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Saratoga · 31.07.21
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Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap
1stLexitonian5yo by Speightstown × Riviera RomperUS$ 220,500
2ndSpecial Reserve5yo by Midshipman × Love SpunUS$ 70,000
3rdWhitmore8yo by Pleasantly Perfect × Melody's SpiritUS$ 34,999
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PurseUS$ 349,999
To the winnerUS$ 220,500
Distance1207 metres
SurfaceDirt · Fast
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners9

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Result

9 runners · prize money to 4th place
PosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
1stLexitonian5yo colt by Speightstown × Riviera RomperJose LezcanoJ SistersonUS$ 220,500
2ndSpecial Reserve5yo gelding by Midshipman × Love SpunJoel RosarioMichael MakerUS$ 70,000
3rdWhitmore8yo gelding by Pleasantly Perfect × Melody's SpiritRicardo Santana JrRonald MoquettUS$ 34,999
4thMontauk Traffic4yo colt by Cross Traffic × Taittinger RoseEric CancelLinda RiceUS$ 24,500
–Firenze Fire6yo colt by Poseidon's Warrior × My Every WishJose L OrtizKelly Breen
–Strike Power6yo colt by Speightstown × Gold D'oroTyler GaffalioneSteve Asmussen
–Three Technique4yo colt by Mr Speaker × Nite In RomeManuel FrancoJeremiah Englehart
–Miles Ahead4yo gelding by Competitive Edge × Jennie R.Luis SaezGeorge Arnold
–Mischevious Alex4yo colt by Into Mischief × White Pants NightIrad Ortiz JrSaffie Joseph Jr

Pedigree of the winner

As of race day 31.07.21
Lexitonian
SpeightstownSire
Riviera RomperDamby Tapit
DamRiviera Romper

Lexitonian is the first foal of Riviera Romper (Tapit), who won once from seven starts.

Second damSwap Fliparoo

Second dam Swap Fliparoo (Exchange Rate) won the Grade 1 Darley Test Stakes in 2006.

Third damFliparoo

Third dam Fliparoo (Buckaroo).

Next generation

Riviera Romper has a 2-year-old filly, Miss Raison (Raison d'Etat), who has made her debut, a colt by Keen Ice born in 2020 and a filly by Speightstown born in 2021.

Connections
JockeyJose Lezcano
TrainerJack Sisterson
OwnerCalumet Farm
BreederCalumet Farm

Lexitonian in 2021

1 place
Trainer / Jockey / Track
Churchill Downs Stakes1408 metres · US$ 500,0002nd——01.05.2021Churchill DownsPrize money —Race detailsWatch
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