Ten Maidens in action in seven races make for a Thanksgiving Day feast. I hope everyone has a happy one.

Just two results from November 26, as Gold d'Oro's (Medaglia d'Oro) race was taken off the turf and she was scratched, as were many of those in the main body of the race. Always Willing and Eleni's Hope got in off of the AE list and finished 1-2, and MTO Ride With the Herd finished 3rd.

It's Royal Joy Over Work for Peace and Fabriziano

Work for Peace (Peace Rules) went off at 1-2. Things looked good early, as she popped out of the gate and went right to the lead, as is her custom. Lionheartisflippin chased early, but she began to retreat. Fabriziano (Congaree) was in good position and took over 2nd from Lionheartisflippin. This didn't last long, however, as Royal Joy was coming. She came 4-wide, and neither Work for Peace nor Fabriziano had any response. They had to settle for 2nd and 3rd. It was a disappointing performance for Work for Peace, but on the other hand, it was a much improved result for Fabriziano.

Result: November 26, 2008
Laurel Park Race 5
Maiden Claiming

Equibase Chart

Candy More Powerful than Free Beer

Free Beer (Medaglia d'Oro) was on his toes in the Post Parade, maybe using too much energy. The best moment was when Vic Stauffer was talking the crowd through the load and he mentioned Free Beer, cautioning that he was talking about the #3 horse and not a new offering from the concession stands. At the break, favorite Candy Arches went right to the lead. After a quarter, he was already 3 lengths ahead. Free Bear broke ok, but settled near the back of the pack. However, he started moving up the inside and got into contention. He was threatening to get into 2nd, but flattened out and finished 6th. Still, it was a promising beginning. Up front, Candy Arches kept up his lead, but there was battle for the minor awards. Nascar Johnny and El Chubasco were closing and Top Feeling and Our Man Luke were lingering. None was threatening Candy Arches, but there may be some to watch next time out.

Result: November 26, 2008
Hollywood Park Race 8
Maiden Special Weight

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Sue Hopes for an Update with Rhythm

November 27, 2008
Churchill Downs Race 4
Maiden Special Weight
1 mile turf
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 12:58 PM

Sue's Update (Medaglia d'Oro - Sue's Good News by Woodman) makes her 4th start overall, and her 2nd start on the turf, in this mile contest at Churchill Downs. After finishing 7th in her debut on the Arlington Park Polytrack on July 26, she was 2nd on the turf at that track on August 30. Most recently, she was 3rd at a mile and an eighth on the Keeneland Polytrack on October 22. Since her last start, she's had a couple of works at Churchill. Sue's Update is the only filly in this one with turf experience. Sue's Update is the first foal out of Sue's Good News who earned $218,078, including victory in the Singapore Plate Stakes (gr. III). Sue's Good News is also a half-sister to stakes winner Easyfromthegitgo. Medaglia d'Oro's 50 runners have made 143 total starts, recording 23 wins, 22 seconds, and 15 thirds, and earnings of $1,144,683.

AE entrant Satin Thunder (Thunder Gulch - Satin and Lace by Kissin Kris) and Little Nancy (Gulch - Time to Decide by Wavering Monarch) met on November 6 at Churchill Downs at 1 1/16 miles, with Satin Thunder finishing 2nd and Little Nancy 4th. Satin Thunder, whose finished 4th in her first start at Keeneland on October 12, is a full-sister to the winner Jenkim, who was placed on the turf. Their dam, Satin and Lace, is a half-sister to Drina, dam of champion Spain. Spain is by Thunder Gulch, sire of Satin Thunder. Little Nancy, who brought $40,000 as a yearling, previously finished 4th at Keeneland on October 18, and 2nd at Turfway on September 7. Time to Decide, dam of Little Nancy, was stakes-placed at 2 and a stakes winner at 3, earning $171,161 in her career. Time to Decide is a half-sister to 7 winners, including stakes winner Simply Runaway.

Grey Harbor (Tapit - Harve de Grace by Boston Harbor) and Lady Mariah (Giant's Causeway - Cee's Song by Seattle Song) faced off in a 6 furlong contest at Churchill Downs on November 1, finishing 9th and 12 respectfully. Grey Harbor previously finished 9th at Keeneland on October 12. Grey Harbor, who sold for $25,000 as a yearling, is by freshman sire Tapit. Tapit's 49 runners have made 147 total starts, recording 25 wins, 27 seconds, 15 thirds, and $2,452,088. Grey Harbor is the first foal out of the winning mare, Harve de Grace. Harve de Grace is a half-sister to grade III stakes winner Tasha's Miracle, who won the Harold C. Ramser Sr. Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the turf. Lady Mariah is a half-sister to Horse of the Year Tiznow and grade II stakes winners Budroyale and Tizdubai.

