🎯 WIN AND YOU’RE IN! The G1 Sword Dancer Stakes is stacked with talent — and one ticket to the 2025 Breeders' Cup Turf is up for grabs! Who’s ready to conquer 1 1/2 miles on Saratoga’s inner turf? Will Far Bridge repeat his epic win from last year? Or will a new star emerge?

🏇 In this video, I analyze all 9 contenders in post position order for the Grade 1 Sword Dancer, one of the most important turf races of the year. Whether you’re a hardcore horse racing fan or just tuning in for the Saratoga summer meet, this preview has everything you need — past performances, trends, trainer insights, and angles

🐎 Sword Dancer Stakes 2025 - Meet the Contenders:

1. El Cordobes – 🇬🇧 Charles Appleby brings this Frankel-sired colt to the U.S. for the first time. This late closer has a monster kick and could be dangerous if the pace sets up right.

2. Rebel Red – 🚀 Cherie Devaux has this closer flying late in turf routes. With his late pace figs, he’s ready to be running in late.

3. Vote No – 📈 Kelsey Danner has this runner improving every start. He’s an intriguing sleeper who could keep progressing at the right time.

4. Padiddle – 🔨 Fernando Abreu’s 5YO has been bested by Far Bridge twice. Can he turn the tables this time?

5. Nations Pride – 🌍 Charles Appleby’s globe-trotting warrior returns to U.S. turf. With $3.7 million in earnings and 11 career wins, this 6YO brings world-class form to Saratoga.

6. Far Bridge – 👑 The defending champ! Trained by Miguel Clement, this classy colt knows how to win big turf races. Can he go back-to-back in the Sword Dancer?

7. El Rezeen – 🔥 Todd Pletcher’s up-and-comer is 4 years old and loves The Spa. With improving form, he could be peaking at the perfect time.

8. Grand Sonata – 🧠 Todd Pletcher again, with the most experienced horse in the field (30 starts!). He's also cross-entered in the Arlington Million — will he go here?

9. Utah Beach – 🌊 Ignacio Correas’s distance specialist has 4 wins at 1½ miles. Don’t sleep on this gritty warrior who knows how to stay the trip.

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