Tiz the Law returns to work

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Tiz the Law breezes pre-dawn at Saratoga. (Susie Raisher photo)

NYRA Press Release

After Saturday’s sudden downpour that drastically changed the track conditions and postponed Tiz the Law’s workout, the Sackatoga Stable-owned colt was the first horse on the Saratoga Race Course main track Sunday, breezing five furlongs in a bullet 59.47 seconds in preparation for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on September 5.

At 5:30 a.m., on the main track rated fast with exercise rider Heather Smullen up, Tiz the Law reached three furlongs in :35 3/5 and galloped out six furlongs in 1:12 4/5 and up in 1:26 for seven furlongs.

Trainer Barclay Tagg said the workout for the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes and Grade 1 Runhappy Travers champ was “perfect” as he prepares for the Kentucky Derby, second leg of the Triple Crown, at Churchill Downs. The third leg of the Triple Crown, the Grade 1 Preakness, is slated for October 3 at Pimlico Race Course.

“It went fast enough, but not too fast,” Tagg said. “It was a little quicker than usual, but it wasn’t too quick for him. He’s a pretty fast horse. I told Heather I wanted a good work in him. I didn’t want to set any records out there. I wanted her to keep a good snug hold on him. I wanted a good work.”

This was the first workout for Tiz the Law since winning the Grade 1 Runhappy Travers by 5 ½ lengths on August 8. With two weeks before the Kentucky Derby, Tagg said this workout was important.

“This is an important workout. In one way, I don’t have any way to make up for it,” Tagg said. “It’s the first thing he has done in the last two or three weeks. That’s why I needed a good work today. If he goes a little too slow going on top of the race, I wouldn’t want that, but I don’t want it too fast either. It’s going to have to be almost perfect. If it’s just like today, that would be fine. I can only work him two times before this race. To me, this work was more important.”

Smullen said the colt performed in a professional manner while working on dark Saratoga main track.

“It was a little dark and he wasn’t quite as focused going down the backside,” she said. “He was playing around. At the three-eighths pole, I took my stick out. He stayed nice and straight. I never had to ask him. At the eighth pole, he saw a horse. I didn’t have to do anything. He finished up his work. Galloping out, he just kept going. He’s good at what he does.”

Watching near the clocker stand on the backstretch, Sackatoga Stable principal owner Jack Knowlton said he was also impressed with the workout and gallop out.

“Pretty amazing,” Knowlton said. “If you watch him gallop out, he just wants more. He isn’t even breathing hard, which is pretty amazing. They didn’t expect that he was going to have a fast work. They wanted him to have a vigorous work and gallop out and get a lot out of the work. I think they got all of that and more. [Assistant trainer] Robin [Smullen] and Barclay said not to expect a real fast time because the plan was to be off the rail because the rail was pretty deep.”

Full video of the breeze[2]

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tiz-the-Law-8-23-20-breeze.jpg
  2. Full video of the breeze: https://www.xbtv.com/video/recent/tiz-the-law-worked-5-furlongs-in-59-47-at-saratoga-on-august-23rd-2020/

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NYRA Fall Schedules Released

Mr. Buff takes the 2019 Empire Classic at Belmont Park on Empire Showcase Day.[1]

Mr. Buff takes the 2019 Empire Classic at Belmont Park on Empire Showcase Day. (Coglianese Photos)

Edited NYRA Press Release

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced race dates for the 27-day Belmont fall meet, including 38 stakes worth $5.58 million in purse money, that will kick off on Friday, September 18 and run through Sunday, November 1, and the 18-day Aqueduct Racetrack fall meet, offering 29 stakes, including 11 graded events, worth $3.41 million in purse money, that will kick off on Friday, November 6 and run through Sunday, December 6.

“This new fall schedule is the result of a collaborative effort between NYRA, the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the New York Thoroughbred Breeders to modify our racing calendar in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the industry,” said NYRA President and CEO Dave O’Rourke. “I’d like to thank the horsemen and breeders for their common-sense approach to solving the challenges brought about by this unprecedented public health crisis.”

The two meets offer a combined twelve stakes races restricted to New York-bred company, in addition to four divisions of the New York Stallion Series. The spotlight will focus on the Empire State on Saturday, October 24 when the best New York-breds gather at Belmont Park for Empire Showcase Day. An annual celebration of all things New York, the Empire Showcase Day card will offer eight stakes worth $1.2 million topped by the $175,000 Empire Classic at 1 1/8 miles.

New York state currently requires all racetracks to operate without spectators in attendance to combat the spread of COVID-19. NYRA will issue updated guidance regarding COVID-19 health and safety protocols for jockeys, trainers and owners in the near future.

America’s Day at the Races will present Daily television coverage of both meets with coverage to air on FOX Sports and MSG Networks.

NYRA Bets is the official wagering platform, and the best way to bet every race. Available to horseplayers nationwide, NYRA Bets is currently offering a $200 new member bonus in addition to a host of special weekly offers. The NYRA Bets app is available for download today on iOS and Android at www.NYRABets.com[2].

2020 Fall New York-bred & Sired Stakes Schedule
Belmont Park
Thurs., Oct. 1 – Joseph A. Gimma (NYB), $100,000, F2YO, 7 Furlongs
Fri., Oct. 2 – Bertram F. Bongard (NYB), $100,000, 2YO 7 Furlongs
Sat., Oct. 24 – Empire Classic (NYB), $175,000, 3&UP, 1 1/8
Sat., Oct. 24 – Empire Distaff (NYB), $175,000, F&M 3&UP, 1 1/16
Sat., Oct. 24 – Sleepy Hollow (NYB), $150,000, 2YO, 1 Mile
Sat., Oct. 24 – Maid of the Mist (NYB), $150,000, F2YO, 1 Mile
Sat., Oct. 24 – Mohawk (NYB), $150,000, 3&UP, 1 1/16 (Turf)
Sat., Oct. 24 – Ticonderoga (NYB), $150,000, F&M 3&UP, 1 1/16 (Turf)
Sat., Oct. 24 – Iroquois (NYB), $125,000, F&M 3&UP, 6 1/2 Furlongs
Sat., Oct. 24 – Hudson (NYB), $125,000, 3&UP, 6 1/2 Furlongs

Aqueduct Racetrack
Sat., Nov. 14 – Notebook (NYB), $100,000, 2YO, 6 Furlongs
Sun., Nov. 15 – Key Cents (NYB), $100,000, F2YO, 6 Furlongs
Sun., Nov. 22 – New York Stallion Series (Thunder Rumble Division), $100,000, 3&UP, 7 Furlongs
Sun., Nov. 22 – New York Stallion Series (Staten Island Division), $100,000, F&M 3&UP, 7 Furlongs
Sun., Dec. 6 – New York Stallion Series (Great White Way Division), $250,000, 2YO, 7 Furlongs
Sun., Dec. 6 – New York Stallion Series (Great White Way Division), $250,000, F2YO, 7 Furlongs

The complete stakes schedules for both meets can be found at NYRA.com[3].

 

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.nytbreeders.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Mr-Buff-Empire-Fall-Stakes-Release.jpg
  2. www.NYRABets.com: https://www.nyra.com/www.NYRABets.com
  3. NYRA.com: http://nyra.com

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