My Boy Tate steps up in Say Florida Sandy

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – My Boy Tate, winner of three consecutive races, will make his stakes debut in Saturday’s inaugural $100,000 Say Florida Sandy Stakes for New York-bred male sprinters at seven furlongs.

A gelding by Boys At Tosconova, My Boy Tate has won his last three starts by a combined 20 3/4 lengths, topped by a 9 1/4-length second-level allowance score Dec. 9 going seven furlongs. Following an Aug. 13 maiden win at Saratoga, My Boy Tate kicked a stall wall and bruised a foot. In his last two races, he’s earned Beyer Speed Figures of 93 and 95.

“What do you say about his last two starts?” trainer Michelle Nevin said. “He’s dictated the pace himself, I’m really happy that he’s come to hand and improved so well. I think he deserves a shot in the race.”

My Boy Tate drew post 3 in an eight-horse field and will be ridden for the first time by Dylan Davis.

He will face a field of more seasoned rivals, including multiple stakes winner Celtic Chaos and the top three finishers from the Hudson Stakes last fall at Belmont – Ostrolenka, Eye Luv Lulu, and Pat on the Back. Candid Desire, Gold for the King, and Haul Anchor complete the field.