Overdriven Steers Clear in Sanford
Looks like Mike Repole has another good one on his hands.
Overdriven powered to an authorative win in today’s Sanford Stakes (II) for two-year-olds, taking the Saratoga classic by 4 lengths.
Off to a speedy start, the favorite and eventual winner sat behind the early speed Black Rhino, who ate up the first quarter in :22 and change. Jack’s in the Deck sat patiently at the caboose of the field with Power World hanging off third next to Moonrush behind the early leaders. However, it was all Overdriven when it came to down to the final furlong. Despite a late run from Power World moving expertly past a tiring Black Rhino, the bay son of Tale of the Cat had broken away and won easily. Jack’s in the Deck made a nice call coming in for third. The rest of the field grappled to finish the six-furlong event.
Owned by the same enthusiastic man as Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty, Overdriven may not be as hyped by his trainer Todd Pletcher, but he sure said something about his abilities this afternoon by winning the first big classic for two-year-olds following a nice 100 Beyer speed figure from earlier. I honestly believe Power World and perhaps Jack’s in the Deck will polish off their performances for next time and in the long run, may best Overdriven.
Expect Team Repole to be rooting this one on in the Hopeful if all goes well.
