News and Notes

Mohawk Lane (Henrythenavigator - Crystal Crossing (IRE) by Royal Academy) was scratched at the Curragh. That race was decided by a photo, as Karamaya (Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Karawana (IRE) by King's Best) just got her nose in front of Gathering Power (Kyllachy (GB) - Nutkin (GB) by Act One (GB)) at the wire, with Cocktail Hour (Notnowcato (GB) - Out of Thanks (IRE) by Sadler's Wells) third.

An impressive debut by 2-year-old filly Sign (Pulpit - Cross by Mighty) in the 2nd at Saratoga, as she crossed the line 11 3/4 lengths in front. Sign is the second foal out of stakes winner Cross, who earned $126,207. Cross's first foal is the winner Thwart. Cross is a full sister to one winner, and a half sister to 3 winners, including grade III winner Lattice, who earned $346,883. Watch the Replay.

August 26 Results

Luck for the Lady

The track was fast, and all nine fillies ran. Hannah's Journey (Harlan's Holiday - Silent Circle by Indian Charlie) was favored. Lady of Luck (Curlin - Lunarlady by Yes It's True) and Fairness (Curlin - No Fair by War Chant) were both given a chance, with Lady of Luck at 7-1, and Fairness at 9-1. Give Her Space (Divine Park - Amber Room by Tactical Cat) was living up to her name in the paddock, acting up a bit. Lady of Luck made a favorable first impression, and Fairness looked good on the track. I was also liking Ocean Park (Divine Park - Ocean Sound by Pulpit). Fairness was slow to get out of the gate, and trailed the field. Distant Memories (Wildcat Heir - Lanzada's Sonata by Lord Carson) went to the front, chased by Give Her Space and Ocean Park. Lady of Luck was in 4th early. Distant Memories was running freely on the front, several lengths clear. But, as they turned into the stretch, she began to come back to the field. Give Her Space hit the front, but Lady of Luck was moving on the outside. She rolled on by for a 2 1/2 length win. Give Her Space held second over Ocean Park, and there was a 3 length break back to favorite Hannah's Journey. Fairness never really got going, trailing throughout. Lady of Luck is the 6th winner for Curlin. Watch the Replay.

August 26, 2012
Ellis Park Race 8
Maiden Special Weight

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A Lovely Win

There were no scratches. Lovely Daughter (Big Brown - Bobbie Use by Not For Love) was the heavy favorite, and she looked the part. First-timer Lana Lang (Good Journey - Kitty Galore by Mountain Cat) dumped her rider in the prelims, and took off, but she didn't get far. Lil Barbie Doodle (Pomeroy - Powerful Two Punch by Two Punch) and Surelylu's Andante (Cindago - Reregister by Awesome Again) went for the lead, dueling early. Peppery (Peppered Cat - Prochonic by Tychonic (GB)) emerged from the pack to challenge the leading pair, and New Haven Line (Belgravia - Cold Blooded by Tiger Ridge) was also making a run. Lovely Daughter was biding her time on the inside. The hole opened up for her, and she sailed through. Lovely Daughter pulled away from the field, winning by an easy 4 lengths. New Haven Line took second over Honest Desire (Quiet American - Like Josie Wells by Skip Away), and there was a gap back to the others, who were led by Moonray (Marino Marini - Mistical One by High Brite). Lovely Daughter is winner number 6 for Big Brown. Watch the Replay.

