Welcome to Saratoga @ Green Mountain
Track Steward: Krister Persson
10 August 2014
Track: Fast
Turf: Firm
IOR ADIRONDACK S. (G2) 2yof 6.5f 200,000 Value to winner—120,000, 2nd—40,000, 3rd—
24,000, 4th—12,000, 5th—4,000. Wt-122 NSW-118 Winner: 2012 gr/ro f by Sacred Ground
x Inner City Kitty, by Pleasure Cat. Br-Castle Ridge, NJ O/Tr-K. Coursen. J: Mike Lavatello
Time: 1:17.04
5 9 Jun ASP 2S
6 7 Jul STB 2G2
2 10 Jul GMT 1M
1 25 Jun GRP 1S
3 9 Jun ASP 1S
7 25 Jun GRP 2S
4 9 Jun ASP 1M
DOWNTON TABBY (kc)
Sacred Feathers (maj)
Heart and Soul (sa)
Coco Lady (nd)
Catmatyx (jlb)
Serra (mhk)
A Little Flair (lc)
118
122
118
122
122
118
118
2 (1-1-0) SPW
3 (2-1-0) SW
2 (1-1-0) MW
2 (2-0-0) SW
2 (2-0-0) SW
2 (1-1-0) SPW
3 (1-1-1) MW
1 (no)
2 (no)
3 (2)
4 (½)
5 (¾)
6 (1)
7
Downton Tabby eased back off scramble for lead, well-timed move in stretch to win driving. Sacred Feathers broke
alertly, traded leads on the pace, tired in stretch but responded gamely to challenges to lose by a whisker. Heart and Soul
just off pace early, drew out in stretch with DT and SF, close at the wire. Coco Lady broke a step slow, raced in traffic,
finally found room, mild bid. Catmatyx was used up early on the pace, couldn't hold late. Serra trailed early, got rolling a
little too late. A Little Flair was hustled out to contest the pace, stopped abruptly in final furlong.
IOR SARATOGA SPECIAL (G2) 2yo 6.5f 200,000 Value to winner—120,000, 2nd—40,000, 3rd
—24,000, 4th—12,000, 5th—4,000. Wt-122 NSW-118. Winner: 2012 gr/ro c by Biere Ice x
Dark Despair, by All Ashore. Br-Rowan Farm, VT. O/Tr-Vickie Neiduski. J: Carol Rigattieri.
Time: 1:16.79
4 14 Jun SL 1G3 BIER (vn)
2 9 Jun ASP 1M Boudia (sh)
5 12 Jul ROY 2G3 Baldimar (nd)
1 9 Jun ASP 5S Fall Guy (sa)
7 12 Jul CL 3G2 Say It's Destiny (lc)
3 25 Jul GRP 5S Gatsby (nf)
6 9 Jun ASP 3S Mr Smarty Pants (bg)
122
118
118
118
118
118
118
1 (1-0-0) G3
1 (1-0-0) MW
2 (0-1-0) G3p
2 (1-0-0) MW
2 (1-0-1) SPW
3 (1-1-0) SPW
2 (1-0-1) SPW
1 (2)
2 (½)
3 (nk)
4 (1)
5 (¾)
6 (1)
7
Bier tracked leader intently, solid stretch bid, got clear near wire. Boudia settled nicely midpack, drove up in stretch, good
rally. Baldimar out quickest of all, settled just off FG's flanks on the pace, drove past him top of stretch. Fall Guy was rank
on the lead fighting for control, tired in stretch but kept trying. Say It's Destiny quick into stride, pressed pace, gave way in
final furlong. Gatsby shut off sharply at break, caught behind horses, not his day. Mr Smarty Pants chased pace, couldn't
get involved late.
IOR TEST STAKES (G1) 3yof 7f 500,000 Value to winner—300,000, 2nd—100,000, 3rd—
55,000, 4th—30,000, 5th—15,000. Wt-121 all. Winner: 2011 b f by Dear John x Family Tree,
by Green Prickly. Br-Americana, MA. O/Tr: Sheila Alcala. Time: 1:22.31
1
4
5
3
6
2
7 Jul
12 Jul
7 Jul
10 Jul
10 Jul
7 Jul
STB 3G1
GMP 1G2
STB 2G1
FLM 3G3
FLM PG3
STB 1G2
BIG HAPPY FAMILY (sa)
Blueprint (nd)
Antiquities (kc)
Get Warm (ek)
Mystery Day (vn)
Fishy Tail (am)
8 (3-2-2) G2
9 (4-1-1) G2
12 (3-3-1) SW
11 (3-1-3) SW
6 (2-1-2) SW
11 (7-1-2) G1
1 (1 ½)
2 (½)
3 (nk)
4 (1)
5 (2)
6
Big Happy Family tracked quick pace inside, came through quickly on rail when dueling leaders drifted out, was gone
before they saw her. Blueprint dueled with MD from the start setting blazing fractions, was just getting the better of her
when BHF slipped by. Antiquities broke inward and collided with FT, rushed up to get a good position of leaders, gave
way. Get Warm made a solid late bid to finish well. Mystery Day went out to set quick pace with B, stopped abruptly deep
stretch when passed by winner. Fishy Tail bumped with A at break and stumbled badly, not pushed, was closing willingly.
