This race was similar to the Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes, Congo Kaye (Congaree) was off slow while a pair dueled up front. She started picking up horses early and then closed in the stretch. The difference was that in this race, Broadway Hennessey was not one of the duelers. Instead, she sat off the pace and pounced on the spent leaders. Thus, she had more than enough to hold off the charging Congo Kaye. Still, it was good to see that Congo Kaye's debut wasn't a fluke.

Result: July 27, 2008 
Santa Rosa Race 11
Wine Country Juvenile Fillies Stakes

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Will O Way Outduels Pink Gloss; Ameribelle Fourth

Ameribelle (Medaglia d'Oro), who was the slight favorite in the race, came out of the gate well and secured a stalking position. She was 4 wide in the stretch and lacked punch, but did run on evenly to finish 4th. Meanwhile up front, Pink Gloss was setting an easy pace with Wicked Woman of Ny in close attendence. Will O Way came rolling late to get the win.

Result: July 27, 2008 
Calder Race 6

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Miss Ocean City Dances the Socks off of the Pearl

Miss Ocean City cruised to the lead and was pretty unhindered with Ride With the Herd the closest pursuer. Pumpkin Shell made a move in the stretch to cut into the margin of victory. But, the most impressive move was made by Persistently. Off slowly, she was not in the picture until late. At the end, she was gobbling up ground. This is definitely one to watch. Danceyoursocksoff (Pleasantly Perfect) was in a good spot in 4th, but couldn't make up any ground. A big disappointment was Pearl of Valor (Medaglia d'Oro) who never looked comfortable out there and ran 6th the whole way round.

Result: July 27, 2008 
Saratoga Race 6

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Cardinal Express Knows Da Bear Facts

Atsatsuki took the early lead, but he was joined by Cardinal Express and Lord Dubai. Those two made a match race out of the contest, dueling side-by-side with not much space between. At the end, Cardinal Express gained the advantage. Da Bear Facts (Congaree) ran evenly in fourth and was well clear of the 5th place horse. However, he had little impact on the top 3. Evenly seems to have been the word for this day.

Result: July 27, 2008 
Mountaineer Race 6

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Pick's Express To Make Allowance

July 28, 2008
Calder Race 8
Allowance
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 4:01 PM HRTV

Pick's Express (Speightstown - Program Pick by Peterhof), who broke his maiden on June 28, becomes the first of our Maiden winners to run in an allowance race. One of the reasons is because there are not a lot of allowance races for 2-year olds carded early on, since there aren't enough horses to fill them. Since that win, Pick's Express has had two decent works at Calder. Pick's Express dam was a stakes winner at 2 and 3. Pick's Express is a half-brother to 6 winners including Stormy Pick who won the Spinaway (gr. I) and the Sorority (gr. III) as a 2-year old and earned $441,900 in her career.

Capulet (Delaware Township - Hawk Dance by Silver Hawk) has run three times. He finished 3rd in his debut on May 10, and broke his maiden on May 24. Both of those races were at 4.5 furlongs. On June 15, he finished fifth in the B L's Sweep Stakes at 5 furlongs.

Also a veteran of 3 starts is Prince Joshua (First Tour - Allendar by Prince Alydar) who won a Maiden Claiming event on July 13 at 5.5 furlongs, after finishing 2nd twice previously.

Lots of Tricks (City Place - Gray Trick by Favorite Trick) is by first year sire City Place. City Place is the sire of 6 runners who have made 11 total starts, recording 3 wins, 2 seconds, and $78,873. Lots of Tricks has run three times, breaking his maiden in a Maiden Claiming race after recording 2 fifth place finishes at the Maiden Special Weight level.

Code Runner (Omega Code - Basque N the Storm by Mystery Storm) is by first-crop sire, Omega Code. Omega Code's 17 runners have made 37 starts, recording 7 wins, 3 seconds, and 5 thirds. Code Runner has run twice, breaking his maiden in his debut on June 7, and then running 8th in the Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes.

B B's Song (Concerto - Bye Bye Brazil by Who's for Dinner) broke his maiden on July 5, after previously finishing 2nd on June 13. Both of his races were at Calder.

Purely by Chance (Pure Precision - Half Gold by Half a Year) won his only start, a Maiden Claiming race at 4.5 furlongs at Calder on June 13.

Stone Looks to make a Legacy

July 28, 2008
Saratoga Race 5
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs Turf
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 3:13 PM HRTV/TVG

Stone Legacy (Birdstone - Gulch Legacy by Gulch) debuts on the turf in a full field of 12 composed mostly of first-timers (and none with turf experience). Gulch Legacy, dam of Stone Legacy, was a winner of $145,501. She has produced one winner from two to run. Birdstone has sired 11 runners who have made 17 total starts, recording 2 wins, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds, and earnings of $71,670.

Bambolina (War Chant - Dancinandsingin by A. P. Indy) finished 5th in her lone start on June 13 at Churchill Downs. Selling for $75,000 as a 2-year old, she is the first foal out of the winning A. P. Indy mare, Dancinandsingin.

Seventh in her only start on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 was Scintillation (Is It True - Strickly Elo by Elocutionist). Scintillation was a $90,000 2-year old and is out of the winning mare, Strickly Elo. Strickly Elo has produced 4 winners including stakes winner, Avid Skier. Avid Skier was also 2 for 2 at 2 and earned $160,848.

The last experienced runner is Banker's Choice (Canadian Frontier - Berry Blessed by St. Jovite) who was 8th in her only start on July 6. Banker's Choice is by first-year sire, Canadian Frontier whose 8 runners have made 14 combined starts recording 2 seconds. Banker's Choice was a $100,000 yearling and is a half-brother to 2 winners.

Leading freshman sire Lion Heart is the sire of Remedy (Lion Heart - Love U Fran by Phone Trick). Lion Heart has sired 29 runners who have made 46 total starts with 12 wins, 8 seconds, 5 thirds, and $486,488. Remedy is out of the winning mare, Love U Fran. Love U Fran has produced 3 winners including stakes winner Carol D, and War Wolf who was 3rd in the Sanford Stakes (gr. II) as a 2-year old.

Top-seller in the field is Amanwella (Fusaichi Pegasus - Tempestina by Storm Cat) who sold for $525,000 as a yearling. Amanwella is out of mare who won $101,690 and has produced a turf winner.

Sally's Song (Unbridled's Song - Exit Now by Wild Again) brought $350,000 as a yearling. Sally's Song is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners including stakes winner Regal Miss Copelan, and grade II stakes winner Regally Appealing. Regally Appealing won the Adirondack (gr. II) as a 2-year old and finished 3rd in the Schuylerville (gr. II) that same year. Overall, Regally Appealing earned $296,925.

