Sent the 3-5 favourite, Redbank Blaze A pushed from the pylon post and protected the front to take the $15,000 feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The Jose Godinez-trained son of Rocknroll Hanover wasted little time moving to the front after retaking the lead from In A Single Bound approaching the quarter. Redbank Blaze A cruised unopposed for the majority of the mile and started to pad his lead past three-quarters.
In A Single Bound began to tire a bit in the pocket as longshot Shady City came on in the stretch in what turned out to be a battle for the place spot. Redbank Blaze A drew away to win decisively in 1:53.2 with Shady City taking second at 41-1 and In A Single Bound holding third.
Redbank Blaze A, who is owned by Marissa Godinez, led an exacta and triple that paid $100.50 and $473.50, respectively.
Live racing continues on Sunday, Dec. 1 with a matinee that kicks off at 12 p.m.
(with files from Saratoga Casino Hotel)