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Archwarrior lived up to all the advance billing when he rallied to a very professional 3 1/4-length victory over fellow first-time starter Malachite in Thursday’s third race. Archwarrior, a son of Arch owned by Alto Racing Stable, opened at 1-9 in the wagering, never got higher than 1-4, and paid $2.50 after completing six furlongs in 1:10.07 with jockey John Velazquez aboard.
Archwarrior, who had been training sensationally here all summer, was entered twice prior to Thursday’s unveiling, scratching the first time due to a wet racetrack and again on Travers Day when unable to escape the also-eligible list.
“I thought everything went as smoothly as we hoped it would,” said Pletcher who had won 20 2-year-old maiden races at the meet through Thursday. “I thought he ran very well, very professional, finished up well, and galloped out strongly. We’ve run a lot of first-time starters over the years, but I’ve never had so many questions about one beforehand. It wasn’t exactly like the Kentucky Derby, but we were hoping he’d run as well as he was training.”
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Here's an example of what is wrong with North American racing: why is it necessary for Archwarrior, if he's as good as Pletcher thinks he is, to need Lasix? If he's bled already...then he's got a hole in him and isn't the phenom that he's touted as. And, if he hasn't, why is he being treated with Lasix?
Do you remember that this time last year Pletcher introduced another nice 2-y-old, called Overdrive? What happened to him? It just goes on and on. And, until someone calls a halt, racing fans are going to continue to be built up and disappointed (dashed)...again and again.
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This colt should be put away until December at the earliest...
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Kris S influence is all you need
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I hope he goes in the Champagne, Juvenile, Fountain of Youth, Florida Derby, Kentucky Derby.
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He looked good. He flashed excellent tactical speed and then just sort of wore down the leader, whilst easily holding the closers at bay. It was the perfect debut because any time a horse freaks in his debut it is very rare that he can duplicate that kind of effort in subsequent starts. He looks like a big lumbering type, out of the Union Rags mold. Hope he can stay healthy and race for a long time. Unlikely, but stranger things have happened.
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Watch the link below on YouTube.. or search for signs maiden race at Saratoga
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeHqkbvIo9A&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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can't say i disagree Mikey....lets hope we have a good one that stays sound. I personally would like a superstar youngster for a change who dances all the dances. Pletcheritis....lol.....priceless!
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Another who will race 1 or 2 more time's this year.He will come back at gulfdtream in FEB OR MARCH win and head to the DERBY tnen come down with pletcheritis.Make a comeback then head to the breeding shed.
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He looks the part..Best Pal?
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