Adare Manor Defends Title In Clement Hirsch, Earns BC Distaff Berth

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Michael Lund Petersen's ADARE MANOR (m, 5, Uncle Mo–Brooklynsway, by Giant Gizmo) looked to have it all to do with less than a quarter mile to race in Saturday's GI Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar, but she went through her gears once into the clear to motor past 'TDN Rising Star' Scylla (Tapit) en route to a successful defense of her title. With the victory, the dark bay mare secures her spot in the field or the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff going nine furlongs over this seaside oval in early November. Pounded into 3-5, Adare Manor–who had achieved most of her prior career success when allowed to dictate terms–was beaten for speed and was settled off the pace by Juan Hernandez, as Olivia Twist (Mshawish) led in advance of Scylla. The Juddmonte runner, looking to complete a cross-country Grade I double for her sire and trainer Bill Mott, was sent into the lead by Mike Smith with fully 4 1/2 furlongs to go, and for a long while, it looked as if that bold move may have proved the winning one. Scylla led clear passing the quarter pole and Adare Manor was hard-ridden, but she picked up the bridle in the lane and steamed past Scylla for a third victory at the highest level. Flying Connection (Connect), second to Adare Manor in this year's GI Apple Blossom Handicap, won a photo for third. Sales history: $180,000 Ylg '20 FTKFEB; $190,000 RNA Ylg '20 FTKSEP; $375,000 2yo '21 OBSJUN. Lifetime Record: 18-10-5-0. O-Michael Lund Petersen; B-Town & Country Horse Farms LLC & Gary Broad (KY); T-Bob Baffert.

 

ADARE MANOR ($3.20) WAS INCREDIBLE!

The mare by Uncle Mo (@coolmoreamerica) sat back and got a perfect trip under @JJHernandezS19 to win the @LanesEndFarms @BreedersCup Challenge Series $400,000 Clement L. Hirsch (G1) at @DelMarRacing! The 5yo was trained by @BobBaffert. pic.twitter.com/pXizDMG0I7

— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) August 4, 2024

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