Maiden Watch horses Dueling Alex (Medaglia d'Oro), Reynaldothewizard (Speightstown), and Medaglia d'Onore (Medagia d'Oro) make up 1/3 of the Saratoga Special field. Also, results for River Fancy (Congaree), Second Glance (Smarty Jones), and Penching Pennies (Peace Rules) and entries for Tbilisi (Birdstone), Persian (Peace Rules), Sugaree Gold (Congaree), and an allowance try for Peace Town (Peace Rules).

Silver Reunion Takes a Fancy

First of all, the race was taken off the turf and run at 7 furlongs on the main track. This resulted in the scratching of Americas Dreaming, Dynaslew, Palmeto Princess, Platinum Girl, and Warm Shower. Total Joy was fractious in the post parade and dumped her rider. But, she didn't go far and Jeffrey Sanchez got back aboard. River Fancy (Congaree) was also a bit rambunctious in the post parade, but her rider stayed on. At the break, Ain't Love Grand took the lead, but she was closely pursued by Jehan and River Fancy. River Fancy seemed poised to make a move, but she tired and ended up fourth. Jehan briefly took the lead, but Silver Reunion bullied her way through to take the race by a good 3 lengths.

Result: August 13, 2008 
Saratoga Race 4
Maiden Special Weight

Silver Reunion	$10.80	$4.80	$2.50
Ain't Love Grand		$3.90	$2.50
Jehan			$2.40

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Miss Charms at Second Glance

Second Glance (Smarty Jones) came out of the gate and smacked into East Leestown, effectively taking that one out of the race. On the other hand, Second Glance went right to the lead. Unfortunately, she didn't last long, tiring as Miss Charm City took over. Miss Charm City drove clear to become the 2nd winner for Bowman's Band. Hannah's Dowery closed well for second, while Truck Ride, who was always near the front, settled for third.

Result: August 13, 2008 
Laurel Park Race 6
Maiden Special Weight

Miss Charm City	$43.80	$20.60	$6.00
Hannah's Dowery		$22.80	$10.40
Truck Ride			$3.80

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Ryser is the Train Over Penching Pennies

Ryser broke on top pursued by Premier Crisis and Ima Chu Chu Train. Penching Pennies (Peace Rules) broke ok and was up with the leading pack. He fell back a bit, but came on again to hold a good spot. However, he then tired and dropped to the back of the pack. Ryser continued to lead and was clear at the finish. with Ima Chu Chu Train maintaining the second spot. Favorite Tastyfromthegitgo closed a bit, but he could do no better than third.

Result: August 13, 2008 
Evangeline Downs Race 6
Maiden Claiming

Ryser	$6.00	$5.00	$3.00
Ima Chu Chu Train		$5.20	$2.60
Tastyfromthegitgo			$2.20

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Will Saratoga be Special for Maiden Watch?

August 14, 2008
Saratoga Race 9
Saratoga Special (gr. II)
6.5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 5:31 PM HRTV/TVG

P	Horse
1.	Run Away and Hide
2.	Dueling Alex
3.	Proud Jefe
4.	Reynaldothewizard
5.	Join in the Dance
6.	Break Water Edison
7.	Lyin' Heart
8.	Medaglia d'Onore
9.	Unsung Song

One-third of the horses in the Saratoga Special are Maiden Watch horses, as Dueling Alex (Medaglia d'Oro - Rosie Dooley by Trempolino) and Reynaldothewizard (Speightstown - Holiday Runner by Meadowlake) try stakes company for the first time and Medaglia d'Onore (Medaglia d'Oro - Always Ready by Dixieland Band) returns to stakes company after finishing 5th in the Bashford Manor (gr. III) on July 5. In that race, he made a big move on the turn, but couldn't sustain it. Medaglia d'Onore had previously finished 6th on April 24 and 4th on May 26, before breaking his maiden on June 19. Medaglia d'Onore has had one work at Saratoga. Medaglia d'Oro has had one stakes-placed runner, Rachel Alexandra, who finished 2nd in the Debutante Stakes (gr. III).

Reynaldothewizard and Dueling Alex both broke their maidens in their debuts, Reynaldothewizard on July 2 and Dueling Alex on July 6. Neither horse has run since their maiden victory, but both have been working regularly, Reynaldothewizard primarily at Saratoga and Dueling Alex at Monmouth. Speightstown has had one stakes performer, Lord Shanakill who is group II stakes-placed in England.

Favoritism in the race will probably be between Run Away and Hide (City Zip - Jilted by Runaway Groom) who won the Kentucky Stakes (gr. III) on May 1 (after breaking his maiden on April 18) and Lyin' Heart (Lion Heart - Rumba Punch by Green Dancer) who finished 2nd in the Bashford Manor (gr. III), after previously winning the TTA Sales Futurity. In addition to Lyin' Heart, freshman sire Lion Heart has sired multiple-stakes winner Azul Leon and stakes-placed runners Bear's Rocket, Cameron Crazies, and Pretty Prolific.

Another stakes winner in the race is Proud Jefe (Proud Citizen - Besige by Polish Numbers) who won the Brian Barenscheer Juvenile Stakes on July 20, after breaking his maiden on June 27 at Churchill Downs.

Break Water Edison (Lemon Drop Kid - August Storm by Storm Creek) and Unsung Song (Unbridled's Song - Sisti's Pride by Forestry) were winners in their only starts. Break Water Edison broke his maiden at Belmont Park on July 17, going gate-to-wire. Unsung Song did his running at Presque Isle Downs on July 26.