Selling for $160,000 as a yearling was Barbadillo (Rahy - Barbed Wire by Affirmed). Barbed Wire, dam of Barbadillo, was a stakes winner on dirt and stakes-placed on turf. Barbed Wire has produced one winner.

August Rush (Milwaukee Brew - Vividly by Touch Gold), who sold for $75,000 as a 2-year old, is the first foal out of the winner mare, Vividly. Vividly's dam is grade I stakes winner Vivid Angel, who won the Oak Leaf Stakes (gr. I) and the Del Mar Debutante (gr. II) as a 2-year old.

Classofsixtythree (Include - Rambling Rose by Blush Rambler) is out of a turf winning dam who has produced 3 winners.

Jenna S., dam of Emma Darling (Hennessy - Jenna S. by Kris S.), was a winner and has produced 2 winners.

Nan (High Yield - Trip Around Heaven by Halo) is out of a mare who has produced 11 winners from 11 to race. Her winners include Limoncella who was stakes-placed on the turf.

2-Year Old Works

Returning to the WorkTab (horses previously mentioned in this blog)

July 27

Sweetie Bird (filly; Birdstone - Kacie's Favor by Distinctive Pro) - River Downs, 3 furlongs (gate), :38.00.

Bear's Conductor (colt; Congaree - Symphonic Lady by Blare of Trumpets) - Woodbine, 5 furlongs, 1:03.60.

Presents for Berti (colt; Congaree - Agiftfrom Bertie by Monetary Gift) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :53.20.

Wood Violet (filly; Congaree - Nani Rose by Peteski) - Ellis Park, 3 furlongs, :36.60.

Gold d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Gold Canyon by Mr. Prospector) - Belmont, 3 furlongs, :39.90.

Greenapple Martini (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Trishyde Slew by Seattle Slew) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs, :49.00.

La Nina d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Halter Top by Unbridled) - Lone Star Park, 3 furlongs, :38.20.

Medaglia d'Onore (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Always Ready by Dixieland Band) - Ellis Park, 5 furlongs, 1:02.20.

Party Hard (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Keys to the Heart by Wild Again) - Hollywood Park, 4 furlongs, :52.40.

Porto d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Above the Harbor by Petionville) - Prairie Meadows, 4 furlongs, :48.82.

Loving Roe Is Easy (filly; Peace Rules - Miss What a Day by Miswaki) - Monmouth Park, 4 furlongs, :48.60.

Schrader Rules (filly; Peace Rules - She Did It Her Way by Private Terms) - Calder, 4 furlongs, :49.20.

Cottage Industry (filly; Saarland - Act Stormy by Storm Creek) - Belmont, 3 furlongs, :38.05.

Antigone Jones (filly; Smarty Jones - Oedy's Appeal by Valid Appeal) - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :36.60.

Chef (colt; Smarty Jones - Take the Cake by Fly So Free) - Monmouth, 4 furlongs (gate), :49.20.

Gemswick Park (filly; Speightstown - Queen's Park by Relaunch) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :49.12.

Congo Kaye Rides Again

July 27, 2008
Santa Rosa Race 11
Wine Country Juvenile Fillies Stakes
6 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 8:50 PM HRTV

When you win a stakes race in impressive fashion in your first start, what do you do for an encore? I guess we will find out as Congo Kaye (Congaree - Palau by Kingmambo) returns on July 27 in the Wine Country Juvenile Filly Stakes. Also returning from the Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes are runner-up (and heavy favorite), Broadway Hennessey (Hennessy - Eastside Westside by Eastern Echo), third place finisher, Got Tobe Rio (Rio Verde - Cause I'm Tricky by Nineeleven), and Enjoy to the World (Lord Carson - Wager's Joy by Valid Wager) who was 8th that day. The one newcomer is Fashionita (Popular - Ivy Lane by Devil On Ice) who has one win in 3 starts.

One thing has changed, Conga Kaye is the morning line favorite in this race.

Ameribelle Will O Way the Trippis

July 27, 2008
Calder Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 3:02 PM HRTV

Ameribelle (Medaglia d'Oro - Miz United States by Valid Appeal) returns after finishing 2nd in her debut on July 6. In that race, Ameribelle rallied well after a slow start and should benefit from the experience. Ameribelle is out of the stakes winning dam, Miz United States, who earned $298,904. Miz United States was a debut winner, and also won the Florida Stallion My Dear Girl Stakes as a 2-year old. She has produced 4 winners, 3 of which won during their 2-year old season. Medaglia d'Oro's 19 runners have made 31 starts, with 7 wins, 3 seconds, and 6 thirds and $242,276.

Ada Louise (Yes It's True - Babe's Flair by Capote) debuted in the same July 6 race as Ameribelle, where she finished 6th. Ada Louise is a half-sister to one winner.

The most experienced horse in the race is Cheeca Storm (Songandaprayer - Misstormyweathers by Storm Cat) who has run 3 times, finishing 5th on May 15 and 2nd twice, on June 1 and July 5. Cheeca Storm, who was a $150,000 yearling, is out of a winning mare who has produced 2 winners, including stakes winner Bubba Gum. Bubba Gum has earned $298,892 through 2008.

Lady Trippi (Trippi - Salty Lady by Salt Lake) and Wicked Woman of Ny (Alke - Scandals by Fortunate Prospect) have both started once. Laddy Trippi, who was a $100,000 2-year old, finished 2nd on June 28. Salty Lady, dam of Lady Trippi, was stakes-placed and has produced 2 winners including Brooke's Halo who won the Hollywood Breeders' Cup Oaks (gr. II) and earned $250,455 overall.Wicked Woman of Ny is by first-crop sire Alke whose 12 runners have made 22 total starts, recording 2 wins, 5 seconds, and 5 thirds. Wicked Woman of Ny is out of a 2-year old stakes-placed mare who has produced 4 winners.

The rest of the field is debuting in this race, including Poisonous Kat (Werblin - Turbo Topper by Exploit) by freshman sire, Werblin. Werblin's 5 runners have made 10 combined starts, recording 2 wins and 2 seconds and earnings of $67,865. Poisonous Kat, who sold for $15,000 as a 2-year old, is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners including one 2-year old winner.

Selling for $205,000 as a 2-year old was Pretty Miss Trippi (Trippi - Passionate Terri by Unzipped). Passionate Terri, dam of Pretty Miss Trippi, was a 2-year old winner and has produced 4 winners including stakes winner Passionate Bird. Passionate Bird, who earned $275,399 in her career, was also 1 for 1 as a 2-year old.

Pink Gloss (Songandaprayer - Pink Lipstick by Native Prospector) was a $62,000 2-year old. His dam was a winner and she has produced 2 winners from 2 to run. One of her offspring won at 2.

