Jockey Prat suspended for three days
Jockey Flavien Prat has been suspended three days, Friday through Sunday, for causing interference that led to the disqualification of his mount in the first race last Friday.
Steve AndersenAug 04, 2015
Jockey Flavien Prat has been suspended three days, Friday through Sunday, for causing interference that led to the disqualification of his mount in the first race last Friday.
Micks Miracle, the sharp winner of an optional claimer July 25, will miss an extended period of training due to an ankle injury, trainer Phil D’Amato said.
Afleet Alex was among the most celebrated juveniles of the 2004 Saratoga meeting. Just over a decade later, the Gainesway sire is off to a solid start at this summer's meet. Daily Racing Form’s SirePowered Results shows him with two winners at the meet to date, led by Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes victor Texas Red.
Square Dancer got up in the last jump to edge Modern by a nose in the $100,000 Redekop Classic at Hastings on Monday. He paid $8.30 as the second choice behind Mr. Bowling in the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-olds and up.
Flashy Jewel, a 12-1 shipper from Canterbury Park, turned back a challenge from Witt Six in the stretch to capture Monday’s $75,000 Manitoba Derby in front-running style at Assiniboia Downs.
Quatre Cat paid $3.90 as the solid favorite in the $50,000 B.C. Cup Dogwood at Hastings on Monday.
Victories by longshots Goodtolook ($70.50) and Den’s Legacy ($45.20) in back-to-back races Monday helped produce a $206,133 pick six carryover into Wednesday’s card.
Kathleen O’Connell’s bucket list got a little shorter on Monday after her lightning-fast 3-year-old turf filly Lady Shipman cruised to a popular and extremely impressive 3 1/4-length victory over Miss Ella in the $100,000 Coronation Cup, giving her trainer her first stakes victory at Saratoga.
Phil’s Dream romped in Monday’s $126,200 Shepperton Stakes, scoring in near track-record time under Justin Stein in the 6 1/2-furlong sprint for Ontario-sired runners at Woodbine.
Jeremey Day's analysis of the Wednesday 8/5 card at Northfield Park.