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Jardin Wins Schuylerville Stakes at Saratoga Opening Day July 23
Jardin raced to a 4-length victory in the $112,900 Schuylerville Stakes for 2-year-old fillies Wednesday, July 23, at rain-swept Saratoga Race Course.
Ridden by jockey Robbie Albarado, Jardin took advantage of a fast early pace, made a three-wide move on the turn, overtook Collegiate near the eighth pole and was unopposed while widening her advantage.
The Steve Asmussen-trained filly, Jardin, undefeated after two starts, ran 6 furlongs in 1:12.79 and paid $26.40, $11.40 and $7.70. Cameron Crazies, under jockey Julien Leparoux, finished second returning $17.20 and $8.60. Girlfriendontheside with jockey Cornelio Velasquez was third showing $6.60.
Jardin, a Florida-bred daughter of Montbrook, earned $67,740 for Padua Stable.
Other 2-year-old fillies that raced in Saratoga’s Schuylerville Stakes in order of finish: Collegiate, Renda, Chartreux, Boom Town Sally, Ouchy Night and Ocean Colors. Mani Bhavan and Mine All Mine were scratched.
The Schuylerville Stakes is the feature horse race in the opening day of the 140th Saratoga Summer Meeting. On Saturday, Saratoga’s card will feature 4 Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win & You’re In” horse races: the Whitney Handicap (gr. I), Diana Handicap (gr. I), Go for Wand Handicap (gr. I) and the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (gr. II). Sunday’s Saratoga horse race card features the Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) where Belmont Stakes winner Da’Tara will be using it as a prep for the Travers Stakes.
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