Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 22 hours ago Journalists Posted 22 hours ago A speed demon by all accounts coming into the GI Del Mar Futurity, 'TDN Rising Star' Brant (Gun Runner–Tynan, by Liam's Map) blazed out of the gate and never relinquished the lead to take down the top level race at the seaside oval on closing day. The topper from the OBS March sale who was acquired by Zedan Racing for a cool $3-million at the auction, was named 'Rising Star' after a sparkling debut at Del Mar July 26. Backed as the heavy favorite here, Brant broke inwardly at the bell, but soon came online to lead up the backstretch. The colt was pressed around the far turn and his stablemate Desert Gate (Omaha Beach) was ready to throw down the gauntlet at the top of the lane. Brant was ready for the match and dug down deep to earn the prize as he won by a length in the end. The final running time was 1:21.92. This was Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's 19th Del Mar Futurity victory. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. Sales History: $200,000 '24 KEESEP; $3,000,000 '25 OBSMAR. O-Zedan Racing Stables; B-PTK, LLC (KY); T-Bob Baffert. #2 BRANT ($2.20) held off a challenge from stablemate Desert Gate to win $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1) at @DelMarRacing. The $3 million son of @Three_Chimneys' Gun Runner was piloted by Flavien Prat for @BobBaffert and @ZedanRacing. pic.twitter.com/kFa7svIKvB — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 7, 2025 The post Venga, Venga! Gun Runner’s Brant Made Of Stern Stuff In Del Mar Futurity Win 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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