2024 Two-Year-Olds

[Slewfan2]

Several runners from the Chancer McPatrick race faced off in the 6th at Saratoga, and they all ran poorly

I loved Spurgeon going in and I love him even more now - he ran a very good second to the promising Filoso. Spurgeon is my Derby horse - Kenny didn’t tighten him for this race, and yet he still closed very well, with long, powerful strides. He was much further back than in his debut, but I think it’s because he nearly stumbled out of the gate and Kendrick didn’t push him

Fractions were slow. I doubt the race will get some big Beyer, but I think the first two are good horses.

[CoronadosQuest]

The Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga on September 2nd has such a nice field!

1 Mr. Mendelslew (KY) 2/C J A Gomez 118 C A Mancilla
2 Ferocious (KY) 2/C J Castellano 120 G Delgado
3 Innovator (KY) 2/C M Franco 118 D W Lukas
4 Tough Catch (KY) 2/C L Saez 120 D Stewart
5 Smoken Wicked (LA) 2/C T Gaffalione 120 D Stewart
6 Studlydoright (MD) 2/C X Perez 122 J J Robb
7 Mentee (KY) 2/C J R Velazquez 120 T A Pletcher
8 Chancer McPatrick (KY) 2/C F Prat 120 C C Brown
9 Incentive Pay (KY) 2/C J Rosario 120 C C Brown

[Northport]

Mentee had a bout of laminitis in July (!!!) but recovered fast enough to run in the Hopeful

http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/af ... KVzB-ZVirQ

[CoronadosQuest]

Mentee had a bout of laminitis in July (!!!) but recovered fast enough to run in the Hopeful

http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/af ... KVzB-ZVirQ

Wow! Poor guy, glad he recovered but that is wild that he is already racing again!

[Izvestia]

Sorry, what? He’s racing after laminitis… this soon… and at all?!?!?

[Squeaky]

Sorry, what? He’s racing after laminitis… this soon… and at all?!?!?

Very surprising /shocking

[barbaro111]

Sorry, what? He’s racing after laminitis… this soon… and at all?!?!?

Very surprising /shocking

What's the rush for goodness sakes

Maybe the vet will scratch him

[Summer Bird]

Several runners from the Chancer McPatrick race faced off in the 6th at Saratoga, and they all ran poorly

I loved Spurgeon going in and I love him even more now - he ran a very good second to the promising Filoso. Spurgeon is my Derby horse - Kenny didn’t tighten him for this race, and yet he still closed very well, with long, powerful strides. He was much further back than in his debut, but I think it’s because he nearly stumbled out of the gate and Kendrick didn’t push him

Fractions were slow. I doubt the race will get some big Beyer, but I think the first two are good horses.

He was a very sweet foal too

[Slewfan2]

Several runners from the Chancer McPatrick race faced off in the 6th at Saratoga, and they all ran poorly

I loved Spurgeon going in and I love him even more now - he ran a very good second to the promising Filoso. Spurgeon is my Derby horse - Kenny didn’t tighten him for this race, and yet he still closed very well, with long, powerful strides. He was much further back than in his debut, but I think it’s because he nearly stumbled out of the gate and Kendrick didn’t push him

Fractions were slow. I doubt the race will get some big Beyer, but I think the first two are good horses.

He was a very sweet foal too

What, you raised him? Aww….What was he like?

He grew up to be a really beautiful colt

**Beyer for the race was a very solid 76; Spurgeon got a 70

[Summer Bird]

Several runners from the Chancer McPatrick race faced off in the 6th at Saratoga, and they all ran poorly

I loved Spurgeon going in and I love him even more now - he ran a very good second to the promising Filoso. Spurgeon is my Derby horse - Kenny didn’t tighten him for this race, and yet he still closed very well, with long, powerful strides. He was much further back than in his debut, but I think it’s because he nearly stumbled out of the gate and Kendrick didn’t push him

Fractions were slow. I doubt the race will get some big Beyer, but I think the first two are good horses.

He was a very sweet foal too

What, you raised him? Aww….What was he like?

He grew up to be a really beautiful colt

**Beyer for the race was a very solid 76; Spurgeon got a 70

Yes he was born at the farm I work at, so I did help take care of him although he wasn’t born on my shift. Now he did turn into somewhat of a jerk after getting weaned, but he was never vicious. Just would really let you know when he didn’t like certain things haha. I remember the farm manager thought it was funny that he was the mare’s best looking foal with a cheaper stud fee than her other two foals.

[Slewfan2]

He was a very sweet foal too

What, you raised him? Aww….What was he like?

He grew up to be a really beautiful colt

**Beyer for the race was a very solid 76; Spurgeon got a 70

Yes he was born at the farm I work at, so I did help take care of him although he wasn’t born on my shift. Now he did turn into somewhat of a jerk after getting weaned, but he was never vicious. Just would really let you know when he didn’t like certain things haha. I remember the farm manager thought it was funny that he was the mare’s best looking foal with a cheaper stud fee than her other two foals.

Sounds like he had a mind of his own, lol

The thing is, I’m not surprised. HAP is a magnificent looking horse - my jaw dropped when I saw him make his debut at Santa Anita. I think he’s going to surprise people -maybe he already has

Thank you for sharing!

[CoronadosQuest]

Immersive wins the Spinaway Stakes over Quietside

[CoronadosQuest]

Bullard just closed from last to first to break his maiden in the 1st at Del Mar on debut. He even wove through traffic. I was pretty impressed by this son of Gun Runner!

[CoronadosQuest]

Under Who's Radar wins the $1 mil National Thoroughbred League Juvenile Sprint S.

there is an objection against the winner by runner up Chasing Liberty

Under Who's Radar was DQed to 2nd after veering out. Chasing Liberty was placed first. I'm sort of surprised because Ive seen way worse veering not be taken down.

[BaroqueAgain1]

When Under Who's Radar suddenly swerved out (several lanes) into Chasing Liberty, that forced CL to veer away from the threat. CL still tried to catch UWR after that, so I am actually pleased that the stewards acknowledged the foul.

[CoronadosQuest]

Ferocious is such a handsome horse and looks fabulous in the paddock for the Hopeful.

[Tessablue]

Ferocious is such a handsome horse and looks fabulous in the paddock for the Hopeful.

I was in the paddock right next to him and OMG I can see how he sold for that much money. Absolutely stunning. Incentive Pay also gorgeous, and I haven’t seen Fierceness in person but I’m pretty sure Mentee is his clone. Tiny and adorable.

[CoronadosQuest]

Chancer McPatrick holds off a very green Ferocious to win the Hopeful. Ferocious looked done and then he decided he didnt like Chancer McPatrick on his outside and kicked in again

[Tessablue]

Tough to see the race from the ground but I think the top two are both nice horses. Patrick is small but very correct, strikes me as a router. Some nice horses in there I think!

[Tessablue]

Just got to watch the race, keep an eye on that fourth-place finisher.