News and Notes

Decelerator (Dehere - Paris Rose by Accelerator), whose maiden victory was featured on May 14, took the Debutante Stakes at Churchill Downs. It was a hard fought victory over Wild Forest Cat (D'wildcat - Bon Caro by Bon Point (GB)) Decelerator is frrom Dehere's first crop since returning to America. Read more about the Debutante here.

Hey Big Rhonda (Saint Liam - All Hollywood by War Chant) was scratched from her Maiden Special Weight at Prairie Meadows. That one was won by Eddie Set Go (Eddington - Glittering Tax by Artax), who sat off front runner Alex W (E Dubai - K Sera by Flying Continental), and then took control. Eddie Set Go is the first U.S. winner for Eddington. Watch the Replay.

Red Rallys Over the Kittens

Lots of nice looking horses in this big field. I particularly liked the look of Under Like Thunder (Exchange Rate - Stage Door Honey by Theatrical (IRE)) and Bridgetown (Speightstown - Ellesmere by Tabasco Cat). Romans Reward (Kitten's Joy - Knock Off by Fit to Fight), a flashy chestnut, was on his toes, and received a lot of early attention from the bettors. William's Kitten (Kitten's Joy - Blush by Menifee), a bay, was more subdued. At the break, almost the entire field was left. The big exception was Red Rally (Reformer Rally - Premium Red by Thirty Six Red), one of the experienced runners in the race, who shot to the lead. He was closely followed by Leroidugazon (Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Captive Miss by Acaroid) , another of the experienced entrants. Making a big run after a bad start was Bridgetown (Speightstown - Ellesmere by Tabasco Cat) who overtook Leroidugazon in second. Red Rally was gone by then, however, drawing off by better than 3. Romans Reward ran a credible race, off in mid-pack and evenly late to finish 4th. William's Kitten did not break well, but was able to improve his position late to finish 7th. Red Rally, who is a half-brother to grade I winner Premium Tap, is the first winner for his sire, Reformer Rally. Watch the Replay.

Result: June 27, 2009
Churchill Downs Race 6
Maiden Special Weight

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3-year old Stakes Results June 27

Rachel Alexandra (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Lotta Kim by Roar) sat off a wicked pace and then took control in the Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) setting a new stakes record, and winning by more than 19. Read more about the Mother Goose here. Watch the Replay.

Congo Kaye (filly; Congaree - Palau by Kingmambo) closed well on the rail, but couldn't get by Kaweah Princess in the Sweepida Invitational Stakes, settling for second. Congo Kaye has run in 3 stakes, winning once and finishing second twice. Overall, she's run 7 times with one win, two seconds, and one third. It's most likely not a coincidence that Congo Kaye's stakes tries have been on the dirt, while her off-the-board performances were on Tapeta.

Renda (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Ten Carats by Capote) seemed poised to make a move in the LuLu's Ransom Stakes at Calder, but couldn't manage to finish better than 4th. Watch the Replay.

Other 3-year old Results June 27

C. S. Silk (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Remember the Day by Settlement Day) looked like she was born for the turf, pulling away in the stretch to win by better than 3 in her Allowance race at Churchill Downs. It was nice to see her back in the winner's circle. Watch the Replay.

Town Glory (filly; Speighstown - Emerging Glory by Smarten) took a Claiming race at Monmouth Park, sitting just off the pace early and then taking command. Watch the Replay.

Spirit Seeker (filly; Peace Rules - Wild Gal by Wild Again) took the lead shortly after the break and didn't look back in her Allowance race at Calder. Watch the Replay.

Southern Accents (filly; Birdstone - Spring Valley by Affirmed) broke well and prevailed in her Maiden Special Weight at Charles Town. Dahlia d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - My Lady Avie by With Approval) didn't show much, finishing 9th.

Grandaree (filly; Congaree - La Grande Mamma by Compadre) won a Maiden Claiming contest at Assiniboia Downs.

Iron Fortitude (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Viaduct by Thunder Gulch) couldn't catch a runaway winner in his Allowance race at Philadelphia Park, but he was secure in second. In Speight of It (colt; Speightstown - Honest Deceiver by Is It True) was scratched. Watch the Replay.

Royal Treaty (colt; Saarland -Itama by Tabasco Cat) closed well to pick up second, and Stone Skipper (gelding; Birdstone - Anna K. by Boston Harbor) regressed a little to finish 4th in their Maiden Special Weight at Louisana Downs. Watch the Replay.

