Like many twinspires.com customers, I was shut out of the Derby.  In fact, I tried to login so many times that I disabled my login.  I called immediately after the race, not to complain about the service, but to reinstate my account.  "I need to bet the 12th at Arlington."  Luckily, this was easily done. 

If you didn't have a chance to watch Curly's race live or via replay, I would encourage you to take a look.  It was a very enjoyable race. As in his first start, Curly was severely lacking early speed.  In fact, for much of the race, he wasn't in the picture.  Instead, his old buddy, Stirrup Excitment set the early pace. Finally, he started coming as they came into the final turn ("now here comes Curly"). But, he was pushed wide, wide, wider than Big Brown in the Derby (officially 7 wide).  Amazingly, Curly kept coming and coming.  Meanwhile Four to Go was closing too, but he had the rail and less distance to travel.  At the wire, it was Four to Go by a head.  Sure it was a very fast pace that set up for a closer, but Curly looked like a real racehorse out there. By the way, I did have the exacta in Curly's race, hopefully I wasn't the only one.

Result: May 3, 2008 
Arlington Race 12

Equibase Chart

2-Year Old Works 

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May 1

Our Golden Dream (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Adorahy by Rahy) - Belmont, 3 furlongs; :38.44.

Prime Time (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Sioux City by Carson City) - Woodbine, 3 furlongs; :36.20.

At Fenway (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Dancey Kate by Danzig) - San Luis Rey, 3 furlongs :35.00.

One Perfect Karat (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Golden Fanfare by Seeking the Gold) - Santa Anita, 4 furlongs; :48.20.

Persian (colt; Peace Rules - Lady Cheryl by Williamstown) - The Thoroughbred Center; 3f (gate); :34.80.

Collegiate (filly; Saarland - La Sorbonne (ARG) by Southern Halo) - Belmont, 4 furlongs, :49.90.

Mullins Beach (filly; Speightstown - Treasure Beach by Silver Deputy) - Winding Oaks Farm, 3f, :40.40.

Gemswick Park (filly; Speightstown - Queen's Park by Relaunch) - Winding Oaks Farm, 3f, :40.40.

The Red Seat (colt; Speightstown - Luna Real (ARG) by Mutakddim) - San Luis Rey, 2 furlongs, :23.20.

May 2

Aerin She Lovely (filly; Birdstone - Strawberrydaiquiri by Cherokee Run) - Calder, 3 furlongs (gate), :36.60.

Alexabella (filly; Congaree - Diane's Birthday by With Approval) - Keeneland, 3 furlongs, :37.60.

Ambraw (colt; Congaree - Fabulous Flight by Flying Continental) - Silverton Hill Farm, 4 furlongs; :51.10.

King Congo (colt; Congaree - Hansels' Star by Hansel) - Emerald Downs, 3 furlongs; :39.40.

May 3

Stone Legacy (filly; Birdstone - Gulch Legacy by Gulch) - Belmont Park, 3 furlongs, :36.45.

Zigaree (colt; Congaree - Zigabout by Danzig) - Evangeline Training Center, 3 furlongs (gate), :35.60.

Peace Conference (colt; Peace Rules - In Conference by Dayjur) - Vinery Stable, 3 furlongs, :37.80. 

First Magnitude (colt; Saarland - Fapindy by A. P. Indy) - Arlington, 2 furlongs, :25.40.

In Speight of It (colt; Speightstown - Honest Deceiver by Is It True) - Belmont, 3f, :37.65.

Mighty Pleasing (filly; Speightstown - Pleasing by Falstaff) - Santa Anita, 3 furlongs, :37.60.

Pick's Express (colt; Speightstown - Program Pick by Peterhof) - Calder, 3 furlongs, :37.40.

May 4

River Treck  (colt; Congaree - Gem Treck by Java Gold) - Churchill, 4 furlongs, :50.80.

Cradle of Peace (colt; Peace Rules - Cat's Cradle by Flying Paster) - Arlington Park, 4 furlongs, :48.60.

Mostly Peace (filly; Peace Rules - Ms. Mostly by Copelan) - Arlington, 4 furlongs, :52.20.

Red Bird Rules (filly; Peace Rules - Twirling Angel by Saint Ballado) - Calder, 3 furlongs, :35.60.

May 5 

Cozy Bird (filly; Birdstone - Cozy Island by Cozzene) - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :36.60. 

Shoe Strap (colt; Birdstone - Boot Strap by Storm Boot) - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :36.80.

Belfast (colt; Congaree - Southerncomfortgal by Hermitage) - Lone Star Park, 4 furlongs, :50.00; Belfast was previously known as Darkin Color.

Karanka (filly; Congaree - Casual Rendezvous by High Brite) - Churchill Downs, 5 furlongs, 1:00.80.

