The Whitney Handicap isn’t very old compared to other Saratoga stakes like the Travers. When Black Mania won the inaugural in 1928, Petee-Wrack captured the 64th Travers.

But the Whitney is historic in its own right, named for a family whose horses have won every major race in the United States. Harry Payne Whitney’s Regret was the first filly to capture the Kentucky Derby in ’15 and earned Horse of the Year honors.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, most often referred to as C. V., inherited his father’s stable in ’30 and became the third generation of Whitneys heavily involved in horse racing.

On May 17 that year, five months before the elder Whitney passed away, his 2-year-old Equipoise won the Keene Memorial at Belmont Park. Called the Chocolate Soldier by fans because of his elegance and symmetry, Equipoise had his juvenile season cut short by a hoof crack and only ran three-times as a 3-year-old.

But at 4 and 5, C. V., called “Sonny” by close friends, cashed in when Equipoise captured a slew of stakes, including the Whitney in ’32 with a purse of $5,400. Equipoise also was Horse of the Year for the first of two consecutive times.

One of Whitney’s homes was the “Cady Hill” estate at Saratoga Springs, not far from the track where in ’50 he founded the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, serving as its first president.

Two years later, he sent out another winner in the Whitney: Counterpoint, who took the Belmont in ’51. In ’57, C. V. was inducted into the Hall of Fame. On Aug. 6, eight new members join the elite group in the ceremony at Saratoga.

Fast forward more than two decades when C. V., in his 80s, saw his horses triumph in the Whitney twice: State Dinner in ’80 and Silver Buck in ’82.

Some national champions have won the Whitney, including War Admiral, ’38; Tom Fool, ’53; and Dr. Fager,’68. Two champs won this race three times: Discovery, ’34-36, and Kelso, every other year beginning in ’61.

Flashy Bull, going for his fifth consecutive victory, will likely be favored in Saturday’s $750,000 Whitney for 3-year-olds and up.

The son of Holy Bull comes off victory in the $829,500 Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs on June 16. He covered the 1 1/8 miles, the same distance as the Whitney, in an excellent 1:48 1/5.

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin’s Flashy Bull will again face conditioner Todd Pletcher’s Magna Graduate and trainer Richard Durow’s Diamond Stripes, second and third, respectively, in that Grade 1 race at Churchill Downs.

Pletcher also entered Lawyer Ron, winner of the Grade 1 Oaklawn Handicap, and Fairbanks, runner-up to Political Force in Belmont’s Suburban.

Other challengers in the 80th Whitney include Dry Martini, impressive winner of the Cornhusker Breeders’ Cup Handicap at Prairie Meadows; Awesome Twist, runner-up in the Tom Fool; Papi Chullo, on a two-race winning streak; Wanderin Boy, victorious in Churchill’s Alysheba; and Sun King, fourth in the Met Mile.

The 44th running of the $500,000 Jim Dandy on Sunday has attracted several 3-year-olds prepping for the $1 million Travers on Aug. 25 that’s part of Saratoga’s stakes program worth more than $10.3 million.

The odds-on favorite will be Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense, who skipped the Belmont after being edged by Curlin in the Preakness.

His main opposition isn’t very strong because topnotch sophomores like Curlin and Hard Spun opted for the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth on Aug. 5.

Only one of the 19 he beat in The Derby will run: Nobiz Like Showbiz, 10th on May 5. Only one that raced well behind his runner-up finish in the Preakness is entered: C P West, fifth on May 19.

Other challengers are Tiz Wonderful, idle since his unbeaten juvenile season because of a tendon injury, and Sightseeing, winner of the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont on May 20.

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ARLINGTON PARK

I Like Ike: Raced eighth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied from fifth to make up more than 6 ¾ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on a yielding turf course July 21.

Dubuque: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up more than 3 ¼ lengths and lost by a nose and 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 13.

Lacer: Raced eighth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, encountered traffic, dropped to 11th more than 7 ½ lengths behind after six furlongs, rallied from seventh through traffic, made up 4 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at about 1 1/16 furlongs on the turf July 6.

Wild Slide: Raced more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to sixth in stretch, rallied making up more than 6 ½ lengths and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on June 30.

Act Like a Lion: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 16 ½ lengths after a half-mile, angled out for the drive, rallied from seventh to make up more than 5 ¼ lengths in stretch and finished second beat a length at seven furlongs on June 23; ran final three furlongs in 35 4/5.

Dr. Feelgood: Broke 10th, raced more than 18 lengths behind in 11th after a half-mile, advanced to fifth in stretch, made up 6 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on June 14. (Raced fifth early, dropped to last more than 7 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced from seventh to fourth in stretch and gained second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on July 8.)

BELMONT

Redefined: Raced seventh early, advanced to fourth nine lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out in stretch to make up 7 ½ lengths and finished a game second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on June 30. (Raced with pace into stretch, advanced to second and lost by 1 ½ lengths at six furlongs on inner turf course July 22.)