Adam's Nay (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Senorita Spike by El Gran Senor) and Port Morsbey (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Rendezvous Point by Kingmambo) finished just a nose apart in 2nd and 3rd in their Maiden Special Weight on the turf at Penn National. Watch the Replay.

Nice debut for Sommelier Smarty (gelding; Smarty Jones - Boozin' Susan by French Deputy) in his Maiden Special Weight at Belmont which was taken off the turf. He was off slow, but closed well to finish third. Watch the Replay.

Dark Starlet (filly; Speightstown - Flowers and Vines by Blushing John) was off slowly, and didn't make up much ground, finishing 6th in her Allowance race at Monmouth. Watch the Replay.

One Hot Toddy (filly; Congaree - Crimson and Roses by El Prado (IRE)) settled off the pace, steadied in the turn, and didn't do much after that, finishing 6th in her Allowance/Optional Claiming race at Calder. Watch the Replay.

The Gang of Four (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - One Tough Cat by Mountain Cat) dueled for the lead early, but tired to 10th in his Allowance race at Churchill. Watch the Replay.

Bella d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Rangoon Belle by Alysheba) went inward at the start and almost unseated her rider, and as a result was way behind the field in her Maiden Special Weight at Hollywood Park. She ended up finishing 7th. Watch the Replay.

Go Ask Alex about Keith's Kitten

June 28, 2009
Churchill Downs Race 4
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs Turf
2-year old fillies
Post Time: 2:21 PM ET HRTV

This time it's the fillies on the turf, as Keith's Kitten (Kitten's Joy - Silent Emotion by Ghazi) makes her second start, and Go Ask Alex (Afleet Alex - Dominique's Joy by Strawberry Road (AUS)) debuts. Keith's Kitten finished 5th in her debut, while running at Keeneland on April 24. She's had 6 works since that race, including a 5 furlong work at the Churchill Downs Training Center in 1:04.40. Turf stakes winner Silent Emotion, dam of Keith's Kitten, was a winner at 2, and earned $209,993 in her career. Silent Emotion has produced 3 winners, including turf stakes winner Unspoken Word. Unspoken Word has earned $332,123 through 2009. Another offspring of Silent Emotion also won on the turf. Kitten's Joy has sired 11 runners which have run 19 total times, recording 1 win, 4 second, and 2 thirds. Go Ask Alex has been working at Keeneland, including a 4 furlong work in :49.00 on June 19. She is out of Dominique's Joy, a grade III winner on the turf, who earned $264,643. Dominique's Joy is the dam of Orthodox, who won the grade III Amercan Turf on the Churchill Downs turf on May 1. Afleet Alex has had 9 starters which have run 14 total times, recording 2 seconds and 1 third.

The only other filly with experience is Miss N. V. (Sky Mesa - Fairy West by Gone West), who was 12th in her only start, a 5 furlong contest on the Churchill dirt. She is out of the turf winning mare Fairy West, who did win at 2. Fairy West has produced 2 winners, one of which won at 2 and one of which won on the turf.

Mahindar (Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Mrs. Coolidge by Quiet American) is by first-crop sire Leroidesanimaux, whose colt Leroidugazon finished 3rd on the Churchill turf on June 27. Overall, Leroidesanimaux has had 3 runners, who have run 6 combined times, recording 1 second and 2 thirds. Mahindar sold for $40,000 as a weanling. Her dam, Mrs. Coolidge, was placed on the turf. Mrs. Coolidge is a half-sister to stakes winner Pupil and grade III winner Naughty New Yorker, and three other winners.

Soulful (Lion Heart - Rich in Love by Seattle Slew) sold for $120,000 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Rich in Love. Rich in Love has produced the winner Very Blessed. Rich in Love is a half-sister to grade III winner Big Jewel, and two stakes winners.

Sparky's Dream (Giant's Causeway - Lady Carson by Carson City) sold for $100,000 as a yearling. She is out of stakes winner Lady Carson, who earned $126,298. Sparky's Dream is a full-sister to Followmyfootsteps, who was stakes-placed on the turf. She is also a half-sister to three winners, including Jacqui's Promise, a debut winner at 2, who later won on the turf.

Greeley's Rocket (Mr. Greeley - Clay's Rocket by American Chance) is out of stakes-placed Clay's Rocket, who won 3 races at 2. Greeley's Rocket is her first foal. Clay's Rocket is a half-sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Speak Wisely and grade I winner Adieu.

