Escapefromreality denied Amberjack a sweep of the Big Apple Triple while earning his first stakes victory, leading all the way in the $150,000 Albany Stakes for New York-breds Aug. 21 at Saratoga Race Course.
Amberjack will attempt to complete a rare sweep of the Big Apple Triple and earn a $250,000 bonus when he competes in the $150,000 Albany Stakes Aug. 21 at Saratoga Race Course.
Mike Lee Stakes winner Amberjack looks to take the next leg of the Big Apple Triple in the $150,000 New York Derby July 20 at Finger Lakes, the $250,000 bonus for the three-race series still within his reach.
Todd Pletcher's impressive maiden winner steps up to stakes company at the Big A.
| Trainer | Leah Gyarmati |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Michael J. Luzzi |
| Owner | Bona Venture Stables |
| Breeder | Allen Hallett / Briggs & Cromartie Bloodstock |
| Smooth Bert View Five-Cross Pedigree | Smooth Jazz | Storm Boot |
| Blushing Issue | ||
| Little Bertie | Devil His Due | |
| Sarah's Girl |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTNAUG2011 Hip 355 |
Yearling | SGV Thoroughbreds | Vinery Sales, agent | $45,000 |
| OBSAPR2012 Hip 662 |
Two-year-old | Bona Venture Stables | SGV Thoroughbreds, agent | $60,000 |
| Upstart |
| California Chrome |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Texas Red |
| Bodemeister |
| Far Right |
| International Star |
| Buddy's Saint |
| Dortmund |
| Frosted |
