A Seismic Shift Affects Me You and Her and P. J.'s Canary

Jordan's Song took the early lead, pursued by Saint Brigid and Caffeine Free. P. J.'s Canary (Birdstone) secured a good spot on the rail in 4th. Me You and Her (Smarty Jones) was near the back early, but she started picking up some spots. Jordan's Song was still on the lead in the stretch, but Seismic Shift was starting to roll. At the same time, P. J.'s Canary was retreating and she ended up 11th, beating only one. On the other hand, Me You and Her was advancing and made it to fourth. Up front, Seismic Shift and Cafffeine Free battled late, with the former prevailing by a neck. Caffeine Free, the daughter of grade I winner Caffe Latte, was claimed out of the race.

Result: October 9, 2008 
Keeneland Race 1
Maiden Claiming

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Dating has the Speed to Leave Cottage Industry Behind

The race remained on the turf, so Saarlandisourland (Saarland) didn't make it in. However, the turf was less than firm, so Carnita, Christine's Design, Fiddlers Katami, One More Thing, and Sunny were scratched. Speed Dating jumped out of the gate and took the early lead. Cottage Industry (Saarland) was up close early while running greenly, but she soon retreated to the back of the pack, finishing 9th. Favorite Paraiba moved into 2nd, but there was no catching Speed Dating, who increased her lead down the stretch. Sychronicity ran evenly in third.

Result: October 9, 2008 
Belmont Race 4
Maiden Special Weight

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Not for Silver Overwhelms the Clash of Arms for Run Smart One

Clash of Arms (Speightstown) went right to the front, establishing a clear lead. Denali Two Punch was pursuing, but didn't make much impact. Clash of Arms seemed home free, but he hit a wall in the stretch, as first Not for Silver and then Eyes on Versailles overtook him. Not for Silver drew off to win by 4, but Clash of Arms was well clear of the fourth place horse. Run Smart One (Smarty Jones) run evenly in fifth the whole way round.

Result: October 9, 2008 
Laurel Race 4
Maiden Special Weight

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The World Rocks the Land with Footcandles

Grizzly Peak went to the front with Antelope Ridge keeping him company. Footcandles (Speightstown) was near the front early, but soon retreated. Rockland (Smarty Jones) secured a good spot in fourth. Grizzly Peak shook free from Antelope Ridge, but Map of the World was closing on the outside. Grizzly Peak had no answer for Map of the World, who was greeen, but got home in front. Rockland overtook Antelope Ridge late to take third, a promising beginning for the son of Smarty Jones. Footcandles beat two, ending up 10th.

Result: October 9, 2008 
Keeneland Race 6
Maiden Special Weight

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Breakwithtradition Makes a Lone Endeavor to be Lord of Greatness

October 10, 2008
Woodbine Race 7
Allowance
6 furlongs
2-year Olds
Post Time: 3:59 PM

Breakwithtradition (Birdstone - Princess Penny by Joyeux Danseur), who broke his maiden in his third start on August 31 at Woodbine, becomes our latest Maiden Watch runner to try allowance company. Since that race, he has had 3 works at Woodbine, including a bullet 4 furlong work on September 12. Breakwithtradition was 9th in his debut on the Woodbine turf on August 2, and 3rd in his 2nd race on the Woodbine Polytrack on August 16. In that race, the winner was Quebec City (Even the Score - Perth Lassie by On Target). Quebec City, who is by first-year stallion Even the Score, had run 4 times before breaking his maiden. Since that race, he finished 5th in an allowance race on the Woodbine turf on September 11. Finishing 8th in that race, was Bear's Rocket (Lion Heart - Aim for the Moon by Deputy Minister), who is by leading freshman sire Lion Heart. Bear's Rocket and Quebec City had previously met on the Woodbine Polytrack on May 18, finishing 7th and 8th respectively. Bear's Rocket also finished 3rd in the Colin Stakes, July 19 at Woodbine.

Another with stakes experience is El Brujo (Candy Ride - Enchanted Spell by Devil's Bag), who is by first-crop sire Candy Ride. After breaking his maiden on June 8 at Woodbine, El Brujo finsihed 2nd in the Clarendon, 2nd in the Vandal, and 3rd in the Swynford on September 14, behind our own Mine That Bird. Also in that race was Lord of Greatness (Greatness - Dowager Lady by Whadjathink) who was 6th. Lord of Greatness had previously broken his maiden on August 15 at Woodbine, defeating L. A. Rules.

