River Saar Forges a Victory

Max Out stumbled at the break, but recovered to press River Saar (Saarland) who headed to the front. After a half, Max Out fell back into the pack, but River Saar sped on. First-timer Glittering Robb put it a good run to take second, but she was no threat to River Saar who romped by better than 7 and became Saarland's 7th winner.Tyrconnell's Irish closed well to take third.

Result: November 7, 2008
Mountaineer Race 2
Maiden Claiming

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Prosecca is Sassy in Victory

Askmethequestions (Speightstown) was scratched, so it was left to Prosecca (Speightstown) to get the glory for Maiden Watch. Prosecca sat in third early and then began moving up between horses. She dueled with Sassy and Sheikh for a time, but then pulled away, leaving Sassy and Sheikh behind. Looking for Air picked up third.

Result: November 7, 2008
Charles Town Race 2
Maiden Special Weight

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Glacial Flour Triumphs, Con Lover Squeezed

Con Lover (Congaree) reared at the start and was squeezed when the horses on either side of her came into her. She never really recovered from this and just jogged around the track. Glacial Flour took the lead and set some quick fractions while being pursued first by For Spacious Skies, and then Just Jane's Girl. Just Jane's Girl drew even with Glacial Flour, but Glacial Flour pulled away again. On the other hand, Princessmarguerite was closing well, but she couldn't catch Glacial Flour.

Result: November 6, 2008
Churchill Race 7
Maiden Special Weight

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Bearcatt Outdrives Christo

Christo (Peace Rules) was a little aggravated in the paddock, just as the jockey was getting on. Bearcatt broke on top, but let Woodacre take the early lead and assumed a stalking position. Saint Bear was sitting in a good position in third. Woodacre reluctantly gave way in the stretch, as first Bearcatt and then Saint Bear surged by. Dance to My Beat made up ground late to finish 4th. Christo came wide, but didn't have much impact finishing 6th.

Result: November 7, 2008
Woodbine Race 1
Maiden Special Weight

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Adjourned Works for Peace, Fabriziano

Work for Peace (Peace Rules) flew out of the gate and sped right to the lead. She set fairly comfortable fractions, but was unable to hold off the charge of Adjourned. Fabriziano (Congaree) secured a good rail spot, but tired late to finish 5th.

Result: November 7, 2008
Woodbine Race 1
Maiden Special Weight

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Stirring Up Excitement for Curly

Stirrup Excitement went right to the lead, setting comfortable fractions. Curly chased in 2nd, but he couldn't make up any ground. He made a bit of a move, but flattened out and finished fourth. It really wasn't a bad effort, as he was not able to run his race. There was no catching Stirrup Excitement after going that slowly.

Result: November 7, 2008
Hawthorne Race 3
Allowance

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Face Off Prevails Over The Law

Face Off and Southern Region dueled, soon leaving the rest of the field behind. They took turns leading, but at the finish it was Face Off by a neck. I'm the Law (Peace Rules) was on the pace early, but soon retreated through the field, finishing 10th.

Result: November 7, 2008
Delta Downs Race 5
Maiden Special Weight

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Kick On Kicks to Jean Lafitte Win over Texas Birdstone and Precious Beans

Texas Birdstone (Birdstone) broke well and went right to the lead. But, he was pressed by He's Boy Wonder. Texas Birdstone was never able to get a breather and was done after 3/4 of a mile, leaving the lead to He's Boy Wonder. However, Kick On, who was never far back, overtook that one and pulled away for the win. Precious Beans (Medaglia d'Oro) was in a good spot early, lost a little ground, and finished evenly.

Result: November 7, 2008
Delta Downs Race 8
Jean Lafitte Stakes

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Ameribelle Looking for Hot Chili Pepper in Princess Town

November 8, 2008
Calder Race 6
John Franks Juvenile Fillies Turf
1 1/16 miles turf
2-year Old Fillies
Florida-breds
Post Time: 2:39 PM HRTV

Ameribelle (Medaglia d'Oro - Miz United States by Valid Appeal) tries stakes company after breaking her maiden in her 3rd start on September 19 at Calder, and taking an allowance race next time out on the Calder turf on October 17. Since her allowance score, she's had one work at a mile at Calder on October 31.

Finishing 3rd in Ameribelle's allowance victory was Princess Town (Adcat - Ghibelline by Naevus). Princess Town has also won two races. She broke her maiden in her debut, on July 14 at Calder, and then ran twice in claiming company at Calder. She finished 2nd on August 14 and then went gate-to-wire on September 18, winning by 6. She has had one work since the allowance race.

