Sparkling Success: A Fine Chardonnay Downs Beaumont Stakes At Keeneland

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Using some late heroics, A Fine Chardonnay (Maclean's Music–Andele, by Bernardini) returned to the winner's circle at Keeneland as she captured the GII MiddleGround Capital Beaumont Stakes on Friday afternoon.A winner last fall of the Myrtlewood Stakes over the same surface, the filly had her work cut out for her up the backstretch as she could see the entire field.Jockey Brian Hernandez did not panic as he guided his mount to the outside around the far turn. With heavy favorite Sneaky Good (Into Mischief) duking it out with Wrong Shoes (Street Boss) down the lane, A Fine Chardonnay mounted a charge and was up in time to get the money.The final running time was 1:23.85.Lifetime Record: 5-3-0-2. Sales History: FTKOCT '24 $20,000; EASMAY '25 $85,000.O-Double 22 Stables LLC; B-Alpha Delta Stables (KY); T-Ian R. Wilkes.A toast to A FINE CHARDONNAY for her rallying win in the Beaumont S. (G2) at Keeneland Trainer: @IanWilkesRacingJockey: @b_hernandezjr pic.twitter.com/OJXULrrpqq— TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) April 3, 2026The post Sparkling Success: A Fine Chardonnay Downs Beaumont Stakes At Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.