Aswaaq broke on top and went right for the lead, Pitched Perfectly (Pleasantly Perfect) pressed in 2nd for awhile, but then dropped back and let Cellar Dweller take over that role. Pitched Perfectly seemed a bit awkward in the stretch, but suddenly began running again. He closed well and got within a neck of Aswaaq, but couldn't pass him and settled for 2nd. Still, a much improved effort over his debut.

Result: December 3, 2008
Aqueduct Race 3

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Ontheredeyetodubai Gets the Best of Canadian Royalty

Nopone was a late scratch. Lord of Argentum took the early advantage and built up a 4 length lead. Always close, however, was Ontheredeyetodubai, who came wide on the turn and rolled by. Intense Encounter closed well for third. Canadian Royalty (Peace Rules), who took a lot of early money at the windows, was off slow. He raced on the rail early, then swung out and closed to pick up fourth. Canadian Royalty made up ton of ground in this one (remember it was only 4.5 furlongs) and any kind of decent start next time around should yield an improved finish.

Result: December 3, 2008
Charles Town Race 2
Maiden Claiming

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Pretty Kitten (Saarland) finished third in the 4th race at Camarero.

Bella d'Oro is a Heckuva Hunter for a Mystic Miracle

December 4, 2008
Aqueduct Race 2
Maiden Special Weight
1 1/16 miles
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 12:56 PM HRTV/TVG

Bella d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro - Rangoon Belle by Alysheba) makes her third start overall, and her first on the dirt, in this inner dirt contest at Aqueduct. Previously, she was 8th on the Belmont turf at 7 furlongs on October 19, and 5th at a mile on the Aqueduct turf on November 2. Bella d'Oro is out of the winning mare, Rangoon Belle. Rangoon Belle has produced 3 winners, including stakes winner Thunder Belle and grade III stakes winner Belleski. Overall, Belleski earned $374,586. Medaglia d'Oro is the sire of 52 runners who have made 154 collective starts, recording 24 wins, 24 seconds, 17 thirds, and $1,301,796.

Achiever (Johar - Melody Queen (GB) by Merdon Melody (GB)), who is by first-crop sire Johar, finished 2nd in Bella d'Oro's November 2 start. Johar's 31 runners have made 87 total starts, recording 12 wins, 14 seconds, 6 thirds, and $332,731. Achiever's dam, Melody Queen, was a stakes winner. She also won at 2 and earned $325,629 in her career. Melody Queen has produced one winner.

Spell Check (Put It Back - A B C Amanda by Alphabet Soup) and Mystic Miracle (Unbridled's Song - Mystic Lady by Thunder Gulch) also met on November 2 at Aqueduct, but in a 7 furlong dirt race. Spell Check was 2nd and Mystic Miracle 6th. Spell Check had previously finished 2nd at Belmont on September 10, and 7th at Saratoga on October 7. She sold for $215,000 as a 2-year old, and is a half- or full-sister to 3 winners, including Mystery Girl. Mystery Girl was a winner at 2 and finished 2nd in the Del Mar Debutante (gr. I) that year. Mystic Miracle also raced at Saratoga on August 16, finishing 4th. Mystic Lady, dam of Mystic Miracle won or placed in 17 stakes and earned $1,170,390. As a 2-year old, Mystic Lady won the Hollywood Wildcat Stakes.

Pumpkin Shell (Lion Heart - Changing Ways by Time for a Change) is yet another filly who ran on November 2 at Aqueduct. In her case, she finished 4th in a mile turf race. Pumpkin Shell's previous starts included a 5th in the Miss Grillo (gr. III) on the turf at Belmont. Her best start was a second in her debut, on the Saratoga dirt on July 27. Changing Ways, dam of Pumpkin Shell, won the Schuylerville (gr. II) as a 2-year old. As a broodmare, Changing Ways has produced 6 winners, including Pays to Dream who won the Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT), and who has earned $377,741 through 2008. Pumpkin Shell is by freshman sire, Lion Heart whose 78 runners have made 234 total starts, recording 34 wins, 34 seconds, 22 thirds, and $1,465,130.

