After a Triple Crown season that provided plenty of excitement and three different winners of the signature races, action in the 3-year-old division heats up again starting this Saturday at the Jersey Shore when Monmouth Park hosts the $1 million, Grade 1 TVG.com Haskell Stakes.
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‘He Does It So Easy’: Belmont Stakes Winner Arcangelo Breezes Toward Travers
Working for the second time since his dynamic Belmont Stakes victory, Arcangelo was credited with a six-furlong workout at Saratoga on Monday. The 3-year-old son of Arrogate covered the distance over the main track in 1:14.03, piloted by his Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano.
According to Daily Racing Form clocker Mike Welsch, Arcangelo breezed five furlongs in 1:00.52, then galloped out in 1:14.03, 1:26.74, and 1:41.27 for a mile.
Castellano was pleased with the work, as was trainer Jena Antonucci.
“I liked everything. The way he breezed at the beginning was very nice, comfortable rhythm he started picking it up himself in a good way,” Castellano told DRF. “The challenge with him is you got to be careful because he does it so easy, very comfortable, but he clocks a [fast] number and you feel like you go slow but he reaches out with that beautiful stride, long stride, and I don't want to go too fast.”
Antonucci posted a video of the work on Twitter.
Arcangelo with Javier Castellano aboard breezing 5F. 35.91 100.52 with a lovely gallop out in 114.03 up 126.74. Very happy with himself!!
#arcangelo pic.twitter.com/bLsHUUscbf
— Jena (@jenaantonucci) July 17, 2023
Arcangelo is expected to target the Travers Stakes at the end of the summer season at Saratoga. The colt, owned by Blue Rose Farm, won the Belmont in just his fifth career effort after requiring three starts to break his maiden. Arcangelo won the G3 Peter Pan Stakes in preparation for the Belmont Stakes, so his overall record stands at three wins from five starts and earnings of $1,067,400.
Read more at the Daily Racing Form.
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Allure Of Money Denies Odds-On Maker’s Candy In New York Derby
Allure of Money won the 50th renewal of the $150,000 New York Derby at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack on Monday, July 17. The Michael S, Ferraro-trainee scored a narrow upset over heavily favored Maker's Candy in a final time of 1:46.82.
The $235,850 earner secured the neck triumph after a spirited stretch battle with the 1-9 post time favorite. He was guided to victory by jockey Luis Perez for owner Happy Face Racing Stable.
Allure of Money registered his second career stakes win and paid $16.20, $3.30 and $2.30. Maker's Candy was second under Jose Ortiz and returned $2.10 and $2.10. Mo Trump held the third position and paid $5.70.
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack will continue to offer live Thoroughbred racing three days a week from Monday to Wednesday. Post time for the first race each day is scheduled for 1:15 p.m.
About Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack: In operation since 1962, the facility added gaming to its offering in 2004 and expanded again in 2013 by adding 33,000 square feet with a $12 million expansion. FLGR is highlighted by over 1,100 gaming machines, the 448-seat Buffet, Remedy Bar & Lounge, as well as live and simulcast Thoroughbred racing. Gaming doors open at 8 a.m. and racing doors open at 11:30 a.m. daily. For more information, visit www.fingerlakesgaming.com.
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Road to Breeders’ Cup Sneak Peek: Haskell Stakes and Other Key Races
After a three-week break, the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series resumes Saturday, July 22, with the prestigious $1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park.
