Afrashad was quickest at the start and battle with Bishop Court Hill during the backstretch run through a quarter in 21.90. Turning for home, War Front surged to the front and drew away through the stretch to win by 2 1/2 lengths over late-running Canadian invader Judith's Wild Rush, completing the 6-furlong feature in 1:10.21 over a fast track. 3-1 third choice Mass Media was third, while Afrashad finished fourth.
2006 Sword Dancer Invitational Day
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com
War Front wins the 2006 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Breeders' Cup Handicap
War Front wins the 2006 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Breeders' Cup Handicap at Saratoga
© Vanessa Ng
The co-feature on Saturday August 12 at Saratoga is the $200,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Breeders' Cup Handicap (G3). A field of just six older horses entered this 6 furlong sprint, with Tom Fool and Deputy Minister runner-up War Front sent off as the 9-5 favorite, with Godolphin entrant Afrashad the 2-1 second choice.
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- Go Deputy wins the 2006 Sword Dancer Invitational
- Go Deputy returns after the race
- Go Deputy in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Silver Whistle
- First time by in the Sword Dancer
- War Front wins the 2006 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Breeders' Cup Handicap
- War Front is led to the winner's circle
- Trophy presentation for the Alfred Vanderbilt Handicap
- Second place finisher Judiths Wild Rush
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