Also by Lion Heart is Heckuva Hunter (Lion Heart - Catch a Glimpse by Gulch), who has made 4 dirt starts. Included in these, is a 4th behind Persistently at Saratoga on August 17, and a 2nd behind Livin Lovin at Delaware on September 23. Catch a Glimpse, dam of Heckuva Hunter, was group I-placed as a 2-year old. Heckuva Hunter, who sold for $50,000 as a yearling, is a half-sister to 3 winners, including Successful Outlook who won the Tempted Stakes (gr. III) and was third in the Demoiselle (gr. II) as a 2-year old.

Venado (Unbridled's Song - Swearingen by Deposit Ticket) and Cherokee Star (Cherokee Run - Spanked by Deputy Minister) met on October 12 at Keeneland, finishing 10th and 12th. Venado, who was a $150,000 yearling, previously was 4th at Saratoga on July 24. Her dam, Swearingen, won or placed in 14 stakes including a victory in the La Senorita Stakes as a 2-year old. Overall, Swearingen earned $673,233 and has produced one winner. Cherokee Star had previously finished 2nd at Monmouth on September 13. Susequent to the Keeneland race, she was 5th at Churchill Downs on November 9. Cherokee Star, who sold for $100,000 as a yearling, is the first foal out of an unplaced mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners.

No Rhyme or Reason (Full Mandate - Dusty Brook by Montbrook) was last seen at Santa Anita on October 22, where she finished 5th. A $65,000 yearling, No Rhyme or Reason is out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 6 winners, including grade II winner Diamond Duo and stakes winner Devils Lake.

Fillazzene (Toccet - Lady Lust by Lord Carson) was 7th in her only start, at Aqueduct on November 16. By freshman sire Toccet, Fillazzene sold for $145,000 as a yearling. Toccet's 41 runners have made 128 total starts, registering 15 wins, 15 seconds, 19 thirds, and $420,386. Fillazzene is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 6 winners, including stakes winner Willing. Willing was a winner at 2.

Barrichelle will Dance It Up on a Calm Night

December 4, 2008
Woodbine Race 5
Maiden Claiming ($20,000)
6 furlongs
2-year Olds
Post Time: 3:02 PM

Barrichello (Speightstown - Everything by Geiger Counter) has made 5 starts, all at Woodbine. His most recent effort was one of his best, as he beat all but the winner to finish 2nd on November 5. 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 39 runners have made 102 total starts, recording 18 wins, 22 seconds, 18 thirds, and $1,148,701.

Tempesta Di Neve (Snow Ridge - Whoisvendeladente by Diablo) and AE horse Meadowbank (One Way Love - Inherit the Crown by Pleasant Tap) ran against Barrichello on November 5, finishing 3rd and 6th respectfully. Tempesta Di Neve previously finished 3rd on October 12, and 8th on September 24. All of his races were at Woodbine. Tempesta Di Neve is the first foal out of the mare Whoisvendeladente, who was a winner at 2. Meadowbanks has run 8 total times. His most result race was on November 20 at Woodbine, where he was 3rd. Meadowbank's dam, Inherit the Crown, is a half-sister to 5 winners including stakes winner Classic Time.

Hot Shot Jules (Whiskey Wisdom - Lucky Tomoli by Lucky Lionel) and Calm Night (Black Mambo - Serene Lake by Meadowlake) met on November 8 at Woodbine, finishing 2nd and 8th. Hot Shot Jules, who sold for $28,449 as a yearling, finished 5th, 7th, and 8th, in three previous Woodbine starts. Hot Shot Jules is the first foal out of Lucky Tomoli, a winner at 2. Lucky Tomoli is a half- or full-sister to 2 winners. Calm Night is by first crop sire Black Mambo, whose 29 runners have made 105 total starts, recording 14 wins, 14 seconds, 10 thirds, and $317,294. Calm Night is a half-brother to 2 winners, both of which won at 2. These include Izzie's Halo, who was stakes-placed at 2, grade III stakes-placed at 3, and who has earned $254,698 through 2008.