August 26, 2012
Golden Gate Fields Race 7
Maiden Special Weight 

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Wishing for a Win

Only the AEs were left out. Another Flashback (Curlin - Flashy by Wild Again) was favored, but Sacred Delight (Mutakddim - Barbara O'Brien by Eltish) also received a generous amount of attention from the bettors. She looked nice in the paddock. Roust 'Em Bertie (Bertrando - Rousing Again by Awesome Again) was a little keyed up. Another Flashback warmed up nicely. Blazing Dancer (Tribal Rule - Mariah's Dancer by Bienamado) was off slowly, and Sacred Delight was squeezed at the start. There was a bit of a scramble for the lead, Wink and Wish (Tribal Rule - Amapola's Wish by Cozzene) got through to grab it. Up close were Van Dien Avenue (In Excess (IRE) - Lunge by Western Fame), Lady Delaney (Swiss Yodeler - Armed N Dangerous by Slewdledo), and Doinghardtimeagain (Ministers Wild Cat - Silver Hawk Lady by Conquistador Cielo). Another Flashback was in a good position, about mid-pack. Wink and Wish continued to lead, chased by Doinghardtimeagain. Another Flashback was starting to make up some ground, and Sacred Delight was also getting involved. Wink and Wish held them all off throughout, winning by 1/2 length. Doinghardtimeagain just saved second by a neck over closing Another Flashback and Sacred Delight, who were separated by just a nose in 3rd and 4th. Both of those fillies look promising for the future. Watch the Replay.

August 26, 2012
Del Mar Race 6
Maiden Special Weight 

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August 27 Entries

Excellent Mariner will Beat The Tide for a Secret Destination

August 27, 2012
Newcastle Race 3
Sendrig Construction Blaydon Race (Nursery) (Str) (Class 2 )
1 mile
2-year-olds
Post Time: 10:25 AM ET

Excellent Mariner (Henrythenavigator - Castara Beach (IRE) by Danehill) makes her fourth start, after finishing 3rd at 7 furlongs over soft ground at Musselburgh on July 24, 2nd at 7 furlongs over firm ground at Beverley on July 31, and 2nd over good to firm ground at Catterick on August 7. This time she faces a field of mostly winners at Newcastle. Excellent Mariner is a half sister to 3 winners, including group III winner Steinbeck, who has earned $756,574. All three of her winning siblings won at 2, including Steinbeck. Castara Beach, dam of Excellent Mariner, is a half sister to 6 winners, including group III winner Hill Hopper, and group I winner Water Boatman, who earned $444,188. Henrythenavigator's 27 runners have made 57 total starts, recording 8 wins, 11 seconds, 7 thirds, and earnings of $395,832.

Foolbythepool (Refuse To Bend (IRE) - Rapsgate (IRE) by Mozart (IRE)), Out of The Blocks (Firebreak (GB) - Suzie Fong (GB) by Dr Fong), and Grandorio (Oratorio (IRE) - Grand Splendour by Shirley Heights (GB)) are also yet to win. Foolbythepool has run three times without placing, finishing 8th at 6 furlongs over good ground on July 16, 4th at 7 furlongs on soft ground on July 23, and 7th at 7 furlongs on good to firm ground on August 11. All three starts were at Ayr. Foolbythepool is out of the winning mare Rapsgate, who was a winner at 2. Rapsgate has produced 2 winners, including a full sister to Foolbythepool. Both of her winning offspring won at 2. Rapsgate is a half sister to 2 winners. Out of The Blocks has run 10 times, with 4 seconds and third. Most recently, he was 5th in a 7 furlong race over good ground at Newcastle on August 8. Interestingly, he finished 2nd in a 7 furlong race over good to firm ground at Catterick on July 25 in front of Yorkshire Icon, who also runs in this race. Out of The Blocks was purchased for $4,066 as a yearling, and is out of the unplaced mare Suzie Fong. Suzie Fong is a half sister to 4 winners. Grandorio has run three times, finishing 6th at 6 furlongs on good ground at York on July 14, 7th at 6 furlongs on good ground at Redcar on August 1, and 8th at 5 furlongs over the All-Weather at Southwell on August 15. He was purchased for $48,057 as a weanling, and for $24,452 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Grand Splendour. Grand Splendour has produced 4 winners, including stakes-placed Fantasy Ride, who was winner at 2. Grand Splendour is a half sister to My Bolt, a group II winner in Turkey.

