Lake Placid Success For Sentiero Italia
Sentiero Italia made it three from five with a comfortable success in the Grade Two Maker's Mark Lake Placid Stakes over nine furlongs on turf at Saratoga, USA, on Friday, August 14.
Sentiero Italia made it three from five with a comfortable success in the Grade Two Maker's Mark Lake Placid Stakes over nine furlongs on turf at Saratoga, USA, on Friday, August 14.
The three-year-old filly, trained by Kiaran McLaughlin and partnered by Joel Rosario, raced a close third and was then settled fourth, tucking in behind the leaders before the first bend.
Heath set a steady pace, with the first quarter in 25.10s and the initial half-mile in 49.25s.
Sentiero Italia was switched out widest of all entering the straight, when still fourth of the five runners.
The daughter of Medaglia d'Oro threw down a strong challenge, going second and then passing the leader Miss Temple City well inside the final furlong for an excellent length and a quarter victory in 1m 49.25s on firm turf.
Kiaran McLaughlin commented: "That was a very nice success for Sentiero Italia.
"She ran a super race, had a great trip and Joel rode her very well. We said to Joel whatever decision you make (about how to ride her) would be the right one.
"She is a very nice filly with a good turn of foot. It was great to win a Grade Two and the probable target is the Grade One Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1m 1f) at Keeneland in October (10).
Sentiero Italia wins the Grade Two Lake Placid Stakes © Adam Coglianese
