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Cody's Wish brings a six-race win streak into Saturday's Grade 1, $1 million Whitney, the highlight of this weekend's graded stakes action

“English Channels can be a little tricky to ride sometimes and he has that high head carriage in common with his father,” Pletcher continued.

Nominations closed July 21 for the inaugural Colonial Downs Festival of Racing featuring the Grade 1 Arlington Million

“The way he came out of his last race, he had good energy and was moving great. He’s settled in really well here."

In the end, Ortiz held the lead and prevailed by one win over his brother to secure the leading rider title with 59 wins.

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher appears to be in a good spot heading into the upcoming Saratoga Race Course meet after enjoying graded stakes success Saturday at Belmont Park with Far Bridge and Charge It.

After a close battle with brother Irad Ortiz Jr. through the final days of the 40-day spring/summer meet at Belmont Park, jockey Jose Ortiz secured the leading riding title on Sunday at the Elmont, New York oval, finishing the meet one win ahead with 59 total victories.

LSU Stables' Far Bridge repelled the strong rally of favorite The Foxes and won the $750,000 Belmont Derby Invitational (G1) Saturday at Belmont Park.

The Foxes (IRE) has been facing tougher horses, and running faster, than the rest of the Belmont Derby Invitational field so gets top billing

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