Far Bridge Dominates Grade 2 Bowling Green at Saratoga

Far Bridge, a 5-year-old English Channel bay trained by Miguel Clement, dominated the Grade 2 Bowling Green Stakes at Saratoga, reaffirming his status as one of the top turf horses in the United States. After a neck third-place finish in the nine-furlong Grade 1 Resorts World Casino Manhattan Stakes, Far Bridge returned to longer distances where he has scored multiple Grade 1 victories, including the Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer and Joe Hirsch Turf Classic. Known for his versatility and ability to handle varying turf conditions, Far Bridge tracked the early pace set by Tucson before taking control on the final bend to win comfortably with jockey Joel Rosario aboard. Trainer Clement highlighted the horse's adaptability and class, noting his capacity to overcome obstacles and perform at the highest level across distances from 1 1/8 miles to 1 1/2 miles. The field for the Bowling Green was considered below Far Bridge's usual competition, with Webslinger, trained by Mark Casse, viewed as the main threat but ultimately unable to challenge Far Bridge's dominance.