Willow Woodman, dam of Will O Way (Broken Vow - Willow Woodman by Woodman), was a winner and has produced 4 winners including grade II stakes winner, Willow O Wisp. Willow O Wisp, who has earned $702,768 through 2008, was also a 2-year old winner.

Savannah Sings (Concerto - Pammy's Grand by Grand Flotilla) is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners including one which won at 2.

Danceyoursocksoff Persistently for a Pearl of Valor

July 27, 2008
Saratoga Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 3:41 PM HRTV/TVG

Danceyoursocksoff (Pleasantly Perfect - Come Dancing by Two Punch) returns after starting slow and finishing 7th her first time out at Churchill Downs on July 6. This time, her opponents include Pearl of Valor (Medaglia d'Oro - Madeira M'dear by Black Tie Affair (IRE)) who was 2nd in her only start on June 22, also at Churchill Downs. Pearl of Valor was defeated by Jardin, who won the Schuylerville on July 23. Danceyoursocksoff sold for $160,000 as a yearling and is out of a winning mare who has produced 6 winners. Two of Danceyoursocksoff's siblings won at 2. Pleasantly Perfect is the sire of 7 runners who have made 9 total starts, recording 2 wins, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds and earnings of $73,682. A $385,000 yearling, Pearl of Valor is a half-sister to 3 winners, 2 of which were stakes-placed as 2-year olds.

The only other horse with experience is Ride With the Herd (Candy Ride (ARG) - War Bride by Lord At War (ARG)) who finished 2nd in her only start at Belmont on July 3. Ride With the Herd is by first-crop sire Candy Ride whose 14 runners have made 24 total starts, recording 4 wins, 5 seconds, and 2 thirds and earnings of $192,830. Ride With the Herd, who sold for $220,000 as a 2-year old, is out of a mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners including stakes winner Country Humor. Country Humor, who was also a 2-year old winner, has earned $58,957 through 2008.

Two of the unraced runners are by freshman sires, War Echo (Tapit - Wild Vision by Wild Again) and Pumpkin Shell (Lion Heart - Changing Ways by Time for a Change). Tapit, sire of War Echo, has sired 16 runners who have made 28 total starts with 3 wins, 7 seconds, and 4 thirds and earnings of $96,882. War Echo is a half-sister to Pyro who in 2008 has won the Risen Star (gr. III), the Louisiana Derby (gr. II), and the Northern Dancer (gr. III) and who runs in the Jim Dandy (gr. II) on July 26. Pyro was also a debut winner at 2 and was stakes-placed that year. Pumpkin Shell is by leading freshman sire, Lion Heart whose 27 runners have made 44 total starts, recording 12 wins, 7 seconds, and 5 thirds and $473,248 in earnings. Changing Ways, dam of Pumpkin Shell, won the Schuylerville (gr. II) and finished 2nd in the Adirondack (gr. II) at 2. Pumpkin Shell is a half-sister to 6 winners including grade II stakes winner Pays to Dream who has earned $377,741 through 2008.

Selling for $200,000 as a 2-year old was Northern Harbor (Northern Afleet - Ducktrap Harbor by Polish Navy) who is the first foal out of mare who is a half-sister to three winners.

Persistently (Smoke Glacken - Just Reward by Deputy Minister) is out of a winning mare, Just Reward, who is out of champion Heavenly Prize who earned $1,825,940 in her career. Just Reward is a half-sister to grade I stakes winner Good Reward and grade II stakes winner Pure Prize.

Queen's Legend, dam of She's From Queens (Dixie Union - Queen's Legend by Dynaformer), was stakes-placed and earned $247,581. She's From Queens is a half-sister to C P West, a stakes winner of $383,820 who also ran 2nd in the Jim Dandy (gr. II) and the Withers (gr. II). C P West, who was on the Triple Crown trail last year, has not started this year, but is in training.

Miss Ocean City (Mineshaft - Madam Lagonza by Kingmambo) is a half-sister to Woodlander who won the Fort Marcy (gr. III) and earned $330,374.

Da Bear Facts Has a Tiger Will to be a Cardinal Express

July 27, 2008
Mountaineer Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 9:05 PM HRTV/TVG

Da Bear Facts (Congaree - Impending Bear by Farma Way) is back after debuting just over two weeks ago on July 12 on the Presque Isle Downs Tapeta. In that race, Da Bear Facts ran evenly and finished 6th. D Bear Facts' dam, Impeding Bear, was a stakes winner who earned $255,751. Impeding Bear has produced one winner from two to run and that winner won as a 2-year old. Congaree's 19 runners have started 26 total times, registering 6 wins, 2 seconds, and 3 thirds, and $188.111 in earnings.

Cardinal Express (Rossini - Kat's Chicken by Silver Deputy) and Lord Dubai (E Dubai - Shellmound by American Chance) met on July 3 at Churchill Downs, where Cardinal Express was 2nd and Lord Dubai 3rd. Cardinal Express had previously finished 6th on June 15. The dam of Cardinal Express was a winner of $72,123 and finished 2nd twice in 4 starts as a 2-year old. She is the dam of 2 winners. Lord Dubai had finished second twice in two previous starts. Lord Dubai is a half-brother to 2 winners, including Triton Missile who was a 2-year old winner and who has earned $210,467 through 2008.

Locke the Doc (Concerto - Fastnothalffast by Montbrook) is the only starter with experience at Mountaineer, where he finished 5th on July 5. Locke the Doc is out of a dam who is a half-sister to 5 winners, including 3 which won as 2-year olds.

Tiger Will (Hold That Tiger - Crafty Crypto by Crafty Prospector) debuted in a stakes race at River Downs where he finished 5th. He is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a full-sister to stakes winner Crypto's Prospect. Crypto's Prospect was also stakes-placed at 2 and earned $129,674 in his career.

Also a veteran of one race is Atsatsuki (Yonaguska - Darned If You Dont by Darn That Alarm), who finished 8th at Churchill Downs on July 3. Atsatsuki's dam was a winner who has produced 4 winners, including 2 which won at 2.

The remaining runners are debuting including Hot Wink (Gimmeawink - Hot Tour by Tour d'Or), by first-year sire Gimmeawink. Gimmeawink's 8 runners have made 19 total starts, recording 1 win, 3 seconds, and 3 thirds. Hot Wink is a half-brother to one winner.

Akeldama (Johannesburg - Bless Our Home by It's Freezing), who sold for $16,000 as a yearling, is out of the stakes-placed mare, Bless Our Home, who earned $211,003. Bless Our Home was also stakes-placed as a 2-year old and has produced 6 winners.

