Ring Weekend Wins Bernard Baruch Handicap at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York was the scene of the $250,000 Grade 2 Bernard Baruch Handicap on Labor Day Monday, September 5 - a 1 1/16 mile closing day turf race for horses three years old and upward. St. Elias Stable and West Point Thoroughbreds' 5-2 race favorite Ring Weekend survived an inquiry and prevailed in a solid field of nine entries - in turf course record time by a neck. 3-1 second choice Jay Gatsby was second, a nose in front of Take the Stand who got in for third at 9-2 odds. Farhaan was fourth while Dubai Sky, Reporting Star, Takeover Target, Solemn Tribute, and Natchez completed the order of finish. War Dancer was scratched.
2016 Bernard Baruch Handicap Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ring Weekend | John R. Velazquez | 7.90 | 3.90 | 2.90 |
| 8 | Jay Gatsby | Javier Castellano | 4.30 | 2.90 | |
| 1 | Take the Stand (ARG) | Edgar S. Prado | 3.40 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (2-8) Paid: $31.80
- $1 Trifecta (2-8-1) Paid: $57.25
- $1 Superfecta (2-8-1-7) Paid: $429.00
- $2 Daily Double (6/2) Paid: $40.60
- $2 Pick 3 (10/6/2) Paid: $235.50
