The Road to The Breeders` Cup
Saratoga Derby Invitational S.
Saratoga / Sat. Aug. 06,2022
1 3/16 Miles / Open / 3 Year Olds / G1 Stakes / Purse: $1,000,000
Surface: Turf / Race 11 / Post:6:20 PM Est. / TV: TVG
PP / Horse / Jockey / Wgt / Trainer / ML Odds
1.Main Event J. Ortiz 122 Lbs G. Weaver 20-1
2.Grand Sonata T. Gaffalione 122 Lbs T. Pletcher 15-1
3.Emmanuel F. Prat 122 Lbs T. Pletcher 8-1
4.Nations Pride (IRE) W. Buick 122 Lbs C. Appleby 7/2
5.Stolen Base D. Davis 122 Lbs M. Maker 30-1
6.Annapolis I. Ortiz, Jr. 122 Lbs T. Pletcher 5/2
7.Royal Patronage (FR) J. Rosario 122 Lbs H. Motion 10-1
8.Sy Dog M. Franco 122 Lbs H. Motion 12-1
9.Classic Causeway J. Leparoux 122 Lbs K. McPeek 8-1
10.Stone Age (IRE) J. Velazquez 122 Lbs A. O'Brien 9/2
11.Ethereal Road L. Saez 122 Lbs D. Lukas 15-1
Ultimate PP`s / Saturday / Grand Sonata / Race 11
http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/briswatch.cgi/public/ToddPletcher/PLETCHER+TODD+A/9999/summary.html
*** Rules***
To Qualify for Best Answer Select:
One Horse to Win
One Horse to Place
One Horse to Show
Both Name and Number of the Selection is a Must.
You can list up to 3 Alternative Selections in Case of Scratches ( Optional )
***Best Answer***
Priority # 1 - A Cold Trifecta
Priority # 2 - A Cold Exacta
Priority # 3 - A Win
Priority # 4 - A Trifecta Box
Priority # 5 - An Exacta Box
If none of the above apply the Point System will be used
***The Point System***
Points will be Applied to your Top 3 Selections
Points start by number of Horses in the field
Example: A 10 Horse Field
The winning Horse gets 10 Points
The place Horse gets 9 Points
The show Horse gets 8 Points
And so on down 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
The highest number of accumulated points receives Best Answer.
Point System ( High Number ) Tie Breaker
Answer #1 / 8-6-3 = 17
Answer #2 / 7-6-4 = 17
Answer #3 / 9-5-3 = 17
Answer #4 / 10-6-1 = 17
Example
BA - #4 - HN - 10
RU - #3 - HN - 9
HM - #1 - HN - 8
**RESULTS **
Win (4 ) Nations Pride - $6.20 - $ 3.40 - $ 2.50
Place ( 6 ) Annapolis - $4.80 - $ 2.90
Show ( 9 ) Classic Causeway - $3.60
Also Ran in order of Finish:
Sy Dog,Stoneage,Royal Patronage,Main Event,Grand Sonota,Ethereal Road and Emmanuel
Scratch: Stolen Base
** Best Answer Scores **
No Wins
PONYGIRL SCORES TRIFECTA BOX - BEST ANSWER
Others Go to The Point System
Sam - 25 - Runner Up
Blue Jay:) - 23 - Honorable Mention
***Video Replay**
Nations Pride Outruns Annapolis to Take Saratoga Derby
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/usa/sar/2022/8/6/11/caesars-saratoga-derby-invitational-s-g1t
