Subsidiary was supposed to be on or near the lead, but he was pinched at the start and never got involved. That allowed Kid Is Frosty to get a very easy front running trip is this flat mile state bred affair on good ground (inner turf course). He was never in danger of losing this race at any point, and he coasted home by three lengths under Irad Ortiz Jr. Post time favorite Niko’s Dream needed pace help and did not get it. He took up chasing duties for the second half of the race and was clearly second best in a solid effort. Sterling Beauty was an even 3rd, and following him across the line were Rosselini, Dancing Slippers, Bangle Gal, and Subsidiary.
Shine Again Stakes Recap (7-31-19) - Winner: Special Relativity ($6.60)
This extended sprint for fillies and mares was scratched down to four runners. Special Relativity stalked from the outside post, pushed to the lead in the stretch, and pulled clear to win by 2-1/2 lengths. She is now 3-for-3 at Saratoga. Saguaro Row ran a decent race as the slight favorite. She broke slow, settled in last, raced wide, and ended up 7+ lengths clear of dueling front runners Awestruck and Mr. Al’s Gal.
Birdstone Stakes Recap (8-1-19) - Winner: King Zachary ($18.80)
King Zachary just had too much stamina for this group. He stalked front runner Marconi, took over after a mile and a half, and won by more than eight lengths. Marconi never quit trying and safely held 2nd over race favorite Rocketry. It was another 19+ lengths back to Patch in 4th, and a good eleven back to Curlin Road in 5th. Talk about a strung out field! Third Day was another 9+ lengths behind in 6th, and tack on a couple of more lengths to last place finisher Royal Albert Hall.
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