Keeneland September Sale Graduates Epicenter, Jackie’s Warrior, Malathaat Showcased at Saratoga on Saturday

Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale will be well represented by high-profile graduates – among them champions Jackie’s Warrior and Malathaat and Runhappy Travers (G1) morning-line favorite Epicenter – competing at Saratoga on Saturday. 

Epicenter, winner of the recent Jim Dandy (G2), is one of four September Sale graduates entered in the $1.25 million Runhappy Travers. The field also includes Preakness (G1) winner Early Voting, Toyota Blue Grass (G1) winner and Jim Dandy runner-up Zandon and graded stakes-placed Gilded Age. 

Recent Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G1) winner Jackie’s Warrior seeks a historic sixth stakes win at Saratoga in the Forego (G1), featured on the Travers Day undercard. The Forego is scheduled to be the final race for Jackie’s Warrior before the Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Keeneland on Nov. 5.

Malathaat goes postward in the Personal Ensign (G1) where she will meet Molly Pitcher (G3) winner and September Sale graduate Search Results. Malathaat won her season debut at Keeneland in the Baird Doubledogdare (G2), followed by runner-up finishes in the Ogden Phipps (G1) and Shuvee (G2). 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

CHARLES TOWN CLASSIC (G2), Charles Town, 1 1/8 Miles, 3YOs & Up

LAST SAMURAI, 4YO colt by Malibu Moon – Lady Samurai ($37,000 RNA, 2019 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Eaton Sales, agent) O- Willis Horton Racing; B- Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings (KY); T- D. Wayne Lukas

TREASURE TROVE, 6YO gelding by Tapizar – Cashmere ($45,000 RNA, 2016 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Select Sales, agent) O- James C. Wolf; B- John & Diane Fradkin (KY); T- Norman Cash

OFFICIATING, 4YO colt by Blame - Come a Callin ($100,000 RNA, 2019 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Eaton Sales, agent) O/B- Vegso Racing Stable (FL); T- Saffie Joseph Jr. 

CHARLES TOWN OAKS (G3), Charles Town, 7 Furlongs, 3YO Fillies

SHE’S PURE SILVER, 3YO filly by Keen Ice – Form Fitting ($4,000, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Buckland Sales, agent; Buyer- Aureliano Noguez) O- Lion Palm Racing Stable; B- Calumet Farm (KY); T- Ricardo Bailey

PEACHY WEACHY, 3YO filly by Overanalyze – Congregation ($7,000 RNA, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Legacy Bloodstock, agent) O- William Bayne Jr. & Super C Racing; B- Almar Farm (KY); T- Claudio Gonzalez

STELLAR RIDE, 3YO filly by Klimt – Smooth Caramel ($27,000 RNA, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Four Star Sales, agent) O- Sonata Stable; B- TK Stables (KY); T- Saffie Joseph Jr. 

LADY SCARLET, 3YO filly by Union Rags – Exclude (GB) ($72,000 RNA, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Elm Tree Farm, agent) O- Paradise Farms Corp. & David Staudacher; B- Popatop (KY); T- Mike Maker

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

RUNHAPPY TRAVERS S. (G1), Saratoga, 1¼ Miles, 3YOs

GILDED AGE, 3YO colt by Medaglia d’Oro – Angela Renee ($600,000, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent; Buyer- Grandview) O- Grandview Equine & Don Alberto Stable; B- Don Alberto Corp. (KY); T- Bill Mott

EPICENTER, 3YO colt by Not This Time – Silent Candy ($260,000, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Bettersworth Westwind Farms; Buyer- Winchell Thoroughbreds) O- Winchell Thoroughbreds; B- Westwind Farms (KY); T- Steve Asmussen

EARLY VOTING, 3YO colt by Gun Runner – Amour d’Ete ($200,000, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent; Buyer- Triphammer Farm) O- Klaravich Stables; B- Three Chimneys Farm (KY); T- Chad Brown

ZANDON, 3YO colt by Upstart – Memories Prevail ($170,000, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Brereton Jones/Airdrie Stud, agent; Buyer- Mike Ryan, agent) O- Jeff Drown; B- Brereton Jones (KY); T- Chad Brown

RESORTS WORLD CASINO SWORD DANCER S. (G1), Saratoga, 1½ Miles (T), 4YOs & Up

CROSS BORDER, 8YO ridgling by English Channel – Empress Josephine ($180,000, 2015 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Greenfield Farm, agent; Buyer- Aquinnah Ventures) O- Three Diamonds Farm; B- Berkshire Stud & B. D. Gibbs (NY); T- Mike Maker

CHANNEL MAKER, 8YO gelding by English Channel – In Return ($57,000 RNA, 2015 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Warrendale Sales, agent) O- Wachtel Stable, Gary Barber, R. A. Hill Stable & Reeves Thoroughbred Racing; B- Tall Oaks Farm (KY); T- Bill Mott

FOREGO S. (G1), Saratoga, 7 Furlongs, 4YOs & Up

JACKIE’S WARRIOR, 4YO colt by Maclean’s Music – Unicorn Girl ($95,000, 2019 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent; Buyer- Kirk Robison) O- Kirk & Judy Robison; B- J & J Stables (KY); T- Steve Asmussen

THREE TWO ZONE, 4YO colt by Street Sense – Star Rating (IRE) ($50,000, 2019 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Eaton Sales, agent; Buyer- Cotton Plant) O- Alonzo Racing and Michael & Jacqueline Bagnoli; B- Don Alberto Corp. (KY); T- Raymond Handal

