Today is the Woodward at Saratoga--the race that traditionally heralds the impending move back to Belmont for NY racing. It is a race for older horses that has been won by such legends as Curlin, Cigar, Holy Bull and of course Rachel Alexandra.
Which brings us to today's favorite: Havre de Grace--another filly who is trying to beat the boys! It is an interesting choice for owner Rick Porter since Havre de Grace has run in only one Grade 1 race this year, the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn. In fact, she is very lightly raced, this being her 5th start.
"Obviously, we think we have a chance to be Horse of the Year," Porter told the Paulick Report. "And after we got beat a nose in the Del Cap we thought we had to do something aggressive. . .something to get everybody's attention, hopefully."
Attention is being paid, based on the morning line but I personally think she will have her work cut out for her. Ice Box , Mission Impazible and Rule look like the horses to beat although Flat Out is the second choice in the morning line.
The race is supposed to be telecast on NBC as part of its Summer at Saratoga series but we all know how that goes if any of those tropical storms floating around suddenly turn into hurricanes. Check your local listings and enjoy!
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