IOR KING'S BISHOP STAKES (G1) 3yo 7f 500,000 Value to winner—300,000, 2nd—100,000,
3rd—55,000, 4th—30,000, 5th—15,000. Wt-124 all. 2011 gr/ro c by Arabas x Menorah, by
San Sirocco. Br-Rowan Farm, VT. O/Tr-Ann Minson. Time: 1:22.22
3 25 May GRP 1S
5 7 Jul ??? 2G1
4 10 Jul FLM 1G2
2 10 Jul FLM 5G2
7 10 Jul GMT 3G2
6 10 Jul FLM 2G2
1 10 Jul GMT 5G2
ARCH OF TITUS (am)
Brotherly Love (ga)
Out of Touch (sk)
Shell Out (sa)
Sterling Moss (vn)
Dixon (ek)
Push the Envelope (kc)
12 (4-2-2) SW
8 (3-1-2) SW
8 (3-4-0) G2
8 (4-3-0) SW
6 (5-0-1) G1
10 (3-2-2) SW
11 (3-3-1) G2
1 (hd)
2 (½)
3 (no)
4 (1 ¾)
5 (3/4)
6 (1)
7
Arch of Titus dropped back to last staying off popular pace, got rolling in lane to run by everyone late. Brotherly Love
sat cool and unhurried just off top pair, took command top of stretch and surprised by AoT at wire. Out of Touch was sent
out early to chase pace, opened up down backstretch, tired. Shell Out went right to lead and set blazing fractions in
company,fended off challenges as long as he could. Sterling Moss didn't get away well, was stuck further back than he
wanted,pulled outside for stretch run and came flying. Dixon contested pace, loomed up boldly top of stretch, fizzled out
in lane.Push the Envelope missed the jump and was always in tight on rail, made a few attempts to come through but
was shuffled back late.
IOR LAKE PLACID STAKES (G3T) 3yof 9f (turf) 300,000 Value to winner—180,000, 2nd-60,000, 3rd—33,000, 4th—18,000. Wt-assigned. Winner: 2011 ch f by Indian Hawk x
Watching Venus, by Nashwan-r. Br—Towhee Wood Farm, NJ. O/Tr—Vickie Neiduski.
Jockey: Carol Rigattieri. Time: 1:47.14
3 24 Jun LIB 1G1
4 25 Jul GRP 1A
2 31 May FLM 1A
1 30 Jun LKS 5S
CHASCA (vn)
Nudge Nudge[IRE] (am)
Love Or Magic (jlb)
Careless Whisper (sa)
123
120
120
123
6 (3-3-0) G1
7 (3-0-0) AW
8 (2-1-2) SPW
7 (2-2-2) SW
1 (4)
2 (1)
3 (3/4)
4
Chasca was put on hold outside, let early speedsters burn themselves out, let loose top of stretch and quickly decided
the issue. Nudge Nudge walked out of gate, trailed, closed a tremendous amount of ground late. Love Or Magic was out
quickly to vie for lead, goaded into speed duel and got a little tired late. Careless Whisper was very worked up in paddock
and post parade, blasted out of gate to take on LOM, got into a speed duel and tired deep stretch.
IOR BALLERINA STAKES (G1) 3/u f/m 7f 500,000 Value to winner—300,000, 2nd—100,000, 3rd—
55,000, 4th—30,000, 5th—15,000. Wt-assigned. Winner: Sexy Chick, 2010 b m by Ferocicat
x Super Bootie, by Derry Aire. Br—Country Road Farm, PA. O/Tr—Staci Harbold. Jockey-Dave Weaver. Time: 1:22.10
3 10 Jul GMT 1G1
2 14 JunGMT 1G2
5 15 JunFLM 1G2
1 7 Jul STB 2G2
4 10 Jul GMT 2G1
6 15 Jul LIB PG3
SEXY CHICK (sh)
Lark Lyric (am)
Koubikoularia (jlb)
Papa Don't Preach (sa)
Pale Ink (vn)
Smell the Roses (ae)
123
123
123
123
123
123
16 (5-3-3) G1
25 (6-8-6) G2
18 (9-2-4) G1
21 (7-5-4) G1
30 (17-8-2)G1
28 (7-8-5) G2
1 (¼)
2 (¾ )
3 (1)
4 (1 ½)
5 (2)
6
Sexy Chick settled a few lengths off the pace, got in gear turning for home, kicked on strongly late. Lark Lyric pressed
pacesetters, wore down K midstretch but couldn't hold off winner. Koubikoularia settled outside, stalked pace, took over
top of stretch, gave way grudgingly. Papa Don't Preach dropped well off early pace, mild stretch bid. Pale Ink set pace
with a host of pursuers, cut quick early fractions, leg-weary late. Smell the Roses chased pace, gave way.
