Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 29, 2018 Journalists Share Posted August 29, 2018 Opry (c, 2, Declaration of War–That Voodoo Youdo, by Speightstown) came flying late to earn his diploma and black-type badge in one foul swoop in Saratoga’s GII With Anticipation S. Wednesday. The dark bay closed well to be third in a seven-panel off-the-turfer here Aug. 11 and was given a 7-2 chance in this stretch out and switch to the lawn. Breaking a step slow while also taking a hard right, the dark bay was quickly straightened out and positioned along the hedge by Javier Castellano, trailing the field as Joyful Heart (Kitten’s Joy) clocked opening splits of :23.29 and :47.91. Still last with plenty of work to do turning for home, the $180,000 KEESEP buy came alive in the final furlong, unleashing a powerful late rally down the center of the track to win going away in 1:42 flat. Even-money favorite Somelikeithotbrown (Big Brown) was second and the pacesetter held for third. Opry is the seventh maiden to win the With Anticipation and this was the sixth win in this event for Todd Pletcher in its 14 runnings. Opry is the fourth graded stakes winner for second crop sire Declaration of War (War Front) and the fifth black-type victor. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1. O-Cheyenne Stables & Gaillardia Racing; B-Crosshaven Bloodstock (KY); T-Todd Pletcher. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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