North American Graded Stakes Results August 25
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| TRAVERS S. (G1), SAR, $1,250,000, 3YO, 1 1/4M, 8-25. | |
| 11— | CATHOLIC BOY, r, 3, More Than Ready--Song of Bernadette, by Bernardini. O-LaPenta, Robert V, Madaket Stables LLC, Siena Farm LLC, and Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC, B-Fred W Hertrich III & John D Fielding (KY), T-Jonathan Thomas, J-Javier Castellano, $670,000. |
| 8— | Mendelssohn, c, 3, Scat Daddy--Leslie's Lady, by Tricky Creek. ($3,000,000 '16 KEESEP). O-Tabor, Michael B, Magnier, Mrs John, and Smith, Derrick, B-Clarkland Farm (KY), $230,000. |
| 4— | Bravazo, c, 3, Awesome Again--Tiz o' Gold, by Cee's Tizzy. O-Calumet Farm, B-Calumet Farm (KY), $125,000. |
| Also Ran: King Zachary, Vino Rosso, Trigger Warning, Tenfold, Gronkowski, Good Magic, Wonder Gadot. | |
| Winning Time: 2:01 4/5 (ft) | |
| Margins: 4, 1, 1HF. | |
| Odds: 7.10, 13.60, 10.40. | |
| SWORD DANCER S. (G1), SAR, $1,002,000, 3YO/UP, 1 1/2MT, 8-25. | |
| 1— | GLORIOUS EMPIRE (IRE), g, 7, Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)--Humble And Proud (IRE), by Pivotal (GB). (20,000EUR '11 GOFNOV; 90,000gns '12 TATOCT). O-Matthew Schera, B-Patrick Grogan (IRE), T-James L. Lawrence, II, J-Julien R. Leparoux, $535,000. |
| 7— | Channel Maker, g, 4, English Channel--In Return, by Horse Chestnut (SAF). O-Wachtel Stable and Barber, Gary, B-Tall Oaks Farm (ON), $185,000. |
| 2— | Spring Quality, g, 6, Quality Road--Spring Star, by Deputy Minister. O-Augustin Stable, B-George Strawbridge Jr (PA), $100,000. |
| Also Ran: Hi Happy (ARG), Highland Sky, Sadler's Joy, Funtastic, Bigger Picture, Seahenge, Revved Up. | |
| Winning Time: 2:24 2/5 (fm) | |
| Margins: 1 3/4, 2, 3/4. | |
| Odds: 15.70, 7.20, 5.00. | |
| PERSONAL ENSIGN S. (G1), SAR, $671,000, 3YO/UP, F/M, 1 1/8M, 8-25. | |
| 1— | ABEL TASMAN, f, 4, Quality Road--Vargas Girl, by Deputy Minister. O-China Horse Club International Ltd and Clearsky Farms, B-Clearsky Farms (KY), T-Bob Baffert, J-Mike E. Smith, $375,000. |
| 6— | Elate, f, 4, Medaglia d'Oro--Cheery, by Distorted Humor. O-Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B, B-Claiborne Farm & Adele B Dilschneid (KY), $130,000. |
| 4— | Wow Cat (CHI), f, 4, Lookin At Lucky--Winter Cat (CHI), by Cat Thief. O-Brant, Peter M and Stud Vendaval, Inc, B-Haras Paso Nevado (CHI), $70,000. |
| Also Ran: Fuhriously Kissed, Farrell, She Takes Heart. | |
| Winning Time: 1:47 (ft) | |
| Margins: NK, 9 3/4, 2 1/4. | |
| Odds: 0.75, 1.95, 4.40. | |
| FOREGO S. (G1), SAR, $600,000, 3YO/UP, 7F, 8-25. | |