Yorkshire Icon (Sixties Icon (GB) - Evanesce (GB) by Lujain) and Mad Jazz (Sir Percy (GB) - Gwen John by Peintre Celebre) finished first and third in a 7 furlong race over good ground at Thirsk on August 3. Yorkshire Icon has run 8 times in all, with 2 wins, 1 second, and 3 thirds. Most recently, he was third in a 7 furlong race over good to firm ground at Beverly on August 16. Yorkshire Icon was purchased for $6,629 as a weanling, and for $8,870 as a yearling. He is out of the winning mare Evanesce, who has produced 2 additional winners. Evanesce is a half sister to 2 winners. Yorkshire Icon is by freshman sire Sixties Icon, whose 15 runners have made 77 starts, recording 14 wins, 10 seconds, 15 thirds, and earnings of $212,223. Mad Jazz has made 7 starts, recording 2 wins, 1 second, and 2 thirds. Last time out, she was third in a 7 furlong race over the All-Weather at Southwell on August 9. She sold for $2,440 as a yearling, and is out of the placed mare Gwen John. Gwen John has produced additional winner Welsh Artist. Gwen John is a half sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner Jig, grade III winner Ocean Queen, and grade II winner Dance Parade.

Jubilee Games (Pastoral Pursuits (GB) - Jane Jubilee (IRE) by Mister Baileys (GB)) also has two wins, taking a 5 furlong race over good to soft ground at Musselburgh on May 3, and a 6 furlong race over heavy ground at Newcastle on June 28. He was unplaced in his other 2 starts, including last time out, when he was 18th in a 5 furlong race over heavy ground at Newbury on July 14. Jubilee Games was purchased for $18,229 as a weanling, and for $12,095 as a yearling. He is out of the winning mare Jane Jubilee, who is out of the winning mare Elsie Bamford.

Filly Secret Destination (Dubai Destination - Every Whisper (IRE) by High Chaparral (IRE)) has run 5 times, with 1 win and 2 seconds. Last time out, she was 12th at 6 furlongs over good ground at Newmarket on August 4. She was purchased for $7,196 as a yearling, and is the first foal out of the unplaced mare Every Whisper. Every Whisper is a half sister to 4 winners.

Noble Bull (Papal Bull (GB) - Fernlawn Hope (IRE) by Danehill Dancer (IRE)) has one win and one second in 4 starts. The win came in his most recent race, a 7 furlong contest over good ground at Brighton on August 9. He was purchased for $37,406 as a yearling, and is the first foal out of the winning mare Fernlawn Hope. Fernlawn Hope is a full sister to one winner, and a half sister to 2 winners, including group III winner Sri Diamond.

Beat The Tide (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sablonne by Silver Hawk) has run twice, finishing 3rd at 7 furlongs over soft ground at Redcar on June 23, and winning a 7 furlong race over good to firm ground at Newcastle on July 28. He sold for $35,780 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Sablonne. Sablonne has produced 2 additional winners. She is a half sister to 6 winners, including stakes-placed Macorville, who earned $174,151.

Clancy Avenue has a Tale Of Fame in Jameela's Dream

August 27, 2012
Dundalk Race 1
info@dundalkstadium.com Maiden of €10,000.00 
5 furlongs
2-year-olds
Post Time: 12:45 PM

Clancy Avenue (Henrythenavigator - Saintly Speech by Southern Halo) faces 3 colts and 9 fillies in this 5 furlong race on the All-Weather track at Dundalk, where he has drawn the 13 post. He has two previous starts, finishing 7th at 6 furlongs over soft to heavy ground at the Curragh on June 30, and 6th, behind George Vancouver, at 6 furlongs on the All-Weather track at Dundalk on July 16. Clancy Avenue was purchased for $162,635 as a yearling, and is out of group III winner Saintly Speech, who was 2 for 2 at 2. Saintly Speech has produced 4 winners, including one that won at 2. Saintly Speech is a half sister to 5 winners, including group III winner Woodland Melody, and group II winner Maruka Diesis, who earned $1,322,999 running in Japan. Henrythenavigator's 27 runners have made 57 total starts, recording 8 wins, 11 seconds, 7 thirds, and earnings of $395,832.

