Donn handicap and Groupie Doll's last race

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Hallandale Beach, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Double Eclipse Award winner Groupie Doll successfully concluded her racing career Sunday with a come from behind victory in the $200,000 Hurricane Bertie Stakes at Gulfstream Park.

Ridden one last time by Rajiv Maragh, Groupie Doll got off to a horrible start in the 6 1/2-furlong sprint as the 2-5 favorite. The 6-year-old chestnut mare was last in the seven-horse field and trailed early by as many as 10 lengths.

Trained by her co-breeder Buff Bradley, Groupie Doll and Maragh went to the outside on the final turn after breaking from the inside post. The champion drew even with the leaders entering the stretch and quickly took control with a furlong to run.

Owned by Mandy Pope's Whisper Hill Farm, Groupie Doll cruised to a five- length victory in the 23rd and final start of her championship career.

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