Running in a different 6 furlong race at Churchill Downs on November 1, was Orange Juice Moon (Cuvee - Loyal by Lord Avie), who finished 11th. Orange Juice Moon is by Cuvee, whose 50 runners have made 151 total starts, recording 24 wins, 20 seconds, 24 thirds, and $536,997. Orange Juice Moon is a half-sister to 3 winners, including Daddy's Petunia who won her turf debut.

Tsunami Bertie (Langfuhr - Thunder Bertie by Thunder Gulch) has run three times, finishing 2nd at Ellis Park on August 31, 2nd at Turfway on September 27, and 5th at Churchill Downs on October 29. She is out of grade III stakes winner Thunder Bertie. Thunder Bertie won the Arlington-Washington Lassie (gr. III) at 2, and earned $122,950 in her career. She has produced 2 winners, including stakes winner Ballad of Bertie.

True Birkin (Silver Deputy - Kelly Bag by Devil's Bag) finished 6th in her only start, in a mile race at Churchill Downs on November 16. Kelly Bag, dam of True Birkin, was stake-placed on the turf and earned $101,854. She has produced Red Birkin, who was grade III stakes-placed on the turf.

Rcuandry (A. P. Indy - Cuando Quiere by Affirmed) has also made one start, finishing 10th at Keeneland on October 16, in a 7 furlong race. Rcuandry is a half-sister to multi-millionaire Honey Ryder, a grade I winner on the turf. Honey Ryder was also a turf winner at 2.

Completing the field are unraced fillies Triqueta (Yankee Victor - Ripped by Grey Dawn II) and Rhythm and Rhyme (Unbridled's Song - Song to Remember by Storm Cat). Triqueta is out of a winning mare, who has produced 6 winners, including turf stakes winner Pisgah, who earned $296,423. Rhythm and Rhyme, who sold for $700,000 as a weanling, is a full-sister to Magnificent Song, a grade I winner on the turf. Magnificent Song, who was a 2-year old winner, earned $445,732 in her career. Rhythm and Rhyme is also a half-sister to Great Barrier Reef, grade II stakes-placed on the turf.

AE filly Rajpur Road (Arch - Stormy Blast by Kayrawan) is unraced. She is a half-sister to one winner, and a full-sister to one winner. Her dam, Stormy Blast, is a half-sister to two stakes winners, including one that was a stakes winner on the turf.

AE entrants Abuela (Giant's Causeway - Omi by Wild Again) and Kiss Mine (Mineshaft - Kiss the Devil by Kris S.) both finished 7th in their only starts. Abuela, who sold for $400,000 as a yearling, ran at Keeneland on October 25. Abuela is out of grade III winner Omi who earned $319,718. Omi has produced 4 winners including turf stakes winner Brushed Bayou. Kiss Mine ran at Churchill on October 29. Kiss the Devil, dam of Kiss Mine, was a grade III winner on the turf who earned $381,629. Kiss Mine is her 2nd foal.

MTO entrant Past Twilight (Pulpit - Jazz Rags by Dixieland Band) has run three times, finishing 8th at Turfway Park on September 6, 2nd at Keeneland on October 10, and 3rd at Churchill Downs on November 9. Past Twilight is a half-sister to 4 winners, including Right Place N Time, a winner at 2.

Greenapple Martini has a Classic Gait to Race the Breeze

November 27, 2008
Woodbine Race 1
Maiden Special Weight
1 mile 70 yards
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 1:10 PM

Greenapple Martini (Medaglia d'Oro - Trishyde Slew by Seattle Slew) makes her fourth start, having finished 8th in all three previous starts. All of her racing has been in Maiden Special Weight races at Woodbine, and her last two (on November 2 and October 11), were at this same mile and 70 yard distance. She has had one work since her most recent effort. Greenapple Martini sold for $145,000 as a weanling and is a half-sister to 2 winners, including Virginia Plain. Virginia Plain was a 2-year old winner and earned $185,308. Medaglia d'Oro has sired 50 runners who have made 143 total starts, recording 23 wins, 22 seconds, and 15 thirds, and earnings of $1,144,683

