January 11, 2024 - Tiz Eternal Breaks His Maiden at Gulfstream Park

Tiz Eternal made his racing return today (1/11) after almost a year layoff and did it in spectacular fashion bringing home a win. He broke his maiden in a wire-to-wire performance under Jockey Jose Ortiz. Per the race chart, "Tiz Eternal set the pace in the two path and held firm under a drive." The win earned Tiz Eternal $42,000 in purse money and set a track record for the 1 1/8 Mile distance on the Tapeta Track.

Needless to say, the team was extremely pleased with the performance. Robin said Tiz Eternal came out of the race in good order and cooled out well.

September 12, 2022 - Blitz to Win Comes is Second at Aqueduct, Posting Lifetime Beyer Speed Figure

Blitz to Win’s rebounded from his prior performance at Saratoga Race Course on August 20th where he finished 5th with a 58 Beyer speed figure to run 2nd on September 18th at Aqueduct posting a lifetime high Beyer speed figure of 80. Although beaten by 6 3/4 lengths, he was 3 1/2 lengths in front of the 3rd place horse. He earned $17,000 in purse money for his second-place finish.

September 1, 2022 - Tapple Cider Outruns her 22-1 Odds and Comes in Second at Saratoga

Tapple Cider outrun her 22-1 odds at Saratoga Race Course on September 1st to finish second beaten by 1/2 length in her $50,000 Claiming race for Fillies and Mares that have never won two races. Dylan Davis again gave her a superb ride and managed to get her the lead in the stretch before being caught late. She earned $11,000 in purse money and was not claimed. Her Beyer speed figure of 73 was 10 points higher than the 63 she earned when winning her Maiden race at Saratoga on August 12th.

April 30, 2022 - Saratoga Flash Wins at Belmont Park

Sackatoga Stable's 2022 racing year began with an impressive Allowance win by Saratoga Flash on April 30th at Belmont Park. He answered a question we were uncertain about when he stretched out to 1 1/16 Miles and ran the last Furlong in 5.9 seconds to win going away by 2 1/4 lengths. He will next be pointed to a second level Allowance race for New York-Breds on the turf at Belmont Park at a distance from 7 Furlongs to 1 1/16 Miles.

December 12, 2020 - Niko's Dream Becomes a Stakes Winner

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Niko's Dream became a Stakes winner on December 12, 2020 winning the My Charmer by 1 1/2 lengths while earning a lifetime high Beyer speed figure of 89. Dismissed by the betting public, she went off at 13.60 to 1 and paid $29.20 to win. She earned $45,570 bringing her total to $108,690 for 2020 and $280,900 lifetime. Junior Alvarado was aboard and has now ridden her in three of four lifetime victories.

October 24, 2020 - Niko's Dream Finishes 3rd in The Ticonderoga, a New York Bred Stakes Race

On Saturday October 24th at Belmont Park Niko's Dream completed her 2020 New York racing year with a 3rd place finish in the $150,000 New York Bred stakes race The Ticonderoga. She just missed 2nd place by a neck and earned $18,000 for her 3rd place finish. Her Beyer speed figure of 85 was 1 point less than her top of 86 earned at Saratoga in July in the Day at the Spa stakes.

September 5, 2020 - Tiz the Law Finishes Second in the 146th Kentucky Derby

Tiz the Law finished second to Authentic in the 146th Kentucky Derby at Churchill downs on September 5, 2020. Originally scheduled to be run on May, 2020, the race was delayed for 4 months due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Sent off as the prohibitive 3-5 favorite, Tiz tracked closely behind Authentic but was unable to pass him in the stretch losing by 1 ¼ lengths. He earned $600,000 for the second-place finish.

August 8, 2020 - Tiz the Law's Has Impressive Victory In The 151st Runhappy Travers Stakes

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Tiz the Law's impressive victory in the 151st running of the Runhappy Travers Stakes on August 8th at Saratoga Race Course was his third straight Grade 1 victory in 2020. His 5 1/2 length of victory, geared down the final 1/16th of a Mile, was the fourth fastest in Travers history (2:00.95). He clearly demonstrated that his victory in the 1 1/14 Mile race, the same distance as the Kentucky Derby, will make him a worthy favorite in Kentucky.
Tiz received a 109 Beyer speed figure for the Travers, a lifetime high by 9 points.

May 17, 2020 - Niko's Dream Wins at Gulfstream Park

Niko's Dream made a scintillating run through the stretch, passing five horses, to win her second level allowance race at Gulfstream Park May 17th. Given a patient ride by Dylan Davis, who had her settled early and was then able to guide her outside of horses for the stretch drive, she responded with a powerful finish getting to the wire a neck ahead of the race favorite. She received $23,400 in purse money and her Beyer speed figure of 80 is her lifetime high.

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March 28, 2020 - Tiz the Law Wins the Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby

Tiz the Law lived up to his billing as the favorite in the 2020 Florida Derby. He went off as the 7 to 5 favorite, winning by 4 1/4 lengths. Jockey Manny Franco gave him a prefect ride, sitting outside the two leaders going into the 3rd turn, roused him going around the turn and he drew off in the stretch to win by 4 1/4 lengths. For his victory, Tiz earned 100 points for the Kentucky Derby and now has 122 which will assure him a place in the 2020 Kentucky Derby.

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October 5, 2019 - Tiz the Law Wins the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park

Tiz the Law put on an awesome performance in winning the prestigious Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park on October 5, 2019. He earned $275,000 for the win.  

The way he won after overcoming a challenging trip gives reason to believe that if he stays healthy and sound, he has the potential to be in the starting gate of the 2020 Kentucky Derby.

It has been decided to point Tiz the Law to The Kentucky Jockey Club Grade II race at Churchill Downs on Saturday November 30th. The 1 1/16 Mile race has a purse of $300,000 and will provide the winner with 10 points for the Kentucky Derby.

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August 20, 2019 - Niko's Dream Wins at Saratoga

Niko's Dream won her New York Bred 1st level Allowance race at Saratoga on August 30. In a courageous effort in which she was bumped at the start and split horses in tight quarters in the stretch before finishing strongly, she showed a new dimension. Instead of racing outside horses in the stretch, she split horses in tight quarters and finished strongly. She earned $ 44,000 and now has lifetime earnings of $169,270.

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August 15, 2019 - Dearly Declared Retires

X-rays taken recently on Dearly Declared’s front knees revealed a long hairline fracture of the third carpel bone of the right front knee. Unfortunately, while she could recover from this injury and go back into training in a few months, Barclay and Robin are doubtful that with the arthritis in her knees she could withstand the rigors of the training that would be necessary to prepare her for a race.

As a result, the decision has been made to retire her. He retirement plans have been finalized and she will return to Joanne Nielsen's Sunnyfield Farm which consists of 240 acres near Bedford, New York. She was Bred at Sunnyfield Farm and will join its small band of broodmares. Joanne Nielsen is a highly respected breeder who serves on the Board of Directors of New York Thoroughbred Breeders.

Following several weeks of rehab for her knee injury, Dearly Declared will return to her birthplace and begin her broodmare career in 2020.

August 8, 2019 - Tiz the Law Finishes First in a Spectacular Fashion in Saratoga

Tiz the Law began his career in a spectacular fashion at Saratoga Race Course on August 8th when he won his Maiden race against 2-year-old New York Breds by 4 1/4 lengths under a hand ride by jockey Junior Alvarado wrapped up the final 1/16th of a mile. The Beyer speed figure received was 90. Tiz the Law will be pointed to the Bertram E. Bongard, a 7 Furlong stakes race for New York Breds at Belmont Park on September 20th which has a purse of $150,000.

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