August Rush (Milwaukee Brew - Vividly by Touch Gold) broke her maiden in her first start, in a 5.5 furlong turf race at Saratoga. She then tried graded stakes company, finishing 6th in the Spinaway (gr. I) at Saratoga on August 31, and 6th in the Alcibiades (gr. I) at Keeneland on October 3. She has worked three times since the Alcibiades, including one turf work.

Exe (Exchange Rate - Exaggerate by Cat Thief), Black Russian (Black Mambo - Cupcake by Major Impact), Cumana (Full Mandate - Sweet Alabaster by Gulch), and R Brown Sugar (Exchange Rate - Winlocs Sistermary by Woodman) met in the Florida Stallion My Dear Girl Stakes at Calder on October 18, finishing 3rd, 5th, 11th, and 13th respectfully. Exe broke her maiden in her 5th start, a 5.5 furlong dirt race at Monmouth on September 25. Exe does not have any turf experience. Black Russian broke her maiden first time out, at Calder on July 17. Since then, she has run in three straight stakes, finishing 2nd in the Florida Stallion Desert Vixen Stakes and 4th in the Florida Stallion Susan's Girl Stakes before running in the My Dear Girl. Black Russian is another without turf experience. Cumana does have turf experience, as she broke her maiden on the surface on September 28. Cumana had a bullet 5 furlong work on October 31. R Brown Sugar broke her maiden in her debut, on June 22 at Calder. She then won an allowance race at Del Mar on August 18, before finishing 4th in the Lindsay Frolic Stakes and 13th in the My Dear Girl. She has no turf starts.

Oilgonewile (Montbrook - Dignified Woman by World Appeal) finished 6th, behind Black Russian, in the Florida Stallion Desert Vixen Stakes. She had previously won her debut (on June 28), and then finished 2nd in an allowance race on July 31. More recently, she finished 5th in the Catcharisingstar Stakes at 5 furlongs on the Calder turf on September 6, and 4th and 2nd in two allowance tries.

Never Lie (Alke - Taint True by Saint Ballado) broke her maiden in her 2nd start, at a mile on the Arlington Park turf on August 16. She then ran 8th in the Arlington-Washington Lassie (gr. III) behind C. S. Silk and Quite the Lady. Most recently, she was 12th in the Jessamine on the Keeneland turf. She's had a couple of works since that start.

Brazilianbombshell (Wild Event - Samba School by Green Dancer) debuted in the GTOBA Juvenile Filly Turf Dash Stakes at 5 furlongs on the Calder turf on August 2, finishing 10th. She then broke her maiden in a 1 1/16 mile maiden race on the turf at Calder on September 11. She's had three works since then, including one on the turf.

Marija's Wish (Lightnin N Thunder - Arion's Wish by Lyphard's Wish) broke her maiden in her 6th and latest start on October 3 at Calder. Previous starts included finishes behind both Cumana and Ameribelle in their maiden triumphs. Marija's Wish has made one turf start, finishing 7th at 1 1/16 miles on September 28. Marija's Wish has worked twice since her maiden win.

Hot Chili Pepper (Mecke - Sweet Hot Pepper by World Appeal) is also coming into the race off of her maiden score. She was victorious on October 23 at Calder, her second start, after previously finishing 4th on a sloppy Calder track on October 9. She has worked once since breaking her maiden.

On the AE list for this race is Paradise Bound (Pulpit - Devotion Unbridled by Unbridled) who is still a maiden. Paradise Bound hasn't had much luck with Maiden Watch horses. She finished 4th behind Gemswick Park on September 14 at Belmont Park, and then 2nd behind River Fancy on the turf at the Meadowlands on October 13. She has worked twice since her last effort.

Red Bird Rules will Hold Up Perf

November 8, 2008
Calder Race 2
Maiden Special Weight
7 furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 12:51 PM

Red Bird Rules makes her fifth start at Calder, after finishing 2nd in her last two efforts, on September 6, and August 10. She has been working regularly since her last start. The dam of Red Bird Rules was a winner, and she has produced one winner from two to start. She is also a half-sister to Hemingway's Key, who finished 3rd in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) and the Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II). Hemingway's Key was also 2 for 2 as a 2-year old. Peace Rules is the sire of 41 runners who have made 122 total starts, recording 25 wins, 20 seconds, 158 thirds, and $585,453.

