Discreetly Mine (Mineshaft - Pretty Discreet by Private Account) was the big favorite, but a number of these looked good in the warmup. I was especially attracted to Hockley (A. P. Indy - Penny's Fortune by Storm Cat), but our two runners, Dublin (colt; Afleet Alex - Classy Mirage by Storm Bird) and Krypton (colt; Rock Hard Ten - Freedom Reigns by Unbridled's Song) looked good as well. On Vacation (Harlan's Holiday - Royal Trips by Summer Squall) fussed a bit at the gate, but most went in easily. Krypton broke slow, while favorite Discreetly Mine went to the lead. He was not alone, however, as several went with him, including Eightyfiveinafifty (Forest Camp - Lifeinthefastlane by Unbridled's Song). These two separated themselves from the rest, while setting some rather ambitious fractions (:21.74, :44.21). Sitting in a perfect spot in third was Dublin. He came running 3-wide and rolled past the frontrunners. He pulled away to win by better than 3. Closing well was Hockley, who moved into 2nd. The pacesetters held well for third and fourth. Krypton tired to 11 (last). Ed's Big Bet (Thunder Gulch - Ed's Holy Cow by Bet Big) and Run to Grand Ave. (Grand Slam - Madame Ivette (CHI) by Great Regent) were scratched. This was a very nice performance by Dublin. Yes, he may have been aided by the fast fractions, but he did everything in a very professional manner. Dublin is the third winner for Afleet Alex, all have come in the last 5 days. Watch the Replay.

Result: August 1, 2009
Saratoga Race 6
Maiden Special Weight

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Too Much Lime for Itineris and Alex

Favoritism in this one went to Evening Concerto (Concerto - Almost Aprom Queen by Montbrook), but Why Lime (Limehouse - Gala Goldie's Best by Phone Trick) also got plenty of attention at the windows. Alex a Fortiori (Afleet Alex - Channel Crossing by Deputy Minister) looked a little skittish in the paddock, while Itineris (Afleet Alex - Kafaf by Zilzal) was looking good. In Broad Daylight (Five Star Day - Broad Sound by Broad Brush) warmed up nicely. On the other hand, Royal Danger (Forest Danger - Royal Bean by Royal Academy) looked like trouble and he resisted the gate at loading time. Why Lime broke best and went to the front. Itineris was off slow. Royal Danger was dangerous. He broke in at the start, slamming into Loud Ravens (Dance With Ravens - Loud Storm by Storm Creek). Then, he bore out on the turn taking out In Broad Daylight and Evening Concerto. Royal Danger was pulled up after that. Up front, Why Lime continued to increase his advantage. However, Itineris recovered from his slow start and moved all the way into second. Alex a Fortiori was involved early, had to steady in the stretch and finished 5th. Why Lime is the 6th winner for freshman sire Limehouse. Watch the Replay.

Result: August 1, 2009
Charles Town Race 1
Maiden Special Weight

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For Royalty Draws No Blank

Favoritism was volleying between Bronx City Girl (Yankee Gentleman - Carsona by Carson City), Yes It's Valid (Yes It's True - Valid Forbes by Valid Appeal), and For Royalty (Not For Love - Taft Lil Queen by Irish Open), with Bronx City Girl getting the nod when the gates opened. For Royalty won the award for best looking, but Yes It's Valid and Draw a Blank (Saint Liam - Forget About It (IRE) by Be My Guest) also made positive impressions. I Just Did It (Luftikus - Lets Just Do It by Roy) was a late scratch. Bronx City Girl (Yankee Gentleman - Carsona by Carson City) broke on top, but was soon joined by For Royalty. Draw a Blank was sitting in third, and I was hoping she could sweep by the pace for the win. But, the speed did not come back in this one, as the top pair kept putting more and more distance between them and the rest. For Royalty finally pulled free of Bronx City Girl for the victory. Draw a Blank lost third late to Di Colas Ex (Gunnerside - Pinch by Regal Search). Letter of the Law (Stormy Atlantic - Feather Boa by Saint Ballado) was a program scratch from the race. She ran in, and won, the Turf Starlet Stakes at Penn National instead. Watch the Replay.