IOR FOREGO HANDICAP (G1) 3/u 7f 500,000 Value to winner—300,000, 2nd—100,000, 3rd—
55,000, 4th—30,000, 5th—15,000. Wt-assigned. Winner: 2010 gr/ro h by Arsenal(GB) x
Backseat Driver, by Halifax. Br—Evergreen Hill Farm, PA. O/Tr—Sheila Alcala. Time:1:22.50
1 13Jul RP PG2 RIDE SHOTGUN (sa)
2 15Apr GMT 2G2 Ingenious Mr Fairchild (jlb)
126
122
15 (8-4-1) GCH
15 (9-4-1) G2
1 (2)
2 (nk)
4 12Jul ROY 1G2 Seaway (ae)
3 30Jun LKS 1G2 Short Cut (am)
5 14Jun GMP 1G2 Stop the Violets (vn)
126
124
124
25 (11-7-3) G2
35 (12-7-8) G1
29 (9-11-7) G2
3 (no)
4 (3/4)
5
Ride Shotgun was patiently ridden, produced a big closing run to finish with momentum. Ingenious Mr Fairchild took
leadfrom gate, came under pressure down backstretch, gave way to winner but dug in gamely all the way to wire. Seaway
settled well off leader, closed intently, almost up in time for place. Short Cut cruised along in last, shaken up top of
stretch, finished fastest of all. Stop the Violets was never far back, dug in gamely but couldn't go with them late.
IOR FOURSTARDAVE HANDICAP (G2T) 3/u 8fT 500,000 Value to winner—300,000, 2nd—
100,000, 3rd—55,000, 4th—30,000, 5th—15,000. Wt-assigned. Winner: 2011 ch c by Stiff
Swells x With Liberty, by Storm Cat-r. Br—Americana, MA. O/Tr—Stacy Harbold. J—Dave
Weaver. Time: 1:36.30
1 10 Jul GMT 2S
6 13 Jul RP 1G1
2 31 MayFLM 2G3
3 12 Jul CL 1G1
5 31 MayFLM 1G3
4 15 Jun MG 3G2
PATRIOT (sh)
Idlewild[GB] (ae)
Turquoise Coast (am)
Khonsu (vn)
Sabotka[GER] (jlb/vn)
The Lion King (ga)
118
128
126
126
124
122
10 (3-4-1) SW
35 (17-10-5) GCH
21 (6-5-3) CH
19 (13-1-2) G1
22 (5-2-8) G2
14 (4-7-1) G2
1 (no)
2 (1)
3 (½)
4 (2 ¼)
5 (1 ½)
6
Patriot sat just off leader's flank on rail with the sweet trip, found a hole in stretch and darted through fresh for the upset!
Idlewild ran 4-wide most of the way, picked them off almost lazily in the lane to gain relaxed lead, didn't expect the
lightly-weighted P at the wire. Turquoise Coast settled within striking distance, strong move in stretch left a hole for winner
to squeak by. Khonsu stalked solid early pace, hung on well deep stretch. Sabotka set pace from gate, yielded to I turning
for home, wrapped up late. The Lion King settled off the pace, couldn't make up enough ground in stretch.
IOR TRAVERS STAKES (G1) 3yo 1 ¼ 1,250,000 Value to winner—750,000, 2nd—250,000,
3rd—137,500, 4th—75,000, 5th—37,500. Wt-126 all. Winner: 2011 ch c by Three Kings x
Separate Spheres, by Can't Touch It. Br—Americana, MA. O: George Adams. Tr—Staci
Harbold. J—Dave Weaver. Time: 2:02.74
5
1
2
3
4
7
6
10 Jul GMT 1G2
10 Jul GMT 2G2
14 JunROY 1G1
7 Jun LCP 2G1
7 Jul ??? 3G1
17 MayLKS 4G1
9 Jun ASP 2S
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS (sh)
Read It and Weep (sa)
John Balliol (am)
Ram Rajya (vn)
Southern Gospel (kc)
Shekh (ek)
Exact Change (sk)
10 (5-3-1) G1
11 (5-2-2) G2
9 (3-2-1) G1
10 (4-1-2) G1
8 (3-1-4) SW
11 (4-1-4) G1
11 (3-4-2) SW
1 (hd)
2 (¾)
3 (½)
4 (2)
5 (1 ¼)
6 (½)
7
Best of Both Worlds raced behind early leaders, moved up solidly on turn, never quit and just got his head down on the
line. Read It and Weep patiently ridden while keeping leaders in his sights, let loose in stretch to close with a sharp late
turn of foot, just missed. John Balliol came flying in lane to get show from very game RR. Ram Rajya settled off pace,
asked for run top of stretch and dug deep for a close finish. Southern Gospel stalked pacesetter while in tight, saved
ground but had to wait for room in stretch. Shekh fastest from gate and pulled right over to rail, battled on when headed
but tired and was wrapped up late. Exact Change settled comfortably at rear, rider shook the reins at him around final
turn but was given only token response.