReilly Stakes
