Nyquist’s Johannes Secures BC Mile Berth In City of Hope Mile

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CUYATHY LLC's JOHANNES (c, 4, Nyquist–Cuyathy, by Congrats) consolidated his position at the top of the West Coast turf mile division with a comprehensive victory in Saturday's GII City of Hope Mile Stakes, in so doing locking up a spot in the field for the GI Breeders' Cup Mile at Del Mar on Nov. 2. Favored at 4-5 to add to victories in this track's GI Shoemaker Mile Stakes and the nine-furlong GII Eddie Read Stakes last time at the seaside July 28, the homebred made best use of his low draw in two to drop down right onto the fence and sit fourth into the first turn as all-the-way GII Del Mar Mile hero Conclude (Collected) came across from his widest stall to cover the opening quarter-mile in :23.04 while chased by Astronomer (Air Force Blue). Holding his spot at the fence while going along comfortably entering the far turn, Johannes began to pinch ground at the fence under his own courage and took two-path aim on the pacesetter on the swing for home. In front approaching the eighth pole, Johannes strode out a convincing winner as Almandares (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) just touched Conclude out of second. Lifetime Record: 11-7-0-1. O/B-Cuyathy LLC (KY); T-Tim Yakteen.

 

 

#3 JOHANNES ($3.60) does it again winning the $200,000 City of Hope Mile (G2) at Santa Anita and improving to a perfect 4 for 4 this year. The son of Nyquist was ridden by @Umbyrispoli and is trained by @timyakteen. Congrats to all the connections! pic.twitter.com/Mnz2ccjMEn

— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 29, 2024

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