For a variety of reasons Arthur Hancock III has long been one of our favorite people in the industry. Through 70-plus years he has maintained a sharp eye for horses and a sly wit and ready laugh; he has the heart of an artist (and is, in fact, a talented songwriter and musician); and he believes there is more to the universe than meets the eye.
Monthly Archives: June 2017
ASCEND Rises to Occasion in Manhattan Upset TDN
At 27-1 the second longest shot in the field for Saturday’s GI Woodford Reserve Manhattan S., Ascend was roused in upper stretch by Jose Ortiz and won a frenetic sprint to the wire that saw fully six of the contestants shade :22 seconds for the final two furlongs
Ascend Shocks Manhattan Field at 27-1
Ascend (Candy Ride) and jockey Jose Ortiz win the Woodford Reserve Manhattan (Gr I) at Belmont Park 6/10/17. Trainer: Graham Motion. Owner: Stone Farm And Madaket Stables LLC