The only other entrant with experience against winners is Kennisis River (Alphabet Soup - Tone Change by Southern Halo), who finished 3rd in allowance company on September 19 at Woodbine. Previously, he was a winner on September 1 at Woodbine. Sixth in that race was Fernbrook (Alke - Atti Girl Fergie by Atticus), who is by first-year sire, Alke. Fernbrook broke his maiden in his next start, on September 25 at Woodbine. Interestingly, second in that race was Jolly Jordyn, who runs in the 5th at Woodbine on October 10. His performance in that race may provide a clue of how Fernbrook will fare.

Also by Alke is Saddle Creek (Alke - Lac De Gras by Maria's Mon), who is a perfect 1 for 1 in his brief career. He led for most of his start on September 12 and held off the competition by a head.

Lone Endeavor (Mass Market - Shes A Million by Water Bank) was victorious in his third start, on September 23, when he won by 9. All of Lone Endeavor's racing has been done at Fort Erie.

Also breaking his maiden by a large margin was Contango (El Corredor - Jetinto Houston by Houston), who won by more than 7 in his 2nd start. His first start resulted in a third place finish.

Lord of Greatness, Breakwithtradition, Fernbrook, Saddle Creek, Lone Endeavor, and Contango all have wins at the 6 furlong distance.

Steel Lucky is Strickly a Lady, Beliefitorknot

October 10, 2008
Thistledown Race 3
Maiden Claiming ($20,000)
6 furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 2:15 PM

Steel Lucky (Congaree - Luck (ARG) by Kasteel (FR)) makes her third start, and her first in Maiden Claiming company, after finishing 6th in her debut at Mountaineer on September 1, and 4th at Thistledown on September 22. Luck, dam of Steel Lucky, was a group I stakes winner in Argentina and earned $489,070. Steel Lucky is a half-sister to 3 winners. Congaree is the sire of 34 runners who have made 65 total starts, recording 12 wins, 11 seconds, and 5 thirds, and $512,798.

Meeting on September 5 at Thistledown were Rachels Wild (Wild Wonder - Rachels Diamonds by Just a Cat) and Strickly a Lady (Misty Strick - Rachel Jane by Observatory (IRE)), who finished 6th and 9th respectively. Rachels Wild is the first foal out of a winning mare, who is full-sister to one winner. Strickly a Lady, who previously finished 7th at Thistledown on August 17, is the 2nd foal out of an unraced mare.

Tuts Jewel (King Tutta - Virtual Silver by Silver Buck), is the only other experienced runner, having made two starts at Thistledown. She finished 4th on August 4, and 5th on August 22. Tuts Jewel is out of a winning mare who has produced 2 winners, one of which won at 2..

Bitty Bit (Appealing Skier - Livacious by Mt. Livermore) is a half-sister to 6 winners, including All Star Lover who was third in the Scotts Highlander Handicap (Can-III) and who has earned $407,913 through 2008. One of Bitty Bit's siblings won at 2.

Belief, dam of Beliefitorknot (Mahogany Hall - Belief by Believe It), was stakes-placed at 2. She has produced one winner from one to run.

Icy Land Lady (Newfoundland - Motel Lady by Bates Motel) sold for $11,000 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Motel Lady. Motel Lady earned $135,405 and has produced 7 winners, including Roy's Trigger, a stakes winner at 2.

Barrichello Will Show Brave Spirit to Come On Thru

October 10, 2008
Woodbine Race 5
Maiden Claiming ($32,000)
6 furlongs
2-year Olds
Post Time: 3:01 PM

Barrichello (Speightstown - Everything by Geiger Counter) makes his 4th start overall and his 3rd in Maiden Claiming Company. In his most recent start, he finished 8th on September 27 after breaking in the air. Previously, he was 5th on July 18, and 2nd on August 31. All his races have been at Woodbine. Everything, the dam of Barrichello, was a stakes winner who earned $238,912. However, she did not run as a 2-year old. Everything has produced one winner from 3 to race. Speightstown's 33 runners have made 71 total starts, recording 12 wins, 13 seconds, 14 thirds, and $805,015.

Megacode (Omega Code - Merica by American Standard) finished 6th, in front of Barrichello, on September 27. Previously, he had finished 9th, 5th, and 4th, while racing exclusively at Woodbine. Megacode is by freshman sire, Omega Code whose 31 runners have made 81 combined starts, registering 14 wins, 7 seconds, and 10 thirds, and $289,581. Merica, the dam of Megacode, was a 2-year old winner and has produced 9 winners including stakes winner, Megacles.

