Go for Launch, undefeated in her first two races, aims to continue her impressive run in Saturday’s $250,000 Algonquin Stakes (G3T), a five-furlong inner turf race for 2-year-olds at Woodbine. Trainer Kevin Attard has seen encouraging signs from the promising youngster and is confident she can rise to the challenge in her first graded stakes appearance.
Attard emphasized the importance of consistent improvement in a young horse, noting Go for Launch’s development both mentally and physically. The filly, a daughter of Flightline out of Starship Jubilee—a standout racer also trained by Attard—started strong with a gate-to-wire victory on July 25 at Woodbine. She followed that win with a dominant performance on August 26, capturing the 5 ½-furlong Bolton Landing Stakes by 2 ¼ lengths under the guidance of Eclipse Award-winning jockey Pietro Moran, marking her sire’s first stakes winner.
Attard highlighted Go for Launch’s decisive and purposeful finish in that race as particularly impressive. He also praised her mental toughness and adaptability to new experiences, qualities that set her apart despite her relatively modest size. Bred by Bonnie Baskin and Adam Corndorf’s Blue Heaven Farm, Go for Launch has earned $141,631 from just two starts.
Looking ahead, there are exciting possibilities for Go for Launch, including a potential trip to the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) at Keeneland on October 30. While interested, Attard remains focused on taking things one race at a time. Christoff Escoffery serves as her groom.
In recent training, Go for Launch breezed four furlongs in 48.60 seconds on September 19 and three furlongs in 35.20 seconds a week later on the main track. Attard described her workouts as consistent with her usual professional and eager demeanor, expressing confidence that she is ready to perform well in the Algonquin.
The wagering options for the Algonquin Stakes include Rolling Double, Exacta, 0.20 Trifecta, 0.20 Superfecta, 0.20 Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9), and $1 Swinger bets.
The confirmed starters for the Grade 3 Algonquin are:
- Speaker’s Speech – Rafael Hernandez – Mark Casse
- Lou’s Room – Sahin Civaci – George Weaver
- Mrs D – Jose Campos – Steven Chircop
- Go for Launch – Pietro Moran – Kevin Attard
- Allura – Emma-Jayne Wilson – Kelsey Danner
- Excessif – Fraser Aebly – Graham Motion
This article first appeared on Paulick Report on September 30, 2026.
Fan Take: For horse racing enthusiasts, Go for Launch’s rapid ascent underscores the excitement of discovering a new talent in the sport. Her progress and potential Breeders’ Cup connection highlight the continuing strength and depth of young turf sprinters, promising thrilling competitions ahead for fans and the industry alike.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
