Modern, who has won more than a third of his 31 lifetime starts, earned his ninth career stakes win on Aug. 7 when the son of Tiznow took the $50,000 Classic H. at Hastings Park.
Winner of the $75,000 Lieutenant Governor S. in his prior outing, Modern won a thrilling four-way photo in the Classic, besting Neveradoubt by a nose in the 1 1/8-mile contest for older males.
Dino Condilenios trains Modern for Swift Thoroughbreds Inc. The bay has an excellent 11-6-6 record from 33 starts. He was bred in Kentucky by Darley.