Bet down like a sure thing when debuted on Pegasus World Cup day, Disruptor (Gun Runner) was caught on the lead late and forced to settle for third that afternoon. Employing a different tactic Saturday but still heavily wagered upon at 3-5, the Triple Crown-nominated colt came home by nearly double digits in his second start to be named a new ‘TDN Rising Star’.

Breaking from the far outside for the familiar combination of Todd Pletcher and Irad Ortiz, Jr in the Repole Stable blue and orange silks, Disruptor was still forwardly placed but outrun up the backstretch by fellow second-time starters Harbe (Maclean’s Music) and Bourbon Flight (McKinzie). Comfortable to sit a wide third outside of that pair, the favorite responded well when shaken up to get closer as Harbe began to get away now on a solo lead into the far turn as the half went in :44.58.

The top pair, now clearly separated back to the rest of the field, swung off the turn together but Disruptor was still well within himself and kicked on inside the sixteenth pole to come home impressively 9 1/4 lengths ahead of first-timer Shangrala Road (City of Light).

Disruptor is the 17th ‘Rising Star’ for Three Chimneys super- stallion Gun Runner. First dam Margate Gardens, placed in her own racing career and a full-sister to MGSW Bridgetown, has produced four winners from six foals to race including Bashford Manor Stakes runner up Wilson Q (Constitution). Second dam Ellesmere is also responsible for SW/GSP Notary (Street Sense), MSW Clement Rock (Strong Hope) and MSW/GSP Carnacks Chocie (Carson City).