Oconee (colt; Congaree - Chenoa by Wild Again) -  Churchill Downs, 5 furlongs, 1:00.40.

Gabby's Golden Gal (filly; Medaglia d’Oro – Gabriellina Giof (GB) by Ashkalani (IRE)) - Hollywood, 4 furlongs, :46.80.

Danceyoursocksoff (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Come Dancing by Two Punch) - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :39.00.

Gatwick (colt; Speightstown - Beauty Halo (ARG) by Southern Halo) - Hastings, 3 furlongs, :37.60.

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May 1

Royal Treaty (colt; Saarland - Itama by Tabasco Cat) went 3 furlongs in :39.36 at Hunter Farm Training Center. Royal Treaty's dam, Itama, is a half-sister to My Boston Gal, a grade III winner who was 3 for 3 as a 2-year old including a victory in the Golden Rod (gr. II). 

At Churchill Downs, the Saarland filly, Indemand, worked 4 furlongs in :49.60.  Indemand is out of the Mountain Cat mare, One Bad Cat, which means that she is a half-sister to El Gato Malo, winner of the San Rafael (gr. III) and scheduled to start next in the Preakness. El Gato Malo was also 2 for 2 as a 2-year old.

Also working 4 furlongs in :49.60 was Rachel Alexandra (filly, Medaglia d'Oro - Lotta Kim by Roar) who recorded her workout at Diamond D Ranch. Lotta Kim was a stakes winner who broke her maiden in her first start as a 2-year old and also finished second in the Golden Rod (gr. II) that year. Rachel Alexandra is her first foal.

May 2

Birdcaper (colt; Birdstone - Sweet Caper by Cape Town) worked at Calder, recording a time of :38.00 for 3 furlongs. Birdcaper's dam was a winner who is a half-sister to 5 winners including the stakes winner, Leslie's Lady. Leslie's Lady won the Hoosier Debutante Stakes as a 2-year old.

At Calder, the Peace Rules filly, Noble Rule, went 3 furlongs in :37.40.  Noble Rule is out of the Noble Saint mare, Vienna Knickers. Vienna Knickers is the dam of 3 winners including the grade III winner, Mr. Livingston who finished 3rd in the Rhythm Stakes as a 2-year old.

Working 4 furlongs from the gate in a time of :53.00 at New Episode Training Center was Pleasant Flight (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Heather's Flight by Seattle Dancer). Pleasant Flight is a half-brother to 4 winners, one of which won as a 2-year old.

Paid Preview (colt; Speightstown - Starring Monique by Risen Star) went 3 furlongs in :37.60 at Keeneland. Starring Monique is the dam of 5 winners, including Blushing Indian who finished 2nd in the Sanford (gr. II) and third in the Iroquois (gr. III) as a 2-year old.

May 3

At Louisiana Downs, Mimsa (filly; Congaree - Majestic Report by Corporate Report) worked 3 furlongs in :38.80. 5 out of 6 of Majestic Report's runners have been winners, 4 of them won at 2.

Gold Aly (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Bangled by Alysheba) worked 3 furlongs at Hollywood in :38.20. Gold Aly is a half-brother to 5 winners including the grade III winner, Anklet who earned $486,451 and broke her maiden in her 2nd start as a 2-year old. 

Working 3 furlongs at Belmont in :39.47 was Saarlanddisourland (filly; Saarland - Crypto Kate by Tabasco Cat). Saarlanddisourland is a half-sister to one winner.   

May 4

Birdseye (filly; Birdstone - Trail Guide by Our Native) worked at Lone Star Park recording a time of :37.80 for 3 furlongs. Birdseye is a half-sister to 9 winners, 3 of which won as 2-year old.

Another Birdstone offspring who worked 3 furlongs was the colt, Heir to the Stone (colt; Birdstone - Mi Mariposa by Two Punch) who recorded a time of :38.56 at Aqueduct. Mi Mariposa has produced 3 winners.

Becky's Express (colt; Congaree - Becky Virtue by Strodes Creek) worked 3 furlongs at Arlington Park in :37.00. Becky Virtue was a stakes winner who earned $101,990. 

At Woodbine, the Saarland colt, Regent Street, went 3 furlongs in :38.20. Regent Street is out of the winning Commemorate mare, Regents Signet who has produced 5 winners.

May 5

Perfect for a Run (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Unbridled Ashley by Unbridled) worked 3 furlongs in :38.40 at Monmouth. Perfect for a Run's dam is a half-sister to Elusive Warning who has earned $384,800 through 2008.

At Belmont, the Speightstown filly, Mother Ruth, worked 3 furlongs in :39.12. Mother Ruth is out of the stakes winning Colonial Affair mare, Seven Four Seven who earned $403,681 in her career. 

