Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds' homebred Society etched herself in the Ellis Park history books Saturday by not only dominating the 33rd running of the $225,000 Chicago Stakes (G3) but also by setting a seven-furlong track record in 1:20.54 at the Henderson, Ky. oval.
Society is under the care of Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen and was ridden to victory by Tyler Gaffalione. The 4-year-old daughter of Gun Runner was geared down late and completed seven furlongs .15 seconds faster than previous track record of 1:20.69 set by Privet Moon in an allowance-optional claiming event on July 9, 2021.
Gaffalione positioned Society on the lead just to the inside of front-running Drifaros as the duo blasted through an opening quarter-mile in :22.21. Heavy favorite Matareya sat third in the early stages about three lengths behind the dueling leaders. Around the far turn, Society began to step clear of Drifaros and powerfully opened up down the lane for a 10¾-length victory.
“She was super impressive today,” Gaffalione said. “It's a credit to Steve (Asmussen) and his team for having her ready to run a huge race. It was pretty cool setting the track record with her today.”
Society returned $6.38 for her victory. Drifaros, ridden by Martin Garcia, held second, 1 1/4 length to the good of favorite Matareya.
Society, who is out of the Tapit mare Etiquette, boasts a lifetime mark of 6-0-1 from 10 starts and purse earnings of $1,334,535.
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