Celtic Son (Rossini - Celtic Shade (GB) by Lomond) is a half-brother to 3 winners.

2-Year Old Works

New to this blog

July 24

Working 3 furlongs in :37.60 at Keeneland was Inspeightofsuccess (filly; Speightstown - Essence of Success by Deputy Minister). Inspeightofsuccess, a $40,000 yearling, is a half-sister to 2 winners.

July 26

At Belmont Park, Anaan (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Parisian Deputy by French Deputy) worked 3 furlongs in :39.88. Anaan sold for $475,000 as a yearling and is the first foal out of a 2-year old winning mare who earned $150,694 in her career.

Working 5 furlongs from the gate at Saratoga was Mixmaster (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Privileged Speech by General Assembly) who recorded a time of 1:02.23. Mixmaster's winning dam has produced 4 winners.

Sweeterthantheday (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Ice Cream Cone by Seeking the Gold) worked 4 furlongs at Hollywood Park in :50.00. Sweeterthantheday sold for $190,000 as a 2-year old and is out of a winning mare who has produced 3 winners from 3 to race.

Working at Saratoga was Life's Precious (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Precious Clare by Red Ransom) who recorded a time of 1:03.70 for 5 furlongs. Life's Precious, who sold for $25,000 as a 2-year old, is out of a winning mare who has produced one winner.

Working 3 furlongs in :38.80 at Cain's Thoroughbred Training Center was Hold Me Touch Me (filly; Saarland - Falling in Love (IRE) by Sadler's Wells). Hold Me Touch Me is a half-sister to 5 winners including grade III stakes winner, Golden Temper.

At Monmouth Park, Masqued Tsaar (colt; Saarland - Masquerade Star by Stalwart) worked 4 furlongs in :53.00. Masqued Tsaar is a half-brother to 3 winners, including stakes winner Mack's Monarch.

Returning to the WorkTab (horses previously mentioned in this blog)

July 26

Hardrock Kid (colt; Birdstone - Eugapae by El Prado (IRE)) - Colonial Downs, 4 furlongs, :49.40.

Heir to the Stone (colt; Birdstone - Mi Mariposa by Two Punch) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :47.66.

Phu Bird (Birdstone - Phu Cat by Tabasco Cat) - Louisiana Downs, 4 furlongs, :49.00.

Texas Birdstone (colt; Birdstone - Imatexantoo by Ray's Pegasus) - Lone Star Park, 5 furlongs, 1:03.00.

Belfast (colt; Congaree - Southerncomfortgal by Hermitage) - Lone Star Park, 5 furlongs, 1:03.00.

River Fancy (filly; Congaree - Go Baby Go (IRE) by Lion Cavern) - Saratoga, 5 furlongs, 1:01.10.

D'oro Diablo (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Dancehall Floozy by Paramount Jet) - Woodbine, 3 furlongs, :38.40.

Medaglia d'Amour (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Izara by Blushing John) - Del Mar, 4 furlongs, :53.60.

Joanne's Ruler (filly; Peace Rules - Escaping Glory by Red Ransom) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :52.00.

Missunitednations (filly; Peace Rules - Sister Greeley by Mr. Greeley) - Philadelphia Park, 4 furlongs, :49.81.

Penching Pennies (colt; Peace Rules - Gayle's Glory by Sword Dance (IRE)) - Evangeline Downs, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:06.00.

Quiet Dancer (filly; Peace Rules - Grey Ballet by Imperial Ballet (IRE)) - Saratoga, 5 furlongs, 1:03.70.

Red Bird Rules (filly; Peace Rules - Twirling Angel by Saint Ballado) - Calder, 4 furlongs, :48.80 (sloppy).

Only Blue Skies (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Wings of Dreams by Sovereign Dancer) - The Thoroughbred Center, 4 furlongs, :50.00.

Perfect Edge (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Winner's Edge by Seeking the Gold) - Laurel Park, 3 furlongs, :38.00.

Pitched Perfectly (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Musical Minister by Deputy Minister) - Saratoga, 5 furlongs, 1:02.97.

Verdant (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Rift Valley by Gulch) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :49.20.

Saar Treaty (filly; Saarland - Top of the Noggin by Chief's Crown) - Fair Hill, 5 furlongs, :48.40.

Rockland (colt; Smarty Jones - Wiscasset by Kris S.) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, 1:00.19.

Smart Management (colt; Smarty Jones - Fircroft by A. P. Indy) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs (gate), :51.89.

Smart Woman (filly; Smarty Jones - Storming Beauty by Storm Cat) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :50.73.

Despeightitall (colt; Speightstown - Deputy Royal by Deputy Minister) - Churchill Downs, 5 furlongs, 1:02.80.

She's a Wow (filly; Speightstown - Venetian Glass by Deputy Minister). - Philadelphia Park, 3 furlongs, :38.51.

Town Glory (filly; Speightstown - Emerging Glory by Smarten) - Delaware Park, 4 furlongs, :50.00.

Wow, this was quite a race. Congo Kaye came out of the gate like a debut runner, slowly. The rest of the field was many lengths in front (it's hard to say how many, since she wasn't on the television screen). I thought, well this one's over. Up front, the 1-5 favorite, Broadway Hennessey, and Got Tobe Rio were dueling. Suddenly, Congo Kaye made an appearance and I could see that she was picking off horses rather easily. I thought, hey, she might hit the board. But, she kept coming and coming. She came upon the weakened leaders and dispensed with Got Tobe Rio. Broadway Hennessey put up a little resistance, but she was no match for Congo Kaye.

Now, I know this wasn't the toughest field, but to get left at the gate and make up that much ground in a 5.5 furlong race is a noteworthy feat, especially for a first-time starter. You can see a replay of the race at http://www.calracing.com. Registration is required, but it's free.

I had $5 to win on her and I also played a $1 trifecta, which paid $262.40. You may wonder if I always back the Maiden Watch horses. I don't always, but I usually put a couple dollars on them ($2 to win and $5 to show is normal). The only reason I put $5 to win on her, is because I didn't think a show bet was worth playing with a 1-5 in the field.
 

Result: July 6, 2008 
Pleasanton Race 11
Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes

Equibase Chart 

No Dueling with Alex

Eventful start to this one, as Fifty Five Grand refused to break with the rest of the field. The Crooner held the early lead, followed closely by Beacon Hill Road. Dueling Alex was sitting at the back of the leading pack. He cruised to the lead on the turn and drew off for a pretty easy win. Beacon Hill Road was the best of the rest while The Crooner tired and only beat the tardy Fifty Five Grand. Precious Package was green, but closed for third. 

