Whitham Thoroughbreds’ Kentucky homebred Burnham Square added another signature victory to his growing resume by powering home in the Arlington Million (G1) at Colonial Downs. He defeated six rivals by half a length in the centerpiece of the Colonial Downs meet.
Already winner of the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) as a 3-year-old, Burnham Square has blossomed since switching to turf. The Arlington Million marked his fourth consecutive stakes victory, following wins in the Elkhorn (G2), the Louisville (G3), and the listed Chorleywood.
Trained by Ian Wilkes and ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr., Burnham Square covered 1 1/4 miles on the turf in 2:00.08.
“He’s made a great transition to turf,” Wilkes said. “He’s bred for turf, so that’s the biggest asset. And he’s got a great turn of foot. I knew this race would probably be my hardest to win of the other three (stakes he’s run so far this year), because the mile and a half is more his forte.”
Burnham Square broke sharply before settling near the rear. Hernandez angled Burnham Square to the outside entering the far turn. He surged past the leaders late to draw clear and secure the victory. The win improved Burnham Square’s career record to 15-7-4-1 and increased his earnings total to $2,883,644. A son of Liam’s Map, Burnham Square is out of the Scat Daddy mare Linda.