Lottie Dod (Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Sharapova (IRE) by Elusive Quality) finished 2nd, in front of Clancy Avenue, at Dundalk on July 16. Previously, she finished 2nd at 5 furlongs over yielding turf at Navan on April 29, 4th at 6 furlongs over good to yielding turf at Naas on May 16, and 5th at 5 furlongs on good ground at the Curragh on May 26. Most recently, she finished 3rd in the 6 furlong Group I Phoenix Stakes over yielding ground at the Curragh on August 12, behind Pedro the Great. Lottie Dod is the second foal out of the winning mare Sharapova, whose first foal is the winner Floriade. Sharapova is a half sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Tamweel, who earned $382,016.

Scrapper Blackwell (Zamindar - Kythia (IRE) by Kahyasi (IRE)) finished 5th in his only start, a 6 furlong race on the All-Weather at Dundalk on August 19. He was purchased for $24,396 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Kythia. Kythia was a winner at 2, and has produced the winner Phoenix Enforcer, who was placed at 2. Kythia is a half sister to 2 winners, including stakes-placed Youaremysunshine.

C'Est Ma Souer (Oratorio (IRE) - Gilded Edge (GB) by Cadeaux Genereux (GB)) has run twice, finishing 9th at 7 furlongs on soft going at the Curragh on June 29, and 6th at 7 furlongs on soft ground at Galway on July 31. She was purchased for $130,408 as a yearling, and is out of Gilded Edge, a winner at 2. Gilded Edge is the dam of three winners, including stakes-placed Emperor Hadrian. Two of her offspring won at 2. Gilded Edge is a half sister to 4 winners, including King Quantas, a group III winner in Norway, who earned $155,108. 

Vinson Massif (Giant's Causeway - Swan Nebula by Seeking the Gold) was 6th in his only run, a 7 furlong contest on soft ground at the Curragh on July 1. He is the second foal out of the winning mare Swan Nebula, who was a winner at 2. Swan Nebula is a half sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Queen's Park, and group I winner Poet's Voice, and a full sister to group I winner Gold Tiara, who earned $3,548,991.

Also finishing 6th in her only start was Il Palazzo (Giant's Causeway - Starlight Night by Distant View), who ran 7 furlongs on good to soft ground on July 5 at Leopardstown. Il Palazzo was purchased for $120,000 as a weanling, and is out of the placed mare Starlight Night. Starlight Night has produced 2 winners, grade III stakes-placed Divine Right, who was a winner at 2, and Lost Generation, a full brother to Il Palazzo. Starlight Night is a half sister to 9 winners, including stakes winner Dexterity, grade III winner Speak in Passing, and grade I winner Senure, who earned $764,213.

Quinine (Dark Angel (IRE) - Quadri (GB) by Polish Precedent) has run twice, finishing 12th (of 12) at 6 furlongs on heavy ground at Naas on July 11, and 7th (of 8) at 6 furlongs on soft to heavy ground on August 8 at Sligo. She was purchased for $11,589 as a yearling, and is a half sister to 2 winners, including stakes-placed Eva Kant, who earned $147,134. Both of her winning siblings won at 2. Quadri, dam of Quinine, is a half sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Fashionable.

The remaining entrants are unraced.

Tale of Fame (Tale of the Cat - Waiting For Fame (IRE) by In the Wings (GB)) is a full brother the winner Leopard Creek. Their dam, Waiting For Fame, is a half sister to 11 winners, including stakes winner Autonomy, and grade I winner Caffe Latte, who earned $676,885.

Concra Girl (Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Lake Victoria (IRE) by Lake Coniston (IRE)) is out of Lake Victoria, who was stakes-placed at 2. Lake Victoria is the dam of 2 winners, including group II stakes-placed Ascot Glory. Ascot Glory was a winner at 2, and earned $173,818 overall. Lake Victoria is a half sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Oakmead, and grade I winner Delighter, who earned $435,202.

