Home of Hilly Fields Stable in New York itallcomintogetha went on the wire to win the $150,000 Cab Calloway prize on July 20 of the Stallion Stallion Stakes Series in New York at Racecourse Saratoga.
Coached by Phil Serpe and guided to win by Jose Gomez, son of the bay Weekend hideaway improved from effort in third place to Ramblin’s Wreck final in the spectacular NYSSS Bidding lasted seven strides to beat his familiar opponent by the neck in Thursday’s one-mile inner-court test for the qualifying 3-year-olds in New York.
“Last time we went a little shorter and he rode competitively. He loved to fight,” said Gomez, who won last year’s New York Stallion Stakes Series Statue of Liberty at Spa. “But when he’s out there alone, he’s a little more relaxed, and Phil and I thought that would be the perfect choice for him. He passed his daughter to go a mile.
Far from the inside post in the six-man zone, Itsallcomintogetha took the lead under confident Gomez handling to mark the opening scores as: 24.18 and: 49.25 on solid ground. Holiday dance track in monday, with Willintoriskitall holds third place over favorites Ramblin’ Wreck 1-2, who broke out from post 5 and was quickly overtaken by Irad Ortiz Jr.
Willintoriskill took the lead when coming close to the turn after 3/4 at 1:13.59 while Itsallcomintogetha maintained its advantage against a tenacious Holiday dance. Ortiz had to work aboard the Ramblin’ Wreck along the tracks, advancing step by step as Willintoriskitall backed away after a brief bid at the top of the lane.
Itsallcomintogetha headed straight home with a 3 1/2-length lead over advancing Ramblin’ Wreck, who ran parallel with Vacation Dance to the eighth column before surging ahead to become the pacemaker’s sole challenger. Itallcomintogetha found more under Gomez’s urging in the deep and bravely dashed in to overturn the challenge from Ramblin’ Wreck, crossing the fence with a score of 1:36.62.
The Holiday Dance completed 4 1/2 lengths after Ramblin’ Wreck coached by Danny Gargan to win the title, with Willintoriskitall, Twenty Six Black And Mom forbade me complete end order. Ten Mint Gemstone , Laurel Valley and participants only follow the main Jackson Heights scratched.
Serpe said he had expected the Willintoriskill driven by Luis Saez to take the lead soon after showing speed in a seven-strewn maiden and winning 1:21.95 in the final. Belmont Park.
“I was surprised,” said Serpe. “I think Luis Saez will be out there on his horse went: 44 and changed in his last race. Danny’s horse never seemed to lose control — I watched Irad and I think it settled. I think two turns is more important than anything because he’s quick and he can get through turns pretty quickly.”
Serpe added that it’s likely Itallcomintogetha will target the $1/16-mile, $125,000 Rick Violette 1 on New York-bred 3-year-olds on August 17 at Spa.
Itallcomintogetha, from the winning mare Powerscourt Ladywell Court is a half-sibling of purebred dogs at Hilly Fields Stable trained by Serpe Goodbye Brockley And Lady Joan . He made $82,500 on the win and returned $20 on a $2 winning ticket. Itsallcomintogetha has a lifetime record of 2-0-3 from seven starts, adding to a three-quarters-long graduation in fifth when claiming two back-to-back starts.
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