Winning Ponies

The other shoe finally dropped and it is officially announced that Justify will be leaving the racing game. What are the implications and impact? We'll discuss this late breaking news with Evan Hammonds and reflect on a recent column he penned on changes in the horse's ownership. Evan Hammonds has worked at The Blood-Horse for over 15 years, first as managing editor in 1998 and was named executive editor in 2007. Daily Racing Form columnist and handicapper Byron King will help catch up on the national news. Then he and John will look for the major contenders at Saratoga in the important Jim Dandy Stakes, a Gr. 2 worth $600,000; the Gr. 1 $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap and the $100,000 Curlin Stakes, a prep for the Travers Stakes. If time allows, they may take a look at Del Mar's Gr. 1 $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes a Breeders Cup 'Win-and-you're-in' race.