Straight No Chaser (#8) and Florida-bred Bentornato (#6) – ©Alex Evers / Eclipse Sportswire / Breeders’ Cup
BY BROCK SHERIDAN
Leon King Stable Corp.’s Bentornato became the newest member of the Florida-bred millionaire’s club with a second-place finish to Straight No Chaser in the Grade 1 Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Saturday.
Trained by Jose D’Angelo and ridden by Luis Saez, Bentornato was a half-length in front with an eighth-of-mile to finish before surrendering to Straight No Chaser near the wire to lose by a half-length.
Bentornato earned $340,000 for finishing second and increased his bankroll to $1,131,830 to become the 184st Florida-bred Thoroughbred millionaire. He ranks as the 149th richest Florida-bred behind Swept Overboard with $1,137,200.
By Bridlewood Farm stallion Valiant Minister, Bentornato is out of Her Special Way, by Put It Back and was bred by Tanma Corp. He has now won five of nine career starts with two seconds and two thirds.
He won the Grade 2 Gallant Bob at Parx Racing on Sept. 21.
