This Great Nation broke sharply from the rail and outdueled 25-1 Jack Van Berg in the $50,000 WTBOA Lads. He paid $98.90 and the 1-9 exacta paid $1,167.40.

An objection for interference in the stretch by Patrick Henry, the rider of Jack Van Berg, was disallowed.

Ridden by Erick Lopez, This Great Nation posted a final time of 1:10.84 for 6 furlongs.

The Washington-bred son of Nationhood is trained by Felimon Alvarado.