Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 27, 2024 Journalists Posted July 27, 2024 In his first start since finishing third in the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen in March, NAKATOMI (g, 5, Firing Line–Applelicious, by Flatter) earned Grade I glory stateside Saturday, upsetting even-money favorite Skelly (Practical Joke) to win the GI Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap at Saratoga. The 7-2 shot was content to let the favorite off on a loose lead up the backstretch but, just as Skelly looked to have things put away off the far turn, Nakatomi surged up alongside past the furlong marker and cruised right on by to win. Skelly held for second while Twisted Ride (Great Notion) outran his 34-1 odds to fill the trifecta. Lifetime Record: 18-6-2-6. O-Qatar Racing LLC and Mrs. Fitriani Hay; B-Arnold Zetcher LLC & Crestwood Farm; T-Wesley A. Ward. Sales History: $18,000 wlg '19 KEENOV, $25,000 ylg '20 FTKOCT, $205,000 4yo '23 FTKHRA. NAKATOMI makes a huge comeback with a win in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) with @Tyler_Gaff aboard for trainer Wesley Ward and owner @Qatar_Racing. pic.twitter.com/QmvUYGY3p8 — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) July 27, 2024 The post Nakatomi Upsets Skelly In Alfred G. Vanderbilt appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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