Ralling from last under Irad Ortiz Jr., Red Knight pulled away late to take the $600,000 Man o’ War Stakes (G1T) May 13 at Belmont Park.
A homebred for Trinity Farm, Red Knight is a New York-foaled 9-year-old gelded son of Pure Prize . The Mike Maker trainee raced 1 3/8 miles on a firm inner turf course in 2:13.74, paying $12.80 to win.
The newest #NYbred G1 winner is Red Knight! Trinity Farm’s homebred took the Man o’ War beneath @iradortiz for @trainerMMaker. pic.twitter.com/R0g81A8Lj5
— NYTB (@nytbreeders) May 13, 2023
Soldier Rising closed to grab second in a blanket finish for the minor awards, edging Strong Tide for the show. Howe Street was fourth.
Favored Warren Point flattened out to be unplaced after making an early move on the race’s second turn.
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