William M. Backer Stakes Archives • The Racing Biz

Hodsdon gets first stakes win as Sweet Sandy upsets Backer Stakes

Frank Vespe / 9 years

6 min read

A series of 50-50 calls that worked out led Sweet Sandy to the winner’s circle — and trainer Danielle Hodsdon to her first stakes win — Saturday.

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Queen Caroline
Special Envoy
William M. Backer Stakes

Special Envoy, Queen Caroline look to double up in Va-bred stakes

Press Release / 9 years
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