Coat and tie? It’s a Grade 1. Of course.
At Aqueduct on a Thursday…90 degrees. Hmmm.
On the way to Aqueduct for the rescheduled Beverly R. Steinman. First race. Post time 1:05. The coat and tie are on the back seat. We’ll see.
Awakened and Gordon’s Jet representing Riverdee in the $150,000 stakes. Awakened seeks his second Grade 1 stakes win after winning the Jonathan Sheppard New York Turf Writers Cup (old habits die hard) and Gordon’s Jet aims at his first stakes win. Awakened is second choice, Gordon’s Jet is the longest shot on the board of eight.
Top Irish jockey Sean Flanagan takes the call on Awakened. American-based veteran Bernie Dalton returns on Gordon’s Jet.
Firm turf. 2 3/8 miles. And the race lost Abaan, favorite at Saratoga. The upstart novice went back to Camden and will aim at Saratoga. That certainly enhances our chances – everyone’s chances.