Debuting in this race are Wanted Song (Ten Most Wanted - Saundi's Song by Lord Carson) and Brave Spirit (Milwaukee Brew - Boone's Breeze by Boone's Mill). Wanted Song is by first-crop sire Ten Most Wanted, whose 31 runners have made 89 collective starts, recording 1 win, 8 seconds, 8 thirds, and $103,432. Wanted Song is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners, including Gazillion, a stakes winner at 3 and 4 who earned $304,020. Boone's Breeze, dam of Brave Spirit, was a winner at 2 and a stakes winner at 3. Boone's Breeze is also a half-sister to 4 winners.

The most experienced horse in the race is Libiamo (Tumblebrutus - Lake Mills Lady by Cryptoclearance), who has run 5 times at Woodbine. His most recent effort was a 3rd on September 27. Libiamo is by first-year sire Tumblebrutus, whose 5 runners have made 14 total starts, recording 4 wins, 2 seconds, and 3 thirds. Libiamo is a half-brother to 4 winners, none of which won at 2.

Also by a freshman sire is Come On Thru (Where's the Ring - C'Mon Surprise by Tejabo), by Where's the Ring. Where's the Ring is the sire of 17 runners which have made 40 total starts, recording 6 wins, 1 second, 3 thirds, and $367,006. Come On Thru's dam was a winner of $116,020 who has produced 3 winners.

Jolly Jordyn (Hennessy - Princes Melissa by Marquetry) has run four times at Woodbine, most recently finishing 2nd on September 25. His dam, Princes Melissa, finished 3rd in both the Landaluce (gr. II) and the Cinderella at 2. Princes Melissa has produced one winner from one to race.

Pacific Calm (Stormy Atlantic - Miss Lucy by Woodman), who has finished 6th and 8th in 2 starts at Woodbine, sold for $130,000 as a yearling. He is out of a winning mare who is a half- or full-sister to 10 winners, including stakes winner Lori's Light.

Another veteran of two Woodbine starts is Trust and Honor (Trust N Luck - Creative Lady by Alphabet Soup), who finished 5th and 7th in his efforts. Trust and Honor is the first foal out of a winning mare, who is a half-sister to Highly Explosive. Highly Explosive was stakes-placed at 2.

Just Tippinalong (Trippi - Brandy Shine by Hooched), White Balance (Delaware Township - Charge Account by Chief Honcho), and Fiscal Range (Trajectory - You Gotta Pay Him by Alydeed) have all made one start at Woodbine, finishing 7th, 7th, and 10th respectively. Just Tippinalong, who sold for $37,000 at 2, is out of a winning mare who has produced 3 winners. One of Just Tippinalong's siblings won at 2. White Balance was a $20,000 2-year old, and is out of a 2-year old winning mare who has produced one winner. Fiscal Range's dam is a half-sister to 5 winners, including stakes-placed Swinging Ghost.

On the AE list for the race is Slew's Kid (Slewdledo - Kid Sister by Vying Victor), who finished 9th in his only start, at Woodbine on September 28. He is out of a winning mare who has produced 1 winner from 2 to start.

Slick Miss Will Try for a Southern Surge at her Seaside Home

October 10, 2008
Keeneland Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 3:40 PM TVG

Slick Miss (Congaree - Madamascus by Sheikh Albadou (GB)) debuts at Keeneland, where she has been working since mid-August. Slick Miss is a half-sister to 3 winners, including grade III stakes winner Officer Cherrie. Officer Cherrie, who has earned $259,555 through 2008, won the Mazarine Breeders' Cup (Can-III) and the Ontario Debutante at 2. Congaree's 34 runners have made 65 total starts, recording 12 wins, 11 seconds, 5 thirds, and $512,798.

Seaside Home (Storm Cat - Sand Dollar by Grindstone) has made two starts, finishing 10th at Saratoga on August 7, and 3rd at Turfway Park on September 5. Seaside Home is a full-sister to 2 winners, including stakes-placed Ocean Current. Seaside Home's dam, Sand Dollar, is a half-sister to grade I winner and multi-millionaire, Cat Thief.

Pull Dancer (Pulpit - Mayhavebeentheone by Arch), who sold for $220,000 as a yearling, finished 2nd in her only start, at Belmont on September 14. Pull Dancer is the 2nd foal out of an unraced mare, who is a half-sister to 3 winners, including grade III winner Wiseman's Ferry.

Also finishing 2nd in her only start was Twice Punched (Two Punch - Too Bald Factor by Capote), who ran at Arlington on September 6. Twice Punched, who sold for $50,000 at 2, is a half-sister to 3 winners, one of which won at 2.

