Home Run Star and Wool Gathering dueled early, as favorite Nancy G. stalked the pace. Saar Treaty was in mid-pack, traveling well. Delectable Cat took a brief lead, but Saar Treaty came running in the stretch, gobbling up ground and swept to the lead. Changing Vista rallied well for 2nd, but there was no catching Saar Treaty. The time was not great, but the ground was rated good and you had to like the way Saar Treaty won. I was pleased with this win, because I thought she would run well after closing at 5 furlongs on the turf last time out. I was also happy that most did not think she would run well, as I had $5 across on her.

Result: September 12, 2008 
Laurel Race 3
Maiden Special Weight

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Forbidden Dreams Rule L. A.

L. A. Rules (Peace Rules) broke with the front pack and sat second, as Bearcatt scampered to a clear lead. L. A. Rules edged closer to Bearcatt throughout, but Forbidden Dreams swept by everyone to get up late for the win. L. A. Rules was lucky to hold off a closing Always a Gentleman for show. Live, it looked like Always a Gentleman had it. By the way, L. A. Rules took a lot of early money in this one and was 2-5 the first time I saw the odds.

Result: September 12, 2008 
Woodbine Race 1
Maiden Special Weight

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Titranium Has a Wholelotatricks For Texas Birdstone

Soon after the start, this one separated into a couple of groups. On the lead were Coyotepass, Golden Run, Wholelotatricks, and Titranium. Several lengths back were Texas Birdstone (Birdstone), Mercury Express, and Aptobefirst. Texas Birdstone passed a few as they tired, but basically ran evenly into the stretch in fourth. Meanwhile, first-time starter Titranium hit the lead and kept on going, justifying his even-money odds with a 7 length win.

Result: September 12, 2008 
Remington Park Race 7
Maiden Special Weight

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Trifecta King Tries to be a Fairplex Debutante

September 13, 2008
Fairplex Race 12
Barretts Debutante Stakes
6.5 Furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 8:30 PM HRTV/TVG

Trifecta King (Peace Rules - Mamita by Unbridled) tries stakes company again after finishing last in both the Del Mar Debutante (gr. I) on September 1, and the Sorrento Stakes (gr. III) on August 6. This time, she'll try easier company at Fairplex, and that may be enough to change the results. Previously, Trifecta King won the Cinderella Stakes on May 25.

Fifth behind Trifecta King in the Cinderella was Makasi (Indian Charlie - Floral Bounty by Pirate's Bounty), who was a maiden at the time. Makasi broke her maiden on June 11 in a Maiden Claiming race at Hollywood Park. She has had 6 workouts since that maiden score.

Malusita (Pure Prize - Proud Little Phony by Phone Trick) also ran in the Sorrento, finishing 5th. Since that race, she has had three workouts, including a bullet 5 furlong work at Fairplex on September 6. Prior to the Sorrento, Malusita finished 7th in the Landaluce Stakes.

Also running in the Landaluce was Listisimo (More Than Ready - Harbor Princess by Boston Harbor), who was 5th. Since that race, she ran 6th in the California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Stakes (restricted to California-breds) on July 18, and 6th in the Generous Portion Stakes on August 27.

The remaining fillies do not have stakes experience.

The only entrant with 2 wins is Miss Dixie Dancer (Olmodavor - Dixieland Dancer by Dixieland Band). After breaking her maiden in a $32,000 Maiden Claiming race, she won a Starter Allowance and then finished 2nd (as the favorite) in a $40,000 claiming race.

The remaining winner in the field is Shouldabeenmaizey (Tannersmyman - Tappin Her Toes by Prince Colony), who broke her maiden on July 24 at Emerald Downs in a $7,500 Maiden Claiming race. She also finished 2nd in a claiming race on August 10 at Emerald. She had a decent 3 furlong work at Fairplex on September 9.

Victory Dancer (Victory Gallop - Devil's Nell by Devil's Bag) has run three times, all in Cal-bred maiden races, finishing 2nd (June 8), 2nd (July 8), and 6th (August 23). Since her last start, she has had 2 sharp workouts, one at Del Mar and one at Santa Anita.

