Sierra Leone, the reigning Breeder's Cup Classic champion, has won a $1 million purse at Saturday's Whitney Stakes.

Reflective on his first Whitney Stakes (G1) victory the night before, trainer Chad Brown gave high praise to Sierra Leone Aug. 3, calling him "the best horse I've ever trained." ...

Sierra Leone won the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga, defeating a deep field that included Fierceness and White Abarrio.

The $1 million Whitney Stakes is scheduled for 5:41 p.m. and features Fierceness, White Abarrio and Sierra Leone.