Race Recaps Raging Bull Runs Off in G3 Saranac September 1, 2018 Race Recaps Raging Bull Runs Off in G3 Saranac September 1, 2018 By: Curtis "Magic" Kalleward twitteremail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – In what is quickly becoming commonplace, Peter Brant’s Raging Bull made his usual stretch rally to run past the leaders before running off late to win Saturday’s Grade 3, $300,000 Saranac Stakes at Saratoga. Breaking from post 3 as the 2/1 favorite under Joel Rosario, Raging Bull settled along the inside in mid-pack while Up the Ante led through opening splits of :23.25, :48.04, and 1:12.11. Tipped out in the far turn in order to run five-wide at the top of the stretch, Raging Bull put forth a furious effort and picked off several foes as he advanced to the front. Collaring the pace-setter inside the final 1/16, the Chad Brown trainee continued to run strong through the wire, crossing with a 1 1/4-length lead in a final time of 1:47.19 for the 1 1/8-mile event over the good turf surface. “The race was perfect,” Rosario said. “He broke well. Chad told me just let him be and get my position and not have to check him, just let him be. If he wanted to be fourth, just let him be. When I got to the outside heading for home, I knew he would come running because he liked that spot and he was moving very nice and took off.” Up the Ante held on for second, edging a late-bursting March to the Arch by a neck. Farther back, Hot Springs finished fourth over Golden Brown, while Sand Dancer necked out Therapist for sixth. Free Drop Billy‘s first foray onto turf failed to produce anything better than eighth, with Maraud failing to fire and completing the order of finish. Raging Bull’s win was his second straight, following the Grade 2 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes here at the beginning of August. The French-bred 3-year-old son of Dark Angel improved his overall record to 5-4-1-0 with earnings of $383,500. “I was very pleased,” said Brown, who earlier on the card won his record-breaking 41st of the Saratoga meet (the Saranac was his 42nd). “This horse got a great trip. I just want to say that Joel Rosario rode an unbelievable race. When you have a horse that’s talented but runs from behind on turf, you’re very trip-dependent, and I just can’t believe what a trip this horse got. He made every decision the right one at every pole of this race. A lot of credit goes to him.” Raging Bull returned $6.50 to win, $3.40 to place, and $2.80 to show. Up the Ante brought back $4.80 to place and $3.60 to show, while March to the Arch paid $6.20 to show.
Weekend Stakes Preview: Rapid-Fire Picks | Blinkers Off 632 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for this weekend’s… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 500: Santa Anita Saturday Late Pick 5 Preview | Awesome Again Day Picks The Magic Mike Show guys celebrate episode 500 previewing the… Read More
DWBS 160: NFL Week 4 PICKS and CFB Week 5 PICKS Aaron and Papa Dude are ready to roll with college… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 499: Remington Park Sunday Pick 5 Preview | Oklahoma Derby, Oaks Picks The Magic Mike Show guys preview the Late Pick 5… Read More
DWBS 159: NFL Week 3 PICKS and CFB Week 4 PICKS Aaron and Papa Dude are ready to roll with college… Read More
2023 Awesome Again Stakes Replay & Analysis | Slow Down Andy Too Fast, Wins Santa Anita Classic Prep Slow Down Andy won the 2023 Awesome Again Stakes (G1)… Read More
Horse Racing BEST BETS: Belmont At The Big A October 1, 2023 Vinny from Real Dynasty Picks gives his horse racing best… Read More
Rocket Picks 🚀: Churchill Downs, Belmont at the Big A, and Santa Anita Park for October 1, 2023 Let’s get another big Sunday of racing kicked off today!… Read More
2023 Vosburgh Stakes Preview & FREE Picks | Cody’s Wish Cuts Back In Final Breeders Cup Prep Aaron previews the 2023 Vosburgh Stakes (G2) from Belmont at… Read More
2023 Ack Ack Stakes Replay & Analysis | Zozos Wins Breeders Cup Dirt Mile Prep At Churchill Downs Zozos won the 2023 Ack Ack Stakes (G3) at Churchill… Read More