Result: July 6, 2008 
Monmouth Park Race 3

Equibase Chart 

Bear Rockets over L. A. and Conductor

Bear's Rocket went right to the lead in this one with Broadway Al in pursuit. It looked like Broadway Al would go by Bear's Rocket several times, but he never did. This is Broadway Al's third 2nd place finish in a row and you start to wonder whether he has some reluctance to go by horses. L. A. Rules and Bear's Conductor ran as a team for much of the race, in the 3rd and 4th spots. But, Bear's Conductor tired to 6th (while his stablemate was drawing off for the win) and L. A. Rules just got beat out of 3rd by Red Leader.

Result: July 6, 2008 
Woodbine Race 5

Equibase Chart 

C. S. Draws In and Draws Off; Danceyoursocksoff 7th

C. S. Silk sat off of a quick pace set by Littleprincessemma, Trusty Temper, and, Missy Lou. C. S. Silk came four wide and bam, just like that was in the front. She ended up winning by more than 6, to become the 2nd winner on the day for Medaglia d'Oro. The final time (1:10.47) was faster than the two 6 furlong races run by the 2-year old colts on July 5. I know that the track changes day to day, but it was still a good final time. Maxinkuckee Miss closed very well to pick up 2nd, and our old friend Missy Lou hung around for third. Danceyoursocksoff came out of the gate a beat slow and raced fairly evenly. Yes, she was 7th, but this was a 12 horse field, so there were five horses behind her. As C.S. Silk showed, experience can be helpful.

Result: July 6, 2008 
Churchill Downs Race 7

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The Princess Storms Ameribelle

Ameribelle was off slow in this one and was near the back while Trisha's Wish and Ada Louise dueled up front. Storm Princess stalked those 2 leaders and steadily overtook them, and then drew off. Meanwhile, Ameribelle was picking off horses, but she was unable to get to the winner and had to settle for 2nd.

Result: July 6, 2008 
Calder Race 11

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News and Notes

I looked up from my computer this afternoon to see HRTV discussing a familiar face, Renaldothewizard. They were still talking about his victory last Wednesday (July 2).

Forgot to mention yesterday, the impressive victory by Zion (Thunder Gulch - Riverkeeper by Awesome Again) at Churchill Downs. In a race that was supposed to be the coronation of Fast Draw, who had been the talk of the barn and went off as the odds-on favorite, Zion stole the headlines. While Fast Draw dueled with Rocket Rocket on the lead, Zion sat off the pace and then came flying past the pacesetters.

Working July 6 at Churchill Downs was Ocean Colors (Orientate - Winning Colors) who went 5 furlongs in 1:02.40. 

2-Year Old Works

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July 6

Tbilisi (filly; Birdstone - Tripp Trial by Skip Trial) worked 4 furlongs at Woodbine in :49.40. Tbilisi, who sold for $28,449 as a yearling, is out of a stakes winning dam who produced 4 winners.

Working 3 furlongs at Churchill Downs was Absolutelymaybe (filly; Peace Rules -  Maybe in May by Miswaki) who recorded a time of :38.80. Absolutelymaybe is a half-sister to 4 winners including Ready for Spring who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old.

Also working 3 furlongs at Churchill Downs was the Smarty Jones filly, Antigone Jones (Smarty Jones - Oedy's Appeal by Valid Appeal) whose time was :37.60. Antigone Jones is a half-sister to 5 winners including stakes winners, Stormin Oedy, Eyes on Eddy, and Oelectra.

Returning to the WorkTab (horses previously mentioned in this blog)

July 5

King Congaree (colt; Congaree - Cozzene'saffair by Black Tie Affair (IRE)) - Fair Hill, 4 furlongs, :50.00. 

Saar Treaty (filly; Saarland - Top of the Noggin by Chief's Crown) - Fair Hill, 5 furlongs, 1:03.00. 

July 6

Stone Skipper (colt; Birdstone - Anna K. by Boston Harbor) - Louisiana Downs, 4 furlongs, :50.40. 

Presents for Berti (colt; Congaree - Agiftfrom Bertie by Monetary Gift) - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :36.60.

Greenapple Martini (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Trishyde Slew by Seattle Slew) - Woodbine, 3 furlongs, :37.20.

Hank the Billymax (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Twining Star by Twining) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :51.00. 

Pearl of Valor (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Maderia M'dear by Black Tie Affair (IRE)) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :49.40.

Joanne's Ruler (filly; Peace Rules - Escaping Glory by Red Ransom) - Belmont Park, 4 furlongs, :50.13.   

Trifecta King (filly; Peace Rules - Mamita by Unbridled) - Hollywood Park, 4 furlongs, :49.20.  

First Magnitude (colt; Saarland - Fapindy by A. P. Indy) - Arlington, 5 furlongs, 1:02.40. 

Miss Marple (filly; Saarland - Future Diamonds by Roberto) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :48.80.

Rocket Dog (filly; Saarland - Quiet Talk by Valid Appeal) - Louisiana Downs, 3 furlongs, :38.40.

Keefer (colt; Smarty Jones - Shootforthestars by Seattle Slew) - Belmont, 5 furlongs, 1:02.17. 

Boomtown (colt; Speightstown - Day Lily by A. P. Indy) -  Fairplex, 3 furlongs, :37.20. 

Gato Roar (colt; Speightstown - Madame Roar by Roar) - Hollywood Park, 6 furlongs, 1:15.00.

Munnings (colt; Speightstown - La Comete by Holy Bull) - Belmont Park, 5 furlongs, 1:02.66.

July 6, 2008
Pleasanton Race 11
Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 8:45 PM HRTV

Congo Kaye (Congaree - Palau by Kingmambo) debuts in style, making her first start in the Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes at Pleasanton where she has been working for the past month. Congo Kaye, who sold for $45,000 as a yearling, is out of the stakes-placed mare, Palau. Palau, who was also a 2-year old winner, is the dam of 3 winners from 4 to race.

Got Tobe Rio (Rio Verde - Cause I'm Tricky by Nineeleven), She'smylittleman (Valid Wager - Inspired Heiress by Inspired Prospect), and Gonging Wild (Expressionist - Bangthegong by Truckee) all ran in the Cinderella Stakes finishing 6th, 7th, and 8th respectively. Got Tobe Rio, who broke her maiden on April 11 going 2 furlongs at Santa Anita, subsequently ran 6th in the Landaluce on June 26. Got Tobe Rio's dam was a winner and she has produced 2 winners from 2 starters. She'smylittleman is out of a stakes winning mare who earned $124,630 and has produced 5 winners. Gonging Wild is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners including stakes winner, Runaton Tonz.