The only other entrant with experience is Vick's Violet (El Corredor - Mattie M by Hadif), who was 5th in her only start on the Ellis Park turf on August 28. Mattie M, dam of Vick's Violet, was stakes-placed at 2 and earned $124,991 overall. Vick's Violet is a half-sister to 2 winners, one of which won at 2.

Selling for $130,000 as a yearling was Fast Annie (Cherokee Run - Nokia by Theatrical (IRE)), whose dam was a winner. Fast Annie is a half-sister to stakes-placed Hopes and Dreams, who earned $122,084 in her career.

Smoking Kitty (Macho Uno - Number One Cat by Storm Cat) brought $105,000 as a 2-year old, and is the 2nd foal out of the winning mare, Number One Cat, who earned $133,830. Number One Cat is a daughter of grade I winner Vivid Angel. At 2, Vivid Angel won her debut, the Del Mar Debutante (gr. I), and the Oak Leaf Stakes (gr. I).

Southern Surge (Meadowlake - Southern Lass by Southern Halo) sold for $65,000 as a weanling. She is out of a winning mare who has produced 2 winners from 2 to run. One of Southern Surge's siblings won at 2.

Under the Rug, dam of Waccamaw (War Chant - Under the Rug by Lord at War (ARG)) was a winner at 2, and a stakes winner at 4, 5, and 6, earning $522,720. Under the Rug is dam of two winners.

Council Ring (Golden Missile - Stacy's Squaw by Indian Charlie) is the first foal out of stakes-placed mare, who was also a winner at 2.

A J's Gal (Monashee Mountain - Shadow On the Moon by Deputy Minister) is a half-sister to 2 winners.

Eyeinthesky (Exchange Rate - Skyward Bound by Relaunch) is a full-sister to Skyward Exchange, a winner of $73,202.

Wear Blush and Platinum Stiletto(s) to the Pamona Ball

October 10, 2008
Oak Tree at Santa Anita Race 1
Maiden Special Weight
1 1/16 miles
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 4:00 PM TVG

Pamona Ball (Pleasantly Perfect - Fireman's Ball by Hennessy) makes her third start and Wear Blush (Congaree - Tifonica (ARG) by Equalize) her 2nd, as they make up 1/3 of the field in the 1st at Oak Tree at Santa Anita on October 10. Pamona Ball finished 7th in her most recent effort at Del Mar on August 31. She was fourth in her debut on August 10. Pamona Ball, who sold for $380,000 as a 2-year old, has had four works at Santa Anita since her last start. Fireman's Ball, dam of Pamona Ball, has produced 3 winners from 4 to run, including Jitterbug Ball who won at 2 and who has earned $130,918 through 2008. Pleasantly Perfect's 10 runners have made 27 starts, recording 4 wins, 3 seconds, 4 thirds, and $209,315.

Wear Blush closed well in her debut on September 27 at Santa Anita to finish 3rd, at odds of 41-1. She has had one work at Hollywood Park since that race. Wear Blush is the first foal out of stakes-placed Tifonica. Tifonica is a half-sister to Tifosi, a group I winner in Argentina. Congaree's 34 runners have made 65 starts, recording 12 wins, 11 seconds, 5 thirds, and $512,798.

Vikkilee (Full Mandate - Ghostofalady by Silver Ghost) finished 4th in her debut at Del Mar on August 30, and then finished 2nd in the Black Swan Stakes at Fairplex on September 17. She is a half-sister to 3 winners, none of which won at 2.

Finishing 8th, behind Vikkilee on August 30 at Del Mar was Vindictive Cat (Vindication - Rivercat by Storm Cat). That was Vindictive Cat's only start. Vindictive Cat is a half-sister to one winner, and her dam is a half-sister to 6 winners.

Singita (Holy Bull - Child Bride by Coronado's Quest), who brought $125,000 as a yearling, has run twice, finishing 5th on the Del Mar Polytrack on July 27 and 6th on the Del Mar turf on August 20. She is a half-sister to At the Brink, a winner at 2 who has earned $51,590 through 2008.

Platinum Stiletto (Mr. Livingston - Unwed by Runaway Groom) has also run twice, finishing 5th both times, at Calder on July 5 and at Del Mar on August 20. She is by first-year sire Mr. Livingston, whose 8 runners have made 16 total starts with 3 wins and 2 thirds. Platinum Stiletto is a half-sister to one winner and her dam is a half-sister to Madero de Marfin, a group III winner in Puerto Rico.

