Tommy Jo, a homebred filly by Spendthrift Farm’s Into Mischief, made a commanding statement by winning the $300,000 Spinaway Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course with a 6 1/2-length victory. Trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Kendrick Carmouche, Tommy Jo showcased her talent by taking the lead at the quarter pole and finishing seven furlongs in 1:23.39. This win secured her a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar and highlighted her potential as a top contender among 2-year-old fillies. Named after the granddaughter of Spendthrift owner Eric Gustavson, Tommy Jo represents a team effort from the farm and carries high expectations for future races.

Spendthrift Farm also has high hopes for Ted Noffey, a stablemate and favorite in the upcoming Hopeful Stakes (G1) for males, aiming for a sweep of these prestigious juvenile races. Looking ahead, trainer Todd Pletcher plans to prep Tommy Jo in the Alcibiades Stakes (G1) at Keeneland before the Breeders’ Cup, confident in her ability to stretch her speed over longer distances. The Spinaway victory, witnessed by over 31,000 attendees, underscores Tommy Jo’s emergence as a leading young filly with a promising racing future.