FROM OFF THE PACE: Sophomore Fillies Battle in Lake George

FROM OFF THE PACE: Sophomore fillies battle in Lake George

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Because opportunities for three-year-old turf fillies are limited during the first half of the year, winners of the Lake George Stakes (G3) are often better known for what they accomplish afterward. The most successful winner of the race this century was Regal Glory in 2019, who went on to earn the Eclipse Award for champion turf female in 2022. Other winners of the Lake George since 2000 who earned more than $1 million …

Classic Q may be forced to the front again in Lake George

While trainer Mark Casse would still prefer to see Classic Q “covered up” during the early stages of her races, she may be forced to the front once again Saturday at Saratoga when the steadily improving 3-year-old filly returns against Play With Fire and eight other rivals going 1 1/16 miles in the Grade 3 Lake George Stakes.