Always A Virgin draws pole for Messenger Stakes at Yonkers on Saturday

Always A Virgin drew the pole for the finals in the $725,480 Messenger Stakes for 3-year-old pacers at Yonkers Raceway on Saturday. Always A Virgin turned in a 1:53.1, the fastest of the two eliminations. Eight horses are entered in the final leg of the triple crown. Driven by Brian Sears, Always A Virgin, has won 11 of 17 and earned $647,463 this year.