The moment called on him to take a big step forward, and 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Sea Strike (Midshipman) obliged, dominating the Curlin Stakes at the Spa with air to spare.Breaking well and eager to get to the front, he was floated wide going into the first turn by Gulfy (Constitution), who took command as Sea Strike settled in second. The opening quarter went by in :23.62 with positions largely unchanged, and a half was posted in :46.77 heading up the backstretch. Going into the far turn behind six panels in 1:11.88, the closers took closer order for the final drive and the field bunched together late on the bend with 4-5 favorite 'Rising Star' Chief Wallabee (Constitution) the looming danger.Straightening out as challengers came calling, Sea Strike made his move and overhauled the longtime leader with an electric turn of foot in upper stretch. The race was over in a matter of strides as he easily put away the runner-up and galloped in the easiest of winners. Gulfy held on to wrap the trifecta.Flavien Prat and Chad Brown both won three races on the card with Sea Strike's victory in the Curlin Stakes.Sales history: $140,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP; $650,000 2yo '25 OBSMAR. O-Flanagan Racing; B-Lesley Campion & River Oak Farm (KY); T-Chad Brown. SEA STRIKE breaks through for his first stakes victory in the Curlin pres. by Casamigos under Flavien Prat for trainer Chad Brown. pic.twitter.com/iidDXAFl2t— NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 2, 2026The post ‘Rising Star’ Sea Strike Dominates Curlin at the Spa appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.