Finishing 2nd in front of Victory Dancer on August 23 was Speedin Excess (In Excess (IRE) - Danish Dessert by Regal Classic). In that race, she led most of the way before being caught late. She has had 2 very fast workouts at Fairplex (including a 3 furlong bullet on September 2), in preparation for this race.

Like Speedin Excess, Pistoia (Marino Marini - Perky Patty by Noble Monk (IRE)) has also made one start in which she led for most of the race before being caught at the end. In Pistoia's case, she finished 3rd, a state-bred $40,000 Maiden Claiming race at Del Mar on September 1.

Emba U. T. K. (The Deputy (IRE) - Marfa's Finale by Marfa) finished 4th in her debut on August 10. This was a $32,000 Maiden Claiming race at Del Mar. She then finished 10th in a Maiden Special Weight at the same track on August 24.

On the AE list for this race are maiden By Far (E Dubai - Farasha by Carnivalay), who was 4th in her only start on September 3 at Del Mar, and Rocket Candy (Dixie Union - Idadidit by Ide) who is attempting to make her debut. Rocket Candy was a $50,000 2-year old and is the first foal out of a stakes-placed mare who earned $156,833.

Peace Town Tries to Remain Undefeated in the Oliver's Twist

September 13, 2008
Laurel Race 7
Oliver's Twist Stakes
5.5 Furlongs
2-year Olds
Maryland-breds
Post Time: 4:07 PM HRTV

Peace Town (Peace Rules - Darnestown by Williamstown) steps up to stakes competition, after a very impressive allowance win at Laurel last time out on August 14. In that race, he stumbled badly, but still managed to rally for the win. Previously, Peace Town broke his maiden by 8 lengths at Delaware Park on June 17. Now, we will see if Peace Town can transfer his form to the turf. If it comes off the turf, Peace Town should have an advantage, as his last win came in the mud at Laurel.

Finishing 2nd, behind Peace Town, on August 14 was Helookslikearnold (Lion Hearted - Thracian by Partner's Hero). Helookslikearnold also finished 5th in Peace Town's maiden win. In between those two races, he broke his maiden at Delaware Park on July 12. Like Peace Town, Helookslikearnold does not have turf experience.

One who has turf and stakes experience is Mr. Keeper (Lion Hearted - Talent by Cryptoclearance), who finished 2nd in the Chenery Stakes on the Colonial Downs turf on July 26, after breaking his maiden on the Colonial Downs dirt on June 10.

Second in Mr. Keeper's maiden score was Count On Lou (Marquetry - Irish Baroness by Larrupin'). Count On Lou also ran in the Chenery Stakes, finishing 7th. On July 4, Count On Lou broke his maiden by 15 lengths.

The most experienced horse in the field is Essenceofthemoon (Malibu Moon - Merryland Missy by Citidancer) who has won three races, including a victory in the Charles Town Juvenile Stakes in his most recent start on August 23. Essenceofthemoon also finished 5th in the Kentucky Stakes (gr. III) behind Run Away and Hide, and 3rd in the Tremont behind Dagnabit. Essenceofthemoon's $151,767 earnings easily leads the field.

Ready to Cruise (More Than Ready - River Cruise by Not For Love) was a winner in his only start, a Maiden Special Weight 6 furlong race on the dirt at Laurel on August 17. He came from off the pace in that one, to win by a head.

Finishing 7th in Ready to Cruise's maiden win was In The Juice (Rock Slide - Apple Juice by Pleasant Tap), who subsequently broke his maiden at Timonium on September 1.

Stone in Love (Lion Hearted - Purse Snatcher by Allen's Prospect) finished 5th in Helookslikearnold's maiden win. In his next start, a 4 furlong race at Timonium, he broke his maiden.

Completing the field is maiden Pilanesberg (Johannesburg - Tangier Sound by Rahy) who has run twice, finishing 2nd on June 29 at Monmouth, and 5th at Philadelphia Park on August 11. Both of these races were 5 furlongs on the dirt.

