With divisional chief Thorpedo Anna taking up colts within the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1), the eight 3-year-old fillies assembled for the Aug 17 Alabama Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course had an opportunity to step out of her shadow.
Energy Squeeze , a chestnut 3-year-old daughter of Union Rags , did simply that, rallying broad from seventh place to catch Candied on the wire and win by a head bob.
Lea Farms’ Energy Squeeze now has received six of her final eight begins, together with the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2). Her solely defeats in that span got here when she completed a well-beaten sixth within the Kentucky Oaks (G1) behind Thorpedo Anna after which third behind the division chief within the Acorn Stakes (G1).
“She’s a fighter, and I appreciated he means she did it right now,” mentioned profitable rider Javier Castellano. “She’s a really grounded horse. I knew it was a sizzling tempo.”
Simply Basking rallied from final place to complete third. Ultimate time for 1 1/4 miles on the dust was 2:04.35.
Energy Squeeze, who’s educated by Jorge Delgado, paid $14.80 to win.
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📸 PHOTO FINISH IN THE ALABAMA!
POWER SQUEEZE, daughter of @LanesEndFarms stallion Union Rags, edges out the competitors to win the Alabama Stakes pres. by @keenelandsales!
🏇🏼 @jjcjockey was within the irons for coach @RacingDelgado. pic.twitter.com/vcvP4KZA14
— NYRA (🎪) (@TheNYRA) August 17, 2024
