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‘He Loves It Here At Churchill’: Favorite Bango Overcomes Traffic For Bet On Sunshine Victory
Tamaroak Partners' classy sprinter Bango overcame traffic trouble along the inside rail in midstretch before he shifted out to get a clear run and overhaul leader Sibelius in deep stretch to win Sunday's 14th running of the $299,750 Bet On Sunshine at Churchill Downs by three-quarters of a length.
Ridden by Tyler Gaffalione for trainer Greg Foley, Bango ran six furlongs in 1:10 over a fast track to collect his ninth win in 16 starts at Churchill Downs – just two victories behind the documented modern-day record of 11 set by Ready's Rocket between 2008-2012.
The win was worth $178,800 and improved Bango's career earnings to $947,715 with a record of 11-1-2 in 27 starts. Earlier this year, Bango won the $199,833 Aristides at Churchill Downs for the second year in a row. He won Sunday's stakes event 51 days after winning an allowance/optional claiming race at Churchill Downs on Sept. 23.
Silbelius broke alertly from the outside, but Top Gunner pressed right to the front from the inside and led the field of nine horses through a first quarter mile in :21.60 as Bango raced in seventh behind a second flight of horses.
Sibelius drew even with Top Gunner leaving the half-mile in :44.84 as Bango ranged into contention along the rail. Top Gunner maintained his position and Bango had nowhere to go. After checking while approaching the eighth pole, Bango swung out to the three-path as Sibelius took over and surged to victory once clear.
“I let him get settled behind the speed and we couldn't quite get by on the inside and I had to switch him out late and he spurted clear,” Gaffalione said. “He loves this track and ran big.”
Bango survived an objection by jockey James Graham aboard eventual fifth-place finisher Surveillance. Kentucky Horse Racing stewards dismissed Graham's claim that he was interfered when Bango swung out with a furlong to run.
“I didn't really know about the objection until I was about to bring him into the winner's circle,” Foley said. “His record talks for itself, he loves it here at Churchill. He's two away from reaching the record of 11 wins at the track. We'll be back next year to hopefully get it.”
Bango returned $5.06 to win as the 3-2 favorite. Sibelius, the 3-1 second betting choice under Junior Alvarado, was second, and Top Gunner, ridden by Rey Gutierrez, was another 1 ½ lengths back in third in the nine-horse field.
Kavod, Surveillance, Mucho, Long Range Toddy, Williston Way and Torontotoro completed the order of finish. Miles Ahead, who was vying for favoritism with Bango minutes before the race, was scratched at the gate by the state veterinarian.
Bango is a 5-year-old son of Congrats out of the Smart Strike mare Josaka. He was bred in Kentucky by his owners Fred and Debbie Schwartz.
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Cody’s Wish To Remain In Training In 2023
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Cody's Wish, Curlin's fastest sprinting son, will remain in training in 2023, according to Godolphin USA's Director of Bloodstock Michael Banahan.
“He came out of the Breeders' Cup very well,” said Banahan of the Godolphin homebred, who was produced by Grade 1 winner Dance Card, by Tapit. “He's sound, healthy, and we're extremely excited about seeing him race next year.”
Future Darley stallion Cody's Wish has won or placed all 11 of his starts, including victories in seven of his last eight leading up to the Nov. 5 Dirt Mile, with his namesake Cody Dorman in attendance at Keeneland.
“Cody's Wish continues to show his versatility having won the G1 Forego sprinting, a total of five one-turn mile wins, including the G3 Westchester, and now the two-turn Dirt Mile,” Banahan continued. “We'll give him a bit of a breather, then plan out a 2023 campaign that again takes us to the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita.”
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Gainesway Names Ryan Norton New Stallion Director
Ryan Norton has been named as Gainesway's new Stallion Director, the farm announced Oct. 21.
Norton previously served as Stallion Director at Darby Dan Farm; a position he'd held since 2005. Prior to that, he worked in Darby Dan's sales division, joining in 2002 and working under Lynn Davis.
“I am happy to announce that Ryan Norton has decided to join Gainesway as our stallion director,” said Gainesway General Manager Brian Graves. “Ryan brings with him over 20 years of experience in his field. Ryan's meticulous nature will make him the perfect person to give our clients and customers a great experience conducting business with Gainesway Farm.”
A native of Winchester, Ky., Norton grew up on a cattle and tobacco farm. He received his bachelor's degree in finance from Transylvania University in 1997.
“I am excited to join the Gainesway team and have an opportunity to promote the best up-and-coming stallion roster in the industry,” Norton said. “My enthusiasm for the art of breeding has never waned and I am looking forward to new challenges.”
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