Victory Assured: Raced fourth early, fell to sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied in traffic on far turn, steadied again in stretch racing fourth and finished second beaten a length at 1 1/8 miles on a good inner turf course June 13. (Raced seventh more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to fourth in stretch and finished third by 1 ¾ lengths at 1 1/8 miles on a good inner turf course July 7.)

Exton: Broke eighth, crowded at start, raced three wide in sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch, closed well to make up 3 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf May 24. (Led by a head from the start, pressed by three different rivals, dug in gamely in stretch and prevailed by a nose at 1 1/16 miles at Belmont on June 13.)

CALDER

Dynhocracy: Raced fifth early, advanced to third in stretch, bumped by rival, steadied and finished second beaten a length at 4 ½ furlongs on July 21.

Trey: Raced 7 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a quarter-mile, saved ground around turn, rallied from fourth in stretch to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished full of run to gain second by three lengths at 4 ½ furlongs on July 13.

Tinted Moon: Broke slowly, trailed by more than eight lengths after three-eighths of a mile, angled outside in stretch, closed well from sixth to make up more than 2 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 5.

Waywardwillie: Hit gate at break, raced sixth early, advanced to fourth more than four lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from third in stretch to make up 2 ¼ lengths and gained second by a length at five furlongs on June 29.

No More Masters: Hit gate, trailed by more than 10 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, swung wide for the drive and closed well from eighth to gain second by 1 ½ lengths at five furlongs on June 23. (Tracked pace in third 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile and finished second by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 9.)

Angel Made: Pressed pace into stretch, but couldn’t catch winner and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at five furlongs on June 29. (Raced third early, lost ground to fourth in stretch and rallied to finish second by 2 ½ lengths at 4 ½ furlongs on July 12).

Angel Wings: Flew out of the gate on rail to the front, led by three lengths after a half-mile, drew off through the stretch to win by 12 ¾ lengths in a hand ride at six furlongs on May 14. (Rushed to the lead, raced two lengths ahead after a half-mile and drew clear under a vigorous hand ride to win by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface June 21.)

Lady Tropicana: Raced 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, grabbed lead by five lengths and won by 12 ½ lengths ridden out at 1 1/16 miles on May 27. (Tracked pace three lengths behind in third after a half-mile, slipped through along rail to second in stretch and edged away to win by two lengths at 1 1/16 miles on July 8; returned $14.80 on the front end.)

DEL MAR

Victory Joe: Bumped between rivals at break, squeezed back, raced fifth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in mid-stretch, rallied to second making up 2 ½ lengths and lost by a head at six furlongs on July 22.

Queen Holly: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from sixth along rail in stretch, made up more than 2 ½ lengths and was beaten a head for second at five furlongs on July 2 at Hollywood Park.

Big Bad Leroybrown: Raced sixth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide into stretch, made up nearly 3 ½ lengths and was nosed out at 1 1/16 miles on June 29. (Chased pace more than seven lengths in seventh after a half-mile, rallied from fifth to take lead by a half-length in stretch, weakened and finished second by a length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22.)

ELLIS PARK

Raedonald: Trailed by more than six lengths after three-eighths of a mile, advanced six wide to fifth into the lane, carried out very wide in stretch by fading leader, made up nearly five lengths and was nosed out at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf July 22.

Daring Julie: Trailed by more than 3 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, maneuvered six wide for drive, rallied from sixth to make up more than 2 ½ lengths and lost by a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf July 15.

La Bala: Broke from outside post, raced eighth more than 7 ½ lengths behind after half-mile, moved five wide leaving turn, advanced to fourth in stretch, angled inside winner to make up 3 ¾ lengths and lost by three-quarters of a length at 6 ½ furlongs on July 14.

Three Cities: Broke sluggishly, squeezed back, trailed early, moved to fifth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, split rivals six wide with a burst of speed in the final furlong, made up more than 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 5 ½ lengths on the turf July 7.

LOUISIANA DOWNS

Invading Deputy: Tracked pace in third 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth after six furlongs, came three wide for drive, made up 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22.

Absent Friend: Broke last, trailed by more than 25 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied down middle of stretch from sixth to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 1. (Broke in, raced 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, roused for drive and gained third by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on July 15.)

Driftwood Lodge: Raced seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, began a steady gain to fourth in stretch, made up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good surface June 29.

MONMOUTH

Open Sleigh: Raced four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, saved ground on far turn, angled out for drive, rallied from fourth to second in stretch, made up more than 3 ½ lengths and lost by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 22.

Tease: Trailed early, advanced to seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from sixth to fourth in stretch, made up nearly five lengths and finished third beaten a neck and a nose at a mile on July 15.

Lockup: Trailed by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, advanced to fifth in stretch, closed well outside to make up more than five lengths and lost by a half-length at six furlongs on July 15; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.

Capital Crime: Pressed pace early, gained lead by a head after a half-mile, led by three lengths in stretch and cruised to 10-length victory ridden out at six furlongs on July 6; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.

West Abe: Pinched back at start, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied on rail from third to make up nearly 3 ½ lengths in stretch and was nosed out at a mile on June 30.

