Wild About Deb ($11.20), previously based in Southern Californa with Phil D'Amato, has been in the New York barn of Rudy Rodriguez since late last yaer and made his 5-year-old debut a winning one, gamely holding off Storm Prophet.

Meanwhile, it was a tough trip for 3-5 Ekhtibaar, who steadied early and often and then attempted to come six wide in the stetch. He was beaten a head for third by Halloween Horror.

Wild About Deb was ridden by Junior Alvarado, who notched his second win on the card.

Order of finish: 4-5-1-3