Union Rags Filly Ragtime Races Away To Earn ‘Rising Star’ Honors on Saratoga Debut

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Let go at odds just north of 9-1 for the customarily patient Bill Mott barn, Godolphin's RAGTIME (f, 3, Union Rags–Burmilla, by Storm Cat) went to hot favorite Endorse (Curlin) with less than a furlong to race in Friday's second race maiden at Saratoga and kicked home nicely to score by four lengths en route to a 'TDN Rising Star'. Drawn the rail for the Sovereignty connections, the homebred was away without incident beneath Junior Alvarado and made ground inside to sit just ahead of midfield and behind the four-strong leading group into the turn. Under a tight hold rounding the bend, Ragtime followed the move of 4-5 Endorse into the stretch, came after that Repole runner at the furlong grounds and powered clear, covering the final eighth of a mile in a strong :12.34 seconds while clocking 1:23.24 for the seven-furlong distance. The cleverly named Filly Freedom (Constitution), a generous 27-1 for top connections, got home nicely for second, while Endorse was forced to settle for third. It was a gap of five lengths back to the Brown-conditioned debutante Lost Horizon (Into Mischief) in fourth. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0. O/B-Godolphin (KY); T-Bill Mott.

 

EYE CATCHING DEBUT

Ragtime ($20.40) shines with a stunning debut performance under jockey @JuniorandKellyA for Hall of Fame & KY Derby winning trainer Bill Mott for owner @godolphin versus MSW company. pic.twitter.com/EsinZyvWd5

— TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) June 6, 2025

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