GII Glens Falls Stakes

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the win of Luther (Frankel) in Saratoga's National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes. Frankel Colt Pens His Name Into The Hall Of Fame Paul Hickman and Nicholas Jones's Luther was put up via the disqualification of Zulu Kingdom (Ten Sovereigns) in the GII National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes at Saratoga on August 1 (video). The Frankel colt is trained by Charlie...

La Mehana strode home a powerful winner of the GII Glens Falls Stakes--the lone race left on the lawn on a rainy day at Saratoga Sunday. The 5-2 shot was well held while settling just off the pace of Long Ago, who took the field through fractions of :24.04, :48.77, and 1:13.99. Favored Bellezza spurted up into contention along the rail heading into the far turn for the final time, but had nowhere to go as La Mehana rolled up to challenge the pacesetter into the stretch. Long Ago scampered...