Also running on November 8 at Woodbine, but in a different race, was Port Stanley (Perfect Soul (IRE) - Alybeal by Alysheba), who was 10th in his race. Port Stanley is by first-crop sire Perfect Soul. Perfect Soul's 28 runners have started 77 total times, registering 6 wins, 3 seconds, 10 thirds, and $124,643. Port Stanley is a half-brother to one winner.

Joey's Smokin Gun (Joey Franco - Nora Ellen by Cee's Tizzy) has run four times. His best result was also his most recent, when he finished 2nd at Fort Erie on October 21. Joey's Smokin Gun sold for $41,809 as a yearling, and is the 2nd foal out of the winning mare Nora Ellen. Nora Ellen is a half-sister to 3 winners, including one that won at 2.

Dance It Up (A Fleets Dancer - Unbridled Dancer by Unbridled) has run three times at Woodbine, finishing 6th on September 26, 2nd on October 23, and 3rd on November 6. Dance It Up is out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to one winner.

Trapper Ted (Valid N Bold - Broom Hilda by I Can't Believe) and La La Bit (Swampster - Pembroke Lass by Pembroke) have both made one Woodbine start. Trapper Ted finished 5th in a Maiden Special Weight race on November 13. His dam, Broom Hilda, is a half- or full-sister to 3 winners. La La Bit was 10th in his race on October 18. He is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners.

Completing the main body of the race are unraced entrants Drummond Hill (Tomahawk - Orient Express by Barbeau), Seafields (Where's the Ring - Running Bold by Bold Executive), and Catsintherain (Cat's At Home - Sun After Rain by Naskra). Drummond Hill, by first-crop sire Tomahawk, is a half-brother to 2 winners. Tomahawk's 25 runners have started 83 total times, recording 8 wins, 7 seconds, 14 thirds, and $601,722. Seafields is by freshman sire Where's the Ring, whose 27 runners have made 80 collective starts, registering 9 wins, 5 seconds, 4 thirds, and $484,198. Seafields is the 2nd foal out of the unraced mare Running Bold, who is a half- or full-sister to 7 winners, including stakes winner Comtesse Cristol. Catsintherain, who sold for $22,760 as a yearling, is a half-brother to one winner.

AE entrants Talon (Yes It's True - In the Wild by Forest Wildcat) and T. T.'s Point (Trajectory - T. T.'s Pic by Piccolino) met on November 21 at Woodbine, finishing 9th and 11th. Talon has made 5 total starts, including 4 at Woodbine. His best result was a 2nd on September 27, but he also finished 3rd twice. Talon is a half-brother to 3 winners, all of which won at 2. T. T.'s Point is out of a winning mare who has produced the winner Egbert Picture. Egbert Picture was a winner at 2.

Completing the AE list is Jerry's Connection (E Dubai - Prize Connection by Editor's Note), who has run 6 times, all at Woodbine. His best result was a 2nd on October 8. In his last two starts, on October 23 and November 19, he finished 4th. Jerry's Connection is out of the mare Prize Connection who is a half- or full-sister to 7 winners.

Greer Lynn is a Showboater at the Paradise Cafe

December 4, 2008
Fair Grounds Race 10
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs turf
2-year Old Fillies
Post Time: 5:54 PM HRTV

Greer Lynn (Speightstown - Roll Over Baby by Rollin On Over) will attempt to make her 2nd start, as she is a Main Track only entrant for this turf race. In her first start, she finished 6th on the Arlington Park Polytrack on August 9. Greer Lynn has been working regularly at Churchill Downs since early October. Roll Over Baby, dam of Greer Lynn, has produced 7 winners, including stakes winners Majorbigtimesheet, Roll Hennessy Roll, Value Plus, and Sing Baby Sing and stakes-placed Werblin. Speightstown's 39 runners have made 102 total starts, recording 18 wins, 22 seconds, 18 thirds, and $1,148,701.