Another Maiden Attempt for Min d'Oro

September 13, 2008
Monmouth Race 5
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 2:47 PM TVG

Min d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro - Min Elreeh by Danzig) is entered again at Monmouth. As you remember, Min d'Oro finished 1st at Suffolk on August 2, but was disqualified and placed 6th after the race was official. I am still trying to discover the reason for her disqualification. If anyone has any information, please let us know. She has had 3 works since her start. Min d'Oro is a half-sister to 5 winners, 3 of which won at 2. These include stakes winner Allodial Land, who earned $423,792 in his career. Medaglia d'Oro's 31 runners have made 67 total starts, recording 12 wins, 8 seconds, and 9 thirds, and $518,555.

Zealous Cat (Storm Cat - Trail Robbery by Alydar) has made 2 starts, finishing 4th at Monmouth on August 1, and 5th at Churchill Downs on June 22. Zealous Cat sold for $450,000 as a yearling, and $875,000 as a 2-year old. She is a half-sister to 3 winners, including grade I stakes winner Pohave who earned $576,240 in his career.

Noisy Feet (Tapit - Victory Road by Ikari), by first-year sire Tapit, finished 2nd in her only start, at Monmouth on August 16. Tapit is the sire of 31 runners who have made 73 collective starts, recording 12 wins, 15 seconds, 7 thirds, and $548,738. Noisy Feet, who sold for $55,000 as a yearling, is the 2nd foal out of 2-year old stakes winner Victory Road.

Also by a freshman sire is Tic Toccet (Toccet - Adrenalin Running by A. P. Indy), by Toccet, who finished 3rd in her only start at Monmouth on August 30. Toccet's 25 runners have made 68 total starts, recording 9 wins, 9 seconds, 9 thirds, and $218,032. Tic Toccet was a $50,000 weanling and is the first foal out of the winning mare, Adrenalin Running. Adrenalin Running is a half-sister to 2 winners, including stakes winner Strike Rate.

All of Her Twist (Forest Wildcat - Zia Philomena by Coronado's Quest), who sold for $77,000 as a yearling, finished 4th at Monmouth on August 6, her only start. All of Her Twist is the second foal out of the unraced mare, Zia Philomena. Zia Philomena's first foal, Philharmonic, was a winner at 2 and 3.

The remaining fillies are unraced including Cherokee Star (Cherokee Run - Spanked by Deputy Minister), who brought $100,000 as a yearling. Cherokee Star is the first foal out of an unplaced mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners, including Tipperary Melody, who was 2nd in the Sorority Stakes (gr. III) at 2.

My Friend Melini (Trippi - Best Friend by Dr. Caton) is the first foal out of a winning mare, who is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winners Magic Mecke, A. J. Melini, and Yesbyjimminy. Yesbyjimminy won 2 stakes at 2.

Sweet Effie (Johannesburg - Francoa by Gone West) is a half-sister to 3 winners, 1 of which won at 2.

Longandstrong Will Stamp the Wide Open Road

September 13, 2008
Monmouth Park Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
1 mile and 70 yards
2-year Olds
Post Time: 3:17 TVG

Longandstrong (Birdstone - Bessie's Chips by Rakeen) makes his third start, after finishing 4th on July 18, and 2nd on August 22, after making a big move on the turn. Longandstrong, who sold for $25,000 as a yearling, is out of the winning mare, Bessie's Chips, who has produced 3 winners from 4 to race. One of Bessie's Chips foals won at 2. Birdstone's 18 runners have made 41 collective starts, registering 6 wins, 6 seconds, 6 thirds, and $234,246.

The only horses with experience at the distance are Cliffy's Future (The Cliff's Edge - Future Act by Known Fact) and Wide Open Road (Aldebaran - Teenage Queen by Regal Classic), who met on August 28 at Monmouth. In that race, Cliffy's Future was 2nd and Wide Open Road 8th. Cliffy's Future, by first-crop sire The Cliff's Edge, previously was 4th in a mile race at Monmouth on August 2. The Cliff's Edge has sired 28 runners who have made 59 total starts, recording 5 wins, 7 seconds, 8 thirds, and $194,705. Cliffy's Future, who sold for $60,000 as a yearling, is out of grade II stakes-placed Future Act. Future Act is the dam of 3 winner, including stakes winner Immediate Reaction. Teenage Queen, the dam of Wide Open Road, was a winner at 2 and has produced 4 winners, including graded stakes winner Smart N Classy and 2-year old stakes winner Rough Road Ahead. Smart N Classy won or placed in 9 stakes and earned $466,209.

