Rachel Alexandra came out of the gate well, but she couldn't keep pace with the early speed and went backwards through the field. However, she did seem to settle and ran fairly evenly after that to end up 6th. The winner was the Songandaprayer filly, Songtress, who came from just off the pace to win going away. Best Lass pursued the winner with interest, but came up short. Symbology set the early pace before tiring in the stretch. One who would definitely benefit from an increase in distance is Missy Lou who trailed the field before closing nicely for 5th. Her full-sister, Honest to Betsy, goes in the Pearl City Stakes on Saturday at Belmont. 

Result: May 22, 2008 
Churchill Downs Race 9

Equibase Chart

Halo Beauty was scratched out of her race at muddy Evangeline Downs.  The winner in that one was Reckon. 

An update on Sly Storm, whose maiden victory was profiled here. On May 22, she ran second in a 7 furlong allowance race at Churchill Downs after being part of the early pace. She was the clear choice of the betting public, going off at less than even money.  

For all those anxiously awaiting news of Smarty Jones' offspring. A little patience may be needed. Remember Smarty didn't run until November of his 2-year old year.

It has been suggested that I make a page for each 2-year old.  I think this is a good idea, but it will take some time to put it together. I will try get started soon.

Curly Works

Curly worked 5 furlongs at Arlington Park on May 22 recording a time of 1:03.20.  I wouldn't be bothered by Curly's relatively slow workout times, as we have witnessed he possesses no early speed.  He's just warming up after 5 furlongs.

2-Year Old Works
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May 21

Syesha (filly; Saarland - Icanseeyounow by Deputy Minister) worked 3 furlongs in :37.28 at Prairie Meadows. Icanseeyounow has produced 5 winners from 5 starters and three of her offspring won during their 2-year old season.

Returning to the WorkTab (horses previously mentioned in this blog)

May 22

Saardona (filly; Saarland - Golden Penny by Touch Gold) - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :37.20.

Prime Time (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Sioux City by Carson City) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs, :48.60.

Dueling Alex (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Rosie Dooley by Trempolino) - Monmouth Park, 3 furlongs, :36.40.

Collegiate (filly; Saarland - La Sorbonne (ARG) by Southern Halo) - Belmont Park, 5 furlongs, 1:01.06.

Becky's Express (colt; Congaree - Becky Virtue by Strodes Creek) - Arlington Park, 4 furlongs, :48.60.

Peace Reigns (filly; Peace Rules - Diamond Dottie by Eagle Eyed) - Louisiana Downs, 3 furlongs, :37.80.

Heir to the Stone (colt; Birdstone - Mi Mariposa by Two Punch) - Aqueduct, 3 furlongs, :36.21.

Saar Treaty (filly; Saarland - Top of the Noggin by Chief's Crown) - Fair Hill, 4 furlongs, :49.40.

Peace Town (colt; Peace Rules - Darnestown by Williamstown) - Laurel Park, 4 furlongs (gate), :48.60.

Mullins Beach (filly; Speightstown - Treasure Beach by Silver Deputy) - Winding Oaks Farm, 4f, :52.20. 

Bajan Kitty (filly; Speightstown - Pleasing by Falstaff) - Santa Anita, 4 furlongs, :48.00. Bajan Kitty was previously known as Mighty Pleasing.