April 2, 2008
Oaklawn Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
3-Year Olds
Post Time: 4:50 PM; HRTV

Three first-time starters in this one, Heroic Cat (Tale of the Cat - Best Mate by Woodman), Four Rivers (Two Punch - Lustily by Kris S.), and Down the Hatch (Down the Aisle - Palahatchie by Hatchet Man). 

Heroic Cat sold for $50,000 as a yearling. His dam, Best Mate, won $51,822 and was stakes-placed.  Best Mate is also a half-sister to Best Pal, grade I winner of $5,668,245, and two other graded stakes performers (American Day and Prosperous Bid). In her broodmare career, Best Mate has produced one winner, True Competitor, who has earned $79,797.

The dam of Four Rivers has produced 2 winners including Lusty American who earned $32,226.

Palahatchie, the dam of Down the Hatch, has produced 1 winner.

The overall sales leader of this group is Lieutenant Rocket (E Dubai - Private Applause by Private Account) who sold for $300,000 as a 2-year old in training (after bringing $60,000 as a yearling).  His dam earned $37,140 in a stakes-placed career. Lieutenant Rocket is a half-brother to three winners including Proper Performer who earned $196,006 and was stakes-placed, and War Bounty who has earned $108,647 through 2008.

Another with good sales credentials is Southern Guy (Unbridled's Song - Dixie Pearl by Dixieland Band) who brought a final price of $275,000 as a yearling.  Dixie Pearl, his dam, was a stakes winner who won or placed in 9 stakes including 3rd in the Yellow Ribbon (gr. I), 2nd in the La Canada (gr. II), and 3rd in the Monrovia (gr. III).  Her total earnings were $408,021. She has produced one winner, a full-brother to Southern Guy named Ukiah, who earned $46,690.

Also selling for 6 figures was Holy Roman Empire (Malibu Moon - Shoofha (IRE) by Bluebird) who brought $250,000 as a yearling. The dam of Holy Roman Empire has produced one winner, Magic American, who won the Prix Miesque (FR-III) and placed or won 3 other stakes.  Magic American earned $222,269 in her career.

Jubilee Star (Proud Citizen - Evil by Hennessy) possesses impressive family connections as he is a half-brother to Tiz Wonderful who won the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. II) and the Iroquois Stakes (gr. III) in 2006 and has earned $254,672. 

2-Year Old Works

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

One Perfect Karat (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Golden Fanfare by Seeking the Gold) worked 1 furlong in :12.20 at Santa Anita on 3/29.

Gabby's Golden Gal (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Gabriellina Giof (GB) by Ashkalani (IRE)) worked 2 furlongs from the gate at Hollywood in :23.80 on 3/31.

Causin' Havoc (colt: Medaglia d'Oro - Degenerate Gal by Degerate Jon) recorded a time of :34.60 for 3 furlongs on 04/01 at Keeneland.

First Magnitude (colt; Saarland - Fapindy by A. P. Indy) went 3 furlongs at Mercury Equine Center on 04/01 with a time of :37.00.

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Peaceful Creek, a filly by Peace Rules out of the Pentelicus mare Sisters Creek, worked 3 furlongs at Calder recording a time of :37.00.  Peaceful Creek's dam earned $45,945 and finished 2nd in the Melaleuca Stakes as a 2-year old.  She has produced 5 winners, 3 of which won stakes including Magic Mecke who won $380,690 and Yesbyjimminy who won or placed in 4 stakes as a 2-year old and who earned $292,100 in his career ($170,600 as a 2-year old).

Working 3 furlongs in :37.60 at Palm Meadows on 3/29 was the bay colt Dueling Alex (Medaglia d'Oro - Rosie Dooley by Trempolino).  Dueling Alex brought a final bid of $145,000 as a weanling. His dam, Rosie Dooley, earned $182,920 including a 3rd in the Honey Bee (gr. III) and a victory in the Summit Stakes.  She has produced 3 winners, 1 of which won as a 2-year old.

Mostly Peace, a chestnut Peace Rules filly out of the Copelan mare Ms. Mostly, recorded a time of :50.40 for 4 furlongs on 4/1 at Keeneland. Mostly Peace's dam earned $276,525 and won or placed in 8 stakes including victory in the Pucker Up Stakes (gr. II). She has produced 2 winners. Mostly Peace sold for $80,000 as a yearling.

Also working on 4/1 at Keeneland was Tiger Rules (Peace Rules - Danzig Tiger by Danzig Connection), a bay colt who worked 4 furlongs in :49.40.  Tiger Rules sold for $40,000 as a yearling and is a half-brother to 3 winners including If Nine Was Six who earned $159,275.