Whitebeam emerged as the triumphant filly in the Grade I Diana Stakes at Saratoga, earning trainer Chad Brown his record-breaking eighth win in the prestigious race. Despite being a newcomer to Brown’s stable, Whitebeam showcased her potential and solidified Brown’s dominance in East Coast turf racing. While the turbulent weather caused some races to move off the turf, there were still exciting turf sprints across the eastern half of the country. Additionally, the 2-year-old division saw some thrilling action, including notable performances at Saratoga. Looking globally, keep an eye on a promising Justify 2-year-old who may make waves in next year’s English Classics. For more international racing results, check out the highlights from the July Meeting at Newmarket in our “around the world” section. And it should come as no surprise that a certain horse was crowned the champion of Hong Kong’s successful 2022-23 season. Now, let’s dive into the details of the Grade I Diana Stakes.
Whitebeam emerged as the unexpected winner in the $500,000 Grade I Diana Stakes at Saratoga, defeating heavily favored stablemate In Italian by a mere nose. The 4-year-old British-bred filly, trained by Chad Brown, was the longest shot among the quartet of horses he saddled. Flavien Prat skillfully guided Whitebeam to even terms with In Italian in the final furlong, resulting in a thrilling duel that saw them finish in a time of 1:48.33 over 1 1/8 miles of firm turf. Whitebeam, a Juddmonte homebred, has consistently performed well, with only one finish worse than third in her nine starts. This victory adds to Brown’s already impressive control over the New York turf scene. In Italian, a four-time Grade I winner and runner-up in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf, had her win streak halted by another of Brown’s horses. Brown praised Whitebeam, describing her as a beautiful, well-bred horse with exceptional training. While this outcome may have interrupted In Italian’s streak, it epitomizes the unpredictable nature of horse racing, especially at Saratoga, historically known as the “graveyard of champions.”
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