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Chastise: Raced more than 5 ½ lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, lacked room leaving quarter pole, rallied from fourth when clear in stretch, finished gamely to make up five lengths and lost by a neck at about five furlongs on the turf July 21.

Misty Pearl: Chased pace in sixth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, saved ground through turn, rallied from fifth to make up more than two lengths in stretch and was nosed out at 5 ½ furlongs on July 8.

Peggys Run: Raced fifth more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, dropped to seventh after six furlongs, lost ground advancing to fifth in stretch, split rivals, finished well making up more than 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf July 2.

Yo Cuz: Raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth going widest entering stretch, rallied to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second by a nose beaten a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on June 17.

Storm a Brewing: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals at quarter pole and won by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on June 9. (Raced three lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, carried out leaving quarter pole, drifted in while closing and won second by a neck at 6 ½ furlongs on July 14.)

RIVER DOWNS

One-Eyed Jackie: Raced four lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, fanned six wide into stretch, made up 3 ¾ lengths and dead-heated for second beaten three-quarters of a length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 7 at Ellis Park. (Trailed early, advanced to sixth more than 6 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain third by a length at six furlongs on July 21.)

SUFFOLK DOWNS

Awesome Idea: Trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, closed willingly in stretch to make up four lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs on June 23. (Raced fifth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out three wide into upper stretch, surged to front late and won by a head at six furlongs on July 7.)

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ARLINGTON PARK

Dubuque: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up more than 3 ¼ lengths and lost by a nose and 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 13.

Lacer: Raced eighth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, encountered traffic, dropped to 11th more than 7 ½ lengths behind after six furlongs, rallied from seventh through traffic, made up 4 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at about 1 1/16 furlongs on the turf July 6.

Wild Slide: Raced more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to sixth in stretch, rallied making up more than 6 ½ lengths and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on June 30.

Act Like a Lion: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 16 ½ lengths after a half-mile, angled out for the drive, rallied from seventh to make up more than 5 ¼ lengths in stretch and finished second beat a length at seven furlongs on June 23; ran final three furlongs in 35 4/5.

Dr. Feelgood: Broke 10th, raced more than 18 lengths behind in 11th after a half-mile, advanced to fifth in stretch, made up 6 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on June 14. (Raced fifth early, dropped to last more than 7 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced from seventh to fourth in stretch and gained second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on July 8.)

BELMONT

Moroccan Affair: Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied repeatedly and rallied in stretch to finish third beaten a head and a half-length at six furlongs on the inner turf; ran final quarter in 23 3/5.

Redefined: Raced seventh early, advanced to fourth nine lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out in stretch to make up 7 ½ lengths and finished a game second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on June 30.

Victory Assured: Raced fourth early, fell to sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied in traffic on far turn, steadied again in stretch racing fourth and finished second beaten a length at 1 1/8 miles on a good inner turf course June 13. (Raced seventh more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to fourth in stretch and finished third by 1 ¾ lengths at 1 1/8 miles on a good inner turf course July 7.)

Rizzi’s Twist: Stumbled badly at start, bumped, raced eighth more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to fifth in stretch, closed fast to make up more than 6 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten a half-length and three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on June 10; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.

Exton: Broke eighth, crowded at start, raced three wide in sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch, closed well to make up 3 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf May 24. (Led by a head from the start, pressed by three different rivals, dug in gamely in stretch and prevailed by a nose at 1 1/16 miles at Belmont on June 13.)

CALDER

Trey: Raced 7 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a quarter-mile, saved ground around turn, rallied from fourth in stretch to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished full of run to gain second by three lengths at 4 ½ furlongs on July 13.

Tinted Moon: Broke slowly, trailed by more than eight lengths after three-eighths of a mile, angled outside in stretch, closed well from sixth to make up more than 2 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 5.

Waywardwillie: Hit gate at break, raced sixth early, advanced to fourth more than four lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from third in stretch to make up 2 ¼ lengths and gained second by a length at five furlongs on June 29.

No More Masters: Hit gate, trailed by more than 10 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, swung wide for the drive and closed well from eighth to gain second by 1 ½ lengths at five furlongs on June 23. (Tracked pace in third 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile and finished second by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 9.)

Angel Made: Pressed pace into stretch, but couldn’t catch winner and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at five furlongs on June 29. (Raced third early, lost ground to fourth in stretch and rallied to finish second by 2 ½ lengths at 4 ½ furlongs on July 12).

Angel Wings: Flew out of the gate on rail to the front, led by three lengths after a half-mile, drew off through the stretch to win by 12 ¾ lengths in a hand ride at six furlongs on May 14. (Rushed to the lead, raced two lengths ahead after a half-mile and drew clear under a vigorous hand ride to win by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface June 21.)

Lady Tropicana: Raced 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, grabbed lead by five lengths and won by 12 ½ lengths ridden out at 1 1/16 miles on May 27. (Tracked pace three lengths behind in third after a half-mile, slipped through along rail to second in stretch and edged away to win by two lengths at 1 1/16 miles on July 8; returned $14.80 on the front end.)

