Hymn captures Forego at Saratoga after Book'em Danno is scratched
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Hymn won the Grade 1 Forego Stakes on August 29 at Saratoga Race Course. Ridden by Ricardo Santana Jr., Hymn prevailed over a late-charging field, finishing with a time of one minute, 22.48 seconds. The outcome shifted when heavy favorite Book'em Danno was scratched due to an overnight incident. Trainer Ron Moquett noted this change affected race dynamics. Book'em Danno is expected to compete in the Vosburgh at Belmont Park in September.
- •Hymn wins Forego Stakes at Saratoga on August 29.
- •Book'em Danno, the favorite, was scratched before the race.
- •Hymn's winning time was one minute, 22.48 seconds.
- •Trainer Ron Moquett previously transitioned Hymn to a gelding.
- •Book'em Danno is set to run in the Vosburgh next month.
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — With Book'em Danno out, Hymn conquers Forego on Travers Day at Saratoga
"After Book'em Danno scratched from the Forego, Hymn won the race on the Travers undercard at the Saratoga race track for trainer Ron Moquett.
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