Hong Kong Harry will be out to avenge his loss in the G2 Eddie Read in July at Del Mar. ‘Harry’ was sideswiped and bumped hard a few steps out of the gate, leaving him some six lengths off the pace. He’s used to being a lot closer and trainer Phil D’Amato says he never got into a position to win.
Del Mar, the graveyard of favorites. Actually, that’s Saratoga’s claim to fame but for at least one race Saturday the moniker applied to the seaside oval. Pozo de Luna’s Blue Stripe came rolling down the lane, cruising past 4-5 favorite Shedaresthedevil to win the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) and a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).
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