True Ally (Yes It's True - Stormy Alliance by Storm Creek) has made 3 starts, 2 at Monmouth and 1 at Saratoga. His best finish was a 3rd place at Monmouth on July 20. His most recent effort was a 6th place finish at Saratoga on August 6. True Ally, who was a $57,000 2-year old, is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to stakes winner Colonial Glitter and grade III stakes winner, Fight for Ally.

Miami Hammer (Include - Value Added by Far Out East) only start resulted in a 2nd place finish at Saratoga on August 10. He sold for $100,00 as a yearling and is out the winner, Value Added. Value Added earned $112,508 and has produced 6 winners, including Diablo's Addition who was stakes-placed at 2.

Viscount (Orientate - Art Student by El Prado (IRE)) was third in his only start, on August 25 at Saratoga. He sold for $62,000 as a yearling and $350,000 as a 2-year old. Art Student, the dam of Viscount, was a stakes winner and has produced 2 winners. Viscount's siblings include Art Show, a stakes winner at 2 who was stakes-placed at 3 and 5, and who has earned $243,500 through 2008.

The final entrant with experience is Stamp (Include - Lucy Sims by Northjet (IRE)), who was 3rd at Monmouth on August 17. Stamp, who sold for $80,000 as a weanling and $140,000 as a yearling, is a half- or full-brother to 5 winners, including stakes winner Tiffany Diamond.

Perfect Boom (Perfect Soul (IRE) - Boomanji by Carson City) is by first-year sire Perfect Soul, whose 9 runners have made 21 total starts, recording 1 win and 4 thirds. Perfect Boom is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to Amanyara, a winner at 2 and 3.

New Real Deal, the dam of Mmm Possibilities (Alphabet Soup - New Real Deal by Roy), was a group I winner in Argentina. She is the dam of the winner Dealofthecentury.

Pretty Kitten Returns for Fresh Money

September 13, 2008
Camarero Race 5
Maiden Claiming
5 Furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 4:45 PM

Pretty Kitten (Saarland - Pretty Run by Storm Cat) returns for her 5th start at Camarero. Last time out, on August 29, she finished 3rd. Pretty Kitten's dam was a winner and she has produced 5 winners, including 3 that won at 2. Saarland's 16 runners have made 37 total starts, recording 4 wins, 1 second, 8 thirds, and $151,770. All of the horses in the race with experience have only run at Camarero.

Mis Frontier (Canadian Frontier - Take Time for Lisa by Lyphard's Wish (FR)), who is by first-year sire Canadian Frontier, has started 8 times. Her best start was a 3rd place finish on August 24 and her most recent was a 7th place finish on September 5. Canadian Frontier is the sire of 13 runners which have made 33 total starts, recording 3 wins, 3 seconds, 6 thirds, and $88,344. Take Time for Lisa, the dam of Mis Frontier, was a winner at 2, 3, and 4. Take Time for Lisa has produced three winner, including stakes winner Shiloh Bound.

My Syndi's Moon (Migrating Moon - Syndication by With Approval) has started 3 times, finishing 2nd on August 24, 7th on May 30, and 6th on May 17. My Syndi's Moon's dam was a winner and has produced one winner.

Another veteran of 3 starts is All the Lights (Colony Light - Keeper of the Star by Secreto), who finished 4th on August 24, 5th on August 10, and 4th on July 18. All the Lights is out of a winning mare, who has produced 5 winners from 6 to run.

Fresh Money (Exchange Rate - Dancing Code by Lost Code), who brought $19,000 as a yearling, has made 2 starts, finishing 2nd on August 10 and 4th on July 28. Fresh Money's dam was a winner at 2, and has produced 4 winners, including Pretty Image a group I winner in Puerto Rico who has earned $174,409 through 2008.

