By Stefanie Grimm'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Obliteration (Violance) seeks redemption at the Spa in Friday's GII Amsterdam Stakes. I think the Amsterdam is the right spot for him to get back into the winner's circle.” “That was a crazy race last time,” said Asmussen of the Woody Stephens. That's the most important thing,” said Joseph, Jr. “I think he's a good horse. I think he's tactical enough that he can be close or he can settle off a hot pace and, hopefully, put himself in a position to make a run.”