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Witty's Winning Return to Dirt Track
30 May
Summary
- Witty secured a victory in a $56,000 off-turf allowance race.
- The horse overcame a past injury to achieve this win.
- Witty's dam was acquired by his trainer for free.
Witty, a seven-year-old thoroughbred, celebrated a winning debut in a $56,000 allowance race held off-turf at Laurel Park on Friday, May 29, 2026. This victory marks a significant achievement, as Witty has primarily excelled on turf surfaces throughout his career.
Earlier in his career, Witty showed promise on dirt, securing wins in restricted and graded stakes races. However, his transition to turf saw him achieve greater success, sweeping stakes races in 2023 and 2024. The recent win on dirt was particularly notable given a past injury that sidelined him for the remainder of 2025.
Trainer Elizabeth Merryman expressed her confidence in Witty's dirt capabilities, noting his aversion to dirt kickback, a sensitivity stemming from a near-fatal eye injury at age three. Merryman acquired Witty's dam, Zeezee Zoomzoom, for free. This mare later produced Caravel, a highly successful racehorse who earned nearly $2 million.
Witty's racing future may include the G2 Highlander Stakes at Woodbine, a race he finished second in during the 2024 edition. His resilience and impressive pedigree underscore a remarkable career trajectory.