Samantha G (Macho Uno - Doc's Doll by Out of Place) and East to Eden (E Dubai - Heaven Knows Why by Star de Naskra) met on October 19 on the turf at Calder, finishing 5th and 9th respectfully. Samantha G previously finished 2nd on October 3, 3rd on September 7, and 3rd on August 14. Those starts were all on the Calder dirt. Samantha G is the 2nd foal out of stakes winner Doc's Doll. Doc's Doll, who was also stakes-placed at 2, earned $207,985 in her career. East to Eden has made 6 total starts, with her best finish a 3rd at 1 1/16 miles at Calder on October 2. East to Eden, a $50,000 2-year old, is out of stakes winner Heaven Knows Why. Heaven Knows Why earned $133,720 and has produced 7 winners, including stakes-placed Eighty Two. Two of her offspring won at 2.

Cinque Bella (Full Mandate - Cole's Future by Lit de Justice), who sold for $47,000 at 2, has made 4 starts, all at Calder. Her best finish was a 2nd in her debut on August 8. She then finished 6th in the Florida Stallion Susan's Girl Stakes on September 6. Her most recent effort was at a mile on October 23, where she finished 4th. Cinque Bella is a half-sister to the winner Neighbor Bob.

Perf (Burning Roma - Hermoine by Marquetry) finished 9th on the Calder turf on September 28, and 2nd on the Calder dirt on September 7. Hermoine, dam of Perf, is a half-sister to stakes winner Glencreek and a full-sister to Real Napkin, a group I winner in Puerto Rico.

Another veteran of 2 starts is Sweet Yulianna (Sweetsouthernsaint - Unique Charm by Pentelicus), who was 4th in her debut on September 11, and 6th on September 19. Both starts were at Calder. She sold for $60,000 at 2, and is a half-sister to 2 winners and a full-sister to 2-year old winner, Bignose.

Finishing 2nd in her only start was Teshay (Outofthebox - Cliche by Pentelicus), who ran on September 25 at Calder. Teshay is out of a mare who was a 2-year old winner and who has produced one winner from one to run.

Hold Up (Posse - Real Crafty Belle by Crafty Prospector) was 6th in her first and only start, on September 21 at Calder. She sold for $275,000 as a 2-year old, and is out of the winning mare Real Crafty Belle. Real Crafty Belle has produced 3 winners, including Plan Nine, a winner at 2 who has earned $127,918 through 2008.

Birdrock will be Meanasasnake Against the Icy Land Lady

November 8, 2008
Beulah Race 2
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 1:21 PM

Birdrock (Birdstone - Eternal Glory by Danzatore) returns after finishing 3rd in her debut on August 17 at Thistledown, and 4th at that same track on September 5. Since that start, she's had several works. Birdrock is out of a winning mare who has produced 3 winners, including stakes winner Neverlacken. Birdstone's 22 runners have made 73 combined starts with 15 wins, 11 seconds, and 8 thirds, and $746,944.

The only debuter in this one is Red Rok Spirit (Crimson Classic - Impulsive Spirit by Majesty's Imp), who is a half-sister to winner Giaci.

Ebony an Lightning (Valid Lightning - Ebony Copy by Souvenir Copy) and Go Katie Go (Hap - Poetic Movement by Brocco) met on August 31 at Ellis Park, with Ebony an Lightning finishing 4th and Go Katie Go 5th. Ebony an Lightning had previously finished 11th at Ellis Park on August 13. Ebony an Lightning is the first foal out of a winning mare. Go Katie Go is out of the mare Poetic Movement, who was a winner at 2. Poetic Movement has produced the winner Sweet M.

Lovely Bull (Holy Bull - Facts of Love by Known Fact) ran last time out in the Tah Dah Stakes at River Downs on July 27, where she finished 4th. Previously, she was 7th in a maiden race at Ellis Park on July 12. Lovely Bull, who sold for $25,000 as a yearling, is out of the mare Facts of Love. Facts of Love was a winner at 2, and finished 2nd in the Frizette (gr. I) that year. Facts of Love has produced 6 winners from 8 to run, including 2 that won at 2.

Trail of Silver (Silver Ghost - Trail of Tears by Cherokee Colony) has made 4 starts, finishing 9th at Keeneland on April 19, 7th at Churchill Downs on June 5, 7th at Churchill on June 22, and 8th at Ellis Park on July 23. Trail of Silver is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare, who is a half-sister to 2 winners.

Meanasasnake (Ago - Sissy Sassy by Covered Wagon) is a veteran of 3 Thistledown starts, finishing 5th on August 9, 8th on September 5, and 8th on October 19. Sissy Sassy, dam of Meanasasnake, was stakes-placed at 2 and has produced 1 winner.

