Trainer Ian Wilkes declared Neck 'n Neck ready for the Aug. 25 Travers Stakes (gr. I) after the Jim Dandy (gr. II) runner-up breezed five furlongs in 1:00.09 at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 20 in New York.
Just as he did when winning the Count Fleet Stakes a month earlier, Alpha easily defeated an overmatched field to take the $200,000 Withers (gr. III) by 3 1/4 lengths Feb. 4 at Aqueduct.
Alpha is the heavy favorite for the $200,000 Withers (gr. III), which replaces the Whirlaway Stakes as the first of three New York preps leading up to the Triple Crown. The Feb. 4 race is now at two turns on the inner track.
Several for the Nov. 26 Remsen Stakes (gr. II) at nine furlongs have strong black-type pedigrees. The 2-year-olds may need it--most are pretty light on experience.
Union Rags, a runaway winner of the Aug. 15 Three Chimneys Saratoga Special (gr. II), puts his unbeaten record on the line in the $300,000 Champagne Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 10 at Belmont Park.
Good racing comes to those who are patient. read blog
| Trainer | Stephen R. Mick |
|---|---|
| Jockey | David Cora |
| Owner | Stephen R. Mick |
| Breeder | WinStar Farm, LLC, Polo Green Stable, Piacentino Farms, LP & Shannon Potter |
| Speightscity View Five-Cross Pedigree | Speightstown | Gone West |
| Silken Cat | ||
| My American Girl | Quiet American | |
| My Girl Jeannie |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2010 Hip 1074 |
Yearling | Imagine | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $65,000 |
| FTMMAY2011 Hip 209 |
Two-year-old | Sequel Bloodstock, agent | ($49,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
| Tepin |
| Beholder |
| Nyquist |
| Songbird |
| Arrogate |
| Frosted |
| Exaggerator |
| Steip Amach (IRE) |
| World Approval |
| Rainha Da Bateria |
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