Result: August 1, 2009
Mountaineer Race 4
Mountaineer Juvenile Fillies Stakes

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Hawk Three O Eight Too Much for Delaney's d'Lite

Most of the money in this one was on Hawk Three O Eight (Chief Seattle - Hurricane Hannah by Southern Halo), who went off at less than even money. Maumelle (Van Nistelrooy - Classical Code by Lost Code) is a nice looker, but he was acting up in the paddock, including bucking when the rider went to mount. Delaney's d'Lite (Afleet Alex - Dame d'Loc by Mt. Livermore) looked good in the warm-up, but he was fractious once loaded. He reared and was backed out. He was checked out and declared fine to run, but apparently he kicked John Honeyman (Gators N Bears - Canadian Halo by Halo), and that one was scratched. At the break, Hawk Three O Eight went right to the lead and never looked back. He increased his lead throughout and won by better than 6. Delaney's d'Lite seemed to break ok, but immediately dropped back to trail. He did pick up a few places late to finish fourth. Watch the Replay.

Result: August 1, 2009
Philadelphia Park Race 1
Maiden Special Weight

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3-year old Stakes Results

Mine That Bird (gelding; Birdstone - Mining My Own by Smart Strike) finished 3rd in the West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer. To me, this was reminiscent of his Belmont. I think he moved too early and couldn't sustain it. Watch the Replay. Read more about the West Virginia Derby here.

Warrior's Reward (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - For All You Do by Seeking the Gold) was second in the Jim Dandy to Kensei. Watch the Replay. No excuse for Warrior's Reward this time out, as he broke well. Read more about the Jim Dandy here.

Peace Town (colt; Peace Rules - Darnestown by Williamstown) was off slow in the East Hanover Township Stakes and never recovered, finishing 6th. Watch the Replay.

Scootin Scooter (colt; Saarland - Sarah's a Winner by Cormorant) was in a good spot in the Capital City Stakes, but faded to 8th. Watch the Replay.

Ritzy Jones (colt; Smarty Jones - So Ritzy by Darn That Alarm) was scratched from both the East Hanover Township Stakes and the Capital City Stakes.

Other 3-year old Results August 1

Hoopoe (colt; Birdstone - Allou by Seattle Slew) sprinted to a 4 length lead in the stretch, and had just enough left late to break his maiden by 3/4 length in his off the turf Maiden Special Weight at Saratoga. Watch the Replay.

Richmond (colt; Smarty Jones - Big and Beautiful by Capote) went right to the lead in his debut at Monmouth and drew clear late to win by better than 2. Stones Throw (colt; Birdstone - Twinkler by Benny the Dip) was best of the rest in second. Justin (colt; Speightstown - Love At Noon by Afternoon Deelites) also ran a credible race, finishing 4th. Watch the Replay.

Dark Starlet (filly; Speightstown - Flowers and Vine by Blushing John) rallied some late to take third in her Allowance race at Monmouth. Watch the Replay.

Soda Jerk (gelding; Smarty Jones - Double Scoop by Seeking the Gold) battled early in his Maiden Special Weight at Saratoga, but weakened to 4th. Clever Wish (colt; Birdstone - With Every Wish by Lear Fan) broke slowly and checked, finishing 8th. Watch the Replay.

Presents for Berti (gelding; Congaree - Agiftfrom Bertie by Monetary Gift) didn't show much interest in his Allowance/Optional Claiming race that came off the turf, finishing 5th. I think he better stick to the turf. Watch the Replay.

Congo Kaye (filly; Congaree - Palau by Kingmambo) was scratched from her Allowance/Optional Claiming at Santa Rosa.