Join in the Dance (Sky Mesa - Dance Darling by Devil's Bag) broke his maiden in his third start on July 25 at Saratoga. Previously, he had finished 2nd twice both at Arlington Park and Churchill Downs.

Read more about the Saratoga Special here.

Tbilisi will Know no Limits in the High Mist

August 14, 2008
Woodbine Race 5
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 3:04 PM

P	Horse
1.	Tbilisi
2.	Deeveetee
3.	Toccet from Philly
4.	Queen Bambi
5.	Love Arose
6.	High Mist
7.	Shellbrook
8.	Madam Inspector
9.	Know No Limits
10.	Nice Lady

Tbilisi has been in the news lately as the capital of Georgia, but it is also the name of a Birdstone 2-year old filly who makes her debut on August 14 at Woodbine. Tbilisi (Birdstone - Tripp Trial by Skip Trial), who has been working regularly at Woodbine for the past 2 months, sold for $28,449 as a yearling. Her dam, Tripp Trial, was a stakes winner who earned $202,310 and also won at 2. Tripp Trial has produced 4 winners from 5 to run. Birdstone is the sire of 13 runners who have made 23 total starts, recording 3 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, and earnings of $95,157.

The most experienced horse is Nice Lady (Bold Executive - Bellamancer by Great Gladiator), who has run three times at Woodbine, finishing 10th on June 28, 4th on July 10, and 8th on July 26. Bellamancer, dam of Nice Lady, was a winner at 2, and has produced the winner Tough Mancer who has earned $67,937 through 2008.

Know No Limits (Minardi - Unacceptable by Irish Tower) was 2nd in her only start, on July 25 at Woodbine. Know No Limits' dam won the Astoria Breeders' Cup Stakes (gr. III) and finished 2nd in the Schuylerville (gr. II) as a 2-year old. In her career, she earned $140,421. Know No Limits is a half-sister to 6 winners, including 4 that won at 2.

The final experienced horse is Shellbrook (Newfoundland - Jade Julia by Devil His Due) who finished 9th in her only start, a 2 furlong race at Woodbine. Shellbrook is by freshman sire Newfoundland, whose 8 runners have made 12 total starts with 4 wins, 3 seconds, and $85,109. Shellbrook is the first foal out of a stake-placed mare who earned $132,929.

Toccet From Philly (Toccet - Not So Pleasant by Pleasant Tap) is, as her name suggests, by first-year sire Toccet whose 20 runners have made 41 total starts, recording 2 wins, 8 seconds, and 4 thirds, and $91,218. However, contrary to her name, Toccet From Philly was bred in Ontario. Toccet from Philly is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes-placed She Is Raging who won at 2 and earned $286,863 in her career.

Bringing $44,641 as a yearling was Deeveetee (Doneraile Court - Diamonds to Me by Belong to Me). Diamonds to Me, dam of Deeveetee, was stakes-placed at 2 and has produced one winner, Marquis Diamond, who won at 2 and has earned $62,978.

High Mist (Olmodavor - High Humidity by Petionville) was a $22,000 2-year old, and is the 2nd foal out of stakes-placed High Humidity who earned $195,016. High Humidity's first foal is a winner.

Queen Bambi (Flatter - Chapel Oak by Roanoke) is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners.

Love Arose (Include - Season of Love by Kingmambo) is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners, including stakes winner Perilous Pursuit. Perilous Pursuit was also stakes-placed at 2.

French Madam, dam of Madam Inspector (Deputy Commander - French Madam by Rahy) was a 2-year old winner and was stakes-placed at 4, while earning $102,857 overall. French Madam has produced 2 winners, including stakes-placed Ginger Pop.

Persian Hopes a Lofty Banner will Winitback

August 14, 2008
Saratoga Race 5
Maiden Claiming ($50,000)
6 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 3:15 PM HRTV/TVG

P	Horse
1.	The Spanish Life
2.	Mitchell Park
3.	Nightmare Alley
4.	African Storm
5.	Vinnies Wild Tale
6.	Persian
7.	Musca
8.	Lofty Banner
9.	Winitback

Persian (Peace Rules - Lady Cheryl by Williamstown) makes his fifth start, having finished 3rd on July 25, 3rd on June 15, 5th on May 26, and fourth on May 7. His most recent start was at 5.5 furlongs at Saratoga in a Maiden Claiming contest. Since that race, he has worked twice at Saratoga. Persian is out of Lady Cheryl, a stakes winning mare who earned $189,054. Lady Cheryl did not run as a 2-year old, but she has produced a 2-year old winner. Persian sold for $32,000 as a yearling. Peace Rules' 22 runners have made 49 total starts, registering 11 wins, 5 seconds, and 6 thirds, and $239,998.