Broadway Hennessey (Hennessy - Eastside Westside by Eastern Echo) who sold for $150,000 as a yearling, won his only start, a 4.5 furlong Maiden Special Weight contest on June 14. Broadway Hennessey's dam was stakes-placed at 2 and has produced 7 winners including stakes winner Courageous Act. Fifth in Broadway Hennessey's maiden score was Fastcar to Freedom (Valid Wager - Racy Broad by Broad Brush) who is still a maiden. Fastcar to Freedom is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners. 6th in that same race was Grin N Wager It (Valid Wager - Bearly Smiling by Smile) whose best finish was 2nd in a 2 furlong race at Bay Meadows on April 23. Grin N Wager It's dam, Bearly Smiling, was stakes-placed and earned $208,456. Grin N Wager It is a half-sister to 3 winners and a full-sister to stakes winner Beat the Chalk who won the Barretts Juvenile Stakes as a 2-year old and who has earned $204,240 through 2008.

Enjoy to the World (Lord Carson - Wager's Joy by Valid Wager) broke her maiden at Golden Gate on May 21 in a Maiden Claiming 4 furlong race. Her dam was a winner of $392,525 who has produced two winners.

Marked Treasure (Benchmark - True Treasure by Alydeed) broke her maiden in her 2nd start, a Maiden Claiming 5 furlong race at Hollywood Park on June 18. Mark Treasure's dam is a half-sister to 8 winners.

Alex will be Dueling The Crooner for Fifty Five Grand

July 6, 2008
Monmouth Park Race 3
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 1:49 PM TVG

Dueling Alex (Medaglia d'Oro - Rosie Dooley by Trempolino) makes his debut on the Jersey shore where he has been working the past couple of months including a 3 furlong gate work on Thursday. Dueling Alex sold for $145,000 as a weanling and his dam, Rosie Dooley, was a stakes winner who earned $182,920. Rosie Dooley has produced 3 winners from 3 to run, 1 of these won as a 2-year old. Medaglia d'Oro's 11 runners have made a total 19 starts with 4 wins, 2 seconds, and 5 thirds.

The only experienced horse in the race is The Crooner (Songandaprayer - Love Mia (ARG) by El Sultan (ARG)) who finished 6th in a Maiden Special Weight race at Monmouth on June 5. His dam is a half-sister to group I winner Second Reality (ARG)). The Crooner sold for $75,000 as a 2-year old.

Beacon Hill Road (Forestry - Road to the Ball by Cahill Road) sold for $110,000 as a yearling. His dam was a 2-year old winner and earned $115,214 in her career. Beacon Hill Road is a half-brother to 2 winners including grade II stakes winner, Park Avenue Ball. As a 2-year old, Park Avenue Ball was a debut winner, won the Futurity (gr. II) and the Tyro and finished 2nd in the Sapling (gr. II). Overall, Park Avenue Ball earned $1,049,360.

Fifty Five Grand (Jump Start - Chalonnaise by French Deputy) sold for $55,000 as a yearling (hence the name). He is the first foal out of winning mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners including Tasha's Miracle who won the Sorrento (gr III) as a 2-year old.  

Selling for $45,000 as a yearling was Grand Gulch (Gulch - Capote's Niner by Capote). Grand Gulch's dam was a winner and she has produced one winner from one to race.

Precious Package (Golden Missile - Silver Ridan by Silver Deputy) is out of a winning dam who has produced 2 winners from 2 to run. 

One Seat Empty (Petionville - Go Ahead and Cry by Belong to Me) is a full-brother to stakes winner, Doctor Voodoo who won the Rockhill Native as a 2-year old and earned $163,169 in his career. 

Bear's Conductor and L. A. Rules at Woodbine

July 6, 2008
Woodbine Race 5
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 3:00 PM

Bear's Conductor (Congaree - Symphonic Lady by Blare of Trumpets) and L. A. Rules (Peace Rules - L. a. Explosion by Honour and Glory) debut against 4 experienced runners and 3 fellow first-timers. Bear's Conductor sold for $52,000 as a yearling and is the first foal out of stakes-place d Symphonic Lady who earned $184,206 in her career. Congaree has sired 10 runners who have made a combined 11 starts, recording 2 wins and 1 third. L. A. Rules sold for $40,000 as a 2-year old. His dam is half- or full-sister to 7 winners, 2 of which won as 2-year olds. Peace Rules has had 15 runners who have made 25 starts with 4 wins, 2 seconds, and 5 thirds.

First-crop sire Alke is responsible for two of the experienced runners in the race, Broadway Al (Alke - West Broadway by West Acre) and Alkeline (Alke - Tour Hostess by Tour d"Or). Alke has sired 7 runners which have made a total of 13 starts, recording 2 wins, 3 seconds, and 3 thirds. Broadway Al, who sold for $120,000 as a 2-year old is an old friend, having finished 3rd at Keeneland on April 18 and 2nd at Woodbine on June 8 (he also finished 2nd at Woodbine on Mary 18). Broadway Al is the first foal out of an unraced dam who is a half-sister to 8 winners. Alkeline finished 2nd in his only race, a Maiden Claiming race at Woodbine at 4.5 furlongs on June 20.

Bear's Rocket (Lion Heart - Aim for the Moon by Deputy Minister) who sold for $350,000 as a yearling, is by first-year sire Lion Heart. Lion Heart's 14 runners have started a total of 24 times, registering 8 wins, 3 seconds, and 3 thirds. Bear's Rocket is a half-brother to one winner who did win during his 2-year old year.

The final experienced runner is Legend Killer (Malibu Moon - Arm Charm by Gold Fever) who finished 8th in a Maiden Special contest at Woodbine on June 22. Legend Killer, who was a $37,992 yearling, is out of a winning dam who has produced one winner, a full-brother to Legend Killer.   

Edge (The Cliff's Edge - Maghaarb (GB) by Machiavellian) is by first-year sire The Cliff's Edge whose 9 runners have made 18 total starts, recording 2 wins and 1 second. Maghaarb, the dam of Edge, was a 2-year old winner who has produced 1 winner.

Selling for $72,000 as a 2-year old was Red Leader (Greatness - Che Sara Sara by Golden Act) whose dam was stakes-placed and earned $88,848. Red Leader is a half-brother to 4 winners.

Fastus Cactus (Cactus Ridge - Garopaba by River Special) is out of a winning mare who has produced one winner from one to race.

Danceyoursocksoff to the Song of Charm

July 6, 2008
Churchill Downs Race 7
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 4:17 PM HRTV

Note: C. S. Silk (Medaglia d'Oro - Remember the Day by Settlement Day) was also entered in this race, but she's second on the AE list and probably will not get in.  Just in case, you can read about her here. 

