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Formidable Man Leads $2M Mint Million Showdown
3 Sep
Summary
- Formidable Man, a millionaire with six graded wins, headlines the stakes.
- The Mint Million offers a lucrative $2 million purse for top thoroughbreds.
- European contenders Haatem and Facteur Cheval add international flair.
William and Suzanne Warren's Formidable Man, a multiple Grade 1 winner, headlines a strong 10-horse field for the $2 million Mint Million Invitational on Labor Day Monday at Kentucky Downs. This prestigious race is part of the U.S. Open of Turf Championships, featuring five stakes races.
Formidable Man, a 5-year-old millionaire, boasts six graded triumphs, including three Grade 1 victories. His trainer, Michael McCarthy, notes his consistency, comparing him to his sire, City of Light. Formidable Man enters the race after a narrow third-place finish in the G2 Eddie Read at Del Mar.
Two formidable European contenders, Haatem and Facteur Cheval, will vie for stateside success. Haatem, trained by Richard Hannon, seeks his first win since a stakes victory last year at Royal Ascot. Facteur Cheval, trained by Jerome Reynier, brings extensive international experience, including a win in the G1 Dubai Turf.
Other notable contenders include Brilliant Berti, seeking his seventh stakes victory, and Gran Oriente, a G1 winner from Chile. Chasing the Crown, a millionaire with a G1 placing, also competes. The Mint Millions is Race 10 on the 14-race program, scheduled for 4:45 PM CT.
