By J.N. Campbell
Looking to earn a trip to the Breeders' Cup just like his sire did, 'TDN Rising Star' Deterministic (Liam's Map–Giulio's Jewel, by Speightstown) found his footing down the lane and won the GI FanDuel Fourstardave Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday afternoon.
A mark of consistency for the Clement barn while patriarch Christophe was alive, the dark bay has continued to deliver for young Miguel. To cap his 3-year-old season, Deterministic nabbed the GIII Hill Prince Stakes at the Big A in early November. Taking to the main track at Keeneland Apr. 6 after an allowance race was rained off the grass, the colt kicked off his 4-year-old season with a runner-up finish. Getting back on his preferred surface in the GII Fort Marcy Stakes during the Belmont At The Big A meet May 3, the dark bay won by 4 1/2 lengths.
Last time he was at the Spa–the site where he broke his maiden at 2 and was named a 'Rising Star'–the 4-year-old captured the GI Resorts World Casino Manhattan Stakes June 8 using pillar to post tactics, which gave Miguel Clement his first top level score.
Off as a 9-2 shot here, this time Deterministic tracked just off the pacesetter My Boy Prince (Cairo Prince) into the first turn and up the backstretch. The Clement trainee geared up for action around the far turn and taking aim at his target down the lane began to find his best stride. Passing the leader inside the final furlong, Deterministic cleared and scooped up his ticket to Del Mar's GI FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile. Intellect (Fr) (Intello ({Ger}) was the runner-up.
“He looked great,” said trainer Miguel Clement. “He has tactical speed so you can use it. He was moving very well. I think Kendrick [Carmouche] was just waiting to make his move. When he went for it, he went big. The horse delivered. He is a top-class horse. He's won on multiple surfaces over a wide range of distances.”
Pedigree Notes:
His stallion's sixth winner at the top level alongside the likes of Colonel Liam and Burnham Square, Deterministic is one of 13 graded black-type winners for Liam's Map.
Giulio's Jewel, who passed away in 2022, was a half-sister to GSP Duff One (Harlan's Holiday). Her last registered foal of record is Morana (Fronsted), currently an unraced 3-year-old.
Under the winner's productive third dam, Amelia (Dixieland Band), are graded winners Kindergarden Kid (Dynaformer), Assateague (Stromy Atlantic) and Rainha Da Bateria (Broken Vow), as well as Japanese groups stakes heroine Rabbit Run (Tapit).
FANDUEL FOURSTARDAVE S.-GI, $750,000, Saratoga, 8-2, 4yo/up, 1mT, 1:33.87, fm.
1–DETERMINISTIC, 126, c, 4, by Liam's Map
1st Dam: Giulio's Jewel, by Speightstown
2nd Dam: Acadiana, by Tiznow
3rd Dam: Amelia, by Dixieland Band
($625,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP). 'TDN Rising Star'. O-St. Elias Stable, Ken Langone, C. Steven Duncker and Vicarage Stable; B-Hinkle Farms (KY); T-Miguel Clement; J-Kendrick Carmouche. $412,500. Lifetime Record: 13-7-3-1, $1,988,515. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
2–Intellect (Fr), 122, g, 4, Intello (Ger)–Caldera (Ire), by Iffraaj (GB). 1ST G1 BLACK TYPE. (€20,000 Wlg '21 ARQDEC). O-Madaket Stables LLC, Michael Dubb and Steven Bouchey; B-Ecurie Michel Sardou (FR); T-Chad C. Brown. $150,000.
3–Win for the Money, 126, g, 6, Mohaymen–Mayakoba, by War Chant. ($95,000 Ylg '20 FTKSEL; $350,000 2yo '21 FTFMAR). O-Live Oak Plantation; B-Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah Ramsey (KY); T-Mark E. Casse. $90,000.
Margins: 1 1/4, 3/4, NO. Odds: 4.60, 9.20, 22.00.
Also Ran: My Boy Prince, Think Big, Cugino, Lagynos, Spirit of St Louis, Johannes, Neat.
Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.
DETERMINISTIC delivers again!
That's back-to-back Grade 1 wins as he takes the @FanDuel Fourstardave with @KendrickCarmou1 up for @clementstable. pic.twitter.com/qdRVUFUpv6
— NYRA (🎪) (@TheNYRA) August 2, 2025
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