Sarina's Mama (Repent - Tactical Plus by Tactical Advantage) has made two starts at Ellis Park, finishing 8th on July 18, and 6th on August 10. Sarina's Mama, who sold for $28.000 as a 2-year old, is the first foal out of the mare Tactical Plus who won $157,390. Tactical Plus is also a half-sister to 7 winners including stakes winner Buckaroo Zoo, who was also stakes-placed at 2.

Icy Land Lady (Newfoundland - Motel Lady by Bates Motel) finished 2nd in her only start, on October 10 at Thistledown. Icy Land Lady 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. Icy Land Lady is by freshman sire Newfoundland, whose 18 runners have made 39 total starts, recording 5 wins, 10 seconds, 2 thirds, and $151,365.

Just Right is More Than Willing to go Flat Out

November 8, 2008
Churchill Downs Race 3
Maiden Special Weight
6.5 furlongs
2-year Olds
Post Time: 1:37 PM HRTV

Just Right (Pleasantly Perfect - Slewvera by Seattle Slew) makes his first start at Churchill Downs where he has been working since June. Most recently, he worked 4 furlongs in :47.80 on November 4. Just Right was a $200,000 yearling and is out of the grade II stakes-placed mare Slewvera. Slewvera earned $137,974 and placed in 4 stakes. Slewvera has produced 3 winners, including grade I winner Boboman. Pleasantly Perfect's 15 runners have made 40 starts, recording 9 wins, 5 seconds, 6 thirds, and $372,531.

Also debuting in this one Columbus Lane (Shadeed - Tequilas First by Astro), More Than Willing (More Than Ready - Greeley's Click by Mr. Greeley), Belo Sorte (Sarava - Just Gorgeous by Holy Bull), Flat Out (Flatter - Cresta Lil by Cresta Rider), and Bruce N Autumn (Lemon Drop Kid - Loose Park by Stop the Music).

The dam of Columbus Lane, Tequilas First, was a debut winner at 2 and has produced 2 winners from 2 to run, including grade III stakes-placed Tequilas Dayjur. Tequilas Dayjur won her first two races at 2, finished 2nd in the Chicago Handicap (gr. III) at 3, and has earned $157,876 through 2008.

Selling for $140,000 as a yearling was More Than Willing, whose dam, Greeley's Click, was a winner. Greeley's Click has produced the winner Greeley's Flame who earned $200,461.

Bel Sorte, who brought $87,000 as a 2-year old, is by first-crop sire Sarava. Sarava's 7 runners have made 16 total starts, recording 1 second and 1 third. Belo Sorte is a half-brother to winner Just Military, a winner at 2.

Flat Out brought $85,000 as a yearling and is out of Cresta Lil, a stakes winner at 2. Cresta Lil has produced 7 winners, including stakes winner Our Best Man.

Bruce N Autumn was a $185,000 yearling, and is out of the winning mare Loose Park. Loose Park has produced 5 winners from 6 to run, including grade II winner Chamrousse. Chamrousse was 1 for 1 at 2, won or placed in 5 graded stakes, and earned $359,585. In addition to Chamrousse, two other offspring of Loose Park won at 2.

Badger Bo (Harlan's Holiday - Aheadnotatail by Unbridled) and Northern Prince (Northern Afleet - Dutch's Duchess by Roy) met on October 11 at Keeneland, finishing 8th and 9th respectfully. It was the only start for both. Badger Bo sold for $120,000 as a yearling. His dam is a half-sister to 6 winners. Northern Prince's dam, Dutch's Duchess, is a half-sister to 4 winners.

Grizzly Peak (Tale of the Cat - Verbanella by Smart Strike) has made three starts, finishing 2nd at Saratoga on August 13, 9th at Belmont on September 13, and 2nd at Keeneland on October 9. He is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners.

Awesome Preacher (Touch Gold - Just Awesome by Siphon (BRZ)) finished 3rd at Churchill on May 14, and 2nd at that same track on June 4. Awesome Preacher, who sold for $100,000 as a yearling, is the 2nd foal out of the winning mare Just Awesome. Just Awesome is a half-sister to grade I winners Awesome Again and Macho Uno.

Singingwithangels (Omega Code - Dream With Angels by Saint Ballado), who is by first-crop sire Omega Code, finished 5th in his only start, on September 25 at Presque Isle Downs. Omega Code's 36 runners have made 109 total starts, recording 17 wins, 10 seconds, 13 thirds, and $367,074. Singingwithangels is a half-brother to Western Angel, who was a winner at 2.

