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What the Nation is saying about Takes the Gold...

Good to see this 4yo back on the worktab @ Gulfstream>>3 furlongs in 38.
Caught behind horses with less than 300 yards to go, favored Union Rags abruptly changed course in mid-stretch and went on to an imposing 5 ¼-length victory in Saturday afternoon’s 140th running of the Grade 1, $300,000 Champagne at Belmont Park.   The Champagne victory, Union Rags’ third in as...Read More
Will racing’s next super star come from Saturday's Champagne?Read More
  • brooklyn.steve · Speightscity gets my vote. I think that win was legit, and I think this race sets up nicely for him. As you pointed out, the cut back will only help. Nice breakdown of the race. · 593 days ago ·
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  • DeadHeat · Speight IMO is the horse for Union to watch, not alpha. He ran very big over a very tring and very slow track. For a two year old to run in a race 9f that early is different and good. Could the competition have been weak? Yes, it is a strong possibility. However, if the colt is good enough the 9f foundation he has will give him a big edge over those, like Union Rags who are stretching out. · 592 days ago ·
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One year ago, maiden winner Uncle Mo notched his first stakes victory in Belmont Park’s Grade 1 Champagne en route to his triumph in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and eventual Champion 2-Year-Old Male honors.   Saturday, a solid group of similarly minded juveniles will line up for the 141st runnin...Read More
He looked very impressive today at Belmont!

Takes the Gold - Race Results & Past Performances

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View Details04/27/137thJ OrtizBel17 fDAlwOC03+ MB ShannyDawlyHe's So Chic1:22.02
View DetailsView Video10/08/114thJ VelazquezBel91 mileDChampagne Stakes-G102 MUnion RagsAlphaRight To Vote1:35.55
View Details09/10/111stJ VelazquezBel81 mileDMSW02 MTakes the GoldVentura BarSaint Honore1:37.86
View DetailsView Video08/06/113rdR DominguezSar36 1/2 fDMSW02 MCurrency SwapAfricanistTakes the Gold1:17.02