Hard Lesson (Dynaformer - Hard to Copy by Mr. Prospector) is out of the winning mare Hard to Copy. Hard to Copy has produced 2 turf winners, including grade III turf stakes-placed Andover Lady.

Strong Evidence (Strong Hope - Hard Evidence by Alleged) is out of the winning mare Hard Evidence. Hard Evidence has produced 4 turf winners, including turf stakes winners Rapid Proof and Hot Springs, and turf stakes-placed Second Offense. Two of Strong Evidence's siblings won at 2.

Shesa Bucker (Came Home - Siru by Silver Deputy) is the first foal out of the unraced mare Siru. Siru is a half-sister to 5 winners, including Pink Champagne, a grade III winner on the turf.

Neighborhood House (Songandaprayer - Cappucino Queen by Java Gold) is a half-sister to 6 winners, including stakes winner Ghost Queen and turf stakes winner Mocha Queen. Another sibling also won on the turf.

Air Guard (Maria's Mon - Missile Defense by Unbridled) is out of the placed mare Missile Defense. Missile Defense has produced the winner Perimeter Defense.

3-year old Stakes Entries June 28

Stakes winner Retraceable (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Embraceable by Dehere) goes in the 1 1/16 mile Bison City Stakes on the Woodbine Polytrack. Post time is 3:27 PM ET, and she breaks from the rail in this contest restricted to Canada-breds. Retraceable has run once this year, finishing 3rd in the Alywow Stakes on the Woodbine turf on June 2. Last year, Retraceable won 2 races including the Princess Elizabeth Stakes.

Libby Rules (filly; Peace Rules - Jive Talker by Time for a Change) is entered in the Crank it Up Stakes, at 5.5 furlongs on the Monmouth Park turf. Post time is 4:20 PM ET. This will be Libby Rules' first turf attempt. Last time out, she finished 3rd in the mud at Monmouth in a 6 furlong Claiming race.

Other 3-year old Entries June 28

Bedtime Story (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Fairy Tale by Seattle Slew) faces 5 in an Allowance contest at Woodbine, race 2. Post time is 1:28 PM ET for this 7 furlong race. Bedtime Story last ran on May 24, finishing 4th in a 1 1/16 mile Claiming race at Woodbine.

Maraschino Red (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Irish Cherry by Irish Open) goes 6 furlongs at Belmont Park in race 4. Post time is 2:36 PM ET for this Allowance race. Maraschino Red finished 5th in the Deceit Stakes at Belmont in her last start.

Live the Dash (colt; Peace Rules - Western Resolve by West by West) takes on 8 in an Allowance race at Monmouth Park, race 6. Post time is 3:20 PM ET for this 6 furlong race. He last ran on June 12 at Monmouth, finishing 2nd in a 5.5 furlong Allowance.

Glorious Bird (filly; Birdstone - Primequest by Coronado's Quest), who won her debut on June 4 at Charles Town, returns to that track to face winners for the first time in race 7. Post time is 3:24 PM ET for this 6.5 furlong Allowance race.

Sensational Gold (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Flowing Melody by Eternal Prince) makes her second start, going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Arlington Park, race 5. Post time is 3:50 PM ET for this Maiden Special Weight. First time out, Sensational Gold finished 8th in a 6.5 furlong race at Arlington on May 9.

In race 8 at Colonial Downs, Perfect Edge (gelding; Pleasantly Perfect - Winner's Edge by Seeking the Gold) faces 7 in an Allowance/Optional Claiming contest. Post time is 4:11 for this mile race on the turf. Perfect Edge was 6th in his last start, a mile Allowance race on the turf at Pimlico on May 23.

Katolak Cowboy (colt; Saarland - Tide Cat by Storm Cat) goes 6 furlongs at Arlington Park in race 8. Post time is 5:26 PM ET for this Allowance/Optional Claiming race. Katolak Cowboy, who has 3 wins to his credit, finished 4th in his last start, at Arlington on May 2

Cedros (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Wayward Bound by Mr. Prospector) makes his 2nd start in race 10 at Churchill Downs. Post time is 5:28 PM ET for this Maiden Special Weight at a mile on the turf. Cedros ran on the turf in his debut, finishing 10th on May 31.