Mr. Sourland Has a Sneaky Heart with a Silver Nugget

October 10, 2008
Calder Race 10
Maiden Claiming ($12,500)
1 mile and 70 yards
2-year Olds
Post Time: 6:50 PM HRTV

Mr. Sourland (Saarland - Picabo Street by Deputy Minister) makes his 2nd start, after finishing 9th in his debut at Calder on September 25. Mr. Sourland, who sold for $31,000 as a yearling, is a half-brother to 4 winners, including stakes-placed Nevada Strip. Nevada Strip earned $296,153 in 48 starts. Saarland's 26 runners have made 61 total starts, recording 7 wins, 3 seconds, 10 thirds, and $210,518.

Also returning from Mr. Sourland's September 25 are My Pal Grappo (Gimmeawink - Visions of Viv by Wild Escapade), Annum Tide (Gold Fever - Mislaural by Blushing John), and Noroamin (Phone Saga - No Guarantees by Anees), who finished 3rd, 5th, and 7th respectfully. My Pal Grappo, who sold for $12,000 at 2, is by freshman sire Gimmeawink. Gimmeawink's 17 runners have recorded 5 wins, 8 seconds, and 7 thirds in 54 total starts, earning $163,928. My Pal Grappo, who has had two additional starts at Calder, finishing 10th on August 21 and 4th on August 7, is the first foal out of the unraced mare, Visions of Viv. Visions of Viv is a half-sister to 4 winners. Annum Tide, who was also 7th on September 14 at Calder, is a half-brother to one winner, who did win at 2. Noroamin is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 10 winners, including stakes winner Little Annie O.

Andrew Hall (Graeme Hall - Raven Factor by Known Fact) and Native's Return (Tiltam - Niknar Esperanza by Hermitage) faced Annum Tide on September 14, with Andrew Hall claiming 3rd and Native's Return 10th. Andrew Hall, who sold for $17,000 as a yearling, is out of a 2-year old winning mare who is a half-sister to 6 winners. Native's Return had made three previous starts, all at Calder, finishing 6th, 7th, and 8th. He is the first and only runner for his sire, Tiltam, a stakes-placed earning of $201,975 by Tammany. Native's Return is also the first foal for his dam, who is a full-sister to one winner.

On September 21 at Calder, Cash N Carry (Dance Master - Lemmerz by Carr de Naskra) and Cass's Fast Ball (Concorde's Tune - Cordon Negro by Hooched) faced off, finishing 9th and 11th. Cash N Carry, who was previously 6th on August 30, is a half-brother to two winners. Cass's Fast Ball's only previous start resulted in a 7th place on August 29. His dam was a winner at 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7, and has produced one winner from 3 to run.

Chester the Jester (Deputy Rokeby - Vids Bourbon Joy by The Vid), who has made 6 starts, is the only runner for his sire, Deputy Rokeby. Deputy Rokeby is an unraced son of Deputy Minister. Chester the Jester's most recent finish was a 7th place at 1 1/16 miles on the Calder turf. His best finishes were two 4th places. Chester the Jester's dam is a half-sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Tell You Why.

Sneaky Heart (Snuck In - Pearl Hart by Big Sal) has run three times, finishing 3rd on July 20, 9th on July 27, and 5th on August 15. All of his races were at Calder. He is a half-brother to one winner.

Silver Nugget (Full Mandate - Gorgeous Me by Big Spruce) has made 2 starts at Calder, finishing 8th on August 21 and 5th on September 1. Silver Nugget is a half-brother to 3 winners, including stakes winner Gorgeous Goose. Gorgeous Goose won the Blue Norther Stakes at 2 and has earned $108,554 through 2008.

The final horse in the main body of the race is Mason's On First (First Tour - Dr Rexsonshope by Rexson's Hope), who is making his debut. Dr Rexsonshope, dam of Mason's On First, was a winner at 2 and 3. She has produced 5 winners, including Rexson's Rose who finished 2nd in the Richter Scale (gr. II) in 2008. Rexson's Rose has earned $158,605 through 2008.

On the AE list are Ben and Doug (Alajwad - Seeking Lil by Lil's Lad) and Tabouli (Buddha - Sweetest Star by Star of the Crop). Ben and Doug, who finished 4th, behind Andrew Hall and in front of Native's Return on September 14 at Calder, is by first-crop sire Alajwad. Alajwad's 16 runners have made 56 total starts, recording 3 wins, 7 seconds, and 6 thirds. Ben and Doug had previously finished 4th on August 15 and 3rd on July 28, both times at Calder. He is the first foal out of a mare who is half-sister to 4 winners. Tabouli, who sold for $130,000 as a weanling, finished 8th in his only start, September 26 at Calder. He is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners, including grade III stakes-placed Play Smart.