Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga Race Course Results
Las Vegas, NV - The $600,000 Grade 1 Sword Dancer Stakes went down on the turf of Saratoga Race Course Saturday, August 17. Second choice on the morning line Big Blue Kitten emerged victorious in the field of 12 by one length to follow a win in the United Nations Stakes July 6. Twilight Eclipse was second by 1 3/4 lengths over Nutello, who was making his North American debut with Tannery just a head back in fourth. Al Khali, London Lane, Star Channel, 19-10 favorite Boisterous, Exclusive Strike, Tahoe Lake, and Stormy Lord followed. Optimizer was eased on the backstretch but left the course walking.
Sword Dancer Stakes Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Blue Kitten | J. Bravo | $7.90 | $4.30 | $3.50 |
| 4 | Twilight Eclipse | J. Castellano | $4.70 | $4.10 | |
| 5 | Nutello | J. Lezcano | $6.40 |
Times In 100ths: :24.02 :49.80 1:14.29 1:39.41 2:03.40 2:26.46
Winning Trainer: Brown Chad | Owner: Ramsey, Kenneth L. And Sarah K.
Scratched: Teaks North
Unplaced Horses Listed In Order Of Finish.
Also Ran: Tannery (IRE), Al Khali, London Lane, Star Channel, Boisterous, Exclusive Strike, Tahoe Lake (BRZ), Stormy Lord And Optimizer
$2 Exacta (1-4) Paid: $36.20, $2 Trifecta (1-4-5) Paid: $289.50, $2 Pick 3 (5-4-1) 3 Correct Paid: $1,510.00 Pick 3 Pool $143,026.00 , $2 Daily Double (4-1) Paid: $292.50 Daily Double Pool $118,777.00
