White Abarrio did not win the June 27 Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs; he was in the race, but Magnitude won the 45th running and beat the field that included White Abarrio. The pre-race chatter around White Abarrio was that he was returning for that June 27 rematch after his Oaklawn Handicap win earlier in the season.

What happened

  • White Abarrio was part of the Stephen Foster lineup on June 27.
  • The race itself was won by Magnitude.
  • So, the short version is: White Abarrio ran on June 27, but he was not the winner.

Context

The race had been billed as a high-profile rematch, with White Abarrio, Sovereignty, and others drawing attention in the lead-up. That is why the result got so much notice in racing coverage and forum discussion afterward.

Race result

Horse| What happened
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White Abarrio| Ran in the Stephen Foster on June 27, but did not win .
Magnitude| Won the Stephen Foster Stakes .

TL;DR: White Abarrio ran on June 27 in the Stephen Foster Stakes, but Magnitude won the race.