CHURCHILL DOWNS

Smart Bunny: Drifted in at break, raced sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide into the lane, made up nearly three lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a head and a neck at six furlongs on June 9; ran final quarter in 24 1/5. (Tracked pace more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, collared leader at sixteenth pole and drew clear by 1 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on June 30.)

ELLIS PARK

Daring Julie: Trailed by more than 3 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, maneuvered six wide for drive, rallied from sixth to make up more than 2 ½ lengths and lost by a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf July 15.

La Bala: Broke from outside post, raced eighth more than 7 ½ lengths behind after half-mile, moved five wide leaving turn, advanced to fourth in stretch, angled inside winner to make up 3 ¾ lengths and lost by three-quarters of a length at 6 ½ furlongs on July 14.

Three Cities: Broke sluggishly, squeezed back, trailed early, moved to fifth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, split rivals six wide with a burst of speed in the final furlong, made up more than 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 5 ½ lengths on the turf July 7.

HOLLYWOOD PARK

Cigar Pal: Broke a bit slow, trailed by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, swung three deep into the stretch, rallied from eighth to make up more than four lengths and was nosed out at six furlongs on the turf June 21; ran final quarter in 22 3/5. (Stalked pace three lengths behind in third, came out in deep stretch, but could improve position at six furlongs on the turf July 12.)

Big Bad Leroybrown: Raced ninth early, dropped back to 10th more than 5 ½ lengths after a half-mile, lost ground entering stretch, rallied between rivals from eighth, made up more than 5 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten a neck and three-quarters of a length at 7 ½ furlongs on June 14. (Raced sixth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide into stretch, made up nearly 3 ½ lengths and was nosed out at 1 1/16 miles on June 29.)

LOUISIANA DOWNS

Absent Friend: Broke last, trailed by more than 25 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied down middle of stretch from sixth to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 1. (Broke in, raced 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, roused for drive and gained third by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on July 15.)

Driftwood Lodge: Raced seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, began a steady gain to fourth in stretch, made up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good surface June 29.

MONMOUTH

Tease: Trailed early, advanced to seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from sixth to fourth in stretch, made up nearly five lengths and finished third beaten a neck and a nose at a mile on July 15.

Lockup: Trailed by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, advanced to fifth in stretch, closed well outside to make up more than five lengths and lost by a half-length at six furlongs on July 15; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.

Capital Crime: Pressed pace early, gained lead by a head after a half-mile, led by three lengths in stretch and cruised to 10-length victory ridden out at six furlongs on July 6; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.

West Abe: Pinched back at start, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied on rail from third to make up nearly 3 ½ lengths in stretch and was nosed out at a mile on June 30.

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Misty Pearl: Chased pace in sixth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, saved ground through turn, rallied from fifth to make up more than two lengths in stretch and was nosed out at 5 ½ furlongs on July 8.

Peggys Run: Raced fifth more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, dropped to seventh after six furlongs, lost ground advancing to fifth in stretch, split rivals, finished well making up more than 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf July 2.

Departing Now: Raced eighth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, launched drive five wide on far turn, lost ground entering stretch, exchanged contact with rival at eighth pole, rallied from fourth to make up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a head at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf June 25. (Raced second early, dropped to third close to pace after three-eighths of a mile, saved ground entering stretch, but failed to improve position at five furlongs on the turf July 9.)

Yo Cuz: Raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth going widest entering stretch, rallied to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second by a nose beaten a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on June 17.

Storm a Brewing: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals at quarter pole and won by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on June 9. (Raced three lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, carried out leaving quarter pole, drifted in while closing and won second by a neck at 6 ½ furlongs on July 14.)

RIVER DOWNS

One-Eyed Jackie: Raced four lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, fanned six wide into stretch, made up 3 ¾ lengths and dead-heated for second beaten three-quarters of a length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 7 at Ellis Park.

SUFFOLK DOWNS

Awesome Idea: Trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, closed willingly in stretch to make up four lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs on June 23. (Raced fifth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out three wide into upper stretch, surged to front late and won by a head at six furlongs on July 7.)

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Saratoga: The Spa and Graveyard of Champions

An American boxing champion that became a congressman, a lawyer who made a fortune on Wall Street, the grandfather of Winston Churchill and a horseman combined to stage the first national meeting nearly 144 years ago.

It was held as an experiment. Well, the experiment, four days at Saratoga Raceway that began Aug. 3, 1863, was a huge success. So much so that the quartet decided to expand the following year and move across the street to construct a bigger track to accommodate larger crowds.

They called it Saratoga Race Course, located in the resort of Saratoga Springs where the first thoroughbred race in this country was held in 1847. The principle players were:

William R. Travers, a lawyer named president of the Saratoga Association, who was such a force in racing that the oldest major American thoroughbred race bears his name.

John “Old Smoke” Morrissey, former bare-knuckle champ, gambler and a soon-to-be lawmaker on state and national levels that once was a New York gang member in the 1850s.

Leonard Walter Jerome, flamboyant entrepreneur, father of Churchill’s mother and another successful stock speculator known as “the King of Wall Street.”