Sheltowee will be Ruler of the Court with Officer McNeal

August 2, 2009
Arlington Park Race 3
Maiden Special Weight
1 mile
2-year olds Illinois-bred
Post Time: 3:03 PM ET HRTV

Sheltowee (Saint Liam - Crafty Oak by Crafty Prospector) has been working at Arlington for several months, and now debuts there. He most recently worked 4 furlongs in :49.40 on July 30. Sheltowee is out of grade III winner Crafty Oak, who earned $442,155 in her career. Crafty Oak has produced 6 winners from 6 to run, including stakes winners Apple Martini and Giant Oak. Three of Sheltowee's siblings won at 2, and 2 were debut winners, including Giant Oak. Sheltowee is also the name given to Daniel Boone by his Shawnee captives, when he was adopted into the tribe. It means Big Turtle. Saint Liam's 19 runners have made 27 combined starts, recording 4 wins, 4 thirds, and $79,319.

The only other first-timer is Da Mule (Grindstone - Dancin Emi by Summer Squall). He is out of the winning mare Dancin Emi. Dancin Emi did not run at 2, but she won her first 3 races as a 3-year old. Dancin Emi has produced 2 winners from 2 to run.

Sahm Like It Hot (Sahm - Hip Huggers by Magloire) and Ruler of the Court (Peace Rules - Nuvem by Dynaformer) met in a 4.5 furlong race at Arlington on July 12. Sahm Like It Hot was 5th and Ruler of the Court finished 7th. Sahm Like It Hot is out of stakes-placed Hip Huggers, who was a winner and stakes-placed at 2. Hip Huggers has produced 3 winners, including stakes winner Love Handles. Love Handles, who has earned $262,501 through 2009, is a full-sister to Sahm Like It Hot. Ruler of the Court brought $35,000 as a yearling. He is the 2nd foal out of the winning mare Nuvem. Nuvem is a half-sister to 7 winners, including stakes winner R. Cooper.

Bless This (Cuvee - Counttheblessings by Count the Time) and Officer McNeal (Milwaukee Brew - Exotic Bird by Awesome Again) faced off on June 28 at Arlington, in a 4.5 furlong contest. Bless This was third, and Officer McNeal was 6th. Bless This previously finished 4th at Arlington Park on June 14. He is the first foal out of the winning mare Counttheblessings. Counttheblessings did not run at 2, but was 2 for 2 at 3. Counttheblessings is a half- or full-sister to 3 winners. Officer McNeal most recently ran on July 26 at Arlington, finishing 2nd. He is the first foal out of the winning mare Exotic Bird. Exotic Bird is a half-sister to winner Run Soldier Run.

Ghostzappers at Saratoga

August 2, 2009
Saratoga Race 5
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2-year old fillies
Post Time: 3:13 PM ET HRTV/TVG

A pair of Ghostzappers debut in this big field at Saratoga: La Cloche (Ghostzapper - Memories of Silver by Silver Hawk) and Dynazaper (filly; Ghostzapper - Broad Dynamite by Broad Brush). Ghostzapper's 6 runners have run 8 total times, recording 1 second and $15,065.

La Cloche has been working since early May, most recently going 5 furlongs in 1:01.44 on July 27 at Saratoga. Grade I Memories of Silver, dam of La Cloche, earned $1,448,715 in a 19 race career. Memories of Silver has produced stakes winners British Blue and War Trace.

Dynazaper has also been working since early May. Her last work was at 4 furlongs at Saratoga on July 29 in :48.41. She sold for $300,000 as a yearling, and is out of grade II winner Broad Dynamite. Broad Dynamite won 3 races at 2, including the Astarita (gr. II). Broad Dynamite has produced 6 winners, including stakes-placed Santa Croce. However, none of her offspring won at 2.

Magic Appeal (Successful Appeal - Call Her Magic by Caller I. D.) and Rose Catherine (Speightstown - Great Plains Lady by Peaks and Valleys) met at 5.5 furlongs at Belmont on July 1, with Magic Appeal finishing 2nd and Rose Catherine finishing 6th. Magic Appeal sold for $130,000 as a yearling, and is out of stakes winner Call Her Magic. Call Her Magic earned $195,013 and won 8 out of 14 races. She has produced 2 winners, including stake-placed Kid Majic. Rose Catherine brought $410,000 as a yearling, and is a half-sister to 2 winners. Her siblings include stakes winner Lady Truffles, who won the California Cup Juvenile Fillies Stakes at 2.

