2-year Old Works

Hunter's Kitten (colt; Kitten's Joy - Computer Hacker by Lear Fan) was back on the worktab, working 3 furlongs in :37.40 at Gulfstream Park.

Mindy Sue Delivers

Go Milan Go was the early leader, with High Lion, Myhannahbanana, and Mindy Sue (Pleasantly Perfect) sticking close. Mindy Sue moved easily to the lead while running wide. She quickly hit the front and was better than 3 in front at the wire, despite little urging. She's a Wow (Speightstown) was off slowly, got stuck in traffic, but still finished 3rd. Indemand (Saarland) was near the back early and stayed there, finishing 9th.

Result: March 15, 2009
Oakland Park Race 8
Maiden Special Weight

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Pleasant Sister Stuck in a Forest

See the Forest and Chasing Daylight dueled early, with favorite Reforestation not far off. See the Forest shook free from the rest, built up a clear lead, and extended the lead throughout. Final margin was 6 lengths. Reforestation chased, but couldn't catch the winner. She did safely hold 2nd for a Forestry exacta. Pleasant Sister (Pleasantly Perfect) pressed early, and weakened a little late to finish 4th.

Result: March 15, 2009
Aqueduct Race 2
Maiden Special Weight

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Cats Claws Over Doo Woppa Do

Wanda Nevada broke on top and soon was clear of the field. She held this advantage into the stretch. Cats, who was stalking early, came rolling wide out of the turn and swept by Wanda Nevada to get her maiden win in her 6th start. Doo Woppa Do (Medaglia d'Oro) was off slowly and near the back for most of the race. She made a move in the stretch and picked up several spots to finish 6th.

Result: March 15, 2009
Oaklawn Park Race 6
Maiden Special Weight

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Sidle Dances Over Broadway Bertie

As predicted, Broadway Bertie's (Pleasantly Perfect) race came off the turf and she drew in off the MTO list. This one was pretty much a two horse race, as Sidle and Letithappentiger dueled throughout. Letithappentiger was also to pull free, but Sidle was relentless and got her head in front at the wire. High Quail and One More Verse were in 3rd and 4th practically the whole way as well. One of the few to make up ground was Broadway Bertie (Pleasantly Perfect), who was near the back and wide early. She made a bit of a run to finish 5th.

Result: March 15, 2009
Fair Grounds Race 8
Maiden Special Weight

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Other Results for March 15

Rule of Motion (colt; Peace Rules - Poetic Motion by Green Dancer) took the lead in his Allowance race at Philadelphia Park, but was overtaken late by favorite Seal Team. Rule of Motion fought it out to the end, finishing 2nd.

Mein Fraulein (filly; Saarland - Adena's Girl by Personal Flag) finished 3rd in her Allowance/Optional Claiming race at Oaklawn, her first race against winners.

Darlin Saarland (filly; Saarland - Rahy's Darlin by Rahy) finished 7th in her Maiden Special Weight race at Fonner Park.

Me You and Her (filly; Smarty Jones - Toi Et Moi by Deputy Minister) was scratched from her Claiming race at Philadelphia Park.

Perfectionism (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Soldera by Polish Numbers) did not draw-in off the AE list to his Maiden Claiming race at Golden Gate.

Entries for March 16

Saarcasticly is a Big Wheel taking a Miracle Shot

March 16, 2009
Philadelphia Park Race 2
Maiden Claiming ($25,000)
6.5 furlongs
3 year olds
Post Time: 12:46 PM ET

Saarcasticly (Saarland - Prairie Reign by Gone West) debuts in a field of 9 at Philadelphia Park. He is out of the unraced mare Prairie Reign. Prairie Reign is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner Treasureinmyhand. Two of her siblings won their debuts, including Treasureinmyhand.

Also debuting in this one is Magical Bravado (Alke - Wiki Wiki Magic by Roy). Magical Bravado is the first foal out of the winning mare Wiki Wiki Magic. Wiki Wiki Magic is a half-sister to 4 winners.

Mountain Climber (Monashee Mountain - What a Lady by West Acre) and Big Wheel (Wheelaway - Lady of Winloc by Compliance) met in a 6.5 furlong race at Philadelphia Park on February 8, Mountain Climber was 3rd and Big Wheel 8th. Mountain Climber also finished 3rd on January 27 at Philadelphia Park, and most recently finished 8th on February 28 at Philadelphia Park. He is the first foal out of the winning mare What a Lady. What a Lady is a full-sister to grade II winner Ivanavinalot, and a half-sister to stakes winners Shananie's Beat and Slick Lady, and 6 other winners. Big Wheel sold for $20,000 as a 2-year old, and is out of the winning mare Lady of Winloc. Lady of Winloc earned $122,955 and has produced 2 winners. One winner, Carabiniero, is a full-brother to Big Wheel.

