New Zealand-bred Mossdale Ben improved to 4-for-4 in the U.S. with a 1:53 3/5 win from first-up in the Invitational Pace tonight @YonkersRaceway.
Learn more about the @stratton_racing-driven, Peter Tritton-trained horse in this article from @BergmanJay: https://t.co/8NQgHUeGBL
We got up yesterday at 7 after 4hr of sleep, went to the track where we set up for the full day, two cards and 26 races later was our very first Gold Cup & Saucer. After, we spent time at the after party in the barnyard before jumping on the road at 1. We are 7hr from Toga now.
After giving his gloves and whip away to different fans, Jordan Stratton completed his Gold Cup tour in the winner’s circle and gave this young fan his helmet. I am speechless.
@GregReinhart I hope anyone that has been thinking about attending the race, steps up and makes the trip next year. It is an unbelievable experience. Someone smarter than me should put together a travel group that does tours around the island and give them the whole experience
Captain Batboy ($6) @stratton_racing take the $250,000 MGM Messenger Stakes for trainer Tom Fanning and owner Joseph Smith
Strengthfromabove 2nd
Thunder Hunter Joe 3rd
1 & 1/16 mile went 1:57.4
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Delitfulcatherin N ($3.50) @stratton_racing took their second straight $36,000 F&M Open Handicap for owner Mark Ford and trainer Jeffrey Gillis in 1:53.2
She has won 25 of 74 starts and surpassed $500,000 lifetime
Lit De Rose 2nd
Lucy Artist A 3rd
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