Heavenly Landing (Pulpit - Peace River Lady by Woodman) finished 6th in her lone start, running 6 furlongs on a sloppy Churchill Downs track on July 5. She was a $340,000 yearling, and is out of the grade III stakes-placed mare Peace River Lady. Peace River Lady has produced the winner Queen Charisma. She is a half-sister to stakes winners Eastern Dude and Scenic Point, and grade III winner River Squall.

The last one with experience is Waynetta (Medaglia d'Oro - Peachtree City by Carson City), who was 8th in her one and only start on June 21 at Churchill Downs. She is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner Princess Pelona.

Chimayo (A. P. Indy - Chimichurri by Elusive Quality) has gotten most of the buzz in this race, as she was purchased as a yearling for $3.1 million by Darley. She is out of grade III winner Chimichurri, who won 3 races as a 2-year old, including two stakes. Overall, Chimichurri earned $269,126. She has produced 2 winners from 2 to run, one of which won at 2.

Nonna Mia (Empire Maker - Holy Bubbette by Holy Bull) sold for $200,000 as a yearling. She is the 2nd foal out of stakes winner Holy Bubbette, who earned $240,995. Holy Bubbette's first foal, Heavenly Vision, was a debut winner at 2 at 6 furlongs at Saratoga.

Selling for $140,000 as a yearling was Sing My Song (Malibu Moon - Listen to My Song by Unbridled's Song). She is the first foal out of the unraced mare Listen to My Song. Listen to My Song is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner Indy Bird and grade II winner Listen Here.

Cape Cod Carrie (Purge - Bet by Go for Gin) sold for $40,000 as a yearling and $110,000 as a 2-year old. She is by freshman sire Purge, whose 22 starters have made 30 total starts, recording 1 win, 4 seconds, 2 thirds, and $72,045. Cape Cod Carrie is out of the winning mare Bet. Bet is a half-sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Haint and Play With Fire, who was 3rd in both the Matron (gr. I) and the Spinaway (gr. II) at 2.

Also by a first-crop sire is J Z's Revenge (Act of Duty - Star Mountain by Mountain Cat), by Act of Duty. Act of Duty's 11 runners have made 18 total starts, recording 1 second, 3 thirds, and $13,865. J Z's Revenge is a half-sister to 2 winners, both of which won at 2.

Forest Legacy (Forest Wildcat - Gulch Legacy by Gulch) is out of the winning mare Gulch Legacy, who earned $145,501. Gulch Legacy has produced 2 winners, including the Birdstone 3-year old filly Stone Legacy, who finished 2nd in the grade I Kentucky Oaks behind Rachel Alexandra.

Yala Yala Bull is a Reigning Contender for a Nice Change Order

August 2, 2009
Camarero Race 4
Maiden Claiming ($20,000)
6 furlongs
2-year olds
Post Time: 4:15 PM ET

Yala Yala Bull (colt; Saint Liam - Maltese Indy by A. P. Indy) makes his 2nd start, facing 7 in a Maiden Claiming contest at Camarero. First time out, on a muddy track on July 19, Yala Yala Bull lost all chance when he was left at the gate at the break. He sold for $15,000 as a 2-year old, and is out of the winning mare Maltese Indy. Saint Liam's 19 runners have made 27 total starts, recording 4 wins, 4 thirds, and $79,319.

The only unraced entrants are X Pleasure (Newfoundland - Summer Play by Raise a Native) and Reigning Contender (Trippi - Tact Reigns by Tactical Advantage). X Pleasure is out of the unplaced mare Summer Play. Summer Play has produced 2 winners. Reigning Contender was a $9,500 2-year old, and is the first foal out of the winning mare Tact Reigns. Tact Reigns is a full-sister to one winner, and a half-sister to one winner.