Danceyoursocksoff (Pleasantly Perfect - Come Dancing by Two Punch) is just the third runner for Pleasantly Perfect. But he is off to a good start, since the other two (Quite the Lady and Rapid Redux) are already winners. Danceyoursocksoff sold for $160,000 as a yearling and is out of a winning mare who has produced 6 winners. Two of Danceyoursocksoff's siblings won at 2.

Also by a first-year sire is Banker's Choice (Canadian Frontier - Berry Blessed by St. Jovite ). Canadian Frontier has had 4 who runners who have made a combined 6 starts, recording 1 second. Banker's Choice was a $100,000 yearling and is a half-brother to 2 winners.

Yoyo (Yonaguska - Ms. Media by Media Starguest (IRE)) and Northeast Harbor (Northern Afleet - Provisions by Devil's Bag) finished 5th and 7th respectively in Ocean Colors' debut win on June 13. Yoyo, who had previously finished 3rd on May 15, is out of a winning mare who earned $57,051. Her dam is a half-sister to stakes winner, Carouse who has earned $152,960 through 2008. Northeast Harbor is out of the stakes winner, Provisions, who earned $144,945 and was a winner at 2. Provisions has produced three winners including Jack Sullivan who was a group III winner who earned over a million dollars.

Trusty Temper (Successful Appeal - Mumbo Jumbo by Kingmambo), who sold for $100,000 as a yearling, finished 7th in her only start on May 22. Her dam, Mumbo Jumbo, was a stakes winner who earned $168,366. Trusty Temper is a half-sister to stakes-placed Crossword who has earned $262,699 through 2008.

The final experienced horse is a familiar one, Missy Lou (Yonaguska - Hard Freeze by It's Freezing), as she was 5th on May 1 and 5th on May 22. Most recently, Missy Lou finished 3rd on June 5. Missy Lou, who sold for $95,000 as a yearling, is out of mare who earned $255,061 including a 2nd in the Debutante as a 2-year old. She also broke her maiden in her debut.  Missy Lou is a half-sister to 7 winners and a full-sister to the winner Honest to Betsy who finished 4th in the Adirondack (gr. II) as a 2-year old.

Littleprincessemma (Yankee Gentleman - Exclusive Rosette by Ecliptical) brought $250,000 as a yearling. Her dam, Exclusive Rosette, was a stakes winner who has produced 6 winners from 6 to race including grade II stakes winner Storm Wolf and grade III stakes winner Misty Rosette.

Selling for 160,000 as a yearling was Song of Charm (Unbridled's Song - Raging  Apalachee by Apalachee). Song of Charm is a half-sister to 6 winners including champion and millionaire, Artax.

Seaside Princess (Songandaprayer - Going Ashore by Polish Navy) was a $75,000 2-year old. Her dam, Going Ashore, was a winner who has produced 2 winners. Going Ashore is a half-sister to grade I stakes winners Dancing Spree, Fantastic Find, and Furlough.

Sugarandice (Dixie Union - Mambo Woman by Kingmamb) is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 7 winners including Antoniette who won the Athenia (gr. III) and earned $399,140.

Maxinkuckee Miss (Langfuhr - Wini Jones by Seeking Gold) is out of a winning mare who has produced 2 winners.

Mo Cuisle (Sahm - Little Commie by Sir Jinsky) is out of a 2-year old winning mare who has produced 3 winners from 3 to start.

Ameribelle goes East to Eden to be a Wild Tigress

July 6, 2008
Calder Race 11
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 5:22 PM HRTV

Ameribelle (Medaglia d'Oro - Miz United States by Valid Appeal) debuts at Calder where she has been working steadily for the past 2 months. Ameribelle is out of the stakes winning dam, Miz United States, who earned $298,904.  Miz United States was a debut winner, and also won the Florida Stallion My Dear Girl Stakes as a 2-year old. She has produced 4 winners, 3 of which won during their 2-year old season.

Laura's Luck (Gulch - Moonlit Evening by His Majesty) and Trisha's Wish (Unbridled Time - Sandbar Darlin by Edsar) previously met in a 5 furlong Maiden Special Weight race at Calder on June 19, where Laura's Luck was 4th and Trisha's Wish was 6th. Laura's Luck is a half-sister to 4 winners including 2 which won during their 2-year old season. Trisha's Wish' dam was a winner and has produced 4 winners including 1 2-year old winner.

East to Eden (E Dubai - Heaven Knows Why by Star de Naskra) was 7th in his only start on May 31 in a 5 furlong Maiden Special Weight contest at Calder. Selling for $50,000 as a 2-year old, East to Eden is out of a dam who was a stakes winner who earned $133,720. East of Eden is a half-sister to 7 winners.

Wild Tigress (Tiger Ridge - Wild Warm Wind by End Sweep) is the 2nd foal out of a 2-year old winning mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners.

Storm Princess (Gulf Storm - Raging Dancer by Dance Brightly) is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 10 winners.

Ada Louise (Yes It's True - Babe's Flair by Capote) is a half-sister to one winner.

Trifecta King (filly; Peace Rules - Mamita by Unbridled) coming off a 2nd place finish in her only start on May 15, will try stakes company in the Cinderella Stakes at 5.5 furlongs at Hollywood on May 25. Trifecta King sold for $10,000 as a yearling and $45,000 as a 2-year old. Her dam is a half-sister to Church Service who is grade II-placed and most recently (on March 29, 2008) finished 2nd in the Tokyo City Handicap. 

One other maiden in the race, Makasi (Indian Charlie - Floral Bounty by Pirate's Bounty) finished 3rd in her only start, 4.5 Maiden Special Weight at Hollywood Park on April 30. Makasi is out of a winning Pirate's Bounty mare and is a half-sister to 3 winners. 

The most experienced runner in the race is Call Aly (Nineeleven - Catchthecat by Crafty Prospector) who has started 5 times, winning 1 and finishing 2nd 3 times. One of her 2nd place finishes came on April 30 where she finished behind Upper Manhattan (Unbridled Time - Tarpon Princess by Image of Greatness) who has also been entered in the Cinderella. Upper Manhattan is out of a winning dam who has produced 8 winners from 9 to race. Upper Manhattan has the same record as the remaining entries in the Cinderella, 1 win in 1 start.

One of the 1 for 1 horses is Atka (Swiss Yodeler - Artica by Frosty the Snowman) who is out of a stakes winning mare who earned $207,334. Atka is a half- or full-sister to 6 winners.

Also out of a stakes winning mare is She'smylittleman (Valid Wager - Inspired Heiress by Inspired Prospect) whose dam earned $124,630. She'smylittleman is a half-sister to 3 winners.

