Chad C Brown
Chad C Brown also saddled Incentive Pay (third) in this edition. The stable had come close here before: Blazing Sevens was third in 2022. With this win, the stable closed to within one win of leader Aidan O'Brien.
United States of America
Saratoga · 02.09.24
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2ndFerocious2yo by Flatter × NapierUS$ 60,000
3rdIncentive Pay2yo by Volatile × DistinguishableUS$ 30,000
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PurseUS$ 299,999
To the winnerUS$ 189,000
Distance1408 metres
Winning time1m 23.44s
SurfaceDirt · Fast
Conditions2-year-olds
Runners9
Stories of this Result
Flavien Prat
Flavien Prat had come close here before: Gulfport was second in 2022. With this win, the jockey and trainer Chad C Brown combined for 6 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey closed to within one win of leader Ryan Moore.
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The New York Racing Association · English commentaryResult
9 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thSmoken Wicked2yo colt by Bobby's Wicked One × Street SmokeTyler GaffalioneDallas StewartUS$ 20,999
7thStudlydoright2yo colt by Nyquist × Peach Of A GalXavier PerezJohn Robb
9thMr. Mendelslew2yo colt by Mendelssohn × DynaslewJose GomezCarlos Mancilla
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Chancer Mcpatrick in 2024
1 other winTrainer / Jockey / Track
Champagne Stakes1609 metres · US$ 500,0011stChad C BrownFlavien Prat05.10.2024Belmont at AqueductPrize money €276,785Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nutella FellaRunhappy × Krissy's Candy | Gary ContessaJunior Alvarado | Bell Gable StableAshview Farm | ||
| 2022 | ForteViolence × Queen Caroline | Todd PletcherIrad Ortiz Jr | Repole Stable & St. Elias StableSouth Gate Farm | ||
| 2021 | GuniteGun Runner × Simple Surprise | Steve AsmussenRicardo Santana Jr | Winchell ThoroughbredsWinchell Thoroughbreds | ||
| 2020 | Jackie's WarriorMaclean's Music × Unicorn Girl | Steve AsmussenJoel Rosario | J. Kirk & Judy RobisonJ & J Stables |
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