He is now trained by Jack Sisterson, who took over for Todd Pletcher. (race 10)Ĭalumet Farm’s Channel Cat, who won the 2019 edition of this race, is ready for another try. He has a record of 34-14-5-3 and earnings of $2.5 million.įirenze Fire was second by a head to Mind Control last out in the John A. He’s won nine graded stakes over four different tracks. The 6-year-old Firenze Fire also is in the field. You’re going to win some and you’re going to lose some. But at the same time, he brought his A game. Are there some things that may have resulted in a better outcome? Probably. “His record says he’s 0-for-3 this year, but he’s 3-for-3 in effort,” Moquett said. He was third in his previous start, the Churchill Downs (G1) on May 1. Whitmore is 0-for-3 in 2021 but ran second to rival C Z Rocket in the Hot Springs on March 13 and in the Count Fleet Sprint (G3) on April 10. LaPenta and Head of Plains Partners, has a record of 41-15-13-4 and earnings of $4.4 million. Whitmore, co-owned by trainer Ron Moquett with Robert V. He will face some of the top sprinters in this one, including 2-1 favorite Mischevious Alex, winner of the Carter Handicap (G1) and third in the Met Mile (G1) in his previous two races.
(race 8)ĭefending sprint champion Whitmore (4-1) is still at it and more than capable of winning big in his 8-year-old campaign. Vanderbilt (G1), 6 furlongs, 3 and up Post time: 5:03 p.m. It means you’re in a good spot.” A brief look at Saturday’s top races (all times ET): $350,000 Alfred G. There is pressure, but it’s good to be in position to have that pressure on you. “It’s one of those things where you are excited about it, but you almost want to have things go your way and get it over it from a trainer’s view of it. “I’m assuming he’ll be a short price on Saturday and when you’re a short price, there’s always pressure,” Cox said. In 2021, the Tapit colt owned by Godolphin has won the Southwest (G3) and the Blue Grass (G2) before his fourth and first in the Derby and Belmont, respectively. The 58 th edition of the traditional Travers prep could be a runaway for Essential Quality, who posted three solid workouts at the Spa. Here’s a brief look at the races (all times ET): $600,000 Jim Dandy (G2), 1 1/8 miles, 3-year-olds Post time: 5:39 p.m. At Del Mar, a field of nine sprinters topped by C Z Rocket and defending champ Collusion Illusion is set for the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) on TVG. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) and the $250,000 Bowling Green (G3) the other stakes races on the 11-race Jim Dandy day card. I think he really likes it here.”Īmerica’s Day at the Races will feature the Saratoga card on Saturday, with the $300,000 Alfred G. Everything has been positive since he’s moved here. “I feel like he’s grown just in the short time he’s been here at Saratoga, from his muscle-tone to his weight. He looks great,” Cox said of his 2-year-old champion who won the Belmont Stakes (G1) in his most recent race. Set to challenge are Ohio Derby (G3) winner Masqueparade (4-1), Risk Taking (6-1), Weyburn (6-1), Keepmeinmind (15-1), and Dr. His only loss came in the Derby, where he finished fourth just a length behind Medina Spirit. Trained by Brad Cox, Essential Quality is the 1-2 morning-line favorite in seeking his seventh victory in eight starts. Mandaloun won’t be around for the Jim Dandy, but his stablemate Essential Quality will. Runner-up Mandaloun was declared the winner. In the Haskell on July 17, first-place finisher Hot Rod Charlie was disqualified for interfering with Midnight Bourbon around the final turn, causing the horse to fall (uninjured) with injuring jockey Paco Lopez (still sidelined). Some highlights: There’s still no official word on whether Medina Spirit won the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 1 (he finished first, had a post-race positive drug test, and runner-up Mandaloun could be elevated to the winner). ET.Ī few minutes later (post time 5:39 p.m.), a half-dozen thoroughbreds will go at it for 1 1/8 miles and, as we’ve seen recently in the 3-year-old division, anything can – and likely will - happen. For those who can’t be at Saratoga Race Course for Saturday’s $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2), you may want to tune into Fox Sports’ FS2 a little after 5:30 p.m.
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