Gunnevera Wins Saratoga Special Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York played host to the $200,000 Grade 2 Saratoga Special Stakes on Sunday, August 14 - a 6 1/2 furlong dash for up-and-coming juveniles. Peacock Racing Stables' Gunnevera rallied from last and claimed first in the field of just 5 - as the 9-1 third betting choice. An inquiry and objection placed 11-1 shot Tip Tap Tapizar second and 2-1 second choice Sonic Mule third while 2-5 favorite Recruiting Ready was disqualified to fourth after crossing the line second. Get Lit N Get Wild trailed.
2016 Saratoga Special Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gunnevera | Javier Castellano | 20.40 | 8.20 | 10.20 |
| 3 | Tip Tap Tapizar | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | 8.50 | 11.00 | |
| 2 | Sonic Mule | John R. Velazquez | 5.40 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (4-3) Paid: $153.50
- $1 Trifecta (4-3-2) Paid: $188.50
- $1 Superfecta (4-3-2-5) Paid: $158.25
- $2 Daily Double (8/4) Paid: $76.50
- $2 Pick 3 (10/8/4) Paid: $453.00