The only entrant with turf experience is Such Flash (Forest Camp - Such Flair by Kingmambo), who has made 5 total starts. She finished 2nd on the Saratoga turf on August 20, and 9th on the Kentucky Downs turf on September 16. Previously, she ran on the Polytrack and the dirt, finishing 2nd, 3rd, and 5th. Such Flash was a $170,000 yearling, and is out of the turf winning mare, Such Flair. Such Flair has produced 2 winners, including grade II stakes-placed Law Breaker. Law Breaker was a turf winner who also was stakes-placed on that surface.

Showboater (Gilded Time - Show Special by Smarten), Letithappentiger (Hold That Tiger - Letithappencaptain by Captain Bodgit), and La Vie (House Burner - Aisling by Deposit Ticket) have each made one start. Showboater fnished 7th at Woodbine on July 26. She sold for $30,000 as a weanling, and $70,000 as a yearling. Stakes-placed Show Special, dam of Snowboater, was 2 for 2 at 2, and earned $159,451 in her career. Show Special has produced 3 winners, one of which won at 2. Letithappentiger, who sold for $20,000 as a yearling, finished 5th at the Fair Grounds on November 16. She is the first foal Letithappencaptain, who was 2 for 2 at 2, and a stakes winner on the turf and dirt. La Vie's start came at Evangeline Downs on July 12 where she finished 9th. She is half-sister to 3 winners, including stakes winner Smalltown Slew.

The remaining entrants are unraced, including Linnea (Candy Ride (ARG) - Fort Lauderdale by Montbrook) by first-crop sire Candy Ride (ARG). Candy Ride's 35 runners have made 122 total starts, recording 24 wins, 18 seconds, 17 thirds, and $1,046,107. Fort Lauderdale, dam of Linnea, was a winner at 2 and finished thrd in the Sorrento Stakes (gr. II) that year. She has produced 2 winners from 2 to run, including one turf winner.

Vickie's Ready (More Than Ready - Oh Say Vicki by Oh Say), a $95,000 yearling, is out of turf stakes winner Oh Say Vicki, who earned $246,770 overall. Vickie's Ready is Oh Say Vicki's first foal.

Paradise Cafe (Pure Prize - Kayla's a Gem by Exclusive Gem) sold for $45,000 as a weanling, and $95,000 as a yearling. Her dam, stakes winner Kayla's a Gem, was a winner at 2 and earned $329,051. Kayla's a Gem has produced 2 winners from 2 to run, including one 2-year old winner.

Fusaichi Valentine (Fusaichi Pegasus - Wear by Arch) sold for $25,000 as a yearling, and $37,000 as a 2-year old. She is the first foal out of Wear, a winner on the turf. Wear is a full- or half-sister to 9 winners, including stakes winner Forty Nine Deeds.

Valid Supreme (Valid Reprized - Wordy Yes by Affirmed) is out of a turf-placed mare, who has produced 2 winners.

Stakes winner Lady Ruler, dam of Sun Valley Storm (Stormy Atlantic - Lady Ruler by Gold Ruler), was a winner at 2 and earned $231,313.

Also in action on December 5

Tiger Rules (colt; Peace Rules - Danzig Tiger by Danzig Connection) takes on 7 in a 5.5 furlong claiming race at Laurel. This is race 6 on the card with a post time of 2:57 PM. Tiger Rules broke his maiden on August 25, and has since made 3 starts against winners. Most recently, he was third in a 5.5 furlong claiming race at Laurel on October 31. He's had one work since then.

In Speight of It (colt; Speightstown - Honest Deceiver by Is It True) runs in race 8 at Aqueduct, an allowance/optional claiming race at 6 furlongs. In Speight of It will break from post 2 in this race scheduled for 3:44 PM. He is not in for a tag. In Speight of It broke his maiden on August 31 at Saratoga, and then finished 5th in the Trapp Mountain Stakes on October 13. He's had three works since that run.