John R. Hunter, whose horses ran on both sides of the Atlantic and co-owned the first winner of the Travers with Travers in 1864 named Kentucky.

The Saratoga meeting originally consisted of four weeks, but subsequently was lengthened another week and finally became a six-week meeting that now ends on Labor Day.

Saratoga Springs, located in upstate New York, was known as The Spa for the mineral springs in the area. And it later became known as the Graveyard of Favorites as well as the Graveyard of Champions.

Some champions that tasted defeat at the hands of unheralded opponents included Man ’o War, Gallant Fox and Secretariat.

Big Red’s only loss in 21 races came in 1919 in a sprint on a muddy track to the aptly named Upset, ’73 Triple Crown champion Secretariat was surprised by Onion in the Whitney Stakes and another Triple Crown winner, Gallant Fox, was defeated by 100-1 shot Jim Dandy in the ’30 Travers.

The Jim Dandy later became a stakes race, established in ’64 as an appropriate prep for the Travers.

The 36-day meeting that opens July 25 features significant purse increases of more than 13 ½ percent, the New York Racing Association announced. That’s up from an already industry leading daily average exceeding $678,800 to an expected $771, 535.

Open allowance races at 1 1/8 miles jump $17,000 to $68,000 and purses for open maiden sprints climb $15,000 to $62,000. Overnight stakes rise $10,000 to $75,000.

There will be 47 stakes, included 33 graded races. And 15 stakes are Grade 1 events. In addition, there are seven multi-stakes days, including the track’s richest two afternoons.

On July 28, the 80th running of $750,000 Whitney heads four stakes worth more than $1.7 million. On Aug. 25, the 138th Travers, worth $1 million, is the headliner on a four stakes card of more than $1.5 million.

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ARLINGTON PARK

Lacer: Raced eighth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, encountered traffic, dropped to 11th more than 7 ½ lengths behind after six furlongs, rallied from seventh through traffic, made up 4 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at about 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 6.

Wild Slide: Raced more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to sixth in stretch, rallied making up more than 6 ½ lengths and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on June 30.

Act Like a Lion: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 16 ½ lengths after a half-mile, angled out for the drive, rallied from seventh to make up more than 5 ¼ lengths in stretch and finished second beat a length at seven furlongs on June 23; ran final three furlongs in 35 4/5.

Dr. Feelgood: Broke 10th, raced more than 18 lengths behind in 11th after a half-mile, advanced to fifth in stretch, made up 6 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on June 14. (Raced fifth early, dropped to last more than 7 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced from seventh to fourth in stretch and gained second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on July 8.)

BELMONT

Moroccan Affair: Raced fourth early, dropped to fifth more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied repeatedly and rallied in stretch to finish third beaten a head and a half-length at six furlongs on the inner turf; ran final quarter in 23 3/5.

Redefined: Raced seventh early, advanced to fourth nine lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out in stretch to make up 7 ½ lengths and finished a game second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on June 30.

Victory Assured: Raced fourth early, fell to sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied in traffic on far turn, steadied again in stretch racing fourth and finished second beaten a length at 1 1/8 miles on a good inner turf course June 13. (Raced seventh more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to fourth in stretch and finished third by 1 ¾ lengths at 1 1/8 miles on a good inner turf course July 7.)

Rizzi’s Twist: Stumbled badly at start, bumped, raced eighth more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to fifth in stretch, closed fast to make up more than 6 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten a half-length and three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on June 10; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.

Exton: Broke eighth, crowded at start, raced three wide in sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch, closed well to make up 3 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf May 24. (Led by a head from the start, pressed by three different rivals, dug in gamely in stretch and prevailed by a nose at 1 1/16 miles at Belmont on June 13.)

CALDER

Tinted Moon: Broke slowly, trailed by more than eight lengths after three-eighths of a mile, angled outside in stretch, closed well from sixth to make up more than 2 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 5.

Waywardwillie: Hit gate at break, raced sixth early, advanced to fourth more than four lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from third in stretch to make up 2 ¼ lengths and gained second by a length at five furlongs on June 29.

No More Masters: Hit gate, trailed by more than 10 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, swung wide for the drive and closed well from eighth to gain second by 1 ½ lengths at five furlongs on June 23. (Tracked pace in third 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile and finished second by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 9.)

Angel Made: Hit gate at start, raced seventh early, advanced to sixth in stretch and gained second by a nose at 4 ½ furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface June 15. (Pressed pace into stretch, but couldn’t catch winner and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at five furlongs on June 29.)

Angel Wings: Flew out of the gate on rail to the front, led by three lengths after a half-mile, drew off through the stretch to win by 12 ¾ lengths in a hand ride at six furlongs on May 14. (Rushed to the lead, raced two lengths ahead after a half-mile and drew clear under a vigorous hand ride to win by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface June 21.)

Lady Tropicana: Raced 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, grabbed lead by five lengths and won by 12 ½ lengths ridden out at 1 1/16 miles on May 27. (Tracked pace three lengths behind in third after a half-mile, slipped through along rail to second in stretch and edged away to win by two lengths at 1 1/16 miles on July 8; returned $14.80 on the front end.)