Vinnies Wild Tale (West Acre - Royal Prairie by Louis Quatorze), Lofty Banner (Quiet American - Flattered by Saint Ballado), The Spanish Life (Spanish Steps - Life's an E Ticket by Deposit Ticket), Nightmare Alley (West Acre - Traffic Jammer by Theatrical (IRE)), Mitchell Park (Safe in the USA - Smart as Scot by Ascot Knight) all ran against Persian on July 25, finishing 4th, 6th, 7th, and 10th respectively. Vinnies Wild Tale is out of a winning mare who has produced one winner from one to race. Lofty Banner, who sold for $30,000 as a yearling, is the 2nd foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to one winner. The Spanish Life is by first-crop Spanish Steps, a full-brother to Unbridled's Song, whose 12 runners have made 22 total starts recording 2 wins, and 4 seconds, and $63,429. Life's an E Ticket, dam of The Spanish Life, was stakes-placed and earned $142,445. She has produced one winner. Bringing $23,000 as a 2-year old, Nightmare Alley is out of a mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners including grade III stakes winner, Chicago Six. Chicago Six earned $733,347 in his career and won or placed in 11 stakes. Safe in the USA, first-crop sire of Mitchell Park, is the sire of 5 runners who have made 6 starts with 2 wins. Mitchell Park is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners.

Also running on July 25, but in a Maiden Special race at Saratoga were African Storm (Johannesburg - Aly Quatorze by Louis Quatorze) and Musca (Orientate - Southern Sandra by Dixie Brass) who finished 8th and 9th. African Storm is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 6 winners, including stakes winner Kool Humor. Kool Humor earned $242,899 in a 27 race career. Musca who previously finished 4th on the Belmont turf on July 11, is out of a stakes winner who earned $165,917 and also won as a 2-year old. Musca is a half-brother to the winner Dixie Marrone, who has earned $118,941 through 2008.

Winitback (Buddha - Last Two States by Alaskan Frost) is the only horse not to have run at Saratoga on July 25. He has run once, finishing 2nd in a Maiden Claiming race at Delaware Park on July 12. Last Two States, dam of Winitback, was grade II stakes-placed at 2 and earned $101,136. As a broodmare, Last Two States has produced 4 winners from 5 to race.

Town Hopes for an Allowance Peace

August 14, 2008
Laurel Park Race 8
Allowance Optional Claiming
6 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 6:46 PM HRTV

P	Horse
1.	Buddha Bop
2.	Grosso
3.	Helookslikearnold
4.	Peace Town
5.	Mr. Keeper
6.	Prideofcorey
7.	Rough Shot

Peace Town (Peace Rules - Darnestown by Williamstown) returns to try Allowance company, after breaking his maiden first time out at Delaware Park on June 17. In that race, he sat off the early pace and then took command, winning by 8. Since that race, he has been working regularly at Laurel. Peace Town, who sold for $50,000 as a yearling, is the first foal out of a stakes-placed mare who earned $94,280. She did not race as a 2-year old, but she did win her 3-year old debut. She is also a half-sister to 9 winners, 3 of which won as 2-year olds. Peace Rules' 22 runners have made 49 total starts, registering 11 wins, 5 seconds, and 6 thirds, and $239,998. However, he has yet to sire a repeat winner.

Helookslikearnold (Lion Hearted - Thracian by Partner's Hero) finished 5th in Peace Town's debut win. Since that race, he broke his maiden in a Maiden Claiming race on July 12 at Delaware Park.

Mr. Keeper (Lion Hearted - Talent by Cryptoclearance) broke his maiden in his first start on June 10 at Colonial Downs. He then finished 2nd in the Chenery Stakes on the Colonial turf on July 26.

The only horse in for the $50,000 claiming tag is Buddha Bop (Buddha - Life Happened by Stravinsky) who has made 5 starts. After breaking his maiden on June 28 in Maiden Claiming company at Delaware Park, he finished 3rd in an allowance race on July 20 at Delaware Park.

Grosso (Concerto - L'Enfant by A. P Jet), the only filly in the race, broke her maiden first time out on April 22. Since then, she has faced winners twice, on June 30 and July 19, finishing 4th and 3rd respectively. All of her starts were at Delaware Park.

First-year sire Omega Code is the sire of Prideofcorey (Omega Code - Jewels Pride by Rubiano) who is a veteran of 5 races. Prideofcorey broke his maiden in his most recent start, on the Colonial Downs yielding turf course on July 8 in a Maiden Claiming contest. Previously, he had run at Delaware (twice) , Pimlico, and Laurel. He is the only horse with previous Laurel experience. Omega Code's 22 starters have made 47 total starts with 8 wins, 4 seconds, 7 thirds, and $144,902. Omega Code has had one repeat winner.

Rough Shot (Snow Ridge - Queenies Girl by Cure the Blues) was victorious in his 2nd start, a Maiden Claiming race on July 22 at Philadelphia Park. Previously, he finished 6th in a Maiden Claiming race at Delaware.

Sugaree Gold is To Hot for You so Sorry Baby

August 14, 2008
Del Mar Race 5
Maiden Claiming ($100,000)
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 7:05 PM

P	Horse
1.	Kalapana
2.	Wilma Rules
3.	Sugaree Gold
4.	Sorry Baby
5.	Dave's Revenge
6.	Bright Abyss
7.	To Hot for You
8.	Lanie's Way
9.	Truthy

Sugaree Gold returns to the races after starting slow and finishing 5th in her debut on July 17 at Del Mar. Since that race, Sugaree Gold worked 4 furlongs at Del Mar in :47.60. Sugaree Gold, who sold for $65,000 as a yearling, is out of the winning mare, Sugar Is Gold. Sugar Is Gold has produced 8 winners, including stakes winner Shot of Gold who earned $515,033. Congaree has sired 21 runners which have made a combined 34 starts, recording 7 wins, 4 seconds, and 3 thirds, and $245,879.

