No scratches in the main body of the race, so Luminesce (Mr. Light (ARG) - Dazzling Diva by Wild Rush) did not get in off the AE list. Shrimp Dancer (Kitten's Joy - Formal Dancer by Formal Gold), part of an entry with N B Ravens (Dance With Ravens - I Met Somebody by Compliance), was favored. Supreme Serene (More Than Ready - Serene Ditty by Unbridled's Song) made a good appearance, and Shrimp Dancer looked ready. Saver Dude (City Zip - Holdyoursuspicions by Hold Your Peace) needed a little persuading to go into the gate. Bishop of Nola (Devil His Due - Via Mizner by Forty Niner) broke on top, but Capridge (Cactus Ridge - Cap Beino by Lyphard) took the early lead. He was joined by N B Ravens. Shrimp Dancer was in a good spot just off of these. N B Ravens took a brief lead, but competition was coming. Supreme Serene made a move on the inside, Bishop of Nola reasserted himself, and Eire's Run (Performing Magic - Tiz Paula by Tiznow) got involved. But moving best was Shrimp Dancer, who drew clear for the victory. It wasn't a huge margin of victory, 1 1/4 lengths, but it was a very professional win. Shrimp Dancer is the 11th winner for Kitten's Joy. By my reckoning, 6 of them have been on the turf. Shotgun Bandit (Eurosilver - Shot Gun Frances by Commemorate), who finished 9th at 57-1, really caught my eye on the gallop out. Personally, I'll have to throw a few dollars his way next time out. Watch the Replay.

Result: September 17, 2009
Belmont Park Race 4
Maiden Special Weight

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A Cheap Thrill for Playful Pussycat

Mobil's Holly (Mobil - Ascot in the Gate by Ascot Knight) was scratched, which allowed AE Bella Italia (Sambuca On Ice - Demis Chief by Chief's Crown) to draw in. The other AEs, Molinaro Secreto (Tempolake - Secret Rush by Marquetry) and You Are Current (Alex's Pal - She's Unreal by Unreal Zeal) stayed on the sidelines. Suffragette (Full Mandate - Sharpbill (GB) by Eagle Eyed) took the early money, but Honey'n Roses (Proud and True - Sneak a Peek by Halo's Image) was the tepid 3-1 favorite at post time. Playful Pussycat (Kitten's Joy - Feisty Ferdinand by Ferdinand) was 7-1 as they broke. Myah's Flight (Victory Gallop - Brook's Approval by Montbrook) objected to her blinkers, and Rusted Through (Wando - Rare Emy by Rare Brick) was rambunctious in the paddock. Archess (Trajectory - Spectral Arc by Dr. Carter) caught my eye, and Playful Pussycat looked good warming up. Honey'n Roses leapt out of the gate and took the early lead. Rusted Through was pressing. Playful Pussycat was among the early leaders, but she was taken back. She ended up finishing last, although she was was in touch with the rest of the field. Not sure what happened. Up front, Honey'n Roses began to tire in the stretch, and Rusted Through took the lead. But, she could not hold off the closing kick of Cheap Thrill (Champali - Miss Le Berthon by El Gran Senor), who came rolling 4 wide for the victory. It was a Husbands exacta, with Patrick riding Cheap Thrill and Simon on Rusted Through, paying a nice $596.20.

Result: September 17, 2009
Woodbine Race 2
Maiden Claiming

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Gray Flash (filly; Afleet Alex - Stormy Regina by Storm Cat) finished 7th in her Claiming race at Calder.

Moment of Majesty hears a Silent Wisper for Maux Money

September 17, 2009
Woodbine Race 3
Maiden Special Weight
1 mile and 70 yards
2-year old fillies
Post Time: 1:57 PM ET TVG

Moment of Majesty (Saint Liam - Lady Indy by A. P. Indy) makes second start, after finishing a decent 4th in her debut on August 27 at Woodbine. That race was at 6 furlongs. Since that outing, she's worked once at Woodbine, going 3 furlongs in :36.20. Moment of Majest is the first foal out of the placed mare Lady Indy. Lady Indy is a daughter of grade I winner Fiji, and a half-sister to group I stakes-placed Marcus Andronicus. Saint Liam's 29 runners have made 56 total starts, recording 6 wins, 2 seconds, 7 thirds, and $171,447.

