LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bail Out The King took the lead in midstretch and held off a late charge from Prospect Green to win by a neck Friday in the $43,700 allowance feature at Churchill Downs.

        Donnie Meche had the winning ride in event for 3-year-olds and up.

        The 4-year-old son of Kingmambo, out of the stakes-winning mare Bail Out Becky, covered 1í miles on the firm turf in 1:49.75 and paid $7.80, $3.80 and $3. Prospect Green returned $5.20 and $3.60. Greek Star finished third and paid $4.

        Owned by Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, Bail Out The King earned $28,500 to increase his career total to $70,504.

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