Lovesmelovesmenot (gelding; Congaree - Casanova Consort by Silver Ghost) will go 6 furlongs at Presque Isle Downs in race 1, a Maiden Special Weight. Post time is 5:30 PM ET. Lovesmelovesmenot was second last time out, running a mile at Presque Isle on June 11.

Exclusive Scheme (filly; Saarland - Pyramid Scheme by Distant View) takes on Allowance company at Belmont Park in race 10. Post time is 5:49 PM ET for this 1 1/16 mile turf contest for New York-breds. Exclusive Scheme won a 1/16 mile Claiming race in the mud at Belmon on June 10. Previously, she was victorious on the turf.

New Workers

June 27

Bishop's Head (colt; Saint Liam - Blue Sky Princess by Conquistador Cielo) worked 3 furlongs in :37.20 at Bowie. Bishop's Head is out of stakes winner Blue Sky Princess, who was a winner at 2. Blue Sky Princess has produced 3 winners including stakes winner Inner Harbour and grade III winner Tessa Blue.

Moment of Majesty (filly; Saint Liam - Lady Indy by A. P. Indy) worked 2 furlongs in :24.60 at Woodbine. She is the first foal out of the placed mare Lady Indy. Lady Indy is a daughter of Champion Fiji.

Returning Workers

June 27

Afleet Maggi (Afleet Alex - Mindset by Coronado's Quest) went 4 furlongs in :50.40 at Churchill Downs. This was her first work since finishing 4th in her debut on June 13 at Churchill Downs.

Ciminella (filly; Afleet Alex - Bruanna by Housebuster) worked 4 furlongs in :49.25 at Belmont Park.

Eze Does It (gelding; Afleet Alex - Eze by Williamstown) worked 5 furlongs at San Luis Rey in 1:03.40.

Working 4 furlongs at the Thoroughbred Center was Macedon (colt; Afleet Alex - True Love by Affirmed), who recorded a time of :50.60.

At Hollywood Park, Vivacious Anna (filly; Afleet Alex - Petite Chatte by Storm Cat) worked 3 furlongs in :37.60.

William Paley (colt; Afleet Alex - My Sweet Country by Bold Ruckus) worked from the gate at Keeneland, 5 furlongs in 1:01.60.

Also working from the gate at Keeneland was Laheen (filly; Ghostzapper - Assess by Seattle Slew), who went 5 furlongs in 1:01.40.

Kenneth's Kitten (colt; Kitten's Joy - Shortstop Sal by Ghazi) worked 4 furlongs at the Churchill Downs Training Center, recording a time of :50.20.

At Philadelphia Park, King Rock (colt; Rock Hard Ten - Queen Mindy by King of Kings (IRE)) went 4 furlongs in :49.07.

At Woodbine, Kid Canuck (colt; Kitten's Joy - Draxhall Jump by Tale of the Cat) went 5 furlongs in 1:01.00.

Also at Woodbine, Powermouse (colt; Kitten's Joy - Spent Gold by Unaccounted for) went 4 furlongs in :49.20.

Rock the Field (colt; Rock Hard Ten - Groovetta by Gilded Time) worked 4 furlongs at San Luis Rey Downs in :49.20.

At Arlington, Beyondallboundarys (filly; Saint Liam - In Secure by A. P. Indy) worked 4 furlongs in :48.40.

Cutter (colt; Saint Liam - Brite Diamond by Deputy Minister) worked at Delaware, 4 furlongs in :50.80.

Papaw Broughton (colt; Saint Liam - Princess Pegasus by Fusaichi Pegasus) worked 4 furlongs in :48.20 at the Churchill Downs Training Center.

Working 5 furlongs in 1:00.20 at Woodbine was Battle Royal (colt; Saint Liam - Queen Marge by Grindstone). It was his first work since debuting on June 11 at Woodbine, where he finished 5th.

Saint Hubert (colt; Saint Liam - Warren's Whistle by Wolf Power (SAF)) worked 4 furlongs in :52.60 at the Thoroughbred Center.

Sheltowee (colt; Saint Liam - Crafty Oak by Crafty Prospector) worked 5 furlongs in 1:03.60 at Arlington Park.

At Delaware Park, St. Vickie's Charm (filly; Saint Liam - Marc's Lark by Miner's Mark) went 4 furlongs in :48.60.

Tribecky (filly; Saint Liam - Double Jeopardy by Horse Chestnut SAF)) worked at Keeneland, 5 furlongs in 1:01.40.

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