R Heat Lightning wins Spinaway Stakes

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) - R Heat Lightning and jockey Garrett Gomes took control late and went on to win by four lengths in Sunday's $250,000 Spinaway Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Saratoga Race Course.

R Heat Lightning, one of four Spinaway starters trained by Todd Pletcher, ran seven furlongs in 1:25.29 for her second win in three starts and first Grade 1 title. She earned $150,000 for owner, the E. Paul Robsham Stables, and paid $10.40, $5.20 and $3.80.

Alienation, the runner-up, returned $5.40 and $4.30. Valid Passion, third of seven, paid $3.

Also at Saratoga on Sunday, Lethal Combination and rider Alan Garcia prevailed over Turf Melody in the final 50 yards to win the $100,000 Saranac Stakes for 3-year-olds by a half-length on the turf.