Brazilian Wedding (Milwaukee Brew - Lady in Tails by Black Tie Affair (IRE)) and Race the Breeze (Theatrical (IRE) - Wedding Day Blues by El Prado (IRE)) met Greenapple Martini on November 2, finishing 4th and 6th. Brazilian Wedding also finished 2nd on October 17, and 4th on October 2, both races at Woodbine. Brazilian Wedding sold for $25,645 as a yearling. She is the 2nd foal out of the stakes-placed mare Lady in Tails, who earned $238,459. Race the Breeze was 9th in the October 2 race, behind Brazilian Wedding. She is out of a winning mare who has produced 5 winners, including grade II stakes winner Bachelor Blues. Two of Race the Breeze's siblings won at 2, including Bachelor Blues who won the Summer Stakes (Can-II) that year and overall earned $353,019.

Clear Lake (Megas Vukefalos - Eseni by Granacus) and Ocala Dawn (Kiridashi - Quiet N Low by Quiet American) met on November 16 at Woodbine, finishing 3rd and 8th. That was Clear Lake's first start. She sold for $39,892 as a yearling, and is out of stakes winner Eseni who earned $180,649. Eseni has produced stakes winner Alezzandro, who has earned $570,972 through 2008. Ocala Dawn has made 5 total starts. Her best finish was 2nd, which she achieved at Woodbine on October 17 and September 20. Both of those races were at a mile and 70 yards. Ocala Dawn is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners, including stakes winner Whiskey and Low. Whiskey and Low was a winner at 2, who earned $146,768.

Chile Chico (Perfect Soul (IRE) - Cristina by Kris S.), by freshman sire Perfect Soul, is a veteran of 5 starts. Her best finish came in her most recent start, where she finished 2nd in a mile and 70 yard Maiden Claiming contest at Woodbine on November 2. She also finished 3rd at a mile and 70 yards at Woodbine on October 12. These two performances apparently prompted her connections to try Maiden Special Weight company. Perfect Soul has sired 27 runners who have made 72 total starts, recording 6 wins, 3 seconds, 10 thirds, and $123,079. Chile Chico is a half-sister to 2 winners.

Also by a first-crop sire is Cuvecious (Cuvee - Puddlejump by Summer Squall), by Cuvee. Cuvecious finished 3rd on August 21 at Woodbine, and 2nd on October 12 also at Woodbine. Cuvee's 50 runners have made 151 combined starts, registering 24 wins, 20 seconds, 24 thirds, and $536,997. Cuvecious, who sold for $120,000 as a yearling, is out of grade III stakes-placed Puddlejump. Puddlejump earned $115,840 and has produced 3 winners. One of Cuvecious' siblings won at 2.

Miss Redoubled (Alphabet Soup - Redoubled Miss by Adhocracy) has also made 2 starts, finishing 3rd at Woodbine on October 12, and 4th at Woodbine on November 8. Redoubled Miss, dam of Miss Redoubled, was a winner and stakes-placed at 2, and a stakes winner at 3, 4, and 5. She earned $629,839 in her 40 race career. Miss Redoubled is her first foal.

Classic Gait (Mutakddim - Bridal Gate by Gate Dancer) has made one start, finishing 4th at Keeneland on October 15. She is out of the stakes-placed mare Bridal Gate who earned $100,595, and who was a winner at 2. Bridal Gate has produced two winners, including stakes-placed Johnny Utah who was a winner at 2.

Lady Elite (Mr. Greeley - Elite Jet Setter by Highland Blade) makes her debut in this one, having cost $65,000 as a yearling. She is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner All the Honor. Two of Lady Elite's siblings won at 2, including All the Honor.

Nancy's Voyage On the Turf

November 27, 2008
Calder Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs Turf
2-year Olds
Post Time: 1:11 PM HRTV

Nancy's Voyage (Medaglia d'Oro - Nancy's Glitter by Glitterman) debuts in this 5 furlong turf contest at Calder, where he has been working. Nancy's Voyage is out of stakes winner Nancy's Glitter, who won 5 races (including 4 stakes) at 2. Nancy's Glitter has produced 3 winners, including Glittering Tax who was stakes-placed on the turf. Another offspring, Jane's Kid, is a turf winner who has earned $113,520 through 2008. Medaglia d'Oro's 50 runners have made 143 total starts, recording 23 wins, 22 seconds, and 15 thirds, and earnings of $1,144,683.

