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In the world of equestrian sports, stories of dominance by majestic horses have been etched into history. Amidst the ups and downs of sports, certain horses rise above the rest, crafting their legacy as true champions. One such remarkable equine athlete is a 6-year-old mare whose brilliance shines most fiercely at Saratoga Race Course, where she boasts an impressive record of three wins and one second in four career starts.

Particularly noteworthy are her back-to-back victories at the esteemed G2T stakes race, with a dazzling prize worth over $250,000. Now, this mighty mare sets her sights on an unprecedented third consecutive win at this prestigious event, scheduled for August.

The Reign of War Like Goddess at Saratoga Race Course

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As reported by Blood Horse, War Like Goddess, a remarkable 6-year-old mare owned by George Krikorian, has carved an indelible mark in the equestrian world with her unmatched performance at Saratoga Race Course. Her majestic strides and unwavering spirit have captivated audiences, as she claims an astonishing three wins and one second in her four starts at this hallowed ground.

Among her remarkable victories, two consecutive wins at the Glens Falls Stakes (G2T) stand out. This prestigious race, endowed with a princely sum of $250,000, is set to take place on August 3rd. Remarkably, War Like Goddess aims for a historic third consecutive win, a feat that would solidify her legacy as one of the greatest horses ever to grace the Saratoga track.

Talking about this, her Hall of Fame trainer, Bill Mott, stated, “It’s good to see she has won here before, but she has won at a lot of other places.” He added, “And she has run well at a lot of other places.” While acknowledging her prowess at Saratoga, Mott humbly acknowledged that War Like Goddess has excelled in numerous other racing arenas as well. Notably, she boasts three wins in four starts at Keeneland and a perfect record in two starts at Churchill Downs. Her remarkable talent extends beyond Saratoga’s realm to conquer new territories.

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The upcoming equestrian challenge and her statistics

As anticipation mounts for the Grade II 1 1/2-mile race in Race 9 on August 3rd, the racing world eagerly awaits the triumphant return of War Like Goddess to the track. She was sired by English Channel and Misty North, and she has had a triumphant career of 3 years. Her popular stakes wins involve the 2021 Grade I Flower Bowl Invitational, 2022 Grade II Glens Falls, and 2023 Grade III Bewitch.

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She is rated over 8 stars, and in total, in 15 starts of her career, she has 10 wins, 1 second, and 2 thirds, and has career earnings of over $2,170,184. Out of which she earned $198,000 in two starts by winning Bewitch. All these stats and her previous performances are building anticipation for the upcoming race, and fans must be eager to watch her perform.

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