Affirmed returned to the races in early August in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga.

In the summer of 2001, he ran in the Jim Dandy Stakes, finishing fourth after losing a battle with Congaree for the show position.

At Saratoga, Empire Maker will return to the races as the 3-5 favorite in the $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes.

The Jim Dandy Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race.

He will supervise a workout for Awesome Again, winner of the Jim Dandy Stakes.

A spotty but intriguing field of five 3-year-olds was entered today for the Jim Dandy Stakes on Sunday.

They will add to the dramatic pitch when they meet Sunday in the Jim Dandy Stakes, which sets the stage for the Travers.

Last year, he won the Jim Dandy Stakes and ran third in the Travers.

The Saratoga feature Sunday will be the Jim Dandy Stakes for 3-year-olds.

Jim Dandy Stakes - 2nd Empire Maker (2003)