Charlie the Runner (El Corredor - Reeyre by Regal Remark) and Mr. Big Pepe (Full Mandate - No More Tax by Artax) met on July 24 at Camarero, in a 5 furlong Claiming race, finishing 4th and 5th. Charlie the Runner, who was purchased for $20,000 at 2, previously finished 8th at Camarero on June 10 in a Maiden Special Weight contest. Reeyre, dam of Charlie the Runner, was a stakes winner at 2. She has produced the winner Wardyan. Mr. Big Pepe also ran on July 8 in a Maiden Special Weight, finishing 9th. He is the first foal out of the placed mare No More Tax. No More Tax is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner Too too Divine.

The most experienced entrant is Nice Change Order (Eavesdropper - Princess Whinny by Theatrical (IRE)), who has run 4 times, finishing third three times and second once. In his last 2 starts, on June 20 and July 17, he finished 3rd in Allowance races. He is the first foal out of the unraced mare Princess Whinny. Princess Whinny is a half-sister to the winner Woody Valentine, who has earned $110,339 through 2009.

Oye (Black Mambo - She's Royal Too by Deerhound) faced Nice Change Order on June 20, finishing 4th. He sold for $15,000 at 2, and is the first foal out of the placed mare She's Royal Too. She's Royal Too is a full- or half-sister to 8 winners.

Najran Copy (Najran - Cobblestone Street by Danzig Connection) has run twice, and finished second twice, on June 1 and July 1. Both races were 2 furlong Maiden Claiming races at Camarero. He is out of the unraced mare Cobblestone Street. Cobblestone Street has produced 8 winners from 9 to run. One of Najran Copy's siblings won at 2.

Sweet Kitten Seeks Cuqui's Love

August 2, 2009
Camarero Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs
2-year old fillies
Post Time: 5:15 PM ET

Sweet Kitten (Kitten's Joy - Sweet Kassidy by Saint Ballado) makes her 5th start and Cuqui's Love (Afleet Alex - Chilukki Cat by Storm Cat) her second in this contest at Camarero.

Sweet Kitten finished was 5th in her debut on May 6, and then finished 2nd in her last three starts, on May 22, June 12, and on July 15. All of her starts were at Camarero. The races on May 22 and July 15 were against winners, and she lost to the same horse. Sweet Kitten is the 2nd foal out of the winning mare Sweet Kassidy. Sweet Kassidy is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner Utravase. Kitten's Joy's 22 runners have started 41 total times, recording 5 wins, 10 seconds, 7 thirds, and $202,941.

Cuqui's Love was 2nd in her debut, on a sloppy Camarero track on July 6. She brought $25,000 as a yearling, and is the first foal out of the winning mare Chilukki Cat. Chilukki Cat is a half-sister to one winner, and a daughter of champion Chilukki, who earned $1,201,828. Chilukki won her first 6 races as a 2-year old, before finishing 2nd in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I). Afleet Alex's 22 runners have made 39 total starts, recording 3 wins, 8 seconds, 3 thirds, and $143,509.

La Ceci (Toccet - Affair With Aflair by Well Decorated) and Madeline G (Proud Accolade - Absolutely Genius by Just a Cat) finished 3rd and 4th behind Sweet Kitten in the July 15 race. La Ceci sold for $15,000 as a 2-year old. She is out of stakes winner Affair With Aflair, who won her debut at 2 and also won the Canterbury Juvenile Stakes that year. Affair With Aflair has produced 5 winners, including stakes-placed Lady Aflair and grade III stakes-placed Moral Compass. Both of these won at 2. Madeline G previously finished 2nd in an Allowance race on June 19. The winner of that one was Robbery Cat, the same filly who defeated Sweet Kitten twice. She is by freshman sire Proud Accolade, who died earlier this year. Proud Accolade's 17 runners have made 28 combined starts, recording 5 wins, 9 seconds, 4 thirds, and $170,453. Madeline G is the first foal out of the unraced mare Absolutely Genius. Absolutely Genius is a half-sister to 3 winners, including stakes-placed Island Friend.

Home Serena (Came Home - Vevina by Rahy) faced Sweet Kitten on June 12, but she lost her rider at the start, so not much can be determined from that, her only start. She sold for $12,000 as a 2-year old, and is the 2nd foal out of the winning mare Vevina. Vevina is a half-sister to 2 winners.