Cajulena: Hit gate at break, steadied to avoid pulled up rival on backstretch, raced four lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, rallied to third in stretch and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on a good turf course May 25. (Chased pace in fourth after a half-mile, came three wide into stretch, but couldn’t get leaders and finished third 1 ½ lengths behind at five furlongs on June 29.)

CHURCHILL DOWNS

Smokin’ Spirit: Bobbled at break, swerved out, rushed up to press pace a half-length back after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground entering stretch, made up 1 ½ lengths and lost by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on June 15. (Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than three lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out in stretch and finished second by 4 ½ lengths at six furlongs on July 5; returned $6 to place.)

Smart Bunny: Drifted in at break, raced sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide into the lane, made up nearly three lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a head and a neck at six furlongs on June 9; ran final quarter in 24 1/5. (Tracked pace more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, collared leader at sixteenth pole and drew clear by 1 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on June 30.)

ELLIS PARK

One-Eyed Jackie: Raced four lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, fanned six wide into stretch, made up 3 ¾ lengths and dead-heated for second beaten three-quarters of a length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 7.

Three Cities: Broke sluggishly, squeezed back, trailed early, moved to fifth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, split rivals six wide with a burst of speed in the final furlong, made up more than 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 5 ½ lengths on the turf July 7.

HOLLYWOOD PARK

Queen Holly: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from sixth along rail in stretch, made up more than 2 ½ lengths and beaten a head for second at five furlongs on July 2.

Zappa: Raced sixth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came wide advancing to fourth in stretch, closed to make up more than 3 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a neck at 1 1/16 miles on June 27.

Cigar Pal: Broke a bit slow, trailed by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, swung three deep into the stretch, rallied from eighth to make up more than four lengths and was nosed out at six furlongs on the turf June 21; ran final quarter in 22 3/5.

Big Bad Leroybrown: Raced ninth early, dropped back to 10th more than 5 ½ lengths after a half-mile, lost ground entering stretch, rallied between rivals from eighth, made up more than 5 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten a neck and three-quarters of a length at 7 ½ furlongs on June 14. (Raced sixth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide into stretch, made up nearly 3 ½ lengths and was nosed out at 1 1/16 miles on June 29.)

Red Opal: Raced seventh early, dropped to eighth more than 7 ½ lengths after a half-mile, came three deep into stretch, drifted in a bit, rallied to make up more than 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on the turf April 25; ran final quarter in 22 4/5.

LOUISIANA DOWNS

Absent Friend: Broke last, trailed by more than 25 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied down the middle of stretch from sixth to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 1.

Driftwood Lodge: Raced seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, began a steady gain to fourth in stretch, made up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good surface June 29.

Trivali: Steadied leaving chute, fell back to eighth in tight on backstretch, advanced a bit, steadied again, dropped to ninth more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide into the lane, rallied to fourth in stretch and dead-heated for second at seven furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface June 10.

MONMOUTH

Capital Crime: Pressed pace early, gained lead by a head after a half-mile, led by three lengths in stretch and cruised to 10-length victory ridden out at six furlongs on July 6; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.

West Abe: Pinched back at start, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied on rail from third to make up nearly 3 ½ lengths in stretch and was nosed out at a mile on June 30.

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Peggys Run: Raced fifth more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, dropped to seventh after six furlongs, lost ground advancing to fifth in stretch, split rivals, finished well making up more than 3 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf July 2.

Departing Now: Raced eighth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, launched drive five wide on far turn, lost ground entering stretch, exchanged contact with rival at eighth pole, rallied from fourth to make up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a head at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf June 25. (Raced second early, dropped to third close to pace after three-eighths of a mile, saved ground entering stretch, but failed to improve position at five furlongs on the turf July 9.)

Yo Cuz: Raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth going widest entering stretch, rallied to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second by a nose beaten a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on June 17.

Storm a Brewing: Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied wide into stretch, made up more than seven lengths and finished third beaten a half-length and a nose at six furlongs on May 12. (Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals at quarter pole and won by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on June 9.)

Precisely Sue: Tracked pace more than 2 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, shuffled back between rivals midway around turn, closed in final furlong to make up nearly 2 ½ lengths in stretch and lost by a head at six furlongs on March 27.

Cabo Rojo: Raced seventh more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, moved up inside to fifth in stretch, made up more 2 ½ lengths and lost by a half-length at six furlongs on Feb. 17.

SUFFOLK DOWNS

Awesome Idea: Trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, closed willingly in stretch to make up four lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs on June 23. (Raced fifth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out three wide into upper stretch, surged to front late and won by a head at six furlongs on July 7.)

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The nation’s richest day for thoroughbred sprinters is Saturday at Calder Race Course where the eighth Summit of Speed features eight stakes worth $2 million.

The Smile Sprint Handicap for 3-year-olds and up at six furlongs is one of two stakes with $500,000 purses. Two 4-year-olds regarded as America’s leading sprinters are scheduled to meet for the first time in the 24th running of the Grade 2 race honoring the top sprinter in ’86.

