SARATOGA DENALI GRAD WINS FIRST START AT THE SPA

Hysterical Cat, a 2-year-old colt by Bluegrass Cat out of the Distorted Humor mare Then She Laughs was the more highly regarded half of the Todd Pletcher entry. Breaking on top, Hysterical Cat zipped through an opening quarter of :21.84 before easing off the gas pedal to little to cover a half in :45.74. Well ahead of Crea’s Law turning for home, the 8-5 choice was kept busy late to graduate by 3 ½ lengths. With the victory the NY-bred became the 11th winner for his freshman sire.