FLORENCE, Ky. — Zanjero used a determined stretch run to pull away from the two favorites and stay clear of two long shots today in the $350,000 Kentucky Cup.

Trained by Steve Asmussen, the nation's leading trainer, and ridden by Shaun Bridgmohan, the 4-year-old Zanjero ran 1 1-8 miles in 1:49.27 to beat Extreme Supreme by 1½ lengths. Canela was another 4 lengths back in third.

Zanjero took the lead from pacesetters Honest Man and Extreme Supreme at the top of the stretch. The 8-5 co-favorites, Honest Man and Stream Cat, faded to finish fourth and last in the six-horse field.

Zanjero paid $7.40, $3.80 and $3.20. Extreme Supreme returned $10 and $5. Canela paid $6.60 to show.