| 3— | WHITMORE, g, 5, Pleasantly Perfect--Melody's Spirit, by Scat Daddy. O-LaPenta, Robert V, Moquett, Ron and Head of Plains Partners LLC, B-John Liviakis (KY), T-Ron Moquett, J-Ricardo Santana, Jr., $320,000. |
| 8— | City of Light, c, 4, Quality Road--Paris Notion, by Dehere. ($710,000 '15 KEESEP). O-Warren, Jr, Mr and Mrs William K, B-Ann Marie Farm (KY), $112,000. |
| 1— | Limousine Liberal, g, 6, Successful Appeal--Gift of Gab, by In Excess (IRE). O-Katherine G Ball, B-Mike Ball & Katherine Ball (KY), $60,000. |
| Also Ran: C Z Rocket, No Dozing, Heartwood, Awesome Slew, Warrior's Club. | |
| Winning Time: 1:21 2/5 (ft) | |
| Margins: 1HF, NO, 1 1/4. | |
| Odds: 8.80, 0.85, 6.30. | |
| H. ALLEN JERKENS S. (G1), SAR, $501,500, 3YO, 7F, 8-25. | |
| 1— | PROMISES FULFILLED, c, 3, Shackleford--Marquee Delivery, by Marquetry. ($37,000 '16 KEESEP). O-Robert J Baron, B-David Jacobs (KY), T-Dale L. Romans, J-Luis Saez, $275,000. |
| 5— | Seven Trumpets, c, 3, Morning Line--Angel Trumpet, by Cape Canaveral. ($45,000 '16 KEESEP; $205,000 2017 OBSAPR). O-West Point Thoroughbreds, B-St George Farm LLC (KY), $100,000. |
| 8— | Firenze Fire, c, 3, Poseidon's Warrior--My Every Wish, by Langfuhr. O-Mr Amore Stable, B-Mr Amore Stables (FL), $60,000. |
| Also Ran: Engage, Still Having Fun, Telekinesis, Gidu (IRE), Givemeaminit, Funny Duck. | |
| Winning Time: 1:21 2/5 (ft) | |
| Margins: 1 1/4, HF, NK. | |
| Odds: 1.25, 32.00, 2.65. | |
| BALLERINA S. (G1), SAR, $500,000, 3YO/UP, F/M, 7F, 8-25. | |
| 7— | MARLEY'S FREEDOM, f, 4, Blame--Relaxing Green, by Formal Gold. ($35,000 '15 KEESEP). O-Cicero Farms, LLC, B-Jack Swain III (KY), T-Bob Baffert, J-Mike E. Smith, $275,000. |
| 3— | Still There, f, 4, Union Rags--Forever Smart, by Smart Strike. ($160,000 '15 FTSAUG). O-PT and K Stable, B-Joanne T Nielsen (NY), $100,000. |
| 6— | Lewis Bay, m, 5, Bernardini--Summer Raven, by Summer Squall. O-Alpha Delta Stables, B-Alpha Delta Stables, LLC (KY), $60,000. |
| Also Ran: Union Strike, Ivy Bell, Tequilita, Finley'sluckycharm, Cairenn. | |
| Winning Time: 1:21 1/5 (ft) | |
| Margins: 3 1/4, 1 1/4, HF. | |
| Odds: 1.90, 9.10, 2.80. | |
| BALLSTON SPA S. (G2), SAR, $392,000, 3YO/UP, F/M, 1 1/16MT, 8-25. | |
| 5— | QUIDURA (GB), m, 5, Dubawi (IRE)--Quetena (GER), by Acatenango (GER). ($3,600,000 2017 FTKNOV). O-Peter M Brant, B-Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof (GB), T-Chad C. Brown, J-Jose L. Ortiz, $220,000. |
| 4— | Hawksmoor (IRE), m, 5, Azamour (IRE)--Bridal Dance (IRE), by Danehill Dancer (IRE). (80,000EUR '14 TATIRE). O-Lael Stables, B-Tenuta Genzianella (IRE), $80,000. |
