Sahara Sky Takes Second Crack at Carter
Runner-up in the 2013 Carter Handicap (gr. I) and lightly raced since then, California-based Sahara Sky will get another crack at the seven-furlong sprint April 5 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Foxwoods King's Bishop S. (gr. I)
Race 11 at Saratoga on
- Grade I
- 7 furlongs
- $500,000
- 3 yo
- 5:10 PM
- 1:22.22
- on NBC
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Capo Bastone | $58.50 | $25.80 | $12.40 |
| 7 | Mentor Cane | $10.80 | $8.00 | |
| 12 | Central Banker | $14.20 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (3-7) | $759.00 |
| $2 Trifecta (3-7-12) | $16,639.00 |
| $2 Superfecta (3-7-12-2) | $61,232.00 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Capo Bastone
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2 | $300,000 |
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| 2 |
Mentor Cane
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3¼ | $100,000 |
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| 3 |
Central Banker
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neck | $50,000 |
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| 4 |
Forty Tales
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2¾ | $25,000 |
| 5 |
Overanalyze
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1¾ | $15,000 |
| 6 |
Slan Abhaile
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2 | $1,112 |
| 7 |
Salutos Amigos
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1 | $1,112 |
| 8 |
Miraculousmo
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½ | $1,112 |
| 9 |
Majestic Hussar
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4¼ | $1,112 |
| 10 |
No Distinction
|
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neck | $1,112 |
| 11 |
Bad Hombre
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3¾ | $1,112 |
| 12 |
Integrity
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½ | $1,112 |
| 13 |
Let Em Shine
|
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$1,112 | |
| 14 |
Declan's Warrior
|
|
99.99 | $1,104 |
Record Sixth Eclipse for Pletcher
Todd Pletcher's deep bench of top quality runners sometimes make it difficult to gauge his accomplishments when compared to those of other trainers. But in 2013, he was in a league of his own.
Shakin It Up Shoots to 17-1 Malibu Stunner
Shakin It Up, making his first start in nine months, mowed down the field for trainer Bob Baffert to earn his first grade I victory in the $300,000 Malibu Stakes at odds of 17-1 on opening day at Santa Anita Park Dec. 26.
GII Winner Forty Tales Retires to Sequel NY
Becky Thomas and Joe McMahon announced that multiple graded stakes winner Forty Tales will stand at Sequel Stallions near Hudson, N.Y. His 2014 fee will be $6,500 stands and nurses.
Groupie Doll at Peak Level for Cigar Mile
Top female sprinter Groupie Doll nearly won the Cigar Mile (gr. I) a year ago. Now she's back with a new slate of rivals to contend with, including grade I winners Goldencents and Verrazano.
Nine Expected in Cigar Mile
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Goldencents has been assigned 120 pounds and is the high weight among the nine expected starters for the Nov. 30 $500,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Subcommittee Debates Racing Safety, Integrity
In considering newest wrinkle to add federal oversight in horse racing, this time through the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), a House subcommittee discussed the sport's equine health and integrity issues Nov. 21.
Pletcher's Cigar Mile Trio Breezes at Belmont
Trainer Todd Pletcher's three contenders for the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I)--Forty Tales, Capo Bastone, and Verrazano--took to the Belmont Park training track Nov. 17 to turn in their penultimate breezes prior to the race.
Groupie Doll Breezes Half Mile for Cigar Mile
Reigning champion female sprinter Groupie Doll breezed a half mile Nov. 16 on the Belmont Park training track as she prepares for her second career start against males in the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 30 at Aqueduct.
Frac Daddy Back at Churchill for Commonwealth
Frac Daddy will race at Churchill Downs for the first time since his off-the-board finish in the Kentucky Debry Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) when he starts in the $100,000 Commonwealth Turf Stakes (gr. IIIT) Nov. 16.
WinStar Farm Sets 2014 Stud Fees
Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., announced 2014 stud fees for its expanded 23-stallion roster, led again by leading sire Distorted Humor who stands for $100,000 stands and nurses.
De Meric Confident in BC Prospects
The road to this year's Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park has been rewarding for Nick and Jaqui de Meric of de Meric Thoroughbred Sales.
Vegas No Show Looks Strong in Discovery
George and Lori Hall's Vegas No Show will attempt to notch his third straight stakes victory when he faces seven others in the Nov. 2 Discovery Handicap (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Last Arrivals for Breeders' Cup 30
Two of the leading contenders for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I)--defending champion Fort Larned and Palace Malice--along with champion Wise Dan were among the last horses to arrive for World Championships.
Mizdirection Outside for Turf Sprint Defense
Despite the 2012 winner, Mizdirection, returning to try for a double, a full field of 14 entered the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) Nov. 2. Mizdirection, who won last year from post 11, drew the 12 hole this time around.
Blinkers Help Clearly Now to Bold Ruler Win
Uphill Stable's Clearly Now returned to his winning ways when he skillfully stalked the pace to score a 1 1/2-length triumph in the Oct. 26 Bold Ruler Handicap (gr. III) at Belmont Park.
Capo Bastone Likely for Turf Sprint
Although he enters this year's Breeders' Cup off a victory in one of North America's top dirt sprint races, the connections of Capo Bastone are leaning toward a start in the Geico Turf Sprint (gr. I).
Forty Tales vs. Strapping Groom in Bold Ruler
Todd Pletcher closer will have to catch the swift Strapping Groom in seven-panel test Oct. 26 at Belmont Park.
Grade I Winner Overanalyze Retired to WinStar
Arkansas Derby (gr. I) Overanalyze has been retired from racing and will stand the 2014 breeding season at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., as a participant in WinStar's Dream Big program.
Verrazano Works Bullet for BC Dirt Mile
Let's Go Stable and Coolmore partners' Verrazano worked a bullet five furlongs in 1:01.08 Oct. 12 on the dirt training track at Belmont Park, gearing up for the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
The Lumber Guy Seeks Repeat Win in Vosburgh
Barry Schwartz's New York-bred will try to regain his form of last year in six-furlong dash at Belmont Sept. 28.
Purple Egg Joins Field for Gallant Bob Stakes
Purple Egg will come off a five-month layoff to start in the $300,000 Gallant Bob Stakes (gr. III) at Parx Racing Sept. 21.
Mentor Cane Fatally Injured in Morning Work
The promising homebred racing for Jerry and Ann Moss had finished second Aug. 24 in Kings Bishop Stakes.
Times Two's Saratoga Double
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Times Two is the 5th dam of both King's Bishop winner Capo Bastone and Travers winner Will Take Charge.
Pletcher Closing In on 10th Saratoga Title
Named for Racing Hall of Fame trainer H. Allen Jerkens, the Saratoga championship will be the fourth in a row and ninth in 12 years for Pletcher, who first won in 1998.
More Race Results
- On this Date
| Race | Track |
|---|---|
| Travers S. (gr. I) | SAR |
| Test S. (gr. I) | SAR |
| Foxwoods King's Bishop S. (gr. I) | SAR |
| Ketel One Ballston Spa S. (gr. II) | SAR |
| Del Mar H. (gr. II) | DMR |
Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Matron S. | EVD | |
| Last Tycoon S. (gr. III) | SA | |
| Fran's Valentine S. | SA | |
| Tiznow S. | SA | |
| Spring Fever S. | SA |
