Runners with graded stakes-winning dams have shown to have a higher chance of success at the graded level, and several foals out of grade 1 winners by top stallions are offered on Day 1 of Book 1 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale Sept. 14.
Scandinavia may or may not be suffering from the dreaded Ballydoyle bug but the very best invariably find a way to win even if they aren't at their best, and there was a strong hint of that as he got the job done in the Irish St Leger (G1).
Comanche Brave backed up his stylish success in the July Cup (G1) at Newmarket with an even silkier performance in the Flying Five Stakes (G1) Sept. 13 at the Curragh, bursting clear for a decisive victory over American Affair.