Sierra Leone’s G1 Whitney Win a Satisfying One for Chad Brown

Sierra Leone’s G1 Whitney win a satisfying one for Chad Brown

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — When surveying the extensive list of prestigious Saratoga Race Course victories compiled by trainer Chad Brown, there are few missing from the five-time Eclipse Award-winning conditioner’s resume. His list of accomplishments grew even longer on Saturday when Sierra Leone provided the native of nearby Mechanicville, N.Y. with his first victory in the Spa’s Grade 1, $1 million Whitney. The win provided reigning Champion 3-…

Breeder’s Cup: Whitney Winner Sierra Leone Classic Bound

When his racing career ends, Sierra Leone will be retired to stud to Coolmore America/Ashford Stud and his value as a stallion keeps rising and rising. The morning after Sierra Leone won the $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday to validate his star status, trainer Chad Brown called the 4-year-old the “best horse I’ve ever had my hands on.” Coming from a five-time Eclipse Award winner as North America’s top trainer,…

Chad Brown's 1st Whitney win tops 4-victory day at Saratoga

When surveying the extensive list of prestigious Saratoga victories compiled by trainer Chad Brown, few are missing from the five-time Eclipse Award-winning conditioner’s resume. His list of accomplishments grew even longer on Saturday when Sierra Leone provided the native of nearby Mechanicville, N.Y., with his first victory in the Spa’s Grade 1, $1 million Whitney. The win provided reigning champion 3-year-old colt Sierra Leone with a berth in…