Takeover Target Wins National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
Las Vegas, NV - The turf of Saratoga Race Course in New York played host to the $200,000 Grade 2 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes on Friday, August 7 - a 1 1/16 mile race for three year olds. Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence's 4-1 second betting choice Takeover Target was best on the day emerging by a half length for his first stakes score. A Lot finished second at 6-1 on the morning line with 15-1 shot Courtier getting third. World Approval was fourth followed by 3-1 favorite Startup Nation, Winter Springs, Vision Perfect, Sailthehighseas, High Noon Rider, Gorgeous Bird, and Night Prowler. Croninthebarbarian was scratched.
National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame S. Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Takeover Target | I. Ortiz, Jr. | $10.40 | $5.20 | $4.50 |
| 9 | A Lot | J. Alvarado | $5.80 | $4.50 | |
| 11 | Courtier | J. Rosario | $8.30 |
Times in 5ths: :24 :49 1:132 1:361 1:42
Times in 100ths: :24.12 :49.13 1:13.53 1:36.28 1:42.00
Winning Trainer: Brown Chad | Owner: Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.
Scratched: Croninthebarbarian, Good Luck Gus, Juan and Bina and Pleasant Outlook
| Unplaced horses listed in order of finish. |
| Also ran: World Approval, Startup Nation, Winter Springs (FR), Vision Perfect, Sailthehighseas, High Noon Rider, Gorgeous Bird and Night Prowler |
| $2 Exacta (2-9) Paid: $63.00, $2 Trifecta (2-9-11) Paid: $818.00, $2 Grand Slam (2,4,5,7,8,12/1,3,5,8,12,14,15,) Paid: $118.00, $2 Pick 3 (5-10-2) 3 Correct Paid: $2,973.00 Pick 3 Pool $73,857.00 , $2 Daily Double (10-2) Paid: $471.50 Daily Double Pool $122,944.00 , $2 Superfecta (2-9-11-1) Paid: $6,061.00 |