Finishing 2nd and 3rd in front of Sugaree Gold on July 17, were Sorry Baby (Bernstein - Our Saratogadancer by Saratoga Six) and Kalapana (Successful Appeal - Vase by Rahy). Sorry Baby, who previously finished 7th at Hollywood on June 25, sold for $42,000 as a yearling. She is the first foal out of a dam who is a half-sister to one winner. Kalapana sold for $25,000 as a yearling and is the first foal out of a mare who is a full-sister to grade I winner, Exotic Wood, who earned $890,695.

The remaining horses are making their debuts, including Dave's Revenge (The Cliff's Edge - Midnite Deelite by Afternoon Deelites) by first-crop sire The Cliff's Edge. The Cliff's Edge has sired 18 runners who have made 37 total starts, registering 3 wins, 3 seconds, 4 thirds, and $91,081. Midnite Deelite, dam of Dave's Revenge, won 4 races as a 2-year old and was stakes-placed at 3. Midnite Deelite has produced the winner, Pulaski Runner, who was stakes-placed at 2.

Truthy (Grand Slam - Hope for Love by Fortunate Prospect) sold for $85,000 as a weanling, $100,000 as a yearling, and $220,000 as a 2-year old. Truthy's dam, Hope for Love, was stakes-placed at 2 and 3, and earned $101,440. Hope for Love has had one foal to run, the winner Winged Warrior.

Bringing $65,000 as a yearling was Wilma Rules (Tribal Rule - Dual Agent by Miswaki), whose dam was a winner of $108,720. Wilma Rules is a half-sister to 3 winners, including stakes winners Get Smart and Two On the Aisle.

To Hot for You (Sweetsouthernsaint - Leo Larla by Leo Castelli), who sold for $50,000 as a 2-year old, is out of a 2-year old winning mare who has produced 3 winners. Two of To Hot for You's siblings won at 2.

Reine des Neiges, dam of Bright Abyss (Royal Academy - Reine des Neiges by Smart Strike), was a winner at 2 and earned $115,725 in her career. Bright Abyss is her first foal. Reine des Neiges is a half-sister to grade I stakes winner and champion Snow Chief, who earned $3,383,210.

Lanie's Way (Storm Boot - Lovlier Crown by Chief's Crown) is out of a mare who has produced one winner and who is a half-sister to grade III stakes winner Fighting Falcon.

News and Notes

Mani Bhavan romped in the Adirondack Stakes (gr. II) for 2-year old fillies at Saratoga on August 13. Heavily favored Bold Union could do no better than 4th. The musical Doremeifasollatido just held off the fast closing Pretty Prolific for the place spot.

2-Year Old Works

New to this blog

August 13

Working 3 furlongs in :38.40 at Del Mar was Arcodoro (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Northern Gulch by Gulch). Arcodoro, who sold for $360,000 as a weanling, is a half-brother to group II winner, Hamoody.

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

August 13

Birdseye (filly; Birdstone - Trail Guide by Our Native) - Remington Park, 4 furlongs, :48.21.

Shoe Strap (colt; Birdstone - Boot Strap by Storm Boot) - Belmont, 5 furlongs, 1:04.42.

Stone Legacy (filly; Birdstone - Gulch Legacy by Gulch) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :50.66.

Texas Birdstone (colt; Birdstone - Imatexantoo by Ray's Pegasus) - Evangeline Training Center, 3 furlongs, :39.02.

Bear Onamission (colt; Congaree - Milagra by Maria's Mon) - Woodbine, 3 furlongs, :37.00.

Conga Queen (filly; Congaree - Special Test by Hawkin's Special) - Remington Park, 5 furlongs, 1:00.53.

Fabriziano (filly; Congaree - Miami Blue by American Change) - Laurel, 4 furlongs, :50.40.

Figlia d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Runaway Chanel by Runaway Groom) - Delaware Park, 5 furlongs, 1:02.80.

Presidente d'Oro (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Temis (CHI) by Lord Florey) - Skylight Training Center, 4 furlongs, :48.80.

Retraceable (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Embraceable by Dehere) - Woodbine, 5 furlongs, 1:01.80.

Peace Conference (colt; Peace Rules - In Conference by Dayjur) - Fair Hill, 4 furlongs, :51.00.

Danceyoursocksoff (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Come Dancing by Two Punch) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :51.52.

Into My Soul (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Stop Traffic by Cure the Blues) - Saratoga, 3 furlongs, :37.52.

Perfect Footprint (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Pedicure by Mr. Prospector) - Belmont Park, 3 furlongs, :37.81.

Ninepiecesofeight (filly; Saarland - Afleet Francais by Afleet) - Monmouth Park, 4 furlongs, :50.20.

Scootin Scooter (colt; Saarland - Sarah's a Winner by Cormorant) - Laurel Park, 3 furlongs, :37.80.

Go Smarty Go (colt; Smarty Jones - Sarah's World by Holy Bull) - Saratoga, 3 furlongs (gate), :36.12.

Goldshaft (colt; Smarty Jones - Mimi's Golden Girl by Seeking the Gold) - Fair Hill, 4 furlongs (gate), :51.60.

Hornung (colt; Speightstown - Deb's Charm by Silver Charm) - Del Mar, 4 furlongs, :49.60.

Munnings (colt; Speightstown - La Comete by Holy Bull) - Belmont Park, 5 furlongs, 1:02.46.

