Sea Strike Wins Curlin Stakes at Saratoga Race Course

Sea Strike, a three‑year‑old colt trained by Chad Brown and ridden by Flavien Prat, captured the $150,000 Curlin Stakes at Saratoga on August 2, 2026. The horse won by 8¼ lengths in a time of 1:48.94 over the 1 ⅛‑mile distance.

Gulfy set the early pace before Sea Strike moved to the lead on the turn and pulled away in the stretch. Chief Wallabee finished second and Gulfy held on for third. The victory earned Sea Strike $82,500, marking the trainer’s and jockey’s third win on the card.

Brown praised the colt, noting his consistency and willingness to “click along” when asked. The win represents Sea Strike’s first stakes victory.