Race replay of the stakes race held at Aqueduct Racetrack.
There was nothing particularly difficult about Escena's assignment in Saratoga in the Go for Wand. She was the best horse, the lone speed in the race and did not have to face the undefeated Mossflower, who dropped out due to a minor injury.
Angel Arroyo and Highway Star finish first in the 2016 Go For Wand Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Post Race Interview - Go For Wand Handicap with Joel Rosario
Taris - 2015 Go For Wand Handicap (G3)
In a thrilling stretch battle that left the crowd with goose bumps despite the stifling heat and humidity, Azeri turned back a challenge from Sightseek to win Sunday's Grade 1 in stakes-record time at Saratoga before an announced crowd of 50,122.
As tough as her prior start, the Hempstead, had been, that's how easy the Go For Wand was. In what would be her final Saratoga start, Sky Beauty coasted home by 10 1/2 lengths.
Classic Point - Go For Wand 11.28.14
Dortmund: Hugo und Johanna Körver Gedächtnisrennen (D) - Sieger: Global Wand
A terrifically game performance by a champion mare. The presence of perpetual tongue-twister Flat Fleet Feet. Perfect ingredients for a terrific call by Tom Durkin.