Rue Du Bois (Congaree) was scratched out of her race on August 11, the winner of that one was Matrimony who pressed the early pace and took over in the stretch. Three entries for August 13, River Fancy (Congaree) at Saratoga, Second Glance (Smarty Jones) at Laurel, and Penching Pennies (Peace Rules) at Evangeline Downs.

River Fancy Seeks a Warm Shower for Total Joy

August 13, 2008
Saratoga Race 4
Maiden Special Weight
1 1/16 miles turf
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 2:39 PM HRTV/TVG

P	Horse
1.	Palmeto Princess
2.	Silver Reunion
3.	Platinum Girl
4.	Americas Dreaming
5.	Jehan
6.	Dynaslew
7.	River Fancy
8.	Total Joy
9.	Warm Shower
10	Ain't Love Grand
AE	Carioca

River Fancy (Congaree - Go Baby Go (IRE) by Lion Cavern) attempts again to debut in a mile and a sixteenth contest on the turf at Saratoga, after being washed out on August 8. Most of the horses have returned to try again. River Fancy has been working at Saratoga since early June, and her last work was 5 furlongs on the turf training track in a time of 1:00.06. River Fancy, who sold for $90,000 as a weanling, is out of the mare Go Baby Go who was stakes-placed on the turf. Go Baby Go has produced 2 winners from 2 to run, including Hugo who was stakes-placed on the turf at 2. Congaree is the sire of 20 runners who have made 33 total starts, recording 7 wins, 4 seconds, 3 thirds, and $242,729. Included among his winners is Zigaree, a stakes winner on the turf.

Americas Dreaming (Statue of Liberty - Barnabas (ITY) by Slip Anchor (GB)), who finished 2nd in her only start on turf in Ireland on April 19, is the only entrant with turf experience. Americas Dreaming is a half-sister to 2 turf winners, including stakes-placed Mighty Empire.

Jehan (Forest Wildcat - Classy Date by Saint Ballado) is the most experienced horse in the race, having finished 2nd on June 13 and 3rd on June 29. Both of those races were on the Churchill Downs dirt. Jehan, who was a $150,000 yearling, is a half-sister to two winners.

Running once at Belmont was Ain't Love Grand (Dixie Union - On the Fritz by Mahogany Hall), who finished 4th on July 16. Ain't Love Grand, who sold for $535,000 as a yearling, is the first foal out of a stakes winner who earned $237,407.

Finishing 5th in her only start was Silver Reunion (Harlan's Holiday - Silver Comic by Silver Hawk) who ran at Delaware on June 28. Silver Reunion's dam, Silver Comic, won the Mrs. Revere Stakes (gr. IIT) on the turf and earned $216,935 in her career. Silver Comic is also a half-sister to group III winner Lucayan Prince, and grade III stakes winner Comic Strip.

The remaining horses are making their debuts, including Warm Shower (Dynaformer - Caught in the Rain by Petionville), who sold for $700,000 as a yearling. Warm Shower is the first foal out of Caught in the Rain who won the Mrs. Revere Stakes (gr. IIT) and the Athenia Handicap (gr. IIIT), both on the turf. In her career, Caught in the Rain earned $455,034 and won or placed in 9 stakes on the turf and the dirt.

Palmeto Princess (Incurable Optimist - Miss Fazenda (ARG) by Numerous) is out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 6 winners, including stakes winners Fabuloso Champ and Passing Champ.

Dynaslew (Dynaformer - Slews Final Answer by Seattle Slew) is the first foal out of a stakes winning mare who earned $358,567.

Platinum Girl (Mineshaft - Wild and Wonderful by Kennedy Road) who sold for $40,000 as a yearling, is out of a winning mare who has produced 6 winners, including grade III stakes winner West Virginia. West Virginia, who was also a stakes winner at 2, has earned $1,010,938 through 2008.

Lasting Pleasure, dam of Total Joy (Giant's Causeway - Lasting Pleasure by Theatrical (IRE)), was a winner on the turf and has produced one winner.

On the AE list for this race is unraced Carioca (The Cliff's Edge - She's Never Wrong by Nureyev) who is by first-crop sire The Cliff's Edge. The Cliff's Edge is the sire of 17 runners who have made 36 total starts, recording 3 wins, 3 seconds, 4 thirds, and $89,191. Carioca is the first foal out of an unraced mare, who is a half-sister to one winner.

Second Glance will make a Dismissal in East Leestown

August 13, 2008
Laurel Park Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 5:50 PM HRTV

P	Horse
1.	East Leestown
2.	Second Glance
3.	Hannah's Dowery
4.	So Foxy
5.	Dismissal
6.	Miss Charm City
7.	Snorkel
8.	Truck Ride

Second Glance (Smarty Jones - Worth a Look by Sword Dance (IRE)) makes her debut at Laurel Park, where she has been working. Second Glance is a half-sister to one winner and her dam is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winners Class Kris and Patriot Act. Patriot Act was also stakes-placed at 2. Smarty Jones is the sire of 8 runners who have made 11 total starts, recording 3 wins and 1 second and earnings of $75,367.

Freshman sire Candy Ride is the sire of Truck Ride (Candy Ride (ARG) - Truckster by Huckster), who finished 3rd in her only start, a Maiden Claiming 5 furlong race at Delaware Park on July 9. Truckster, the dam of Truck Ride, was a winner at 2 and overall won 11 races in a 75 race career. Truckster is the dam of 6 winners, including 3 that won at 2. The 2-year old winners include A B C Mmm Good who was stakes-placed at 2.

