A veteran revitalized his career and an upstart reached for the winner’s circle for the first time as both Integration and Honoree prevailed on the turf at Aqueduct for Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey.
Classy Graded stakes winner Integration, 6, came through yesterday in an allowance race that will likely lead him back to the stakes ranks. John Velazquez guided the son of Quality Road to his 6th career victory.
Honoree scored last Friday in a New York-bred maiden special weight, overcoming a stumble at the break. Manny Franco guided the 3-year-old son of Code of Honor. Woodford Racing co-owns both Integration and Honoree in a racing partnership with West Point Thoroughbreds.
The wins keep on coming with Vibe, who scored his third in a row Saturday at Churchill on the Kentucky Derby undercard, earning a 96 Beyer figure. Luis Saez piloted Vibe for trainer Todd Pletcher. West Point ran one-two in Saturday’s race, with Bullard finishing second.