Smoky Stover will be seeking his fifth straight victory of the year. All four wins by this Florida bred were registered in California, including his latest in the Potrero Grande Breeders’ Cup on April 7 at Santa Anita.

Fabulous Strike also goes for five in row, coming off a triumph in the Aristides Breeders’ Cup on June 2 at Churchill Downs.

Another 4-year-old, Mach Ride, will represent Calder’s “home team” in the Smile after posting an impressive 7 ½-length victory in the $50,000 Champali Stakes on June 16. Last year, he won the Valid Video before running second in the $300,000 Carry Back Stakes for 3-year-olds.

This year’s Carry Back at the South Florida track attracted Teuflesberg, the Kentucky Derby also-ran that captured the seven-furlong Woody Stephens on Belmont Stakes Day. He turns back to six furlongs, a distance he was successful at twice last year.

Other contenders include Calder-based Finallymadeit, who won the Valid Video on June 17; and Principle Secret, the runner-up beaten a neck in the Laz Barrera Memorial at Hollywood Park on May 20.

The 23rd Princess Rooney for 3-year-old fillies and mares will feature a talented 5-year-old going six furlongs in the Grade 1 contest worth $500,000. Indian Flare captured the Vagrancy Handicap on June 17 at Belmont after running second two months earlier in the Las Cienagas at Santa Anita.

Pussycat Doll was scheduled to ship in from the West Coast, but trainer Bob Baffert changed his mind. “We were going to come, but I think six furlongs will be a bit short for her. It really doesn’t suit her and I think it will be asking a lot of her.”

Indian Flare, however, will face a top contender in Miss Macy Sue, winner of three straight stakes at three different tracks, including the Winning Colors on May 28 at Churchill Downs.

The $300,000 Azalea Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at six furlongs will feature Sindy With an S, who scored in the Manhattan Stakes on June 2 at Hollywood Park.

Two challengers are coming out of the Open Mind Stakes on May 12 at Churchill Downs: Miss A. Bomb, who rallied in the stretch for third, and Sheets, who finished fifth before capturing an allowance race on June 1 at Louisville.

Four other stakes offer purses of $100,000 each. They include a pair of five-furlong races on the turf: the Bob Humphrey for 3-year-olds and up, and the Distaff for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up.

The other two stakes are at six furlongs on the main track: the Criterium for 2-year-olds and the J J’s Dream for 2-year-old fillies.

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ARLINGTON PARK

Wild Slide: Raced more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to sixth in stretch, rallied to make up more than 6 ½ lengths and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on June 30.

Act Like a Lion: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 16 ½ lengths after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied from seventh to make up more than 5 ¼ lengths in stretch and finished second beat a length at seven furlongs on June 23; ran final three furlongs in 35 4/5.

Dr. Feelgood: Broke 10th, raced more than 18 lengths behind in 11th after a half-mile, advanced to fifth in stretch, made up 6 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on June 14.

Metts Ready: Raced off rail in fourth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground entering stretch, made up more than 4 ¼ lengths and gained second by a nose at 6 ½ furlongs on May 26. (Raced third early, dropped back to fourth more than 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, surged to lead in stretch and drew off by 3 ¾ lengths under urging at a mile on June 10.)

BELMONT

Redefined: Raced seventh early, advanced to fourth nine lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out in stretch to make up 7 ½ lengths and finished a game second beaten a half-length at six furlongs on June 30.

Victory Assured: Raced fourth early, dropped back to sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied in traffic on far turn, steadied in stretch racing fourth and finished second beaten a length at 1 1/8 miles on a good inner turf course June 13.

Rizzi’s Twist: Stumbled badly at start, bumped, raced eighth more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to fifth in stretch, closed fast to make up more than 6 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten a half-length and three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on June 10; ran final quarter in 24 1/5.

Exton: Broke eighth, crowded at start, raced three wide in sixth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch, finished well to make up 3 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf May 24. (Led by a head from the start pressed by three different rivals, dug in gamely in stretch and prevailed by a nose at 1 1/16 miles at Belmont on June 13.)

CALDER

Waywardwillie: Hit gate at break, raced sixth early, advanced to fourth more than four lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from third in stretch to make up 2 ¼ lengths and gained second by a length at five furlongs on June 29.

No More Masters: Hit gate, trailed by more than 10 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, swung wide for drive, and closed well from eighth to gain second by 1 ½ lengths at five furlongs on June 23.

Angel Made: Hit gate at start, raced seventh early, advanced to sixth in stretch and gained second by a nose at 4 ½ furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface June 15. (Pressed pace into stretch, but couldn’t catch winner and finished second beaten 1 ¼ lengths at five furlongs on June 29.)

Angel Wings: Flew out of the gate on rail to the front, led by three lengths after a half-mile, drew off through the stretch to win by 12 ¾ lengths in a hand ride at six furlongs on May 14. (Rushed to the lead, raced two lengths ahead after a half-mile and drew clear under a vigorous hand ride to win by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface June 21.)