East Leestown (Toccet - Shawgatny by Danzig Connection), who finished 7th in her only start on the turf at Colonial Downs on July 18, is by first-year stallion Toccet. Toccet is the sire of 20 starters who have collectively started 41 times, registering 2 wins, 8 seconds, and 4 thirds, and $91,218. Shawgatny, the dam of East Leestown, was a 2-year old winner and has produced 5 winners including Satulagi who was a 2-year old stakes winner.

Also by a freshman sire is debut runner Miss Charm City (Bowman's Band - Pam'ssummerwind by Rodeo), whose sire Bowman's Band, has had 4 runners who have made 9 total starts with 1 win and 2 thirds. Miss Charm City is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners, including Celestial Legend who was a multiple stakes winner at 2 and 3 and earned $213,730.

Dismissal (Succesful Appeal - Dyna Two by Dynaformer) who sold for $85,000 as a yearling, finished 6th in her only start at Pimlico on May 30. Dismissal's dam won $178,695 and finished 3rd in the De La Rose Handicap (gr. III).

Newcomer Hannah's Dowery (Stephen Got Even - Rich Legacy by Polish Numbers) is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners, including stakes winners Blue Sky Princess and Vaguely Rich.

Stakes-placed Foxcroft Sister is the dam of first-time starter, So Foxy (City Zip - Foxcroft Sister by Lord Gaylord). Foxcroft Sister has produced 5 winners from 5 to run, including Wild R. N. who was a winner at 2, and stakes-placed at 3.

Debut runner Snorkel (Lion Hearted - Otherwise Perfect by Lemon Drop Kid) is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is from the family of stakes winners Per Quod, Suspect Terrain, and Supposedly.

Penching Pennies, Is He a Prince or a Chu Chu Train

August 13, 2008
Evangeline Downs Race 6
Maiden Claiming ($20,000)
5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 9:30 PM

P	Horse
1.	Silver Aldebaran
2.	Osceola Kiss
3.	Ima Chu Chu Train
4.	Premier Crisis
5.	Tastyfromthegitgo
6.	Ryser
7.	Penching Pennies
8.	He Is a Prince
9.	Aggie Eddie

Penching Pennies (Peace Rules - Gayle's Glory by Sword Dance (IRE)) returns after running 11th (and last) on August 2, less than 2 weeks ago. This quick turnaround indicates to me that he didn't really run much first time out and should show improvement here. Gayle's Glory, the dam of Penching Pennies, won 13 races and $304,935 in her career including 2 victories as a 2-year old. She has produced one winner (who won as a 2-year old) from two to race. Peace Rules has had 22 runners which have made 48 total starts, recording 11 wins, 5 seconds, 6 thirds, and $239,748.

Ryser (Roar of the Tiger - Valid Belle by Valid Appeal), by first-year sire Roar of the Tiger, finished 3rd in his only start on May 30 at Evangeline Downs. Roar of the Tiger's 21 runners have made 50 collective starts, recording 10 wins, 10 seconds, 9 thirds, and $254,771. Valid Belle, dam of Ryser, was a winner and has produced 2 winners, including Here Tiger a stakes winner at 2.

Finishing 6th in his only start on July 18 at Evangeline Downs was Aggie Eddie (Leestown - Mary Lou G by Roanoke). Aggie Eddie is a half-brother to 4 winners.

Also finishing 6th in his only start was Tastyfromthegitgo (Easyfromthegitgo - Tasty Lace by Langfuhr), who ran on July 4 at Evangeline Downs. Tastyfromthegitgo is out of a winning mare who has produced one winner from two to run.

He Is a Prince (United Spirit - She's a Lady by Nelson) was 8th in his only start, June 25 at Evangeline Downs. He is the first foal out of a mare who is half-sister to the winner Ide Love to See U.

Premier Crisis (Out of the Crisis - Lady Premier by Premiership) was 10th in his lone start on July 30 at Evangeline Downs. Lady Premier, the dam of Premier Crisis, was a winner at 2 and has produced the 2-year old winner, Bonzaway. Bonzaway has earned $49,780 through 2008.

The field is completed by three horses making their debuts, including Osceola Kiss (Roger That - A Kismet Story by Crafty Dude) by first-year sire Roger That. Roger That has had one runner, Lady Eugenie. Lady Eugenie broke her maiden in her 2nd start. Osceola Kiss is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half- or full-sister to 2 winners.

Even though this is an open race, Ontario-bred Silver Aldebaran (Aldebaran - Marvellous Silver by Silver Deputy) is the only one bred outside of Louisiana. Stakes winner Marvellous Silver, the dam of Aldebaran, was also stakes-placed at 2 and earned $100,239 in her career. Marvellous Silver has produced one winner, Sister Silver, who has earned $63,535 through 2008.

Ima Chu Chu Train (Valid Belfast - I'm a Chu Chu by Glaring) is out of a mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners.

2-Year Old Works

New to this blog

August 11

Working 3 furlongs at Hollywood Park in :37.60 was Free Beer (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - P J Floral by Baldski). Free Beer is out of the stakes winner, P J Floral, and is a half-brother to 4 winners including grade II stakes winner, Queue.

August 12

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

August 10

Boomtown (colt; Speightstown - Day Lily by A. P. Indy) - Fairplex, 5 furlongs, 1:04.40.

