Mnasek is SW65 for Empire Maker winning Thursday’s Gr3 UAE Oaks at Meydan.
Mnasek stalked the early pace set by Jumeirah Beach before switching off the rail to be poised to challenge around the home turn. Once asked to quicken Mnasek did so impressively, going clear to defeat Nayefah (Super Saver) by 6-1/2 lengths with Last Sunset (Teofilo) third. (pic: DRC)
Mnasek sold for $28,000 as a Keeneland January yearling before selling for $20,000 as a Fasig-Tipton 2YO and is now the winner of two of her three races.
Mnasek is one of four winners out of Gr2 Bayakoa Handicap at Hollywood Park winner Washington Bridge (Yankee Gentleman), a half-sister to Canadian Listed winner Jose Sea View (Badge Of Silver).
The granddam Stirling Bridge (Prized) won at Listed level in the US and the third dam is Gr3 Suwannee River Handicap winner Early Lunch (Noble Table).
Classic winner Empire Maker (Unbridled) passed away in January 18 last year at Gainesway.