Lady Tropicana: Trailed by 13 lengths after a half-mile, swung out in 10th for drive, rallied to sixth in stretch, made up 4 ¾ lengths and finished full of run second by a head at a mile on the grass May 6; ran final quarter in 23 1/5. (Raced 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, grabbed lead by five lengths and won by 12 ½ lengths ridden out at 1 1/16 miles on May 27.)

Cajulena: Hit gate at break, steadied to avoid pulled up rival on backstretch, raced four lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of a mile, rallied to third in stretch and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on a good turf course May 25. (Chased pace in fourth after a half-mile, came three wide into stretch, but could catch leaders and finished third 1 ½ lengths behind at five furlongs on June 29.)

CHURCHILL DOWNS

Hold the Salt: Raced sixth four wide six lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, closed determinedly from third in stretch and won by a half-length at five furlongs on May 28 at Churchill Downs. (Chased leader three lengths behind in second after a half-mile, saved ground moving to lead in stretch and drew off by 5 ½ lengths at a mile on the turf June 16 at Indiana Downs.)

Smokin’ Spirit: Bobbled at break, swerved out, rushed up to press pace a half-length back after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground entering stretch, made up 1 ½ lengths and lost by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on June 15.

Smart Bunny: Drifted in at break, raced sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied four wide into the lane, made up nearly three lengths in stretch and finished third beaten a head and a neck at six furlongs on June 9; ran final quarter in 24 1/5. (Tracked paced more than 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, collared leader at sixteenth pole and moved clear by 1 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on June 30.)

Whatsthescript: Encountered trouble racing fifth along backstretch, advanced to fourth 2 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied on far turn, dropped to sixth, worked way out five wide for drive, blocked briefly in stretch, closed from fourth to make up 3 ½ lengths and lost by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on a yielding turf course May 9.

Tell It All: Raced fourth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, steadied when faded rival lost rider, carried extremely wide around turn losing ground to last, recovered advancing to fourth in stretch, rallied to make up more than 2 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at a mile on May 1.

HOLLYWOOD PARK

Zappa: Raced sixth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced wide to fourth in stretch, rallied to make up more than 3 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a neck at 1 1/16 miles on June 27.

Cigar Pal: Broke a bit slow, trailed by more than seven lengths after a half-mile, swung three deep into the stretch, rallied from eighth to make up more than fourth lengths and was nosed out six furlongs on the turf June 21; ran final quarter in 22 3/5.

Big Bad Leroybrown: Raced ninth early, dropped back to 10th more than 5 ½ lengths after a half-mile, lost ground entering stretch, rallied between rivals from eighth, made up more than 5 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten a neck and three-quarters of a length at 7 ½ furlongs on June 14. (Raced sixth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide into stretch, made up nearly 3 ½ lengths and was nosed out at 1 1/16 miles on June 29.)

My City by the Bay: Broke last, trailed by more than six lengths after a half-mile, swung three deep into stretch, made up more than 2 ¼ lengths and gained second by three-quarters of a length at six furlongs on the turf June 10.

Red Opal: Raced seventh early, dropped to eighth more than 7 ½ lengths after a half-mile, came three deep into stretch, drifted in a bit, rallied to make up more than 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a neck at six furlongs on the turf April 25; ran final quarter in 22 4/5.

LOUISIANA DOWNS

Driftwood Lodge: Raced seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, began a steady gain to fourth in stretch, made up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good surface June 29.

Trivali: Steadied leaving chute, fell back to eighth in tight on backstretch, advanced a bit, steadied again, dropped to ninth more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide into the lane, rallied to fourth in stretch and dead-heated for second at seven furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface June 10.

MONMOUTH

West Abe: Pinched back at start, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied on rail from third to make up nearly 3 ½ lengths in stretch and was nosed out at a mile on June 30.

Brokerage House: Raced seventh more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out midway on the far turn, advanced to fourth as rider lost whip at quarter pole and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on a good turf course June 21.

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Departing Now: Raced eighth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, launched drive five wide on far turn losing ground entering stretch, exchanged contact with rival at eighth pole, rallied from fourth to make up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a head at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf June 25.

Yo Cuz: Raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth going widest entering stretch, rallied to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second by a nose beaten a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on June 17.

Thermostatic: Raced outside fifth after a half-mile, lost ground entering stretch, closed with a late surge to make up more than three lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf June 9.

Storm a Brewing: Raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied wide into stretch, made up more than seven lengths and finished third beaten a half-length and a nose at six furlongs on May 12. (Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals at quarter pole and won by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on June 9.)

Precisely Sue: Tracked pace more than 2 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, shuffled back between rivals midway around turn, closed in final furlong to make up nearly 2 ½ lengths in stretch and lost by a head at six furlongs on March 27.

Cabo Rojo: Raced seventh more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, moved up inside to fifth in stretch, made up more 2 ½ lengths and lost by a half-length at six furlongs on Feb. 17.

SUFFOLK DOWNS

Awesome Idea: Trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, closed willingly in stretch to make up four lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs on June 23.

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