August 11

Normansbirdie (filly; Birdstone - She's a Cool Cat by Mountain Cat) - Calder, 4 furlongs (gate), :50.00.

Bear's Marie (filly; Congaree - White Line by Expelled) - Woodbine, 3 furlongs, :35.40.

Presents for Berti (colt; Congaree - Agiftfrom Bertie by Monetary Gift) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :48.40, fastest of 12.

Wear Blush (filly; Congaree - Tifonica (ARG) by Equalize) - Del Mar, 4 furlongs, :47.60.

Better Than Gold (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Arches of Gold by Strike Gold) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :49.40.

Greenapple Martini (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Trishyde Slew by Seattle Slew) - Woodbine, 5 furlongs, 1:01.80.

Porto d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Above the Harbor by Petionville) - Prairie Meadows, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:02.51.

Renda (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Ten Carats by Capote) - Calder, 8 furlongs turf, 1:48.40.

Hippie Princess (filly; Peace Rules - Royal Pelliknow by Raja's Revenge) - Calder, 3 furlongs, :37.20.

Persian (colt; Peace Rules - Lady Cheryl by Williamstown) - Saratoga; 4 furlongs, :49.10.

Tranquil Times (colt; Peace Rules - Lake Leman by Meadowlake) - Saratoga, 3 furlongs, :38.22.

Miss Marple (filly; Saarland - Future Diamonds by Roberto) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :50.80.

Antigone Jones (filly; Smarty Jones - Oedy's Appeal by Valid Appeal) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :50.40.

Maestro and Master (colt; Smarty Jones - White Gulch by Thunder Gulch) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :53.20.

Dukes Alley (colt; Speightstown - Mount Hillaby by Colonial Affair) - Winding Oaks Farm, 4 furlongs, :47.80.

Mission Gap (colt; Speightstown - Chase Gap by Mission Gap) - Winding Oaks Farm, 4 furlongs, :48.60.

Western Fire (colt; Speightstown - Under Fire by Gulch) - Remington Park, 5 furlongs, 1:04.85.

August 12

Winestone (filly; Birdstone - Miz Dixie by Dixieland Band) - Philadelphia, 4 furlongs, :49.11.

Dashin' Idea (filly; Congaree - General Idea by General Meeting) - Mountaineer, 4 furlongs, :51.60.

Cradle of Peace (colt; Peace Rules - Cat's Cradle by Flying Paster) - Fair Hill, 5 furlongs, 1:02.00.

Desert Fox (colt; Saarland - Sandshell by Silver Hawk) - Churchill Downs, 5 furlongs, 1:04.40.

Smarty Marty (filly; Smarty Jones - Frozen Rope by Clever Trick) - Belmont, 5 furlongs, 1:02.85.

Inspeightofsuccess (filly; Speightstown - Essence of Success by Deputy Minister) - Turfway Park, 4 furlongs, :53.40.

Jersey Town (colt; Speightstown - Jersey Girl by Belong to Me) - Monmouth Park, 3 furlongs, :37.00.

First, I want to apologize for not previewing Mullins Beach's (Speightstown) August 2 race. For some reason, I did not receive advanced email notification. Luckily, I did receive race day notification, so I was able to catch the race. The result is below. I also did not get notification of L. A. Rules' (Peace Rules) entry at Woodbine on August 2. But, he was a scratch.

It's Min d'Oro's Day in Splendor

This one was eventful even before they got in the gate. First, Breezing By was a late scratch. Then, Really Wonder, who had already gotten a rider change, dumped her rider and took off. She headed back to the barn, so was scratched as well. Plus, Min d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro) did not want to load and the gate crew had to spend several minutes persuading her. However, last in was first out, as Min d'Oro took right to the lead at the break. She was closely attended by favorite, It's a Frances Day, but soon shook free of that one. In the end, Min d'Oro increased her lead while under a snug hold to break her maiden with ease. It's always nice to start out a day of racing with a win.

Result: August 2, 2008 
Suffolk Downs Race 5
Maiden Special Weight

Min d'Oro	$6.60	$3.00	$2.80
It's a Frances Day		$2.60	$2.40
Firey Splendor			$3.20

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Karma over the Beach

Mullins Beach (Speightstown) was off well and in mid-pack in the early going. Up front, Essence of Silver went to the lead, but was closely pursued by C Karma. C Karma continued to pressure and finally went by in the stretch, without much urging. Essence of Silver tried hard, but couldn't keep up. Meanwhile, Mullins Beach was closing nicely to finish third in her debut.

Result: August 2, 2008 
Woodbine Race 5
Maiden Special Weight

C Karma	$8.90	$4.80	$3.20
Essence of Silver		$6.30	$4.20
Mullins Beach			$3.10

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Little Drama Here

The field was reduced to 6 with the scratch of Sligovian Bay and the late scratch of Safety Squeeze. Big Drama went right to the lead out of the gate and was never threatened, as he won by more than 7. Stamen and My Daddio were 2nd and 3rd respectively the whole way, in this merry-go-round contest. Birdcaper (Birdstone) was bumped at the start, but seemed to recover ok. However, he didn't make up any ground and ended up 5th.