Also unraced in the main body of the race are Weslinn (Noactor - Reign Dance by Sovereign Dancer), Slewsmartstrike (Smart Strike - Cool Slew by Seattle Slew), Haps Alphabet Soup (Alphabet Soup - How About It by Halo's Image), and Behind the Pew (Chapel Royal - Kind of Fun by Wekiva Springs).

Weslinn is out of Reign Dance, a stakes winner on the turf who was also a winner at 2. Reign Dance has produced 3 winners, including one turf winner and another offspring who was a debut winner at 2.

Slewsmartstrike is a full-brother to Globetrotter, a debut winner at 2 who won the Grey Breeders' Cup Stakes in his 2nd start.

Haps Alphabet Soup is the first foal out of stakes-placed How About It, who also won 2 races at 2. How About It is a full-sister to a turf winner.

Behind the Pew is by first-crop sire Chapel Royal, whose 77 runners have made 241 total starts, recording 35 wins, 23 seconds, 36 thirds, and $997,526. Behind the Pew is the 2nd foal out of stakes winner Kind of Fun.

The only filly in the race is Forest Grinder (Forestry - Starboard Tack by Seattle Slew), who finished 3rd in the Catcharisingstar Stakes on the turf on September 6 at Calder, and then finished 8th in an allowance race on a sloppy track at Calder on October 25. Forest Grinder is a half-sister to stakes winner Star Queen and grade III winner Patience Game. Star Queen won the Dade Turf Classic Stakes.

Under Contract (Three Wonders - Pride of the Hunt by Hunting Hard) debuted in the Fasig Tipton Turf Dash Stakes, where he finished 8th. He then finished 7th and 3rd in 2 races on the sloppy main track at Calder. Most recently, he was 6th in a 5 furlong turf Maiden Special Weight race at Calder on November 11. Under Contract is a half-brother to stakes winner Far West. Far West was also a winner at 2.

Finishing 3rd on the Calder turf on November 11, in front of Under Contract, was Put It Back Twenty (Put It Back - Ioweyoutwenty by Fappavalley). Put It Back Twenty, who sold for $15,000 at 2, previously finished 3rd on the Calder dirt on October 25. Put It Back Twenty is a half-brother to 4 winners, including Mute Gingrich. Mute Gingrich was a winner of his first turf start at 2, and stakes-placed that year.

Beachmont Fashion (Dance Master - Linda's Fashion by Struggler (GB)) finished 5th in both of his starts while running on the Calder dirt, on October 18 and November 6. Beachmont Fashion is the 2nd foal out of the winning mare Linda's Fashion. Linda's Fashion's first foal, Family Fashion, was a winner at 2 and a turf winner at 3.

Keechi Bullet (Red Bullet - La Reine Victoria by Touch Gold) finished 5th in his debut on October 5, and 3rd on November 9. Both races were 6 furlong Maiden Claiming races at Calder. Keechi Bullet is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners, including Symmetron. Symmetron was a winner at 2 who earned $306,360 overall.

Lunar Fleet (Northern Afleet - Luna de Miel by With Approval) and King Macho (Tiger Ridge - Dual Monarchy by Sports View) are unraced AE entrants. Lunar Fleet, who sold for $60,000 as a 2-year old, is a half-brother to Elkhart. Elkhart won $252,811 in a 26 race career. King Macho was a $30,000 2-year old, and is out of the turf winning mare Dual Monarchy. Dual Monarchy is a half-brother to 2 winners.

Fear the Master (Dance Master - Fierce Resistance by Wild Again) has run 4 times on the Calder dirt, never finishing worse than 3. His most recent effort was a third-place finish on June 7. He is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners, including stakes-placed Notjustaprettyface. Notjustaprettyface was a winner at 2 on the turf.

Full Grand (Full Mandate - Grand Way by Way West (FR)) finished 4th in his only start, on November 1 at Pinnacle Race Course. Full Grand is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 8 winners.