Finishing 6th in his only start, at Turfway Park on September 27, was No Detour (Catienus - Single Goer by Easy Goer). No Detour is out of a winning mare who has produced 2 winners, including Nolan's Cat. Nolan's Cat, a full-brother to No Detour, finished 3rd in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) as a maiden and has earned $407,857 through 2008.

Bosco Rules So Devil Me Not Because Mygrandpaisadeacon

November 7, 2008
Hawthorne Race 8
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2-year Olds
Illinois-bred
Post Time: 5:54 PM

Bosco Rules (Peace Rules - Secret Sweety by Secreto) makes his 2nd start, after finishing 7th first time out at Hawthorne on October 11. Since that race, he's had two works at Hawthorne. Bosco Rules is out of the winning mare, Secret Sweety, who has produced 6 winners. One of those winners was a debut winner at 2. Peace Rules' 41 runners have made 122 total starts, recording 25 wins, 20 seconds, 15 thirds, and $585,453.

Finishing 3rd in Bosco Rules' debut was Devil Me Not (Devil His Due - Aly's Crown by Chief's Crown). Interestingly, the winner of that race, Devil's Halo, won the Sun Power Stakes in his next start. Devil Me Not had previously finished 9th at Arlington Park on September 12. Devil Me No is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Megan's Leprechaun.

Mygrandpaisadeacon (Marte - Honey's Fact by Honeyland) and My Ex (Explicit - Bring Lu Lu by Iron Courage) met on October 25 at Hawthorne, in a 6 furlong contest. Mygrandpaisadeacon was 2nd that day and My Ex was 5th. Mygrandpaisadeacon is out of the winning mare Honey's Fact, who was a winner at 2. She has produced the winner Hallelujah Square who was a winner at 2 and who is a full-brother to Mygrandpaisadeacon. My Ex is out of a winning mare who has produced 2 winners.

The only other entrant with experience is Arch's Arrow (Arch - Cindy B by Jade Hunter), who has run 4 times. His best result was a 5th at Arlington Park on July 20. His most recent effort was a turf race on October 19 at Hawthorne in which he was 10th. Arch's Arrow, who sold for $50,000 as a yearling, is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners.

The dam of Tracy's Spouse (Private Terms - Bourne to Score by Exbourne), Bourne to Score, is a half-sister to the winner Studley Do Right who earned $206,230.

Will's Honey (Bernstein - Tejano Honey by Tejano Run) is the 2nd foal out of the stakes winning mare Tejano Honey. Tejano Honey was a debut winner at 2, and won the All Sold Out Stakes that same year. Overall, she earned $271,785 and won or placed in nine stakes.

Deb's Conte (Conte Di Savoya - Whirlybird by Island Whirl) is out of the winning mare Whirlybird, who was a winner at 2. In her career, Whirlybird earned $110,509. She has produced 2 winners including Brixton's Conte, who was also a winner at 2.

Stakes-placed My Desire is the dam of Sam Owen (Put It Back - My Desire by Silver Buck). My Desire has produced 3 winners including stakes-placed Kelly's Desire and Passionate Kip, who were both winners at 2.

Quackenbush (Northward Bound - Gold Adds Up by Golden Addition) is out of a winning mare who has produced 2 winners, including stakes-placed Pats Love Bug. Pats Love Bug was a winner and stakes-placed at 2, and earned $158,907 in her career.

Also in Action on November 8

Figlia d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro - Runaway Chanel by Runaway Groom) tries allowance company at Finger Lakes (Race 6) after breaking her maiden last time out on September 18. She won that one despite stumbling at the start. In this 7 horse field, she will break from post 2, as the gates clang open at 2:30 (or thereabouts).

Toxaway (filly; Congaree - Doradoradoara by Runaway Groom) and Himynamissarah (filly; Saarland - Pacific Island by Grand Slam) go head-to-head in a 6.5 furlong Claiming race at Remington Park (Race 4). Toxaway breaks from the 2 hole and Himynamissarah from the 3. Toxaway was victorious in her most recent start, at Remington Park on September 19 in a 6 furlong race. She's had four works at Remington since then. Himynamissarah broke her maiden last time out in a mile race at Remington Park on October 12. Post Time for this one is 8:51 PM.

News and Notes

Trainer Dallas Stewart says Pearl of Valor (Medaglia d'Oro) who broke her maiden impressively on November 6 at Churchill Downs, will run back before the meet ends on November 29.

Be Smart (Smarty Jones) had her first workout since the Breeders' Cup, going a half-mile in :49.80. D. Wayne Lukas has not decided yet whether she will run in the Golden Rod (gr. II).