Appreciating his terrifying speed, Life is good responsible for starting the $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1) company in Racecourse Saratoga and push back bids from Happy Saver and Hot Rod Charlie to be sure to win the prestigious 1/8 mile race.
The winner, a 4-year-old son of Into Mischief, raced 1 1/8 mile in 1:48.97, paying $3.70 to win as the favorite in the field. area 5 people. Irad Ortiz Jr joined Life Is Good for trainer Todd Pletcher and owner WinStar Ranch and China Horse Club.
Happy Saver, another Pletcher intern who caught up with the pace and midfield contention, appeared a bit late but booked, next to Hot Rod Charlie, who had already settled for a spot on the show. Olympiad weakened after sitting in third and sitting down in fourth.
Whitney served the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Race, providing free, automatic entry in the Longines Breeder’s Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland November 5th.
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