The GR II Jim Dandy Stakes

[TJ]

Tonalist and Wicked Strong make their return to the races Saturday at Saratoga Race Track. Past performances below. TJ

10th Race. (C10) Approx Post 6:01PM STAKES
THE JIM DANDY Grade II ...FOR THREE YEAR OLDS.
Purse $600,000 (Up to $52,000 NYSBFOA) One Mile And One Furlong

1 Cousin Stephen(S)(L) B.c.3 117 Velazquez, J Klaravich Stables Brown, Chad
2 Legend(L) B.r.3 117 Saez, L Clifton, Jr., W Bond, H.
3 Ulanbator(L) Dk B/ Br.c.3 117 Leparoux, J Charlston, M Wilkes, Ian
4 Tonalist(L) B.c.3 123 Rosario, J Evans, R Clement, Christophe
5 Kid Cruz(L) B.c.3 119 Ortiz, Jr., I Vina Del Mar Thoroughbreds Rice, Linda
6 Commanding Curve(L) B.r.3 117 Bridgmohan, S West Point Thoroughbreds Stewart, Dallas
7 Wicked Strong(L) B.c.3 123 Maragh, R Centennial Farms Jerkens, James
(S) Denotes Supplementary Nominations.

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[Cree]

I have a real soft spot for Kid Cruz, but I think the Belmont winner is the horse to beat in this one. Sounds like he's coming into it nicely.

[Cree]

I've just read that Cousin Stephen will go in the Curlin S. today.
This race has no real speed, I think Tonalist can win on the front.

[TJ]

Here's the finish:
Wicked Strong...washy once again in the post parade, wins clear under an aggressive hand ride.
Tonalist....wide both turns, brushed with WS but was no match.
Kid Cruz
Commanding Curve

[Cree]

Tonalist didn't seem like the screws were tightened fully. I think he'll run better in the Travers.
Nice win by Wicked Strong. He's a nut, but he can run a big one.

Kid Cruz wasn't going to beat the top 2, but I thought he ran well despite a strange race for him. He's a solid horse, always tries hard.

I do not understand the hype of Commanding Curve. Yes, he was 2nd in the Derby. But the horse has won one race his entire life, and hasn't won anything this year.

[TJ]

Tonalist didn't seem like the screws were tightened fully. I think he'll run better in the Travers.
Nice win by Wicked Strong. He's a nut, but he can run a big one.

Kid Cruz wasn't going to beat the top 2, but I thought he ran well despite a strange race for him. He's a solid horse, always tries hard.

I do not understand the hype of Commanding Curve. Yes, he was 2nd in the Derby. But the horse has won one race his entire life, and hasn't won anything this year.

Hi Cree,
No doubt Wicked Strong is his own worst enemy...but he's loaded with ability. The addition of blinkers helped him tremendously. Glad to see him turn the tables on these horses. After watching Bayern win the Haskell (another who loves his blinkers), the BC Classic is going to be real interesting. But I'm jumping the gun, let's get past the Travers first:>) TJ