6th-Saratoga, $78,000, (S), Msw, 8-30, 2yo, 5 1/2fT, 1:02.89, fm.
FREEWHEELER (c, 2, City Zip–Zia Zia Zia, by Dehere) proved to be a gift at odds of 5-1 in this unveiling, powering clear in the lane for a decisive graduation. Purchased for $430,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale following a :10 1/5 breeze, the chestnut broke sharply, hustling up to contest the pace while two wide through a first quarter in :22.46. Taking control in the lane from the six path, the Empire-bred charged home to a dominant 5 1/4-length score. Dante's Fire (Temple City), a 43-1 shot, got up for second in a photo with heavily favored First Deputy (Awesome Again). The winner is the second foal out of Zia Zia Zia, who has since produced the yearling colt Young Thomas (Dominus) and a weanling filly by Liam's Map. She was bred back to Carpe Diem. Freewheeler hails from the family of GII Holy Bull S. victor Harveywallbanger (Congrats). Sales history: $120,000 Ylg '18 SARAUG; $430,000 2yo '19 FTFMAR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $42,900. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-NK Racing; B-John Lauriello (NY); T-Todd Pletcher.
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