Hollywood Hit set the early pace, pressed by Great Crusade. Also up close was Ohio State. Watching all this action was Anaan (Medaglia d'Oro). He swung out and wore down Hollywood Hit to get the win. Hollywood Hit was stubborn in defeat, however, and should pick up his maiden win soon. Our other horse, River Romance (Congaree) didn't show much and finished last.

Result: February 16, 2009
Oaklawn Race 10
Maiden Special Weight

Race Details and Equibase Chart

Luster Shines On Broadway

This one was all about Luster. She cleared the field early, and then increased her leading margin throughout. The final winning distance was 9 lengths. Broadway Bertie (Pleasantly Perfect) was at the back early, but rallied very wide, finishing 5th. Looks like more distance might be in this one's future.

Result: February 16, 2009
Fair Grounds Race 6
Maiden Special Weight

Race Details and Equibase Chart

Stakes Results for February 16

Congor Bay (colt; Speightstown - Pico Teneriffe by Red Ransom) was no match for the filly Evita Argentina in the San Vicente, but neither were any of the other males in the race. He was up close early, but tired to finish 9th. Read more about the San Vicente here.

Bedtime Story (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Fairy Tale by Seattle Slew) had a horrible start in the Darley Ocala Breeders' Sale Sprint Stakes for fillies, and never got involved, finishing 10th.

Frosty Diamond (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Heirloom Diamond by Grindstone) never really got going in the Darley Ocala Breeders' Sale Sprint Stakes for colts and geldings, finishing 9th.

Other Results for February 16

Congar Light (filly; Congaree - Pyrite Dance by Dance Brightly) came on late to finish 3rd in her claiming race at Laurel.

Seeking Town Glory and Domestic Bliss at the School Play

February 17, 2009
Philadelphia Park Race 5
Maiden Claiming ($40,000)
7 furlongs
3-year old fillies
Post Time: 2:04 PM ET TVG

Town Glory (Speightstown - Emerging Glory by Smarten), who sold for $55,000 as a yearling, debuts at 7 furlongs at Philadelphia Park. Town Glory is out of the winning mare Emerging Glory, who has produced 2 winners.

Also debuting in this one are Princess Gloria (Honour and Glory - Princess La La by King of Kings (IRE)) and Baycity Kitty (Victory Gallop - Her Secret by Mining). Princess Gloria is the first foal out of unraced Princess La La. Princess La La is a half-sister to 7 winners, including stakes winner Arrested Dreams. Baycity Kitty was a $60,000 yearling, and is out of the winning mare Her Secret. Her Secret has produced 2 winners, including grade II winner Carmandia.

Domestic Bliss (Domestic Dispute - Leebearski by Polish Numbers) and Miss Bewitched (Cactus Ridge - How Nice by Talinum) met on January 31 in a 6.5 furlong race at Philadelphia Park, finishing 4th and 6th. Domestic Bliss is the first foal out of stakes-placed Leebearski, who earned $134,234. Leebearski is a half-sister to stakes winner Cynics Beware. Miss Bewitched also ran at Philadelphia Park on January 4, finishing 6th. She is a half-sister to 3 winners.

Just Nod (Gimmeawink - La Gran Bandera by El Gran Senor) and School Play (Vicar - Amature Night by Marquetry) faced off on January 27 at Philadelphia Park, running 6 furlongs. Just Nod was 3rd, and School Play was 4th. Just Nod, who sold for $20,000 as a yearling, was 6th in her only other start, on December 19 at Hawthorne. She is a half-sister to the winner Wonder Flag. Her dam, La Gran Bandera, is a half-sister to stakes winner First Flag. School Play has run 6 total times. Her best finish was 2nd at Presque Isle Downs on August 2. She is out of stakes-placed Amature Night. Amature Night has produced 3 winners, including stakes winners Amature's Prize.

Skippin N Ajumpin (Skip Away - Shuga's Real Rush by Numerous) has made 4 starts, all at Philadelphia Park. Her best finish was 3rd on November 11. Her most recent start was on January 26 at 5.5 furlongs, where she finished 5th. She is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare Shuga's Real Rush. Shuga's Real Rush is a half-sister to 5 winners.

Thisladycanfly (West Acre - Triple Bright by Deputy Minister) has run twice at Philadelphia Park, finishing 5th on December 13 and 6th on February 1. She is a half-sister to two winners. Her dam, Triple Bright, is a full-sister to grade II winner Stolen Beauty, and a half-sister to grade II winner Finality.