In a thrilling finish, Scalable, trained by the renowned Todd Pletcher, emerged victorious in the $150,000 Interborough Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack. The seven-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares saw Scalable make a powerful late rally to overtake pacesetter St. Benedicts Prep in the final stretch. This win adds to Scalable's growing list of achievements, including her success in last year's Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks. The race was marked by strategic riding from Kendrick Carmouche and a strong performance from the filly, who demonstrated her versatility by excelling in a shorter distance event.

The Interborough Stakes took place on a fast main track, with five horses competing for the top spot. St. Benedicts Prep initially led the pack under jockey Jose Lezcano, setting a quick pace with an opening quarter-mile in 23.46 seconds. Meanwhile, Scalable, starting from post 4, tracked near the back of the field early on but gradually made up ground as the race progressed. By the half-mile mark, which was reached in 46.82 seconds, Scalable began to close in on the leaders. As the field entered the final turn, Scalable surged forward, overtaking St. Benedicts Prep and Socially Selective to claim the lead. In the homestretch, Scalable's momentum proved unstoppable, and she pulled away to win by a margin of 1¼ lengths, completing the race in 1:25.05.

Stu Hampson, Todd Pletcher's New York assistant, praised Scalable's tactical speed and heart, noting that her class shone through despite concerns about the shorter distance. "She’s not super quick, but she has tactical speed and a huge heart," Hampson remarked. "We were delighted with how she responded to the challenge." Kendrick Carmouche, who rode Scalable to victory, explained that he adjusted his strategy based on the pace of the race. "I moved a little early because I didn’t like how they slowed it down around the turn," Carmouche said. "Once I saw everyone still sitting, I knew it was time to make my move."

Jose Lezcano, aboard St. Benedicts Prep, acknowledged that Scalable was simply too strong in the final stages. "She broke well but had to rush a bit early," Lezcano noted. "She gave me everything she had, but the winner was just too good today." The victory marks another significant milestone for Scalable, who now boasts a lifetime record of 12-4-1-1 and has earned $82,500 from this win alone. Her success underscores the filly's potential and versatility, as she continues to impress in both longer and shorter distances.

Bred in Kentucky by Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings, Scalable was purchased for $200,000 at the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. She is out of the Tapit mare Passion Flower, a half-sister to multiple Grade 1 victor Stopchargingmaria. The win further cements Scalable's reputation as a rising star in the world of horse racing, and fans will undoubtedly be watching her future performances with keen interest.