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2012 Alabama Stakes (G1)

Date/Track:
8/18/2012, Saratoga Race Course
Post Time:
5:45 PM ET
Distance:
1 1/4 m (Dirt)
Age/Sex:
3 F
Time:
2:01.29

What the Nation is saying about the 2012 Alabama Stakes (G1)...

The Classic Division has one clear leader, though he is far from a decisive one. If others step up, while he falls, who has the best chance to take his place as Horse of the Year?Read More
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  • Floridaf · I could agree with Point of Entry for HOTY. · 233 days ago ·
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  • dani.pugh · sullivan, if you check the profile on my blog and the last name on this name you'll see they are the same. I am DeadHeat, this is just my FB login. · 233 days ago ·
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Should Questing take the Fitz Dixon Cotillion, should she stay with the girls or tangle with the guys for the Breeders Cup Classic?Read More
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  • Floridaf · I don't think Questing beating MMA is written in stone. MMA likes the distance of the Cotillion, but I do agree that Questing is brilliant. · 250 days ago ·
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  • dani.pugh · buds, notice I did say should she win it in the fashion of her last three. If she does not then ladies classic it is. If she does then I don't see how the thought can't be entertained, especially knowing the MMA likes this distance when Questing may prefer longer. · 250 days ago ·
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Another great Saratoga meeting has ended and for Matt Shifman, this one proved to be his favorite...Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · I love the two year-olds. I got to see Dreaming of Julia, Kauai Katie, and My Happy Face win, so that was special. I think Archwarrior and Sign will make some noise down the road. My Miss Aurelia was superb, too! · 260 days ago ·
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  • Capper · Brian, I thought you'd go with your boy Steamin' Willie Beamin as your horse of the meet. He's not the fast 3yo in his barn, I'd give Alpha the nod. 2 time G1 winner at the meet & part of only "official" dead heat in Travers history. · 260 days ago ·
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On a day filled with big races and big performances, one young filly stood above all the rest...Read More
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  • ruffed grouse · Not just the star of the week but the star of the meet to this point. A difficult horse to ride as she wants her head in order to relax , if you grab her up Im sure she would fight you. I have been on a few like this, they can give you a really uneasy feeling. · 275 days ago ·
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  • digidot · I read it in an article on either bloodhorse or drf not to use the whip unless needed in her NEXT race. · 267 days ago ·
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"Arlington is KILLER," said Eclipse Sportswire's Scott Serio of this week's photo gallery, and we have to agree!Read More
Questing took command of the 3-year-old filly division with a front-running tour de force Saturday in the 132nd running of the Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama at Saratoga Race Course.Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · 106 BSF for the Alabama! · 277 days ago ·
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  • papillon · that was refreshing! seems like for since we've seen a racehorse run and win in race horse time · 276 days ago ·
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At Arlington on Million Day, Silver Max looks to defend America's honor, while in the Alabama at Saratoga, Sea Island is a live long shot.Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · Good luck to all of my HRN family on Arlington Million Day. · 277 days ago ·
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  • DeborahYongue · I was told Silver Max had been scrathed so now I'll have to do my pick five over again and even though I've never placed a bet and would't even know how, It's exciting to play My pick five Little Mike, Silver Max, Treasure Beach,Cracker Jack' and Afsare · 277 days ago ·
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The Grade 1 Alabama is expected to give clarity to the 3-YO Filly division, but what about the West Coast based Eden's Moon who is entered in the G1 Del Mar Oaks?Read More
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  • Floridaf · As far as turf races go, Lady of Shamrock does have the advantage. She has a G3 win, a G2 place, and a G1 win all on turf; compare that to Eden's Moon's G2 turf win. As for the entire 3-YO filly division, Eden's Moon has the slight advantage, IMO. Of course, none of these fillies have multiple G1 wins, so if a G1 winner takes home one or both of the weekend's races, then she (or they) will automatically rocket to the top of the division. · 277 days ago ·
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  • footlick · True, icy. · 277 days ago ·
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Who do you like?
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  • zenyatta-perfection personified · My pick, with my best girl now out, is Zo Impressive. I have debated this over and over in my mind, but I am going to stick with her. I like that she is ultra-consistent and (I think) just rounding into her best form. She is also by Hard Spun, who was just fine with 1 1/4 miles. (2nd in BC Classic and KY Derby, beaten by superstars in Street Sense and Curlin). Questing, of course, also has those genes, but I think she is still pretty green, just from the way she was drifting in the last race at the end. All this said, Grace Hall is going to be super tough to beat. I am just not picking her or cheering for her. I do think these three will be the top three, in the listed order. · 278 days ago ·
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  • zenyatta-perfection personified · My best girl meaning Believe You Can. · 278 days ago ·
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Grace Hall takes on graded winners Zo Impressive, Questing, and In Lingerie in Saturday's Alabama at Saratoga. Read More
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  • jinlie01 · Via Villagio · 278 days ago ·
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  • AnnaK · Very tough, Zo, Grace, however they want to do the 1,2. Questing has me wondering though. · 278 days ago ·
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Irad Ortiz, Jr., 20, was released from Saratoga Hospital on Friday afternoon after X-rays were negative on his right ankle, according to the NYRA jockey advocate. He is cleared to ride for Saturday’s card, during which he will attempt to win the prestigious Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama on Questing.Read More
Via Villaggio, most recently second to Alabama morning-line favorite Grace Hall in the Grade 2 Delaware Oaks, arrived at the Spa around 8 p.m. on Wednesday for her engagement in Saturday’s Grade 1 race after a smooth trip from LA/ Ontario International Airport via Louisville , Ky.Read More
Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey has long believed Sea Island will perform her best at extended distances, and on Saturday he’ll have the chance to try her at 1 ¼ miles when she competes in the Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama for 3-year-old fillies.Read More
Live Oak Plantation’s Zo Impressive was one of three contenders for the Grade 1, 1 ¼-mile Alabama on the worktab on Monday, turning in a 1:01.90 five-furlong breeze on the main track. Read More
Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin sent two of Godolphin Racing’s star fillies out for a spin over the Greentree Training Center’s artificial surface this morning, with Grade 1 TVG Coaching Club American Oaks winner Questing breezing four furlongs in :47 2/5 seconds and multiple Grade 1 winner It’s Tricky co...Read More
  • mdracing69 · Video of Questing's workout is included at the bottom of this article. Looks like the Alabama is coming up strong.. · 283 days ago ·
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Grace Hall, one of four Grade 1 winners pointing to Saturday’s Alabama, had her final serious work prior to the 1 ¼-mile race this morning, breezing four furlongs at Delaware Park in 49.40.Read More
Grace Hall tuned up for the G1 Alabama with a 4f breeze in :49.40 (10/26) at Delaware Park on 8-12.   
Via Villaggio worked five furlongs Sunday morning in 1:03.60 at Del Mar and is ready the Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama for 3-year-old fillies on August 18 at the Spa. Read More
The Alabama (G1) looks like its going to be a great race. I like Grace Hall, Questing, and Believe You Can in no particular order. I do think though that Questing is the top 3YO Filly in training and I look for her to improve off her win in the CCA.
The champ is back. My Miss Aurelia overcame a bad break to put a little bit of intrigue into her 2012 return to racing. The undefeated, two-year-old filly champion made her debut at Saratoga in the $100,000 Mandy’s Gold, an overnight stake. Read More
  • BrianZipse · All in all it was a solid return performance ... My guess would be the million dollar, Grade 1 Cotillion Stakes at Parx for her next start. · 287 days ago ·
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