Updated August 8, 1999

The Whitney (gr. I) at Saratoga marked the first meeting of number one-ranked Behrens and Horse-of-the-Year hopeful, Victory Gallop. Behrens had won four graded stakes in a row, but had not faced competition the likes of Victory Gallop. This showdown would seemingly make the Horse of the Year picture much more clear. The race was an exciting one, with Victory Gallop winning by the narrowest of margins. The Horse of the Year will most likely be determined later this year as we count down to the Breeders' Cup.

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The Finish of the Whitney - Victory Gallop wins the race by a nose.

     

Victory Gallop The classically handsome Victory Gallop walks the shedrow after his win in the Whitney.

     

Behrens Behrens receives an affectionate pat from his jockey, Jorge Chavez, as they return from a narrow loss in the Whitney.

     

Catienus Catienus is shown here being lead in the paddock. Catienus finished third in the Whitney.

     

Sir Bear Sir Bear walking onto the track for the post parade with John Velazquez. Sir Bear finished fourth in the Whitney.

     

Testafly Testafly's pony rider gives him a reassuring scratch on the forehead to help ease his nerves in the paddock. Testafly finished fifth in the Whitney.

     

Nite Dreamer Nite Dreamer walking in the paddock with Robby Albarado aboard. Nite Dreamer finished sixth in the Whitney.

 

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