$150,000 Sanford Stakes Highlights Future Stars

The 2-1 morning line favorite is Cinco Charlie, breaking from the outside in the field of nine for trainer Steve Asmussen. A $190,000 purchase at the OBS Sale in March, the bay son of Indian Charlie is a perfect two-for-two and comes out of a win in the Bashford Manor (G3) at Churchill Downs. Shaun Bridgemohan remains aboard after piloting him two both career victories.

Repole homebred trying winners for the first time

Right to his inside is the second choice, Nonna’s Boy at 5-2. Trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by John Velazquez, the juvenile son of Distorted Humor is a homebred for Mike Repole out of a graded stakes placed mare. He won his debut race at Belmont Park by 5 ½ lengths over four rivals. The runner-up that day, Bustin In, has already come back to win.

 Ward and Detorri off to a sharp start

Trainer Wesley Ward will team up with international star jockey Frankie Detorri with Bessie’s Boy, 5-1 on the morning line. The jockey and trainer combination teamed up for a pair of victories on opening day on Friday. The gelded son of Smoke Glacken has won both lifetime starts and defeated three rivals in the Tremont Stakes in his most recent start in June. Ward has a reputation for success with young horses and shows a 25% winning clip with two-year-olds.