In the GIII Mahony Stakes at Saratoga on Sunday afternoon, Stradale (Yaupon–Twitterpated, by Stormy Atlantic) took the featured race on the card and secured the first graded win of his career.Up against a heavy favorite in 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard,' Outfielder (Speightstown), Stradale was rated nicely by top jockey Jose Ortiz from the bell. The colt was asked at the top of the lane for his best and he responded well to take the prize. Oscar's Hope (Twirling Candy) was a game runner-up.The final running time was 1:03.34.Lifetime Record: 10-3-2-2. Sales History: FTKAUG '24 $285,000; OBSAPR '25 $1.3-million.O-Kaleem Shah Inc; B-Richard Bremer & Cheryl Sprick (KY); T-Steve Asmussen.STRADALE gets his first stakes win in the Grade 3 Mahony Stakes at 7-1 under @jose93_ortiz for trainer Steve Asmussen. pic.twitter.com/1xLWoD0z83— NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 16, 2026The post Red, White, Blue Clad Ortiz Steers Son Of Yaupon Stradale To Win Mahony Stakes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.