Litigate reigns in rainy G3 Sam F. Davis

By February 15, 2023Latest News, Litigate

W-o-w! Shipping to Tampa, dealing with the rain, a far outside post, and facing stakes company for the first time did little to phase Litigate! The exciting sophomore pulled clear to a powerful victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis. His victory earned him 20 points on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone involved, starting with our outstanding partners. Dr. Stephen Carr and Paula Parsons selected him at the Keeneland September Sale, Parsons and her team developed him in Middleburg before he joined trainer Todd Pletcher‘s barn, and he was given a terrific ride by jockey Luis Saez. Litigate is a remarkably exciting colt and we couldn’t be more proud of him!

Recaps: The BloodHorse, Daily Racing Form, Thoroughbred Daily News.
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  • Litigate enters the paddock at Tampa Bay Downs before his victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Members of Centennial Farms seek cover from the rain in the paddock at Tampa Bay Downs before Litigate's victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Litigate exits the paddock at Tampa Bay Downs before his victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Litigate during the post parade at Tampa Bay Downs before his victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Litigate bobbles out of post 11 at Tampa Bay Downs on his way to victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Litigate establishes position early at Tampa Bay Downs on his way to victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Litigate takes the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Partners celebrate Litigate's victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Partners celebrate Litigate's victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Partners celebrate Litigate's victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Jockey Luis Saez celebrates Litigate's victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Partners celebrate Litigate's victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Litigate walks back to the barns after his victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.
  • Jockey Luis Saez celebrates Litigate's victory in the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Litigate is a part of the Elmont, LLC thoroughbred racing partnership.