Undefeated Summer Starlet Headlines Alcibiades Stakes

BC Stables, Wattswood Stables, Bob Albritton, Jay Graham, and David Baggett’s Summer Starlet, the commanding winner of the Spinaway (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, leads an eight-horse lineup entered Monday for Friday’s 75th running of the $650,000 Darley Alcibiades.

The Alcibiades, run over 1 1/16 miles, is one of three stakes featured on Friday’s 10-race opening day of the 17-day Fall Meet, which continues through Saturday, October 24.

In addition to the Alcibiades, Friday’s card includes two other stakes races:

The 174th running of the Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix (G2) attracted 11 entries. This field is highlighted by Hymn, representing Fleur de Lis Stables, William S. Sparks, and Bret Jones, who recently won the Forego (G1) at Saratoga. Also competing is the defending champion Nakatomi from Qatar Racing LLC and Mrs. Fitriani Hay, who finished second in both 2023 and 2024.

The 36th Jessamine (G2) Presented by Keeneland Sales features 12 two-year-old fillies. Leading the group is Glycogen, owned by Main Line Racing Stable and Avalon Racing Stable, and fresh off a win in the P.G. Johnson (L) at Saratoga.

Here are the fields for the three opening-day stakes including trainers, jockeys, and post positions:

Race 7, 4:12 p.m. — $400,000 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix (G2), 3-year-olds and up, 6 furlongs, “Win and You’re In” race for the $2 million Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1):

1. Mad House, trainer David VanWinkle, jockey Sonny Leon
2. Booth, trainer Steve Asmussen, jockey Jose Ortiz
3. Little Thunder, trainer Tim Hamm, jockey John Velazquez
4. Verifire, trainer Brad Cox, jockey Flavien Prat
5. Classic of Course, trainer Patrick Biancone, jockey Luis Saez
6. Viking, trainer David Fawkes, jockey Tyler Gaffalione
7. C K Wonder, trainer Dale Romans, jockey Luan Machado
8. Hymn, trainer Ron Moquett, jockey Rafael Bejarano
9. Jack’s Promise, trainer Dale Romans, jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.
10. Nakatomi, trainer Wesley Ward, jockey Irad Ortiz Jr.
11. Here Mi Song, trainer William Stinson Jr., jockey Edgar Morales

Race 8, 4:44 p.m. — $400,000 Jessamine (G2) Presented by Keeneland Sales, 2-year-old fillies, 1 1/16 miles (turf), “Win and You’re In” race for the $1 million John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1):

1. Pros and Cons, trainer Mark Casse, jockey Jose Ortiz
2. Mel Went Home, trainer Robbie Medina, jockey Cristian Torres
3. Monique En Vol, trainer Brad Cox, jockey Irad Ortiz Jr.
4. Beautiful Harper, trainer Cherie DeVaux, jockey Tyler Gaffalione
5. Seneca Park, trainer Dallas Stewart, jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.
6. Glycogen, trainer John Servis, jockey John Velazquez
7. Golden Maiden, trainer Kenny McPeek, jockey Emmanuel Esquivel
8. Lucky Bernadine, trainer Brad Cox, jockey Flavien Prat
9. Quibbler, trainer Riley Mott, jockey Jaime Torres
10. Serenas Ghost, trainer Joe Sharp, jockey Luis Saez
11. Elegante Miz, trainer Patrick Biancone, jockey Keith Asmussen
12. Mightily, trainer Jeremiah O’Dwyer, jockey Luan Machado

Race 9, 5:16 p.m. — $650,000 Darley Alcibiades (G1), 2-year-old fillies, 1 1/16 miles, “Win and You’re In” race for the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1):

1. Emphatic, trainer Brendan Walsh, jockey Tyler Gaffalione
2. For the Money, trainer Rohan Crichton, jockey Rafael Bejarano
3. Ever Forward, trainer Brendan Walsh, jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.
4. Oh She Said Yes, trainer Kenny McPeek, jockey Jareth Loveberry
5. Summer Starlet, trainer Steve Asmussen, jockey Flavien Prat
6. Forever Carina, trainer Chad Brown, jockey Jose Ortiz
7. High Speed Reed, trainer Mark Casse, jockey John Velazquez
8. Elewene, trainer Dale Romans, jockey Luis Saez (weight 122 lbs)

This article was originally published by Paulick Report on September 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Paulick Report as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Fan Take:
This lineup showcases some of the brightest young talents and top contenders, setting the stage for thrilling battles that could define the future stars of horse racing. Fans should pay close attention to these “Win and You’re In” events, as they are pivotal gateways to the prestigious Breeders’ Cup, offering a glimpse into the sport’s next generation of champions.

Source: sports.yahoo.com