Exclusive Scheme Hits the Freedom Trail for Synchronicity

November 27, 2008
Aqueduct Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
7 furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
New York-bred
Post Time: 1:46 PM HRTV/TVG

Exclusive Scheme is back in action, after finishing 2nd on a muddy track on November 6 at Aqueduct. Previously, she finished 6th at Belmont on October 8. She stays in against her fellow-New Yorkers for this one. She's had two works since her last start. Exclusive Scheme is the 2nd foal out of the placed mare Pyramid Scheme, who is a half-sister to 5 winners. One of Pyramid Scheme's siblings is Complicity, 2nd in this year's running of the Kentucky Cup Juvenile Fillies. Saarland's 29 runners have made 88 starts, recording 10 wins, 6 seconds, 12 thirds, and $296,006.

Finishing 9th, behind Exclusive Scheme, on November 6 was Flying Tourbillon (Millenium Wind - At Ease Diablo by Diablo). Flying Tourbillon was a $33,000 2-year old, and is the first foal out of the winning mare At Ease Diablo. At Ease Diablo is a half-sister to 7 winners.

Imthequeenofqueens (More Than Ready - Solid Claim by Mining), who sold for $80,000 as a yearling was, finished 2nd, in front of Exclusive Scheme, on October 8. She also was 4th in her debut, July 24 at Saratoga, and then finished 2nd at Belmont on September 7. Imthequeenofqueens is a half-sister to 6 winners, including 2 that won at 2.

Synchronicity (More Than Ready - Since Time Began by Rubiano) and Freedom Trail (Friends Lake - Project Liberty by Mr. Prospector) finished 2nd and 3rd at Aqueduct on October 30. Synchornicity, who sold for $85,000 as a weanling, and $170,000 as a yearling, also finished 9th on the Belmont turf on October 9. Synchronicity's dam, Since Time Began, was a winner at 2, 3, and 4. She has produced 4 winners, including grade III stakes winner Victorina. Victorina was 2 for 2 at 2, and has earned $581,675 through 2008. Freedom Trail is by freshman sire Friends Lake, and sold for $95,000 as a yearling and $175,000 at 2. Friends Lake has sired 35 runners who have made 93 collective starts, recording 14 wins, 10 seconds, 15 thirds, and $548,236. Freedom Trail's dam, Project Liberty, is a half-sister to 3 winners, including Smarty Jones' winning 2-year old Cosmo Pirate.

Trusted Kafwain (Kafwain - Trusted Company by Secretariat) finished 10th, behind Synchronicity, on the Belmont turf on October 9. Previously, she was 7th at Belmont on September 17. Trusted Kafwain is a half-sister to 2 winners, including stakes-placed Shesasmokin.

Pals First Lady (Judge T C - Miss Bernstein by Bernstein) has made 4 starts, finishing 2nd and 5th in two Saratoga starts, and 3rd and 7th in two Belmont races. She is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to two 2-year old winners.

Sister Lou Ann (Catienus - Silver Sonnet by Silver Deputy) finished 6th in her only start, the Finger Lakes Juvenile Fillies Stakes at Finger Lakes on October 18. She is the 2nd foal out of the winning mare Silver Sonnet, who earned $140,160. Silver Sonnet's first foal, Almighty Silver, a full-brother to Sister Lou Ann, is a stakes-placed earner of $168,830.

Unraced Wheelinndealin (Wheelaway - Whateverlolawants by Relaunch) completes the field. She is a half-sister to 2 winners, including Whateveralohawants who was a debut winner at 2.

Becky's Express to Belfast with Dreams for a King

November 27, 2008
Fair Grounds
Maiden Claiming ($25,000)
1 mile and 40 yards
2-year Olds
Post Time: 2:37 PM

Four Maiden Watch horses in this 9 race field, the odds are pretty good at least one will hit the board. However, I'm sure I just jinxed it.

Gifts for a King (Saarland - Shepherd's Star by Seeking the Gold) has made 3 starts at Louisiana Downs, running 6th on the dirt on October 18, 8th on the turf on September 25, and 7th on the dirt on September 14. Gifts for a King has worked 3 times at Fair Grounds since his most recent race. Selling for $30,000 as a yearling, Gifts for a King is a half-brother to the winner Vinnie's Lad. Saarland's 29 runners have made 88 total starts, recording 10 wins, 6 seconds, 12 thirds, and $296,006 in earnings.

