6th-SAX, $57,250, Msw, 3yo, 7f, 1:22 1/5, ft.
THE ADMIRAL (c, 3, Giant's Causeway–Sassy Pants {MSW, $239,284}, by Saratoga Six), third on debut behind GII R.B. Lewis S. second Chitu (Henny Hughes) at Hollywood Dec. 7, was a close second next out here Dec. 27. Failing to fire to when seventh last time going
1 1/16 miles here Jan. 17, the dark bay was dispatched at 4-1 for this cut back in trip. Getting blinkers back on, he seized the early advantage and posted opening splits of :22.72 and :45.58. Rough Passage (Stormy Atlantic) gave chase in the stretch, but there was no catching The Admiral, as he strode home to a 2 1/4-length victory. The winner is a half brother to Madcap Escapade (Hennessy), GISW, $1,052,852; Dubai Escapade (Awesome Again), GISW, $427,050; and Real Estate (High Yield), SW, $198,205. Lifetime Record: 4-1-1-1, $50,450. Click for the brisnet.com chart or VIDEO.
O-Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith. B-Sassy Pants Syndicate (KY). T-Bob Baffert.
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