The Saratoga Race Course is set to host an exciting display of speed as 12 horses prepare to compete in the $225,000 Quick Call Stakes (G3T) on July 19th. This race promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with several notable 3-year-olds returning for their first start of the year. Among the contenders is Cy Fair, a 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) winner, who is cross-entered in the Coronation Cup Stakes (G3T) against fillies on July 18th. The race could be run on the turf if rain forces it off, providing an intriguing secondary option for Cy Fair's co-owner, Medallion Racing.
One of the favorites in the race is Johnny's Red Storm, a George Weaver-trained stablemate of Cy Fair, who sits at 5-1 from post 10. This colt has an impressive record, having swept a Saratoga maiden by 4 lengths and the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Sprint Stakes by 2 lengths in late August. However, he went to the sidelines after that, returning to the work tab on June 12th and entering Saturday's contest off five recorded breezes, including a :58 3/5 bullet work on the Saratoga turf on July 12th.
Another promising 2-year-old returning for his first start of the year is Bobrovsky, who has been unraced since a fourth-place finish in the Indian Summer Stakes in October. Co-owner Dale Romans trains the Daredevil colt and also enters longshot Rockies Balboa for his turf debut. Additionally, Ewing, a speedy son of Knicks Go, makes his turf debut after an impressive 12-length maiden victory and a 1-length score against Obliteration in the Saratoga Special Stakes (G2).
The race also features several other stakes winners, including Throckmorton, who shifts from trainer Jose D'Angelo to Chad Summers, and Unwritten Rule, who also makes his first start after a freshening since running a disappointing sixth in Oaklawn Park's Ozark Stakes in February. The field is stacked with talent, and the race is sure to be a thrilling display of speed and skill.
In my opinion, the race is a must-watch for any horse racing enthusiast. The return of these 3-year-olds, combined with the potential for an exciting race on the turf, makes it a truly special event. I'm particularly intrigued by Cy Fair's dual-race strategy, which showcases the versatility and adaptability of these horses. The race is a testament to the skill and dedication of the trainers and jockeys involved, and I can't wait to see the results unfold.
