Gun Runner Wins Woodward Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York was the scene of the $750,000 G1 Woodward Stakes on Saturday, September 2. Horses three years old and upward took to Saratoga's dirt track and raced 1 1/8 miles. Steve Asmussen trained overwhelming 1-5 race favorite Gun Runner didn't disappoint and proved why many consider him the best racehorse in the world with an easy 10 1/4 length score. His only loss in the last six starts was a second-place finish to the terrific Arrogate in the Dubai World Cup. 7-2 second choice Rally Cry finished second in the field of five and Neolithic, who led at one point faded to third at 6-1 odds. War Story and Discreet Lover completed the order of finish.
2017 Woodward Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Gun Runner | Florent Geroux | 2.70 | 2.10 | |
| 3 | Rally Cry | John R. Velazquez | 2.70 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (2-3) Paid: $5.00
- $1 Trifecta (2-3-1) Paid: $4.55
- $1 Superfecta (2-3-1-4) Paid: $6.60
- $2 Daily Double (3/2) Paid: $18.20
- $2 Pick 3 (5/3/2) Paid: $192.50
