Funny Cide to visit Saratoga paddock on Sunday

Champion FUNNY CIDE (Distorted Humor), the only New York-bred winner

of the Kentucky Derby (G1), will be making a return appearance to the

Saratoga paddock. Owned by Saratoga Springs-based Sackatoga Stable, the

popular 10-year-old gelding will visit the paddock on Sunday, from 11:30

a.m. to noon (EDT).

"The last time he was in Saratoga was two years ago, and he's

certainly a fan favorite," said Jack Knowlton, managing partner for

Sackatoga Stable. "We're real happy to have the opportunity to let his

fans come out and meet him."

Funny Cide, who was named the 2003 champion three-year-old male, ran

at Saratoga twice, including a second-place finish in the 2004 Saratoga

H. (G2). He earned $3,529,412 from his 38-11-6-8 mark, with his other

top-level victories coming in the Preakness S. (G1) and Jockey Club Gold

Cup S. (G1).

Funny Cide will also be the special equine guest star at Fasig-Tipton's

"Weanling to the Winner's Circle" seminar at the Humphrey S. Finney

Pavilion on Sunday at 9 a.m., with registration held at 8:30 a.m.