Full Result 10.56 Saratoga (USA) | 5 August 2012

Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Dirt)

(3yo+) 6f Muddy

1st £154,838.71 2nd £51,612.90 3rd £25,806.45 4th £12,903.23 5th £7,741.94 6th £1,720.65 7th £1,720.65 8th £1,720

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1⁽⁵⁾	5. Poseidon's Warrior (USA) 36/1 Irad Ortiz Jr Robert E Reid Jr	Irad Ortiz Jr Robert E Reid Jr	4	82	–	–	113	–
bb c Speightstown (USA) - Poised To Pounce (USA) (Smarten)
Broke well to dispute early lead, soon chasing leaders in 3rd on outer, ridden to challenge over 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure to lead close home

2⁽³⁾ nk	3. Justin Phillip (USA) 6/1 R A Dominguez Steven Asmussen	R A Dominguez Steven Asmussen	4	83 b	–	–	113	–
bb c First Samurai (USA) - Ava Knowsthecode (USA) (Cryptoclearance)
Midfield, ridden over 1 1/2f out, switched out and ran on to go 2nd last strides, not reach winner

3⁽²⁾ nk [½]	2. Emcee (USA) 12/5 Alan Garcia Kiaran McLaughlin	Alan Garcia Kiaran McLaughlin	4	83	–	–	112	–
bb c Unbridled's Song (USA) - Surf Club (USA) (Ocean Crest)
Pushed along to dispute lead early, soon led on rail, ridden and strongly pressed from over 2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, rallied under pressure to regain advantage inside final furlong, no extra and headed close home, dropped to 3rd last strides

4⁽⁸⁾ 1¼ [1¾]	8. Hamazing Destiny (USA) 31/1 Joel Rosario D Wayne Lukas	Joel Rosario D Wayne Lukas	6	85 1	–	–	110	–
b h Salt Lake (USA) - Ms Proud Destiny (USA) (Artax)
Held up towards rear on outer, ridden to improve over 2f out, ran on to go 4th close home, going on at finish, never able to challenge

5⁽⁴⁾ 1½ [3¼]	4. Rothko (USA) 73/10 Julien R Leparoux Steven Asmussen	Julien R Leparoux Steven Asmussen	4	84	–	–	104	–
b c Arch (USA) - Raspberry Eggcream (USA) (Time For A Change)
Pressed leader, moved up to challenge going well over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1 1/2f out, kept on until no extra and headed inside final furlong, faded and dropped to 5th close home

6⁽⁷⁾ 1¾ [5]	7. Jersey Town (USA) 8/1 Edgar S Prado Barclay Tagg	Edgar S Prado Barclay Tagg	6	84	–	–	99	–
ch h Speightstown (USA) - Jersey Girl (USA) (Belong To Me)
Held up towards rear on inner, progress into midfield over 2f out, ridden over 1 1/2f out, soon outpaced, plugged on inside final furlong

7⁽⁶⁾ ½ [5½]	6. Sloane Ranger I (USA) 46/1 Jose Lezcano Martin E Ciresa	Jose Lezcano Martin E Ciresa	6	83 b	–	–	96	–
bb g Parker's Storm Cat (USA) - Toppenish (USA) (You And I)
Held up in last trio, ridden and outpaced over 1 1/2f out, plugged on, never a factor

8⁽¹⁾ 3½ [9]	1. Shackleford (USA) 6/5F John R Velazquez Dale Romans	John R Velazquez Dale Romans	4	89	–	–	91	–
ch c Forestry (USA) - Oatsee (USA) (Unbridled)
Pushed along to go early gallop, midfield on inner, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon beaten, dropped to last inside final furlong

8 ran Winning time: 1m 9.40s Total SP: 121%
1st owner: Swilcan Stables LLC (Poseidon's Warrior) 1st breeder: Dark Hollow Farm & William Beatson
2nd owner: Zayat Stables LLC (Justin Phillip)
3rd owner: Godolphin Racing LLC (Emcee)

10:56 Saratoga (USA) 5 Aug 2012

Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Dirt)