2010 Whitney Handicap - Blame

In a battle of the two highest-ranked male handicap horses in the nation, Blame closed relentlessly through the lane to nab front-running Quality Road by a head in a thrilling Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 7.

Rallying from fourth for jockey Garrett Gomez in the 1 1/8-mile main track test, Blame was able to wear down Quality Road at the wire even though the 1-2 favorite was able to dictate an easy pace in the $750,000 event. The final time was 1:48.88 over a fast track. Musket Man, who challenged Quality Road in the stretch as well, held on for third.

Albert Stall Jr. trains Blame, a 4-year-old son of Arch --Liable, by Seeking the Gold, for co-owners and breeders Adele Dilschneider and Claiborne Farm.

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