The Personal Ensign

Champion filly Azeri got caught up in an insane speed duel with Roar Emotion setting it up for a strong late run by Storm Flag Flying. In a race named after her undefeated grandmother the Phipps color bearer caught Azeri in late stretch and won by a length and a quarter in a time of 2:03.63. Storm Flag Flying is aiming at The Breeders' Cup with a possible prep in either The Beldame at Belmont or Spinster Stakes at Keeneland on October 9th.

Azeri and Pat Day go to post

Storm Flag Flying and John Velazquez winning The Personal Ensign

The New York Turf Writers Cup

Barracuda Stable's Tres Touche made every fence a winning one as he captured this two and three eight mile event over National Fences. Jockey  David Bentley piloted Tres Touche and provided trainer Richard Hendricks with his first victory in this historic race. The winner's share of $63,030 lifted Tres Touche's lifetime earnings to $556,566. Favorite Praise The Prince finished fifth.