SARATOGA SPRINGS — In a stunning display of skill and speed, Randomized, trained by Chad Brown and owned by Seth Klarman’s Klaravich Stable, dominated the field to capture the 143rd edition of the prestigious Alabama Stakes. This race, known as Saratoga’s signature event for fillies, drew a crowd of 39,743 eager spectators on Saturday afternoon.
Ten promising 3-year-old fillies lined up for the $600,000 Grade I race, which covered a mile and a quarter—a distance none of them had ever attempted before.
Spectators at the historic Spa easily spotted Randomized, who dashed to an early lead with jockey Joel Rosario clad in bright red and white. Randomized showed no signs of struggling with the added distance, which was 3/16ths of a mile longer than her race in Belmont’s Grade I Acorn Stakes in June. She blazed through the first furlong in 23.45 seconds and completed six furlongs in a speedy 1 minute and 12.33 seconds. With a swift pace, she crossed the finish line in 2 minutes and 3.07 seconds on a fast track.
Although Rosario initially anticipated sitting second to another horse with early speed, Randomized’s impressive performance led him to maintain the lead throughout the entire race. Rosario commented on her strong strides and ease of movement, acknowledging the challenge of a mile and a quarter while emphasizing the filly’s exceptional abilities. He expressed satisfaction with Randomized’s performance, recognizing her potential for future success.
Chad Brown, the trainer, exuded confidence in Randomized’s victory. He noted that as they turned for home, the pursuing horses seemed to lack the necessary speed to overtake his filly. Wet Paint, who won the Grade I Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga previously, made a valiant effort along the rail but fell short. Brown also highlighted the advantage of Randomized’s inside position, as it allowed her to maintain her lead despite the competition surging from behind.
Randomized crossed the finish line, leaving her competitors trailing by four lengths. Wet Paint secured second place, ridden by Flavien Prat, while Defining Purpose settled for third. The odds of 7-1 at post time boosted Randomized’s payout to $16.20 for the win. Wet Paint, favored at 19-10, returned $3.70, and Defining Purpose, a 14-1 long shot, paid $6.40 for her show finish.
Significantly behind the top finishers, an objection was raised by Irad Ortiz Jr., the leading jockey of the meeting. Ortiz claimed that his filly, Gambling Girl, was hindered by Taxed and Rafael Bejarano. After reviewing the video footage, the stewards determined that Gambling Girl had clipped heels with Taxed, disrupting her balance. As a result, Taxed was moved to fifth place, and Gambling Girl moved up to sixth.
With this victory, Randomized improved her racing record to three wins out of five starts. The $330,000 she earned in the Alabama Stakes increased her total earnings to $485,850. This remarkable achievement will undoubtedly enhance her value as a broodmare, potentially sky-rocketing her worth.
In conclusion, Randomized’s impressive performance in the Alabama Stakes showcased her talent and potential for greatness. With her victorious stride and undeniable speed, she unquestionably left her mark on Saratoga’s prestigious event for fillies.
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