Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from Saturday’s $558,000, Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, a prep for the Aug. 27 Runhappy Travers Stakes at the iconic upstate New York track, and other major weekend developments:
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American Theorem Much the Best in Bing Crosby, Royal Ship Strikes in San Diego
George Papaprodromou’s faith in American Theorem paid off at Del Mar July 30 in the $400,000, Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes. “We’ve always believed in this horse,” said the emotional trainer after he sprinted to the winner’s circle nearly as fast as his charge.
Del Mar History: The Seabiscuit vs. Ligaroti Match Race
Even some of the most casual racing fans are familiar with Seabiscuit and his legendary match race against War Admiral in 1938. Seabiscuit’s four-length victory over the Triple Crown winner was ranked as the greatest single race in history by BloodHorse and was brought to national prominence by the best-selling book Seabiscuit: An American Legend and the successful movie based on the book.
Front and Center: Epicenter Shines in Jim Dandy Stakes Score
On a gorgeous late July afternoon at Saratoga Race Course, it was suddenly late April in Bluegrass Country. Once again, Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Epicenter stands atop the 3-year-old male division.