Adriana Z. (Action This Day - Gee Don't You Wish by Crafty Prospector), by first-crop sire Action This Day, has also made 2 starts, finishing 4th on August 2 and 8th on June 28. Action This Day is the sire of 29 runners who have made a combined 64 starts, recording 6 wins, 4 seconds, 8 thirds, and $239,155. Gee Don't You Wish, dam of Adriana Z., earned $211,950 in a winning career. Adrana Z. is her first foal.

The field is completed by debut runners Izza (Unbridled Time - Real Estate Pat by Medieval Man) and D'akiti (Wind Whipper - Pearly Beads by Ten Gold Pots). Izza is out of a winning mare who has produced 3 winners from 3 to run. Two of Izza's siblings won at 2. D'akiti is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare, who is a full-sister to 2 winners and a half-sister to one winner.

Peace and Phu Bird Will Reign

September 13, 2008
Louisiana Downs Race 8
Maiden Special Weight

2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 5:33 PM TVG

Peace Reigns (Peace Rules - Diamond Dottie by Eagle Eyed) makes her 2nd start and Phu Bird (Birdstone - Phu Cat by Tabasco Cat) her debut in a full field at Louisiana Downs. Peace Reigns, who was 8th in her debut on August 23 after showing early interest, is a half-sister to the winner, Prime Diamond, who has earned $89,072 through 2008. Peace Reigns' dam, Diamond Dottie, is a half-sister to 8 winners, including stakes winner Really Crafty. Peace Rules is the sire of 29 runners who have made 73 total starts, recording 14 wins, 11 seconds, 10 thirds, and $337,182. Phu Bird, who sold for $35,000 as a yearling and $77,000 at 2, is a half-sister to 2 winners. Phu Bird has been working at Louisiana Downs since the beginning of June. Birdstone's 18 runners have made 40 collective starts, registering 6 wins, 6 seconds, 6 thirds, and earnings of $232,673.

Finishing 2nd, in front of Peace Reigns, on August 23 was Executive Girl (Cape Canaveral - Peaking Diablo by Diablo), who previously was 3rd at Louisiana Downs on June 26. Executive Girl is the first foal out of a mare who was a winner at 2, and who is a half-sister to 2 winners and a full-sister to stakes-placed Diablo's Peak.

Lil' Hottie (Monarchos - Lord Remember Me by Lord at War (ARG)) finished 2nd in her only start, at Evangeline Downs on August 14. She is half-sister to two winner, including stakes winner Calendar Girl.

Also a veteran of one start at Evangeline Downs is Shirley's Bay Girl (Monashee Mountain - Voisey Bay by Crafty Prospector), who was 3rd on August 2. Shirley's Bay Girl is out of a winning mare who has produced 1 winner from two to run.

The final filly with experience is Bailey's Brook (Karen's Cat - Lone Wolf's Rose by Jack Livingston), who was 7th at Lone Star way back on May 22. Bailey's Brook is out of a mare who was a winner at 2 and 3 and who has produced 2 winners. These winners include Miss Know It All, stakes-placed at 2.

Selling for $13,000 as a yearling was Bay Ridge Runner (Snow Ridge - Wish I Knew by Temperance Hill). She is out of a winning mare who has produced 3 winners from 4 to run, including Ouachita Creek a 2-year old winner who was stakes-placed at 2.

Awesome Truth (Proudest Romeo - Heavens Passport by Awesome Again) is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners, including one 2-year old winner.

Golden Tree (Golden Missile - Timber Turn by Woodman) is the 2nd foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 6 winners, including grade I winner and millionaire West by West. West by West was also a 2-year old winner and ran third in the Arlington-Washington Futurity that year.

R S Valentine (Storm and a Half - Shauna's Schedule by Geiger Counter) is a full-sister to the winner, Storming Abbey.

Also by Storm and a Half is Dona's Diva (Storm and a Half - My Girl Amy by Danzig Connection), who is a full-sister to 2 winners. These winners include Rachelsarompin, stakes winning earner of $106,020.