Jameela's Dream (Nayef - Doors to Manual by Royal Academy) is the first foal out of the unraced mare Doors to Manual. Doors to Manual is a half sister to 3 winners, including group I winner Marchand de Sable, who earned $355,817.

Moss Top (Moss Vale (IRE) - Top Row (GB) by Observatory) is a half sister to grade II stakes-placed Crown Dependency, who was a debut winner at 2. Top Row is a half sister to 9 winners, including group III winner Rag Top.

Pistolannie (Amadeus Wolf (GB) - Dubai Diamond (GB) by Octagonal (NZ)) is out of the placed mare Dubai Diamond, who has produced 3 winners, and stakes-placed Hexagonal. Dubai Diamond is a half sister to 9 winners, including grade I winner Riviera, who earned $1,018,535.

Red Clasp (Red Clubs (IRE) - Buckle (IRE) by Common Grounds (GB)) is out of the winning mare Buckle. Buckle is the dam of 3 winners, including stakes winner Waterways. Waterways won 2 races at 2, including a stakes, and earned $142,610 in his career. Buckle is a half sister to 8 winners.

Ol Donyo has Sensational Appeal on the Forever Road

August 27, 2012
Saratoga Race 7
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs turf
2-year-old fillies
Post Time: 4:21 PM ET HRTV/TVG

Ol Donyo (Curlin - Royal Tigress by Storm Cat) is on the AE list for this one, scheduled for 5.5 furlongs on the turf. This is at least the third time that Ol Donyo has been entered, and she most likely will have to wait another day for her debut. She last worked on August 20, going 4 furlongs in :47.69 on the turf training course. Ol Donyo was purchased for $60,000 as a weanling, and for $195,000 at 2. She is out of turf stakes winner Royal Tigress, who was placed at 2. Royal Tigress has produced the winner Royal Affection, who was placed on the turf. Royal Tigress is a half sister to 3 winners, including turf stakes winner Miguel Cervantes, and group III turf winner Warm Heart; and a full sister to group III turf stakes-placed Thunderous Mood. Curlin's 15 runners have made 23 total starts, recording 7 wins, 4 seconds, 4 thirds, and earnings of $136,344.

Neon Moon (Malibu Moon - Gold Streamer by Forty Niner) has run twice, finishing 4th at 4.5 furlongs at Churchill Downs on July 1, and 3rd at 6.5 furlongs at Saratoga on August 6. She is out of stakes winner Gold Streamer, who earned $182,385. Gold Streamer has produced 5 winners, including one that won on the turf, and one that won at 2. Gold Streamer is a half sister to 4 winners, including grade II stakes-placed A. P. Five Hundred. 

The only other filly in the main field with experience is Joanne's Halo (Disco Rico - Rausehenbachs Halo by Distinctive Pro), who finished 8th (last) in a 5.5 furlong race on a sloppy track at Saratoga on August 10. She is the first foal out of the turf-winning mare Rausehenbachs Halo. Rausehenbachs Halo is a full sister to 3 winners, including stakes winners Financial Lady and Image Maker, and a half sister to 10 winners, including stakes winner Dixie Country.

Sensational Appeal (Successful Appeal - Zelna J by Roy) was purchased for $18,000 as a yearling. She is the second foal out of Zelna J, who was a winner at 2, and earned $168,175 in her career. Zelna J's first foal is the winner Bonnie Parker. Zelna J is a half sister to 6 winners, including stakes winner Bella Diamante, who has earned $260,851.

Forever Road (Bellamy Road - Divine Shadow by Capote) is out of the turf-winning mare Divine Shadow, who has produced the winner Bellamy's Boss, a full brother to Forever Road. Divine Shadow is a half sister to 5 winners.

Judy G (First Samurai - Miracle Moment by Chester House) is the first foal out of grade III turf stakes-placed Miracle Moment, who was placed at 2 and earned $173,137 running primarily on the turf. Miracle Moment is a half sister to one winner.

