Nonna Mela Wins Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
The rescheduled $200,000 Grade 2 Adirondack Stakes took place Friday, August 19 at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga, Springs, New York - 6 1/2 furlong sprint for two year old fillies. St. Elias Stable's Todd Pletcher trained 8-1 shot Nonna Mela opened a few eyes with an emphatic six length victory. 9-2 third choice Silvertoni finished second 3 1/4 lengths ahead of Olive Branch who finished third at 6-1 odds. 3-2 favorite Libby's Tail finished a disappointing fourth while Ever So Clever was fifth, followed by Romantic Music and Dial Me, to complete the order of finish.
2016 Adirondack Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nonna Mela | Javier Castellano | 19.80 | 8.70 | 5.90 |
| 6 | Silvertoni | Joel Rosario | 5.60 | 4.70 | |
| 3 | Olive Branch | Jose L. Ortiz | 5.00 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (2-6) Paid: $131.00
- $1 Trifecta (2-6-3) Paid: $272.00
- $1 Superfecta (2-6-3-7) Paid: $712.50
- $2 Daily Double (1/2) Paid: $665.00
- $2 Pick 3 (6/1/2) Paid: $3,019.00
