Implicated Connects in the Pebbles

Implicated won the Pebbles Stakes under jockey Manny Franco.

‣ Chad Brown had three chances to record a sixth victory in the last eight runnings of the GIII Pebbles S.
‣ Implicated, the 10-1 longest priced of the trio, parlayed a perfect trip into a first black-type success at the Big A.
‣ Implicated is the third graded winner for Connect, with graded scorers on dirt, synthetic, and now the grass.

IMPLICATED, by @LanesEndFarms stallion Connect, shows off down the stretch to take the Pebbles Stakes (G3) under @jockeyfranco! pic.twitter.com/pUERUpVp8t

— NYRA (🗽) (@TheNYRA) November 11, 2023

Over the weekend, the GIII Pebbles S. took place at the Big A with Chad Brown entering Implicated. Despite odds being stacked against her at 10-1, Implicated claimed victory in a perfect display of horse racing. Manny Franco, the jockey, kept a cool head and managed to guide Implicated through the race with a comfortable win. Brown had high praise for Franco, sharing, “I thought I had her ready last time but sure enough, a covered trip worked for her and Manny did a great job.”
Implicated’s success at the Pebbles S. is commendable as she managed to seize a first black-type victory against tough competition. Her pedigree is surely to be commended as well, as she comes from the impressive lineage of Wysteria, a well-regarded horse in her own right. This victory is the third graded win for Connect as well, a truly remarkable feat for the sire. 

Saturday was a big day for Implicated, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible skill of both jockey and trainer. Despite the odds, they proved that underdogs can come out on top when the right combination is in play. The stunning finish and expert maneuvering have truly set Implicated and her connections on their path to future racing success. That’s what makes racing all the more thrilling for both seasoned fans and newcomers alike.