Dreams d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro - Morning Time by Gilded Time) has also run 3 times, finishing 8th in two starts at Arlington Park, at 6 furlongs on August 9, and at 1 1/16 miles on September 14, and 12th at Keeneland on October 18. He's had 5 works at Fair Grounds since his last start. Dreams d'Oro, who sold for $70,000 as a yearling, is a half-brother to two winners including stakes winner Morner. Morner won or placed in 5 stakes and earned $262,002. Medaglia d'Oro's 50 runners have made a combined 143 starts, recording 23 wins, 22 seconds, and 15 thirds, and $1,144,683.

Becky's Express (Congaree - Becky Virtue by Strodes Creek) has run twice at Arlington Park, finishing 6th on June 8, and 8th on July 3. He has been working at Fair Grounds since early October, including a bullet 5 furlong work on November 21. Becky's Express' dam, Becky Virtue, was a stakes winner who earned $101,990. She has produced the winner B J's Expectations. Becky Virtue is a half-sister to the stakes winner Try N Express, who earned $174,206 and won the Great Arizona Shoot-out Futurity as a 2-year old. Congaree's 41 runners have made 100 total starts, recording 15 wins, 18 seconds, 8 thirds, and $647,053.

Also by Congaree is Belfast (Congaree - Southerncomfortgal by Hermitage), who finished 5th in his only start at Remington Park on October 24. He's had several works since that race, including 2 at Fair Grounds. Belfast sold for $16,000 at 2, and is a half-brother to 2 winners. Belfast's half-brother Redskin Warrior was a winner at 2 who earned $167,620 in his career.

Dancinfromthegitgo (Easyfromthegitgo - Dancing Ali by Seattle Dancer) has run four times. In his last two starts, he finished 4th at Louisiana Downs on both July 31 (on the turf) and September 7. Dancing Ali, dam of Dancinfromthegitgo, was stakes-placed and earned $110,600. Dancing Ali has produced one winner, who did win at 2.

Red Rope (Malibu Moon - Summit Lite by Mt. Livermore), who sold for $31,000 as a 2-year old, has run twice at Hawthorne. He was third on September 28, and 2nd on October 31. He is the 2nd foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to grade III winner Strategic Partner. Strategic Partner was a stakes-placed winner at 2.

Atlantic Rider (Stormy Atlantic - Hugmelikeyouloveme by Notebook) sold for $32,000 as a yearling, and $70,000 as a 2-year old. He has run three times, finishing 4th at Mountaineer on September 14, 4th at Turfway on October 1, and 5th at Churchill Downs on November 2. He is out of a mare who has produced 2 winners, including stakes-placed Zipperoo who has earned $177,848 through 2008. Hugmelikeyouloveme is also the dam of 2-year old winner Debbie's Fast Girl.

Another veteran of three starts is Bonfire Burning (Dixieland Heat - Faye's Wish by Chromite), who finished 9th and 11th in two Lone Star Park starts, and most recently finished 6th at Retama on October 10. Faye's Wish, dam of Bonfire Burning, was a stakes winner who earned $107,493. She was also a winner at 2. Faye's Wish has produced 5 winners, including 2-year old winner Evening n' Paris. Evening n' Paris is a full-sister to Bonfire Burning.

The Moy (Thunder Gulch - What a Game by Deputy Minister) finished 7th in his only start, at Louisiana Downs on October 2. The Moy is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half- or full-sister to 7 winners, including grade III winner Clamorosa.

Hornung is Reddy to be a Capital Cat

November 27, 2008
Golden Gate Race 2
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs
2-year Olds
Post Time: 2:45 PM HRTV

Hornung (Speightstown - Deb's Charm by Silver Charm), who has been working regularly since since early August, including a bullet 3 furlong work at Hollywood on November 23, debuts at Golden Gate. Hornung sold for $120,000 as a yearling, and $200,000 as a 2-year old. He is out of Deb's Charm, who was a 2-year old winner and who finished 3rd in the Alcibiades that year. Hornung is her first foal. Deb's Charm is a half-sister to grade III stakes winner Tasha's Miracle. Tasha's Miracle won the Sorrento Stakes (gr. III) as a 2-year old. Speightstown's 37 runners have made 99 total starts, recording 18 wins, 22 seconds, 17 thirds, and $1,144,207.

