The topsy-turvy sophomore division, thrown into disarray with Good Samaritan (Harlan’s Holiday)’s upset win in Saturday’s
GII Jim Dandy S. at Saratoga, continued its roller-coaster ride at Monmouth Park Sunday as Brad Grady’s 9-1 outsider Girvin (Tale of Ekati) just got a desperate nose in front of 7-1 shot McCraken (Ghostzapper) in a thrilling renewal of the
GI betfair.com Haskell Invitational.
“This is my favorite track,” Grady said from the winner’s circle after the Haskell. “Monmouth Park always rolls out the red carpet. The family came, it’s a family environment and I just love it.”