Mi Nieta Yaniliz (Kafwain - Shar's Smile by Peaks and Valleys) and Mind Ruler (Roman Ruler - Gentle Mind by Seattle Slew) faced Cuqui's Love on July 6. It was the first and only start for both. Mi Nieta Yaniliz, who was third that day, is a half-sister to the winner Ten Years After. Her dam, Shar's Smile is a half-sister to one winner. Regular readers will recognize Mind Ruler, as the filly who broke the gate before the start, and then ran back and fourth, and back and fourth. Despite all that activity, she still finished 4th. Mind Ruler is by first-crop sire Roman Ruler. Roman Ruler's 31 runners have made 52 combined starts, recording 10 wins, 10 seconds, 7 thirds, and $259,605. Mind Ruler sold for $25,000 as a yearling, and is a half-sister to one winner. Her dam, Gentle Mind, is a half-sister 4 winners.

Seven Signs (Hook and Ladder - Infinity by Saint Ballado) has run twice at Camarero on June 28 and July 22, both times against winners, and finished 4th both times. She is a half-sister to 2 winners, and her dam is a half-sister to one winner.

The remaining fillies are unraced, including Vuelve Elene R. (Indian Ocean - Land Lady by Zamindar), who is by first-crop sire Indian Ocean. Indian Ocean's 15 runners have made 27 total starts, recording 7 wins, 4 seconds, and $133,770. Vuelve Elene R. is the first foal out of the winning mare Land Lady. Land Lady is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner Twiceasbeautiful and grade II winner Twice as Bad.

Whoshotthesheriff (Deputy Warlock - Hana Rubiano by Rubiano) is out of the winning mare Hana Rubiano, who won 3 races as a 2-year old. She has produced the winner Smithwick.

Brightest Day (Colony Light - Music Exchange by Prospector's Music) is out of the winning mare Music Exchange, who was a debut winner at 2. Music Exchange has produced 2 winners, one of which won at 2.

3-year old Stakes entries August 2

Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Lotta Kim by Roar) takes on Belmont winner Summer Bird (colt; Birdstone - Hong Kong Squall by Summer Squall) in the 1 1/8 mile Haskell Invitational (gr. I). Also trying this one is Munnings (colt; Speightstown - La Comete by Holy Bull), who has won 2 stakes in a row, the Woody Stephens (gr. II) and the Tom Fool (gr. II). Both of those races were at 7 furlongs. We'll see how he handles the stretch-out. Post time is 6:15 PM ET.

Grade III winner Despite the Odds (colt; Speighstown - Lady Aloma by Cozzene) goes in the 1 1/16 mile Jersey Derby on the turf at Monmouth Park. Post time is 2:55 PM ET. Despite the Odds, who has never run on the turf, finished 2nd most recently in the Long Branch Stakes on July 11.

Stakes-placed Anaan (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Parisian Deputy by French Deputy) faces 6 in the 1 1/8 mile Curlin Stakes at Saratoga. Post time 4:55 PM ET. Anaan was most recently 5th in the A Gift Stakes on the turf at Belmont on July 19.

Other 3-year old entries August 2

Stakes-placed Rapid Redux (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Thiscatsforcaryl by Storm Cat) and Jersey Town (colt; Speightstown - Jersey Girl by Belong to Me) meet in an Allowance at Monmouth, race 5. Post time is 1:55 PM ET for this mile and 70 yard race. Rapid Redux was 8th in the Long Branch Stakes in his last start. Jersey Town was 6th last time out, running in a mile and 70 yard Allowance on a sloppy Monmouth track on June 21.

In race 3 at Saratoga, Dear Marylou (filly; Birdstone - Call Your Bid by Spectacular Bid) is a Main Track Only entrant for a race scheduled for 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Post time is 2:06 PM ET. Dear Marylou has run 3 times without placing, most recently finishing 4th at Belmont on July 5.