| 2— | Indian Blessing (GB), f, 4, Sepoy (AUS)--Alpen Glen (GB), by Halling. (95,000EUR '15 ARQAUG; 170,000EUR 2016 ARQMAY). O-Mr P K Siu, B-Jocelyn Targett (GB), $48,000. |
| Also Ran: A Raving Beauty (GER), Off Limits (IRE), Proctor's Ledge. | |
| Winning Time: 1:39 3/5 (fm) | |
| Margins: 1 3/4, 1 1/4, NO. | |
| Odds: 3.75, 8.30, 18.40. | |
| SMARTY JONES S. (G3), PRX, $300,000, 3YO, 1 1/16M, 8-25. | |
| 8— | AXELROD, c, 3, Warrior's Reward--Volatile Vickie, by Elusive Quality. ($25,000 '16 OBSJAN). O-Slam Dunk Racing, B-Hidden Point Farm Inc (FL), T-Michael W. McCarthy, J-Joe Bravo, $180,000. |
| 5— | Diamond King, c, 3, Quality Road--Akron Moon, by Malibu Moon. ($55,000 '16 KEESEP; $235,000 2017 FTMMAY). O-Cash is King LLC and LC Racing LLC, B-JSM Equine, LLC (KY), $60,000. |
| 1— | First Mondays, c, 3, Curlin--Formalities Aside, by Awesome Again. ($450,000 '16 FTMOCT). O-Glenangus Farm LLC, B-Dr & Mrs Thomas Bowman & Milton P Higgins III (MD), $33,000. |
| Also Ran: Transistor, Wait for It, Title Ready, Flameaway, Cowboy Night. | |
| Winning Time: 1:45 1/5 (ft) | |
| Margins: 4, NK, 4HF. | |
| Odds: 4.00, 3.40, 6.00. | |
| PAT O'BRIEN S. (G2), DMR, $196,000, 3YO/UP, 7F, 8-25. | |
| 1— | CATALINA CRUISER, c, 4, Union Rags--Sea Gull, by Mineshaft. ($370,000 '15 KEESEP). O-Hronis Racing LLC, B-W S Farish (KY), T-John W. Sadler, J-Drayden Van Dyke, $120,000. |
| 8— | Battle of Midway, c, 4, Smart Strike--Rigoletta, by Concerto. ($410,000 '15 FTSAUG). O-Don Alberto Stable and WinStar Farm LLC, B-Thor-Bred Stables, LLC (KY), $40,000. |
| 2— | Vorticity, h, 5, Distorted Humor--Tar Heel Mom, by Flatter. ($100,000 '14 KEESEP; $220,000 2015 FTMMAY). O-Matthew Schera, B-Upson Downs Farm & WinStar Farm, LLC (KY), $24,000. |
| Also Ran: Threefiveindia. | |
| Winning Time: 1:22 (ft) | |
| Margins: 7 1/4, 2 1/4, 5 3/4. | |
| Odds: 0.20, 2.60, 18.80. | |
| PLAY THE KING S. (G2), WO, $150,738, 3YO/UP, A7FT, 8-25. | |
| 4— | MR HAVERCAMP, g, 4, Court Vision--Tennessee Lamb, by Medaglia d'Oro. O-Fitzhenry, Sean and Dorothy, B-Sean Fitzhenry (ON), T-Catherine Day Phillips, J-Eurico Rosa Da Silva, $96,730. |
| 5— | Vanish, g, 4, Algorithms--Elusive Hope, by Elusive Quality. ($110,000 2016 OBSAPR). O-Eight Star Racing Stables Inc, B-Hope Stock Farm (ON), $26,870. |
| 2— | Sweet Little Man, g, 8, Jazil--Honey Treat, by Wild Rush. O-Joey Gee Thoroughbreds, B-Don Amos (ON), $14,778. |
| Also Ran: Holding Gold, La Sardane (FR), Boreal Spirit. | |
| Winning Time: 1:23 4/5 (yl) | |
| Margins: 2HF, NO, NK. | |
| Odds: 0.90, 54.50, 8.45. | |
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