Saratoga Special prospect sent to Jacobson
David Jacobson has led the standings in New York primarily for his work with claimers, some of whom have turned into stakes runners. Now, he appears to be entering the 2-year-old market.
The sharp maiden winner Tizcano, who sold for $710,000 – the second-highest price at Monday’s Fasig-Tipton July sale – was sent to Jacobson this week. The horse was purchased by Rockingham Ranch. Tizcano, a son of Tiznow, is likely being pointed to the Grade 2 Saratoga Special on Aug. 10.
“I’m very excited, very appreciative Rockingham Ranch has confidence in me,” Jacobson said.
On June 22, Tizcano won a maiden race by 6 1/2 lengths at Gulfstream, running 4 1/2 furlongs in 51.52 seconds and earning a Beyer Speed Figure of 94.
Meanwhile, Strapping Groom, a horse Jacobson turned from claimer into Grade 1 Forego winner, worked a half-mile in 51.43 seconds Friday morning, his third work since getting a break. Jacobson is hoping to find an easy race for Strapping Groom here, at Monmouth, or Delaware in the first week of August as a prep for the Forego here Aug. 31.