Trainer Amelia Green is evaluating Contrary Thinking and Doc Sullivan for the Grade 3, $250,000 Vosburgh Stakes, a seven-furlong sprint for horses aged three and older, scheduled for September 26 at Belmont Park. The Vosburgh also serves as a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, which takes place in October at Keeneland.
“Contrary Thinking is definitely aimed at the Vosburgh,” Green stated. “Doc Sullivan is also a possibility, though we haven’t made a final decision yet.”
Owned by Lucky Hat Racing and EGL-One Racing, Contrary Thinking has had three starts this summer in restricted dirt sprint races at Saratoga since being acquired for $130,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Digital Sale in May. The 6-year-old Into Mischief gelding recently secured a 2 1/2-length victory on August 14 over Commuted, following close runner-up finishes to Senior Officer in June and Whatchatalkinabout in July.
Green expressed pride in the horse’s return to winning form.
Doc Sullivan, a New York-bred horse owned by Tristar Farm, joined Green’s stable after previous campaigns with Mike Miceli and John Ortiz. The 5-year-old Solomini dark bay has placed second in both starts for Green, including a late rally to finish runner-up in the John Morrissey Stakes on August 6 at Saratoga and a narrow defeat in a one-mile optional claimer on September 5.
While the quick turnaround between races is noted, Green suggested both horses could potentially run in the Vosburgh.
Additionally, EGL-One Racing’s Storm Miami, known for setting the pace en route to second-place finishes in the Grade 2 Glens Falls and Grade 3 Waya Stakes this August at Saratoga, is being considered for either the Grade 2, $500,000 Flower Bowl at Belmont or the nine-furlong, $100,000 All Along Stakes at Laurel Park, both taking place on September 26.
“She’s been competitive in multiple graded stakes, so we’re undecided,” Green explained. “We’re likely to enter both races and make a final decision closer to race day.”
The Flower Bowl winner earns an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf later in October at Keeneland.
This story was first published by Paulick Report on September 15, 2026.
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This update is exciting for horse racing enthusiasts as it highlights potential contenders for major upcoming stakes that serve as gateways to the prestigious Breeders’ Cup. These decisions could shape key rivalries and performances that define the sprint and turf divisions heading into championship season.
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