Illuminare Shines During Belmont Stakes Racing Festival

A special four-day racing festival in Saratoga got even more special with a sparkling debut victory by Illuminare! The exciting sophomore sat just off the pace and kicked clear going 7-furlongs to launch his career. It was a tremendous effort and a credit to so many, including Paula Parsons and her staff in Middleburg, Dr. Carr, Todd Pletcher and his entire team, Irad Ortiz, Jr., and more. Being able to celebrate with so many of his partners on-hand made the victory particularly special. Moments like these are indescribable!

  • Illuminare (City of Light - I Still Miss You), part of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership, before breaking his maiden at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Members of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership before Illuminare's maiden win at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Illuminare (City of Light - I Still Miss You), part of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership, before breaking his maiden at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Members of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership before Illuminare's maiden win at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Illuminare (City of Light - I Still Miss You), part of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership, before breaking his maiden at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Illuminare (City of Light - I Still Miss You), part of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership, before breaking his maiden at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Members of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership before Illuminare's maiden win at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Illuminare (City of Light - I Still Miss You), part of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership, breaks his maiden at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard. Coglianese Photos.
  • Illuminare (City of Light - I Still Miss You), part of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership, breaks his maiden at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard. Coglianese Photos.
  • Members of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership after Illuminare's maiden win at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Members of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership after Illuminare's maiden win at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Members of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership after Illuminare's maiden win at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Illuminare (City of Light - I Still Miss You), part of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership, before breaking his maiden at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Illuminare (City of Light - I Still Miss You), part of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership, before breaking his maiden at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Members of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership after Illuminare's maiden win at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Members of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership after Illuminare's maiden win at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.
  • Members of Centennial Farms' 2022 Hamilton LLC Thoroughbred racing partnership after Illuminare's maiden win at Saratoga Race Course with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard.