'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' ALWAYS A RUNNER (f, 3, Gun Runner–Always Carina, by Malibu Moon) wore down pacesetter Pashmina (Constitution) in the final sixteenth to win Saturday's GIII Gazelle Stakes and earn 100 points on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.The least experienced runner in the field with just one start under her belt, the seven-figure yearling impressed at Tampa Bay Downs Feb. 6, drawing off to win that debut by 6 1/2 lengths.Lacking any early speed from the gate, Always A Runner at odds of 9-2 was able to stay tucked down against the rail on the short run into the first turn while staying just off the heels of the leading pack. Pashmina was sent along to lead from the outside and opened up an easy advantage up the backstretch, pacing the field through fractions of :23.84 and :48.51.With a wall of horses still in front of her around the far turn, Dylan Davis needed a seam aboard Always A Runner and got one as a thin spot opened on the rail. Putting in an eye-catching move, the 'Rising Star' quickly raced into second with her sights firmly set on Pashmina who turned for home still alone up front.Storming down the center of the course, she was always to wear down that leader despite racing a bit greenly through the final furlong. Pashmina put up a good fight but failed to get the line in time as Always A Runner swept past late for the win. Lifetime Record; 2-2-0-0.O-Scharbauer, Douglas and Three Chimneys Farm, LLC (Goncalo B. Torrealba); B-Three Chimneys Farm, LLC; T-Chad Brown. Sales History: $1,050,000 ylg '24 KEESEP. #2 ALWAYS A RUNNER ($11.38) under @DavisJockey made a huge move coming to the stretch and would get up late to win the $200,000 Gazelle Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct. The daughter of Gun Runner (@Three_Chimneys) trained by Chad Brown is a now a perfect 2 for 2 in her career. pic.twitter.com/Vil9aDzf40— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) April 4, 2026The post ‘Rising Star’ Always A Runner Up In Time For Gazelle Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.