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Endorsed, a half brother to Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Cody’s Wish, unleashed a powerful stretch rally under Luis Saez and won the $150,000 Fred W. Hooper (G3) by 2 3/4 lengths Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
“It hasn’t been easy for me – I’ve had a lot of injuries – but that’s what makes every win worth it,” said Alvarado.
Michael Yates figures Dean Delivers' time could be Saturday in the $150,000 Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream
Mama’s Gold, a 3-year-old New York-bred Bolt d’Oro colt, drew off to break his maiden by 21 1/4-lengths in a six-furlong state-bred maiden claiming tilt on Saturday at Aqueduct.
Stablemates have occupied the top two spots in the $1-million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) for two years running and, if the local prep for one of the richest grass races in North America is any indication, a third year is not out of the question.