Just Louise put away 3-5 favorite Salty Strike in deep stretch and then held off a late surge from Tristanme to win the 110th running of the $108,800 Debutante Stakes by a neck Saturday.
Just Louise tracked the early pace of Big Sweets and Salty Strike before grabbing the lead midway on the far turn
Salty Strike, under Calvin Borel, rallied on the rail to take the lead in upper stretch, maintaining the advantage until fewer than 50 yards remained when Robby Albarado eased Just Louise by and had enough left to hold off Tristanme, ridden by Shaun Bridgmohan.
Just Louise ran the six furlongs on a fast main track in 1:11.85. The victory was worth $66,107.
Just Louise returned $5.60, $3.80 and $2.20. Tristanme returned $16 and $5 with Salty Strike paying $2.10 to show.
