Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 19 Journalists Posted July 19 Saratoga's GII Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap, downgraded for 2025, featured a rematch of the June 7 GIII True North Stakes between Book'em Danno (g, 4, Bucchero–Adorabella, by Ghostzapper) and Mullikin (Violence), who finished one-two last month, and Nakatomi (Firing Line), who had been fifth. All three showed up in a big way Saturday, filling out the trifecta, with fan-favorite Book'em Danno on top once again. The New Jersey-bred, winner of the GI Woody Stephens Stakes over this surface in 2024, let 'TDN Rising Star' Damon's Mound (Girvin) and Mullikan slug it out early up front, but Book'em Danno had the pair in his sights. He tipped out on the bend as Mullikin dispersed of Damon's Mound, collared the True North runner-up, and sailed by to win by daylight as rider Paco Lopez eased up late. Saturday, Saratoga ALFRED G. VANDERBILT S.-GII, $400,000, Saratoga, 7-19, 4yo/up, 6f, 1:08.98, ft. 1–BOOK'EM DANNO, 124, g, 4, by Bucchero 1st Dam: Adorabella, by Ghostzapper 2nd Dam: Alydorable, by Arch 3rd Dam: Esprit d'Escalier, by Diesis (GB) ($475,000 RNA 3yo '24 KEECHA). O-Atlantic Six Racing, LLC; B-Gregory J Kilka & Bright View Farm (NJ); T-Derek S. Ryan; J-Paco Lopez. $220,000. Lifetime Record: GISW, 15-9-3-1, $1,580,425. *1/2 to Girl Trouble (Fast Anna), MSW, $288,540. Werk Nick Rating: A+++. *Triple Plus* Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Mullikin, 124, h, 5, Violence–Tulira's Star, by Congrats. ($500,000 Ylg '21 KEESEP). O-WinStar Farm LLC; B-Fred W. Hertrich III & John D. Fielding (KY); T-Rodolphe Brisset. $80,000. 3–Nakatomi, 124, g, 6, Firing Line–Applelicious, by Flatter. ($18,000 Wlg '19 KEENOV; $25,000 Ylg '20 FTKOCT; $205,000 4yo '23 FTKHRA). O-Qatar Racing LLC and Mrs. Fitriani Hay; B-Arnold Zetcher LLC & Crestwood Farm (KY); T-Wesley A. Ward. $48,000. Margins: 2HF, 3 3/4, NO. Odds: 1.40, 1.90, 5.80. Also Ran: Damon's Mound, Baby Yoda, Nash. Scratched: Full Moon Madness, Skelly. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. Book'Em Danno loves Saratoga. Saratoga loves Book'Em Danno. pic.twitter.com/IpoKYM6BP1 — TDN (@theTDN) July 19, 2025 The post In True North Rematch, Book’em Danno Wins 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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