Witch's Coven (Cuvee - Witch's Call by Caller I. D.), Church View (Quiet American - Holy Belle by Holy Bull), and Imanuptowngirl (North Light (IRE) - Cherry Flambe by Explosive Red) met in a mile and 70 yard race at Woodbine on August 29. Witch's Coven was 2nd, Church View 3rd, and Imanuptowngirl finished 6th. Church View and Imanuptowngirl also faced off at 6 furlongs at Woodbine on August 9, with Church View finishing 2nd and Imanuptowngirl 4th. Witch's Coven has made three additional starts, including a 5th in the My Dear Stakes on June 28. She was third in both of her other starts. Witch's Coven sold for $22,000 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Witch's Call. Witch's Call has produced 3 winners, including stakes-placed Marquetryinmotion. Church View is out of the winning mare Holy Belle, who has produced 2 winners. Imanuptowngirl, who sold for $62,000 as a yearling, is by first-year sire North Light. North Light has sired 16 runners, which have made 42 combined starts, registering 3 wins, 3 seconds, 4 thirds, and $71,167. Cherry Flambe, dam of Imanuptowngirl, was grade III stakes-placed as a 2-year old. Cherry Flambe has produced 2 winners, one of which won at 2.

Maux Money (Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Bail Money by St. Jovite) has made 3 starts. She was 5th on the Belmont turf on July 10, 7th on the Saratoga dirt on August 3, and 6th on the Saratoga turf on August 19. Maux Money sold for $60,000 as a weanling, and is by freshman sire Leroidesanimaux. Leroidesanimaux has had 13 runners that have made 25 combined starts, recording 3 wins, 2 seconds, 6 thirds, and $101,943. Bail Money, dam of Maux Money, was stake-placed and earned $204,535.

Silent Wisper (Wando - Silent Course by Trajectory) also made her most recent start on the turf, finishing 5th in a 7 furlong Allowance race on August 28 at Woodbine. Prior to that, she finished 7th and 10th in two Maiden Special Weight races on the Woodbine Polytrack. Silent Wisper is by first-crop sire Wando, whose 10 runners have made 28 total starts, registering 1 win, 6 seconds, 4 thirds, and $120,326. Stakes winner Silent Course, dam of Silent Wisper, won the Muskoka Stakes at 2. Silent Wisper is her first foal.

Another filly with turf experience is Thorn Flower (Montjeu (IRE) - Champagne Cocktail by Red Ransom), who finished 5th at 7 furlongs on the Woodbine turf on August 22. Thorn Flower is the first foal out of the winning mare Champagne Cocktail. Champagne Cocktail is a half-sister to three winners, including stakes winner Indy Wind.

Legendary Stacey (Include - Ruth Ann d'Or by Tour d'Or) finished 6th in her only start, a 5 furlong contest on the Woodbine Polytrack on August 20. A $27,000 yearling, she is out of the mare Ruth Ann d'Or, who was a winner and stakes-placed at 2. Ruth Ann d'Or has produced 6 winners, including stakes-placed Matter of Law. Two of Legendary Stacey's siblings won at 2.

Other Entries

Kid Canuck (colt; Kitten's Joy - Draxhall Jump by Tale of the Cat) faces 7 in race 8 at Woodbine, a mile and 70 yard Allowance race on the Polytrack. Post time is 4:26 PM ET. Kid Canuck broke his maiden in his second start, running 6 furlongs on the Woodbine Polytrack on July 24. Most recently, he finished 5th in a 7 furlong Allowance race on the Woodbine turf on August 28.

New Worker

New to this blog, Syo Defenceman (colt; Afleet Alex - Southern Sandra by Dixie Brass) went 5 furlongs in 1:03.00 at Calder. He previously worked 4 furlongs twice at Calder, going in :50.00 on September 3, and :49.60 on September 9. Stakes winner Southern Sandra, dam of Syo Defenceman, was a winner at 2, and earned $165,917 overall. Southern Sandra has produced 2 winners from 2 to run, one of which won at 2.

Returning Workers

September 17

Dublin (colt; Afleet Alex - Classy Mirage by Storm Bird) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.60 at Churchill Downs.

Working at Santa Anita was Harissa (filly; Afleet Alex - Dynasty by Time for a Change), who went 4 furlongs in :48.80.

At Keeneland, La Gran Bailadora (filly; Afleet Alex - Affirmed Dancer by Affirmed) went 4 furlongs in :49.40.

William Paley (colt; Afleet Alex - My Sweet Country by Bold Ruckus) worked 4 furlongs in :51.46 at Belmont.

At Fair Hill, Wicked Charm (filly; Ghostzapper - Belva by Theatrical (IRE)) went 5 furlongs in 1:03.00.

At Belmont, Lisa's Kitten (filly; Kitten's Joy - Chianti Red by Woodman) worked 4 furlongs in :51.04.

Furious Run (colt; Rock Hard Ten - One Dream Cat by Storm Cat) went 5 furlongs in 1:02.44 on the training track at Saratoga.

Naturaliste (colt; Saint Liam - Goldina by Rahy) went 6 furlongs in 1:15.00 at Santa Anita.

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