May 25, 2008
Hollywood Park Race 8
Cinderella Stakes
5.5 Furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 7:55 PM TVG

2-Year Old Works
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May 23

Working 4 furlongs from the gate in :51.20 at the El Primero Training Center was Texas Birdstone (colt; Birdstone - Imatexantoo by Ray's Pegasus). Texas Birdstone is a half-brother to 5 winners including Texas Code who won the Razorback Futurity as a 2-year old.

Toxaway (filly; Congaree - Doradoradora) worked 3 furlongs at Lone Star Park recording a time of :37.20. Toxaway, who sold for $60,000 as a weanling, is out of a multiple-stakes winning dam who earned $590,350. Her stakes wins included the Gardenia and My Dear Girl both won during her two-year old campaign. Toxaway is also a half-sister to 8 winners including Lady Dora who won the Pebbles Handicap (gr. III).

At Woodbine, Peaseporridge (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Prospinsky by Mr. Prospector) worked 3 furlongs in :38.80. Peaseporridge is a half-sister to 4 winners including stakes winner Spin Control who earned $118,912.

May 24

Congo Kaye (filly; Congaree - Palau by Kingmambo) worked 3 furlongs at Pleasanton in a time of :36.60. Congo Kaye is a half-sister to 3 winners.

Also working 3 furlongs was Rue Du Bois (filly; Congaree - Aroz by Fappiano) who turned in a time of :39.20 at Delaware Park. Rue Du Bois' dam has produced 6 winners from 6 starters, including stakes winners Silver Lace and Buddha Lady.   

At New Episode Training Center, Mr. d'Oro (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Georgialina by Affirmed) worked 2 furlongs in :26.20. Mr. d'Oro sold for $155,000 as a yearling. He is a half-brother to the stakes winner, Indian Hawke, who earned $310,855 and who was victorious in his 2nd start as a 2-year old.

Presidente d'Oro (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Temis (CHI) by Lord Florey) worked 3 furlongs on a muddy Churchill Downs track recording a time of :38.60. Presidente d'Oro is the first foal out a stakes winning dam who earned $163,479 and had 2 wins, 1 2nd, and 2 thirds (in 7 starts) as a 2-year old.

Working 2 furlongs in :26.00 at New Episode Training Center was Queen of the City (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Biogio's Beauty by Distorted Humor). Queen of the City, who sold for $52,000 as a yearling, is the first foal out of the stakes-placed mare, Biogio's Beauty. Biogio's Beauty earned $197,429 and broke her maiden in her first 2-year old start. 

Working 4 furlongs in :51.80 at the True South Training Center was Ryan's Rule (colt; Peace Rules - Skip the Queen by Skip Away). Ryan's Rule is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to the stakes winner Boggy Creek who won the Sam Houston Texan Juvenile Stakes.  

At the Ocala Training Center, Bedtime Story (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Fairy Tale by Seattle Slew) worked 3 furlongs in :38.00. Bedtime Story is a half-sister to 2 winners.

Quite the Lady (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Separata (CHI) by Sam M. Quite the Lady sold for $74,000 this year. Her dam was a group I winner in Chile and finished 2nd in the Las Cienegas (gr. III) in the U.S. She has produced 2 winners.

At Churchill Downs, Verdant (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Rift Valley by Gulch) worked 3 furlongs in :38.00. Verdant's dam, who earned $118,718, has had one winner from one foal to race.

The Smarty Jones filly, Jelani (Smarty Jones - La Gueriere by Lord at War (ARG)) worked 3 furlongs at Fair Hills recording a time of :37.40. Jelani, who sold for $140,000 as a 2-year old, is out of the grade I winning mare, La Gueriere who earned $334,628.  La Gueriere has produced 5 winners including Lasting Approval who won the Oak Tree Derby (gr. II) and the Maker's Mark Mile (gr. III) and earned $510,266.

Barrichello (colt; Speightstown - Everything by Geiger Counter) worked 3 furlongs at Woodbine in :36.40.  Barrichello's dam, Everything, was a stakes winner who earned $238,912. Everything is the dam of one winner.

Returning to the WorkTab (horses previously mentioned in this blog)

May 23 

Birdcaper (colt; Birdstone - Sweet Caper by Cape Town) -  Calder, 4 furlongs, :50.40. 

Singing Rose (filly; Congaree - Dial a Song by Mining) - Keeneland, 4 furlongs, :49.00.

Wear Blush (filly; Congaree - Tifonica (ARG) by Equalize) - Hollywood Park, 5 furlongs, 1:04.00.

Joanne's Ruler (filly; Peace Rules - Escaping Glory by Red Ransom) - New Episode Training Center, 4 furlongs, :53.10.

Katolak Cowboy (colt; Saarland - Tide Cat by Storm Cat) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs, :47.80.

Keefer (colt; Smarty Jones - Shootforthestars by Seattle Slew) - Keeneland, 4 furlongs, :49.00. 

Speight of Hand (colt; Speightstown - Hitch by Cox's Ridge) - Saratoga, 3 furlongs, :38.77.

May 24

Ambraw (colt; Congaree - Fabulous Flight by Flying Continental) - Churchill Downs Training, 4 furlongs, :51.20.

Da Bear Facts (colt; Congaree - Impending Bear by Farma Way) - Thistledown, 4 furlongs (gate), :49.80.

Cedros (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Wayward Bound by Mr. Prospector) - Keeneland, 3 furlongs, :37.00. 

Dance the Cha Cha (colt; Congaree - Garden Dance by El Prado (IRE)) - Thistledown, 4 furlongs, :49.80.

Fiesta d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro - Ionian Bride by Icecapade) - Goldmark, 4 furlongs, :50.80. 

Luvthat d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Uluvitnunoit by Evansville Slew) - Prairie Meadows, 3 furlongs, :42.00 (sloppy).

Tasty Temptation (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Parisia by Tethra) - Ocala Training Center, 4 furlongs, :49.60.

I'm the Law (colt; Peace Rules - Stormin' Down by Storm Creek) - Evangeline Downs, 4 furlongs, :50.00.

Pacificator (colt; Peace Rules - Penthouse Doll by Pentelicus) - Churchill Downs Training, 4 furlongs, :50.60.

Red Bird Rules (filly; Peace Rules - Twirling Angel by Saint Ballado) - Calder, 4 furlongs (gate), :50.80.

Exclusive Scheme (filly; Saarland - Pyramid Scheme by Distant View) - Quiet Woman Farm Training Center, 3 furlongs, :39.00 

First Magnitude (colt; Saarland - Fapindy by A. P. Indy) - Arlington, 3 furlongs, :37.00.  

In Speight of It (colt; Speightstown - Honest Deceiver by Is It True) - Belmont, 4 furlongs, :49.16.