Itsmybag, dam of Passmybag (Storm Passage - Itsmybag by Bag), was a stakes winner at 2 and 3 and earned $181,966. Passmybag is her first foal.

Defense Hopes to Rocket With Invisible Moves for Passion Glory

September 13, 2008
Charles Town Race 3
Maiden Special Weight
6.5 furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 8:03 PM

Rocket Defense (Peace Rules - Seemslikearocket by Beau Genius) debuts at Charles Town where she has been working. Rocket Defense's dam, Seemslikearocket, was a 2-year old winner and stakes-placed at 3. Seemslikearocket has produced 2 winners from 2 to run, including 2-year old winner Ceres Man. Peace Rules is the sire of 29 runners who have made 73 total starts, recording 14 wins, 11 seconds, 10 thirds, and $337,182.

Springtime Frolic (Cuvee - Jelly Roll Frolic by Affirmed) and Call of a Lion (Lion Hearted - Cavalanche by Caveat) met on August 23 at Charles Town, finishing 4th and 7th respectively. Springtime Frolic, by freshman sire Cuvee, previously finished 3rd at Charles Town on August 2. Cuvee's 35 runners have made 78 total starts with 10 wins, 12 seconds, 11 thirds, and $252,971 in earnings. Springtime Frolic is a half-sister to 3 winners. Call of a Lion is out of a winning mare, who has produced 3 winners. Included in these winners is My Lioness, a full sister to Call of a Lion.

On August 28, Excluderout (Include - Silent Treatment by Glitterman), Passion Glory (Purple Passion - Ample's Star by Risen Star), and Essence of Money (Essence of Dubai - Supah Jess by On to Glory) faced off, with Excluderout finishing 2nd, Passion Glory third, and Essence of Money 4th. Excluderout, who finished 2nd and 4th in 2 previous Charles Town starts, sold for $27,000 as a yearling. She is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 13 winners, including stakes winners King of Syn, Cooper Street, and Memory Work. Passion Glory previously ran 6th, 10th, and 10th at Charles Town. She is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes-placed Twample. Essence of Money, whose previous experience includes a 7th in the Tippett Stakes at Colonial Downs and a 3rd at that same track, is out of the stakes winner, Supah Jess. Supah Jess is a half-sister to 7 winners, including stakes winner Defining Style and grade III stakes winner Sister Swank. Sister Swank also won 2 races at 2 and earned $389,989 overall.

Invisible Moves (Ghostly Minister - Numerous Moves by Numerous) and Acquaints Blessing (Mercer Mill - Acquaint by Full Pocket) both debuted at Clarles Town on September 1, running 3rd and 5th respectively. Invisible Moves, who sold for $25,000 as a 2-year old, is the 2nd foal out of the 2-year old winning mare Numerous Moves. Numerous Moves' first foal, We're in the Money, was a stakes winner at 2 and has earned $161,030 through 2008. Acquaint, dam of Acquait's Blessing, was a winner at 2 and 3, and has produced 5 winners. These winners include stakes winner Not for Sam, who was also a winner at 2 and earned $428,126 overall.

Truck Ride (Candy Ride (ARG) - Truckster by Huckster) is by first-crop sire Candy Ride. Candy Ride is the sire of 25 starters which have made 57 total starts, recording 9 wins, 11 seconds, 6 thirds, and $463,805 in earnings. Truckster, the dam of Truck Ride, was a winner at 2 and overall won 11 races in a 75 race career. Truckster is the dam of 6 winners, including 3 that won at 2. The 2-year old winners include A B C Mmm Good, who was stakes-placed at 2.

September 13, 2008
Remington Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 9:45 PM

Conga Queen (Congaree - Special Test by Hawkin's Special) returns after finishing 8th in her debut at Lone Star Park on July 18. She did not have a very good trip in that race and hopefully will get a better one this time around. Since that race, she has had three works at Remington Park. Special Test, the dam of Conga Queen was a stakes winner at 2, 3, and 5 and earned $207,656. Conga Queen, who was a $40,000 yearling, is a half-sister to 3 winners including stakes winner Adopted Daughter. Congaree has sired 28 runners who have made 50 total starts, recording 11 wins, 7 seconds, 3 thirds, and $417,928.

