First worker for Saint Liam, as Saintly Ways (filly; Saint Liam - Visual Art by Deputy Minister) worked 2 furlongs in :25.00 at Double Diamond Farm and Training Center on February 28. Saintly Ways is the 2nd foal out of the winning mare Visual Art. Visual Art is a half-sister to stakes winner Lt. Pinkerton and grade III winner Polish Holiday.

In other workout news, many of our first Kitten's Joys were back at it on February 27 at Palm Beach Downs, including Cater to Kitten, Dean's Kitten, Jeff's Kitten, Ken's Kitten, and Kera's Kitten. 

Whistling By

Frolic's Dream set the early pace. C. S. Silk (Medaglia d'Oro) was off a beat slow, but then rushed up to join the leader. Justwhistledixie was chasing the pace on the outside. C. S. Silk began to falter after a half, and ended up fifth. At that point, Justhistledixie made her move, pulling away to win by better than 3. Renda (Medaglia d'Oro) made a bit of a move, but flattened out and finished 4th. Shared Account (Pleasantly Perfect) stumbled at the start and never really got involved, finishing 6th. Hard to believe that we had three horses in a 7 horse race, and could only manage a fourth, but that's the way it goes sometimes.

Read more about the Davona Dale here.

Result: March 1, 2009
Gulfstream Park Race 9
Davona Dale Stakes

Race Details and Equibase Chart

Winning the Battle of Hastings

Luckiest Man set the pace, pursued by Flashmans Papers and an extremely rank Brother Keith. Dream Now (Medaglia d'Oro) was sitting in a good spot in 5th. In the stretch, a number of horses came on the outside including Dream Now and Beauteous Maximus. But, Battle of Hastings was going best of all, as he outfinished Flashmans Papers. By the way, he's not my horse and nobody asked for my opinion, but Brother Keith would seem to be ripe for gelding.

Read more about the Baldwin here.

Result: March 1, 2009
Santa Anita Race 7
Baldwin Stakes

Race Details and Equibase Chart

All of Her Twists Kiddari

Favorite Reggae Rose set the pace, pursued by Serenity Prevails and My Natalie. Serenity Prevails gave up after a half, while Reggae Rose tired late finishing 5th. My Natalie kept it up, but was overtaken late by All of Her Twist and Speculation. Kiddari (Smarty Jones) made a bid of a move on the turn, but flattened out to finish 6th.

Result: March 1, 2009
Gulfstream Park Race 1
Maiden Special Weight

Equibase Chart

Lisa B Comes Flying Over Crema

Boca Belle and Bea Bet dueled for most of the race, but they had to settle for 2nd and 3rd. As Lisa B, who wasn't in the picture for much of the race, did her best imitation of big brother Evening Attire, flying by the field to win easily. Crema d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro) was near the front early on, but tired and finished 7th. She probably needed the race after the long layoff.

Result: March 1, 2009
Aqueduct Race 9
Maiden Special Weight

Equibase Chart

Mommie Whizzes by Smarty Marty

She'sa Tough Tiger sprinted to the early lead, but Mommie Whiz wasn't far back. Also close up was Smarty Marty (Smarty Jones). In the stretch, Mommie Whiz took over and drew off for the win. Smarty Marty couldn't go with Mommie Whiz, but she outfought She'sa Tough Tiger for the place spot. The grass is looking good for this one.

Result: March 1, 2009
Fair Grounds Race 7
Maiden Special Weight

Equibase Chart

Nemo Lands a Summer Bird

Ready to Romp leapt from the gate and built a clear lead. He faded after a half, leading the lead to Nemo Landing. Classical Closing and Bergman both tried late, but Nemo Landing held them off. Summer Bird (Birdstone) was off slow, near the back early, came rolling 6-wide and was steadily gaining on the field. He finished 4th this race, but watch for him next time out. By the way, Aquinas and Agnostic finished 7th and 8th.

Result: March 1, 2009
Oaklawn Park Race 10
Maiden Special Weight

Equibase Chart

Other Results for March 1

Payton d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Jealous and Jaded by Jade Hunter) pressed the early pace and then drew off in the stretch to take her allowance race at Oaklawn. Stone Legacy (filly; Birdstone - Gulch Legacy by Gulch) came running late to take 2nd, while Himynameissarah (filly; Saarland - Pacific Island by Grand Slam) made up some ground to take fourth.

French Dip (filly; Speightstown - Mayo On the Side by French Deputy) set the pace in her allowance race at Gulfstream Park, but was challenged by War Kill. Those two dueled until late, when they were joined by Honchis'n Ponchis. War Kill got the win, with French Dip finishing 3rd, but French Dip was just a head and a nose from the win. One Hot Toddy (filly; Congaree - Crimson and Roses by El Prado (IRE)) had another bad start, hitting the gate. She got going some late to finish 5th.

River Fancy (filly; Congaree - Go Baby Go (IRE) by Lion Cavern) took the early lead in her claiming race at Gulfstream, but Singing Rose (filly; Congaree - Dial a Song by Mining) was in close pursuit. They stayed 1-2 throughout, but River Fancy drew off for the win. Singing Rose held 2nd for a Congaree exacta. By the way, River Fancy was claimed out of the race.

Birdcaper (colt; Birdstone - Sweet Caper by Cape Town) was in front early, but weakened to finish 5th in his Maiden Claiming race at Gulfstream Park. Higher Peace (colt; Peace Rules - Red Hot Chiquita by Mr. Expo) did not draw in off the AE list.

Col. Wease (gelding; Birdstone - Tango Red by High Brite) ran evenly, finishing 5th in his Maiden Claiming race at Philadelphia Park.

Darlin Saarland (filly; Saarland - Rahy's Darlin by Rahy) was last most of the way round in her Maiden Special Weight race at Fonner Park.

Lady Bradbury (filly; Congaree - Boardwalk Baby by Gilded Time) was part of the pace early, but tired to 8th in her Maiden Claiming race at Santa Anita.

River Saar (filly; Saarland - One Neat Trick by Phone Trick) was up close early, but weakened to 10th in her claiming race at Tampa Bay.

Jay Dee Bird (colt; Birdstone - One Account by Private Account) didn't run much, finishing 7th in his claiming race at Philadelphia Park.

Birdrock (filly; Birdstone - Eternal Glory by Danzatore) made up a little ground, finishing 5th in her claiming race at Turfway Park.

Promise Me Merlot (gelding; Peace Rules - Promise Me Magic by Pentelicus) set the early pace, then tired to finish 4th in his claiming race at Tampa Bay Downs.

Al Khali (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Maya by Capote) stayed in the barn, as his allowance race at Gulfstream stayed on the turf.

Artisan (filly; Smarty Jones - Alchemilla by Deputy Minister) also stayed on the sidelines, as his Maiden Special Weight contest at Gulfstream remained on the turf.

Gold d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Gold Canyon by Mr. Prospector) didn't draw in off the AE list for her turf Maiden Special Weight race at Tampa Bay.