Trainer Melanie Giddings returned to work on Sunday morning at Saratoga Race Course even though her heart was still broken after the loss of undefeated 3-year-old filly Maple Leaf Mel, who was just a few short strides from victory in Saturday’s Grade 1 Test when she fell to the track. “I’m here. My crew is here. […]
White Abarrio defied his 10-1 odds and romped to a 6 1/4-length score in Saturday’s nine-furlong Whitney (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. In victory, he secured a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on November 4 at Santa Anita Park.
White Abarrio defied his 10-1 odds and romped to a 6 1/4-length score in Saturday’s nine-furlong Whitney (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. In victory, he secured a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on November 4 at Santa Anita Park.
White Abarrio pressed the early pace before taking a slim lead in early stretch, then bounded clear to win the $1-million Whitney (G1) at 10-1 odds in a major coup for trainer Rick Dutrow while odds-on and sentimental favorite Cody's Wish was third.