KNEEDEEPINSNOW, 6YO gelding by Flat Out – Michelleinhearts ($42,000, 2016 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Warrendale Sales, agent, Buyer- Picturesque Farm; $130,000, 2017 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Select Sales, agent, Buyer- Ruis Racing) O- Jeremy Sussman, Ten Strike Racing & Cory Moelis Racing; B- BWB Bloodstock & WDS Bloodstock (KY); T- Matt Shirer

PERSONAL ENSIGN S. (G1), Saratoga, 1 1/8 Miles, 4YOs & Up, F&M

SEARCH RESULTS, 4YO filly by Flatter – Co Cola ($310,000, 2019 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Select Sales, agent; Buyer- Mike Ryan, agent) O- Klaravich Stables; B- Machmer Hall (KY); T- Chad Brown

MALATHAAT, 4YO filly by Curlin – Dreaming of Julia ($1.05 million, 2019 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Denali Stud, agent; Buyer- Shadwell Estate Company Ltd) O- Shadwell Stable; B- Stonestreet (KY); T- Todd Pletcher

H. ALLEN JERKENS MEMORIAL S. (G1), Saratoga, 7 Furlongs, 3YOs

RUNNINSONOFAGUN, 3YO gelding by Gun Runner – Golden Artemis ($16,000, 2021 Jan Horses of All Ages, Consignor- Denali Stud, agent; Buyer- Big Plains Consulting) O- Scott Zimmerman; B- Dattt Farm (KY); T- John Toscano Jr.

HOWLING TIME, 3YO colt by Not This Time – Werewolf ($200,000, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Paramount Sales, agent; Buyer- Albaugh Family) O- Albaugh Family Stables; B- Springhouse Farm (KY); T- Dale Romans

HAPPY JACK, 3YO colt by Oxbow – Tapistry (2019 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Select Sales, agent) O/B- Calumet Farm (KY); T- Doug O’Neill 

TOTALIZER, 3YO gelding by Candy Ride (ARG) – Taxable ($57,000, 2022 April Sale, Consignor- Steve Asmussen, agent; Buyer- Three Diamonds Farm) O- Jordan Wycoff; B- Winchell Thoroughbreds (KY); T- Mike Maker

ACCRETIVE, 3YO gelding by Practical Joke – Mallory Street ($180,000, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Dromoland Farm, agent; Buyer- Interlaken Partners) O- Klaravich Stables; B- Falcon Wood Partners (KY); T- Chad Brown

BALLSTON SPA (G2), Saratoga, 1 1/16 Miles (T), 4YOs & Up, F&M

HIGH OPINION, 5YO mare by Lemon Drop Kid – More Respect ($130,000, 2018 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent; Buyer- Team D/Woodford Racing) O- Woodford Racing & Team D; B- Fred W. Hertrich III & John D. Fielding (KY); T- Anthony Dutrow

PAT O’BRIEN S. (G2), Del Mar, 7 Furlongs, 3YOs & Up

RESTRAINEDVENGENCE, 7YO gelding by Hold Me Back – Cupids Revenge ($67,000, 2016 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Bettersworth Westwind Farms; Buyer- Bobby Grayson) O- Kelly Brinkerhoff & Bob Grayson Jr.; B- Westwind Farms (KY); T- Val Brinkerhoff

AMERICAN THEOREM, 5YO ridgling by American Pharoah – Mighty Renee ($200,000 RNA to Sale, 2018 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Sierra Farm; Buyer- Gayle Van Leer, agent) O- Kretz Racing; B- Sierra Farm (KY); T- George Papaprodromou

DEFUNDED, 4YO gelding by Dialed In – Wind Caper ($210,000, 2019 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Eaton Sales, agent; Buyer- Three Amigos) O- Karl Watson, Mike Pegram & Paul Weitman; B- Athens Woods (KY); T- Bob Baffert

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

BALLERINA H. (G1), Saratoga, 7 Furlongs, 3YOs & Up, F&M

LADY ROCKET, 5YO mare by Tale of the Cat – Allons Danser ($27,000, 2017 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Four Star Sales, agent; Buyer- The Acorn) O- Frank Fletcher Racing & Ten Strike Racing; B- La Ciega & Tale of the Cat Syndicate (KY); T- Brad Cox

RANCHO BERNARDO H. (G3), Del Mar, 6½ Furlongs, 3YOs & Up, F&M

EMPIRE HOUSE, 4YO filly by Empire Maker – Mama Yay ($240,000, 2018 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Lakland Farm, Buyer- Dudley Racing; $500,000, 2019 Sept Yearling, Consignor- St. George Sales, agent, Buyer- Tommy Town) O- Tommy Town Thoroughbreds; B- Lakland Farm (KY); T- Jonathan Wong

DANCE TO THE MUSIC, 3YO filly by Maclean’s Music – Beautified ($40,000, 2020 Sept Yearling, Consignor- Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent; Buyer- Walnut Stream Enterprises) O- Red Baron’s Barn & Rancho Temescal; B- George Kirkorian (KY); T- Mark Glatt

EDGEWAY, 4YO mare by Competitive Edge – Magical Solution ($35,000, 2017 Nov Breeding Stock, Consignor- Pope McLean, agent; Buyer- Erich Brehm) O- Hronis Racing; B- Pope McLean, Valerie & David Blethen (KY); T- John Sadler