Speaking Role (Singspiel (IRE) - Whatamiss by Miswaki) is out of Whatamiss, who was a debut winner at 2. Whatamiss has produced 7 winners, including stakes winner Silver Lord, and grade III winner Miss Singhsix. Three of her offspring won on the turf, and two won at 2. Whatamiss is a half sister to 5 winners, including grade II winner Star of the Crop, who earned $388,824.

Brief Reign (City Zip - Wavering Crown by Monarchos) is a half sister to 2 winners, including one that won on the turf. Her dam, Wavering Crown, is a half sister to 3 winners.

Kalani (Afleet Alex - Trip Around Heaven by Halo) is out of Trip Around Heaven, who was a winner at 2. Trip Around Heaven is the dam of 13 winners, including grade I turf stakes-placed Nan. Six of her offspring won at 2, and 4 were winners on the turf. Trip Around Heaven is a half sister to 2 winners, including grade II stakes-placed Levitation.

Joining Ol Donyo on the AE list are: Indian Splendor (Indian Ocean - Jeet by Tactical Advantage), Jane of All Trades (Rock Hard Ten - Bag Lady Jane by Devil's Bag), and Tie Dye (Hard Spun - Fruhl's Gold by Crafty Prospector). Indian Splendor did her previous running on the dirt at Parx, finishing 4th at 4.5 furlongs on July 3, and 2nd at 5 furlongs on July 24. She was purchased for $18,000 as a yearling, and for $130,000 at 2. She is a full sister to 2 winners. Her dam, Jeet, is a half sister to 5 winners, including turf stakes winner Rich Pearl. Jane of All Trades has run twice, finishing 4th at 5 furlongs on the dirt at Belmont Park on June 20, and 3rd at 5.5 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 30. She was a $160,000 yearling, and is out of stakes winner Bag Lady Jane, who was 2 for 2 at 2, and earned $233,736 in her career. Bag Lady Jane has produced 4 winners, including grade II winner Mamma Kimbo, who won the Fantasy Stakes (gr. II) in April. One of Bag Lady Jane's offspring won on the turf. Bag Lady Jane is a half sister to 3 winners, including stakes winner Deputy Storm. Tie Dye also has turf experience, having finished 8th (last) in a 5.5 furlong race at Saratoga on August 13. It was her only start. She sold for $85,000 as a yearling, and for $110,000 at 2, and is a half sister to the winner Dance Raining. Their dam, Fruhl's Gold, is a half sister to 9 winners.

Returning Workers

August 26, 2012

Get Me a Cocktail (filly; Big Brown - Impressive Attire by Seeking the Gold) worked at Arlington Park, 3 furlongs in :37.80.

Also at Arlngton, Ground Transport (colt; Big Brown - Extry by Broad Brush) went 3 furlongs in :36.20.   

At Monmouth, Insolvent (filly; Big Brown - Refrain by Unbridled's Song) went 3 furlongs in :36.00.

Air Squadron (colt; Curlin - Air France by French Deputy) went 4 furlongs in :48.17 at Saratoga.

Federal Agent (colt; Curlin - Gwenjinsky by Seattle Dancer) worked 4 furlongs in :49.59 at Saratoga.    

At Woodbine, Theogony (filly; Curlin - Upcoming Story by Tale of the Cat) went 2 furlongs in :25.20. 

Fancy Henry (colt; Henrythenavigator - Pete'e Fancy by Peteski) went 5 furlongs in 1:04.80 at Churchill Downs.

Midnight Moves (colt; Midinight Lute - Easy Pass by Easy Goer) worked at Golden Gate, 4 furlongs in :50.40. 

At Del Mar, Midnight Roar (gelding; Midnight Lute - Madame Roar by Roar) went 3 furlongs in :36.40.

At Hollywood Park, Wasted At Midnight (filly; Midnight Lute - Wasted Wisdom by Gold Fever)  worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.60.

Cajun Monkey (colt; The Green Monkey - Free Question by Unbridled) worked at Louisiana Downs, 3 furlongs in :37.40.