Contrary to what has happened in the past few years, the $500,000 Fourstardave (G1T) handicap is not a race for runners and mares only.
It seems so after pitch star Got Stormy beat the boys in the 2021 and 2019 turf editions at Racecourse Saratoga and ranked second in 2020.
While the Mark Casse-trained ruffled haired girl has retired after raking in over $2.4 million in earnings, another mare will follow in her footsteps on August 13, once again turning Fourstardave open. into a fascinating battle of the sexes.
Peter Brant’s King of Glory a 6-year-old daughter of Animal Kingdom coached by Chad Brown, entered Saturday’s game on a four-game winning streak against the women, three in the first place, and was impressive enough with her three 2022 points to place ninth in the league. National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s latest Top 10 poll.
“She’s definitely one of the top few horses in the country,” Brown said. “It’s encouraging to see a little girl who has won this race in the past and she’s talented enough to win.”
Surprisingly, Fourstardave, the “Win and You’re In” bet for FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T), was the rare New York tier 1 turf stake that evaded Brown’s grasp, though it was Not due to lack of effort. Brown has submitted Fourstardave favorites over the past three years, as well as eight in total starting 2019-21, but only has a Monday and Tuesday to show for it.
That could change quite suddenly on Saturday when Brown sends both Regal Glory and Grade 1 Masen in a field with only five participants.
Regal Glory, purchased for $925,000 from Lane’s End consignment at the Keeneland All Ages Sale January 2021 and retained with Brown upon the death of original owner/breeder Paul Pompa, was the decisive winner of 1/3 length in her last start, June 11 Longines Just A Game Stakes (G1T) at one mile.
“I like the one-mile distance for her. She’s been unbeaten this year and we want to keep pushing and allowing her to meet new challenges and see if she can win the race. this honor or not,” he said of Regal Glory, who will go up against the male. first.
Juddmonte’s purebred masen has been truly flawless since arriving in the United States earlier this year. After winning 3 of the 6 starting matches in Ireland, the 4-year-old boy King gelding lost his nose during its US debut, Maker’s Mark Mile (G1T) April 15 at Keeneland. He then recovered to win the Poker Bet (G3T) and Seek Back the Bet, both at a mile, in his last two starts.
“He hasn’t done much wrong since he got here. A mile seems like a good ride for him,” Brown said. “He looked handsome and was training well. He came to me in good shape and we kept him there.”
Masen will carry a tall 123 pounds, four pounds more than Regal Glory.
Casa Creed , which is owned by LRE Racing and JEH Racing Stable by sports talk radio icon Mike Francesa, is the main rival. 6 year old son of Jimmy Creed coached by Bill Mott is having his second straight win at Jaipur Stakes (G1T) in six distances. But the one-mile distance proved more difficult for Casa Creed as he won only 2 of his 13 attempts, finishing third in the last two editions of Fourstardave.
Casa Creed will bring in £122 on handicap.
Item: Fourstardave H. (G1T)
Racecourse SaratogaSaturday, August 13, 2022, Race No. 10
- Level I
- 1m
- Courtyard
- 500,000 dollars
- 3 years or more
- 6:13 pm (local)