Country Living (Concerto - Dame Georgette by No Sale George) has run twice at Arlington Park, finishing 2nd on July 26 and 8th on August 23. Bringing $90,000 as a 2-year old, Country Living is out of the winning mare Dame Georgette, who was stakes-placed at 2. Dame Georgette has produced 6 winners, including Collymore Hall, a stakes winner at 2. Collymore Hall is a full-sister to Country Living.

Finishing 2nd in her only start was Lorettine (Cherokee Run - Confessional by Holy Bull), who ran at Remington Park on August 24. Confessional, dam of Lorettine, was a grade I winner at 2 and earned $827,638 in her career. Confessional has produced 2 winners, including one that won at 2.

The final one with experience in this field is Make It Simple (Cape Canaveral - Singsingasong by Sultry Song), who finished 4th in her only start, at Lone Star on July 11. Make It Simple is out of a stakes-placed mare who has produced one winner from two starters.

Selling for $30,000 as a yearling was Blazing Belle (Jump Start - Vershinina by Cahill Road), who is by stakes winner Vershinina. Vershinina, who was also a winner at 2, earned $143,371 in a 24 race career. She has produced 2 winners, including one that won at 2.

Shifty Afoot (Northern Afleet - Strawberry Halo by Southern Halo) was a $25,000 yearling and is the 2nd foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to grade II stakes winner, Wimbledon.

Also by Northern Afleet is Northern Winn (Northern Afleet - Lightning Lydia by Broad Bush), who is the first foal by stakes-placed Lightning Lydia. Lightning Lydia is a full-sister to grade I winner Schossberg who earned $496,306 and was also 1 for 1 at 2.

Guthrie, the dam of Lady Guthrie (Zavata - Guthrie by Lord Avie), was a stakes winner at 2 and stakes-placed at 3 while earning $153,270. She has produced one winner.

Stormy Mountain (Monashee Mountain - Meadow Storm by Meadowlake) is out of the stakes winner Meadow Storm, who earned $182,165. Meadow Storm has produced 5 winners.

Staraway, dam of Mona Quita (El Corredor - Staraway by Star de Naskra) won or placed in 30 (no, that's not a misprint) stakes while earning $464,935. She has produced 2 winners, including group II winner, Sander Camillo.

Jimsturntogeteven (Stephen Got Even - Just a Spec by Mining) is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 9 winners.

Master Thief (Dance Master - Eye Appeal by Cat Thief) is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is half-sister to 4 winners, including grade I stakes winner Delaware Township and stakes winner Air Lord.

News and Notes

Congar Light (Congaree) was scratched from her debut at Laurel. The winner in that one was Huge, who in the words of the track announcer, "ran huge." Nervous Laughter and Bevy also closed well.

Lord Shanakill (Speightstown) finished 5th in the Polypipe Flying Childers Stakes (Fr-II) on September 12 on the soft going. He was making up ground at the end.

Several good 2-year old graded stakes races this weekend. No Maiden Watch horses involved, but plenty of familiar names. The Futurity Stakes at Belmont on September 13, includes Friesan Fire, Gone Astray, Girolamo, and Charitable Man. The Matron at Belmont includes Doremifasollatido, Miss Ocean City, Obsequious, and Persistently. And at Arlington, a big field of 14 take on the Arlington-Washing Futurity. Familiar names include His Greatness, My Dominick James, and Advice. On September 14, there is the Natalma Stakes on the turf for 2-year old fillies. This field includes Lady Shakespeare, C Karma, and Panther Strike.

Check out Part II of HRTV's Pursuit of the Cup for more about the Juveniles. Maiden Watch's C. S. Silk receives a lot of attention.

Also in action Saturday is Guadalcanal, who runs in a mile and a half allowance race on the turf at Kentucky Downs.

2-Year Old Works

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September 12

Smart Justice (colt; Smarty Jones - Sheza Honey by Honey Jay) worked 3 furlongs in :38.80 at Monmouth Park. Smart Justice, who sold for $110,000 as a 2-year old, is a half-brother to 4 winners, including stakes winner Our Luke.