Also debuting in this one are Revoluta (Distorted Humor - Call Me Chief by Chief Seattle), Georgie Baby (Bertrando - Raffle's Bag by Devil's Bag), and Sonny's Tornado (Cobra King - Vineyard by Desert Wine). Revoluta, who sold for $130,000 as a yearling, is the first foal out of the placed mare Call Me Chief. Call Me Chief is a half-sister to Commentator. Commentator, who runs in the Clark Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs on Friday, November 28, is by Distorted Humor, sire of Revoluta. Georgie Baby was a $27,000 yearling, and is a full-brother to 4 winners, including grade I winner Bilo. Sonny's Tornado is out of a winning mare who has produced 3 winners. Two of Sonny's Tornado's siblings won at 2.

Sherry's Reddy (Redattore (BRZ) - Sherry's Call by Meadowlake) and Capital Cat (Cat Dreams - Queenofluv by Fruition) met in the Barretts Juvenile Stakes on September 14 at Fairplex, with Sherry's Reddy finishing 5th and Capital Cat 7th. Sherry's Reddy has made 8 total starts. His best finish was a 2nd on July 10 at Hollywood Park. His most recent effort was a 6th at Hollywood Park on November 15. Sherry's Reddy is a half-brother to stakes-placed Sherry's High. Capital Cat has run 6 times, his best finish was a 2nd in his debut on May 25 at Golden Gate. His last start was on October 31 at Golden Gate where he was 5th. Capital Cat is the first foal out of the mare Queenofluv who was a winner at 2 and 3.

Seven Mile Bridge (Valid Expectations - Murphy's Law by Carr de Naskra), who sold for $43,000 as a yearling, and $140,000 at 2, has made 2 starts, both at Golden Gate. He finished 2nd in both starts, on October 12 and November 2. Seven Mile Bridge is half-brother to the winner Que Pasa.

It's Partytime for Sugaree Gold

November 27, 2008
Hollywood Race 4
Maiden Claiming ($28,000 - $32,000)
5.5 furlongs
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 3:30 PM TVG

Sugaree Gold makes her 5th start in this Maiden Claiming race at Hollywood Park. Sugaree Gold most recently finished 9th at Santa Anita on October 12. Previously, she finished 10th at Del Mar on September 3, 8th (and last) on August 14 at Del Mar, and 5th on July 17, also at Del Mar. Since her last start, she's had two works. She sold for $65,000 as a yearling and is out of the winning mare, Sugar Is Gold. Sugar Is Gold has produced 8 winners, including stakes winner Shot of Gold who earned $515,033. Congaree has sired 41 runners, which have made a combined 100 starts, recording 15 wins, 18 seconds, and 8 thirds, and $647,053.

Four fillies are debuting in this one: Carla D (Stormed - Royal Color by Secreto), Mac One (Sharan (GB) - Miss San Pedro by Far North), Siberian (Siberian Summer - Crafty Josie by Crafty Prospector), and Impressive Mary (Bouccaneer (FR) - Predictablemary by Unpredictable). Carla D is out of a winning mare who has produced two winners. Mac One is a half-sister to one winner, and a full-sister to one winner. Crafty Josie, dam of Siberian, was a winner at 2, and stakes-placed at 3. Crafty Josie has produced 4 winners, including stakes winner Eleanor Rose. Two of Siberian's siblings won at 2. Impressive Mary is the 2nd foal out of an unplaced mare.

Warren's Forever (Royal Walk - Luckyisforever by Lucky North) has run twice, finishing 5th at Fairplex on September 10, and 12 at Santa Anita on October 23. She is out of a winning mare who has produced one winner.

It's Partytime (Yes It's True - Hen Party by Hennessy) finished 6th in her only start, on October 30 at Santa Anita. A $10,000 yearling, It's Partytime is out of the winning mare Hen Party. Hen Party has produced 2 winners, including stakes winner Vanderkaay. Vanderkaay was a winner at 2.

Pokermom (Johannesburg - Got the Votes by Slew o'Gold), Catenia Place (Atticus - Miss Del Mar by American Chance), and Siberian Tango (Siberian Summer - Flosy Roma (ARG) by Romanov (IRE)) have all made one start at Hollywood Park. Pokermom, who sold for $45,000 as a weanling, finished 7th on November 9. Got the Votes, the dam of Pokermom, won $139,301 in a 10 race career. Got the Votes has produced stakes-placed Potentilla. Catenia Place was 6th on November 12, and is the first foal out of the winning mare Miss Del Mar. Miss Del Mar is a half-sister to 4 winners. Siberian Tango was 4th on November 13. She is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to three winners, including Assisi, a group III winner in Panama.