Congar Light (filly; Congaree - Pyrite Dance by Dance Brightly) and Southern Accents (filly; Birdstone - Spring Valley by Affirmed) meet in a 7 furlong Allowance at Charles Town, race 4. Post time is 2:12 PM ET. Congar Light won her last start, a 7 furlong Allowance race at Charles Town on May 21. Southern Accents has won 2 out of 3 starts, including a 7 furlong Allowance at Charles Town on July 16.

Stakes-placed Oconee (colt; Congaree - Chenoa by Wild Again) faces 6 in an Allowance at Woodbine, race 6. Post time is 3:33 PM ET for this 7 furlong race. This will be Oconee's first start at 3. Last year, he ran 6 times, winning once and finishing second twice, including a second in the Silver Deputy Stakes.

Pappy's Double H (gelding; Birdstone - Charmed Aura by Halo) breaks from the outside in race 6 at Saratoga, a Maiden Special Weight for New York-breds. Post time is 3:47 PM ET for this 6 furlong race. Pappy's Double H has run once, finishing 7th at Belmont on July 11.

Phu Bird (filly; Birdstone - Phu Cat by Tabasco Cat) goes a mile on the turf at Louisiana Downs in race 8. Post time is 5:55 PM ET for this Allowance/Optional Claiming race. Phu Bird last ran on Louisiana Downs on July 16, finishing 6th on the dirt.

New Worker

August 1

Fleet Special (filly; Afleet Alex - Dance Alexa by Southern Halo) worked 4 furlongs in :50.80 at Charles Town. Fleet Special sold for $60,000 as a weanling. She is a half-sister to 3 winners, including grade II winner Dance Daily. Dance Daily was a debut winner at 2.

Quiet Class (filly; Kitten's Joy - Balancing Act by Spectacular Bid) worked 3 furlongs in :39.60 at Churchill Downs. Quiet Class is out of the winning mare Balancing Act, who has produced 9 winners. Balancing Act's offspring include stakes winner Tip the Scale and grade II winner Eleusis. Two of Quiet Class's siblings won at 2.

Lyrique (filly; Rock Hard Ten - America America by Mister Baileys (GB)) worked 4 furlongs in :48.20 at Keeneland. Lyrique was purchased for $300,000 as a 2-year old, and is out of stakes winner America America. Lyrique is a half-sister to grade II stakes-placed Bluegrass Princess.

Returning Workers

August 1

Vivacious Anna (filly; Afleet Alex - Petite Chatte by Storm Cat) worked from the gate at Del Mar, 5 furlongs in 1:04.00.

At Delaware Park, Will's Afleet (colt; Afleet Alex - Prairie Maiden by Badger Land) worked 3 furlongs in :37.40.

Daddy Forty Nine (colt; Ghostzapper - Tuff Chick by Wild Again) works 4 furlongs in :50.20 at Churchill Downs.

Ghost Shadow (Ghostzapper - Gracious Living by Pleasant Colony) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.80 at Del Mar.

At Fair Hill, Grecian Maiden (filly; Ghostzapper - Willa On the Move by Two Punch) worked 6 furlongs in 1:15.00.

Winner William's Kitten (Kitten's Joy - Blush by Menifee) worked 4 furlongs in :52.00 at Churchill Downs.

At Louisiana Downs, Lujack (colt; Rock Hard Ten - To the Rainbow (FR) by Rainbow Quest) went 5 furlongs in 1:03.40.

Tenacious Traci (filly; Rock Hard Ten - Treize by Alysheba) worked 5 furlongs at Bowie in 1:02.40.

Working 4 furlongs in :50.80 at Delaware Park was Angels in Arms (filly; Saint Liam - Mayfield by Exploit).

Also at Delaware Park, Havre de Grace (filly; Saint Liam - Easter Bunnette by Carson City) went 5 furlongs in 1:00.80. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance.

Bishop's Head (colt; Saint Liam - Blue Sky Princess by Conquistador Cielo) worked 4 furlongs in :50.60 at Bowie.

Saintly Ways (filly; Saint Liam - Visual Art by Deputy Minister) worked at Keeneland, 4 furlongs in :50.80.

At Merryland Farm, Wilreign (filly; Saint Liam - Probable Storm by Tabasco Cat) worked 2 furlongs in :26.00.

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