Frosted Wins Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York played host to the $1.25 million Grade 1 Whitney Stakes on Saturday, August 6. An impressive group of horses three years old and upward went 1 1/8 miles on Saratoga's dirt track. 1-2 race favorite Frosted followed up his record breaking win in the Metropolitan Handicap with yet another impressive victory - this time by two lengths in the field of six. 7-1 third choice Comfort finished a decent second while Upstart got in for third at 10-1 odds. 4-1 second choice Effinex was a disappointing fourth while Noble Bird, and El Kabier completed the order of finish.
2016 Whitney Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Frosted | Joel Rosario | 3.00 | 2.50 | 2.10 |
| 2 | Comfort | John R. Velazquez | 4.40 | 3.20 | |
| 3 | Upstart | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 3.70 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (4-2) Paid: $13.60
- $1 Trifecta (4-2-3) Paid: $30.25
- $1 Superfecta (4-2-3-6) Paid: $54.75
- $2 Daily Double (6/4) Paid: $14.60
- $2 Pick 3 (1/6/4) Paid: $1,826.00
