Race Recaps Viadera Noses Out Ballston Spa Score August 28, 2021 Credit: NYRA / Chelsea Durand Race Recaps Viadera Noses Out Ballston Spa Score August 28, 2021 By: Curtis "Magic" Kalleward twitteremail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Juddmonte Farms homebred Viadera rallied late and nosed out a trio of game rivals to score big in Saturday’s $400,000 Ballston Spa Stakes (G2) at Saratoga. Full Card Plays Now Available There’s a reason we’re the #1 trusted source for premium racing picks & info. Find Out Why Viadera was the 4/5 favorite under Joel Rosario when sent from post 3 in the field of six older fillies and mares, half of whom hailed from the Chad Brown barn. Tamahere set a comfortable early pace but could not hold off the onslaught of runners in the stretch including stablemate Viadera, who shot past at the 1/16 pole and held off High Opinion’s rail surge to win by a nose. The final time for the 1 1/16-mile firm inner turf route was 1:41.82. “It was a better trip today with horses being in front and I was able to track there for a little bit,” Rosario said. “Turning for home, I was clear. She always tries really hard. She’s a very good filly. At the last minute, I knew (High Opinion) was coming inside, but she was so game and fighting going forward, so I was never worried about it, but that horse came very close.” Viadera winning the Ballston Spa (Credit: NYRA) Anthony Dutrow trainee High Opinion interrupted the Brown stable parade, with Brown’s third runner Kalifornia Queen taking third a 1/2-length behind and Tamahere a head back in fourth. New York Girl and Platinum Paynter completed the order of finish. Viadera’s win was her fourth in her past 5 starts and was a return to form after finishing fourth in the local De La Rose Stakes last time out, her first race after an 8-month break. The British-bred 5-year-old Bated Breath mare’s record improved to 15-7-1-1 with $618,641 earned. “Joel got in really good position this time and made sure there weren’t too many horses in front of him and in his way when he wanted to make his run,” said Brown after winning his sixth race title. “She got a nice, pocketed ground-saving trip, and once again she showed that she knows where the wire is. She’s won a couple of close photo finishes now in her career.” Viadera returned $3.60 to win, $2.90 to place, and $2.30 to show. High Opinion brought back $5 to place and $3.30 to show. Kalifornia Queen paid $3 to show.
Kentucky Downs and Del Mar Picks & Previews | Blinkers Off 683 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for this weekend’s… Read More
Kentucky Downs Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 565 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
College Football Picks & NFL Tips | Dudes Who Bet Sports 205 Aaron & Papa Dude give their College Football picks for… Read More
Pacific Classic 2024 Picks and Rapid-Fire | Blinkers Off 682 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for Saturday’s $1… Read More
Del Mar Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 564 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
Kentucky Downs Picks | Turf Sprint Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint] Aaron previews the 2024 Turf Sprint Stakes (G2) at Kentucky… Read More
Kentucky Downs FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Kentucky Downs on September… Read More
Del Mar FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club… Read More
Kentucky Downs Exacta Picks & Plays | Turf Cup Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf] Dr. Miranda gives her exacta picks & plays from the… Read More
Rocket Picks 🚀: Del Mar, Kentucky Downs, & Gulfstream Park for September 7, 2024 Let’s kick off another big day of horse racing with… Read More