Azar Wins With Anticipation Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
Las Vegas, NV - The $200,000 Grade 2 With Anticipation Stakes was contested on Saratoga turf in the great state of New York on Wednesday, September 2 - a 1 1/16 mile race for juveniles. Todd Pletcher trained 11-1 shot Azar was best on the day in the field of six for his first ever win by 2 1/2 lengths. Long shot Next Shares finished a good second with Unbridled Daddy getting up for third. 3-5 favorite Site Read was a disappointing fourth followed by Monster Bea and Runaway King.
With Anticipation S. Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Azar | J. Velazquez | $24.40 | $9.40 | $5.20 |
| 4 | Next Shares | J. Rosario | $13.20 | $6.90 | |
| 6 | Unbridled Daddy | I. Ortiz, Jr. | $2.80 |
Times in 5ths: :23 :473 1:121 1:352 1:413
Times in 100ths: :23.19 :47.63 1:12.39 1:35.56 1:41.68
Winning Trainer: Pletcher Todd | Owner: Alto Racing, LLC
| Unplaced horses listed in order of finish. |
| Also ran: Site Read, Monster Bea and Runaway King |
| $2 Exacta (2-4) Paid: $186.00, $2 Trifecta (2-4-6) Paid: $596.00, $2 Pick 3 (2-5-2) 3 Correct Paid: $1,984.00 Pick 3 Pool $61,393.00 , $2 Daily Double (5-2) Paid: $200.00 Daily Double Pool $66,178.00 , $2 Superfecta (2-4-6-5) Paid: $1,521.00 |