The most experienced horse is Chittlin (Sea of Secrets - Anthonia by Langfuhr), who has made 6 starts. He has finished 3rd once, and 2nd twice. One of his seconds came in his most recent start, on January 21 at Philadelphia Park where he set the pace. Chittlin is the first foal out of stakes winner Anthonia, who earned $208,578.

Trouble At Home (Domestic Dispute - Troublesome by Hennessy) has run twice, finishing 3rd on January 9 and 5th on February 26. Both of those races were at Penn National. Trouble at Home, who sold for $30,000 at 2, is the first foal out of the winning mare Troublesome. Troublesome is a half-sister to one winner.

Miracle Shot (The Cliff's Edge - Private Banking by Private Account) and Concur (Private Interview - Heavens T' Betsy by Allen's Prospect) both ran at Philadelphia Park on February 23, but in different races. It was the first and only start for both. Miracle Shot, who was 5th in his race, is out of the winning mare Private Banking. Private Banking has produced 7 winners from 8 to run. Concur was 9th in his start, and is out of the placed mare Heavens T' Betsy. Heavens T' Betsy is a full-sister to 2 winners, including stakes winner Powers Prospect.

Palm Crescent (Quiet American - Edey's Village by Silver Deputy) did his previous running at Aqueduct, finishing 6th on November 8, 9th on December 31, and 5th on February 8. He is out of the winning mare Edey's Village, who has produced 2 winners from 3 to run.

Lucy to the Max will be Simply Dazzling

March 16, 2009
Turf Paradise Race 1
Maiden Optional Claiming
7.5 furlongs turf
3-year olds and up fillies and mares
Post Time: 3:05 PM ET TVG

Lucy to the Max (Birdstone - I Dream by Wajima), who was scratched out of the Scottsdale Stakes on March 14, will go in Maiden Company instead. Lucy to the Max has run 3 times, all at Turf Paradise. In 2009, she finished 4th on January 25, and 2nd on February 15. Both races were at a mile on the turf. Lucy to the Max is out of the winning mare I Dream. I Dream has produced 5 winners, including turf stakes winner Ransom the Dreamer.

The only other 3-year old in the race is Simply Dazzling (Deputy Commander - Dazzling Diamonds by Desert Wine), who has made one start. She finished 5th on the dirt at Turf Paradise on February 22. She is out of stakes winner Dazzling Diamonds, who was also stakes-placed on the turf.

The oldest runner in the race is 10-year old Mivtzar (Chenin Blanc - Petra by Northern Baby), who was 3 in her only start, at Penn National on September 26, 2006. She is a half-sister to one winner.

The remaining entrants are 4-year olds.

Windage (Detox - Allmyown by Toooverprime (IRE)) and Trix is Good (Mazel Trick - Rose Dust by Belong to Me) have both run once, facing each other in a 6 furlong race on the Turf Paradise dirt on February 18. Windage finished 2nd, and Trix is Good was 3rd. Windage is out of the winning mare Allmyown. Allmyown has produced 5 winners. Trix is Good is the first foal out of the unraced mare Rose Dust. Rose Dust is a half-sister to 3 winners.

Vulnerable (Vindication - Strawberry Clover by Darn That Alarm) has run 6 times, all on artificial surfaces. Her best finish was 4th, which she achieved in her most recent start on January 25 at Golden Gate. She sold for $100,000 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Strawberry Clover. Strawberry Clover is the dam of grade II winner Wimbledon. Wimbledon won the 2004 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) and was also placed on the turf.

Completing the field are unraced fillies Hollister Gold (Turkoman - Gold Brocade by Half a Year) and Frisco Jag (Tale of the Cat - To Be Approved by With Approval). Hollister Gold is out of the winning mare Gold Brocade. Gold Brocade is a half- or full-sister to 4 winners. Frisco Jag sold for $75,000 as a yearling, and $150,000 as a 2-year old. She is out of turf stakes winner To Be Approved. To Be Approved is the dam of Church Service, a grade III winner on the turf. Church Service has earned $496,800 through 2009.

Also in Action March 16

Pretty Kitten (filly; Saarland - Pretty Run by Storm Cat) runs in a 6.5 furlong Claiming race at Camarero, post time 4:45 PM ET. Pretty Kitten last ran on January 24 at Camarero, finishing 7th in a 6 furlong Claiming race.