Tamarind had to work hard for the lead from Post 7, but when Aaron Merriman gave him a :29.4 second-quarter breather, he remained strong late. The six-year-old son of Angus Hall-Spicegirl Kosmos scored in 1:53.4, matching his career best with his half-length score over Trustworthy Kid. Count Me In finished third.
Bill Bercury owns and trains Tamarind, who extended his lifetime bankroll to $538,089.
It was one of five wins for Merriman on the 15-race card.
(The Meadows)