Epicenter makes a statement in Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes

Ashley Miller WNYT

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Epicenter finally had his day in the sun. After second place finishes in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Epicenter prevailed by a length and a half in Saturday’s Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes at the Saratoga Race Course to punch his ticket to the Travers Stakes. Epicenter is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen and ridden by Joel Rosario. Rodger Wyland has reaction from the Saratoga Race Course.

Epicenter used a ground-saving trip down the back stretch and prevailed by a length and a half to win the Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes on Saturday at the Saratoga Race Course.