Gold Phoenix, now 8, proved age is only a number by nailing Cabo Spirit and Formidable Man at the end of an exciting 9 furlongs on turf July 26 in the $251,500 Eddie Read Stakes (G2) to win his sixth stakes event at Del Mar.
After not making a decision to ship to Saratoga Race Course for the $250,000 Honorable Miss Stakes (G2) until late in the week, trainer Brittany Russell was rewarded when Maida dug in for a frontrunning score July 26.
Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Golden Tempo breezed 4 furlongs in :48.51, according to NYRA clockers. Owned by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable, the colt's current objective is the Aug. 29 Travers Stakes.