Result: August 2, 2008 
Calder Race 9
Maiden Special Weight

Big Drama	$2.80	$2.20	$2.10
Stamen		$15.00	$6.40
My Daddio			$2.80

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War Lap Breaks With Tradition

Conflicting Report was reluctant to load, but was the first one out, with Sky Taps keeping him company and Takamosa close behind. Conflicting Report shook off all of those, but he couldn't hold off War Lap who rallied wide to get up by a nose. Breakwithtradition (Birdstone) broke slowly, but secured a good spot on the rail. However, he didn't gain much and finished 9th. War Lap seems to have a lot better kick on the turf than he did on the dirt.

Result: August 2, 2008 
Woodbine Race 8
Maiden Special Weight

War Lap	$6.40	$3.40	$2.90
Conflicting Report		$5.80	$4.20
Active Duty			$3.70

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It's Innovative to Speak Low for the Saar Treaty

Innovative went right to the lead and was never really challenged, as she drew off for an easy win. However, several horses closed well including second place finisher, Speak Low, and Saar Treaty (Saarland) who was shuffled back early, but rallied to take fourth. It definitely looks like Saar Treaty has a future on the turf.

Result: August 2, 2008 
Colonial Downs Race 9
Maiden Special Weight

Innovative	$8.60	$5.40	$3.40
Speak Low		$10,00	$5.80
Miss May			$3.40

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Saxxy Rose Hits the Cha Ching Jackpot

Longshot Saxxy Rose Lee went to the lead along with Illegal Search. Those two were soon joined by Cha Ching Jackpot who looked like she would go on by. However, Saxxy Rose Lee prevailed by a neck. Verdant (Pleasantly Perfect) stumbled at the start, but found a clear spot behind the first pack. She made up some good ground late on the outside, but couldn't catch the leaders. She definitely ran like a horse who would appreciate more distance.

Result: August 2, 2008 
Ellis Park Race 9
Maiden Special Weight

Saxxy Rose Lee	$50.80	$22.40	$9.00
Illegal Search		$3.60	$2.60
Cha Ching Jackpot			$3.20

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Believe in Gold Aly

At the break, Azooz came out slowly and then ducked in severely to remove himself from contention. Launch the Bull went to the lead, stalked by Gato Go Win. Those two set some ambitious fractions which seemed to set it up for a closer. And, close they did. Believe in Hope got the jump, and took the lead in the stretch.At that point, Gold Aly (Medaglia d'Oro) was still 8th. He came running, but was spun way wide and could get no closer than a length behind Believe in Hope. Following a similar path was Fiery Rebel, who rallied for third. The top three all look colts with good futures. I am really looking forward to seeing Gold Aly stretch out. Unfortunately, Crazy Crash will not get a chance to go forward, as he broke down in the stretch.

Result: August 2, 2008 
Del Mar Race 7
Maiden Special Weight

Believe in Hope	$28.40	$13.80	$9.40
Gold Aly		$9.40	$5.60
Fiery Rebel			$4.00

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There's No Whoa in Big Daddy

Big Daddy Boy went right to the lead at the break and that was pretty much the end of the story, as he drew off to win by 6. Whoa Wham pursued throughout, but couldn't catch Big Daddy. Anasheed Class closed well wide to pick up the show spot. Penching Pennies (Peace Rules) was off slow and then shuffled back even further. We'll see if he gets more gate work after this one.

Result: August 2, 2008 
Evangeline Downs Race 5
Maiden Special Weight

Big Daddy Boy	$8.40	$4.00	$3.40
Whoa Wham		$7.80	$4.00
Anasheed Class			$5.40

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At the End, it's The Cliff

Mr. Cliburn established a clear lead from the beginning, but he couldn't shake The Cliff's End. That horse kept coming and coming, and finally took the lead late. At the end, The Cliff's End was drawing away to become the third winner for The Cliff's Edge. I Vow to Win was along for 3rd. Tannic (Saarland) was bumped at the start and never really got involved.

Result: August 2, 2008 
Prairie Meadows Race 5
Maiden Special Weight

The Cliff's End	$6.80	$4.60	$2.80
Mr. Cliburn		$21.00	$8.60
I Vow to End			$2.60

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Old Man Bill Tries to Run the Colors on Classic Streets

August 3, 2008
Charles Town
Maiden Special Weight
4.5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 1:24 PM

P	Horse
1.	Westvirginia Cabin
2.	Run the Colors
3.	Damion's Pride
4.	Great Norton
5.	Old Man Bill
6.	Eric's Mambo
7.	Camp Again
8.	Trianera Whip
9.	Herb's Fiddle
10.	Classic Streets
AE	Simmering Hot
AE	Stone in Love

Old Man Bill (Speightstown - Be Happy My Love by Formal Gold) debuts at Charles Town, in a 4.5 furlong Maiden Special Weight contest. First of all, how great of a name is Old Man Bill, and how can we arrange a race between him and Old Man Buck? Old Man Bill is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to Smarty Jones. Old Man Bill brought $14,000 as a 2-year old. Speightstown's 12 runners have made 17 total starts, recording 4 wins, 2 seconds, 5 thirds, and $178,956.

Another debut runner by a first-year sire is Damion's Pride (During - Arrastra by Twining) by During whose 8 runners have made 13 combined starts with 1 win and 4 thirds, and $32,798 in earnings. Damion's Pride, who was a $40,000 yearling, is a half-brother to 2 winners, including stakes winner Shooting Astra.

First-time starter Herb's Fiddle (Montbrook - Be Myself by Cutlass) was a $30,000 2-year old. The dam of Herb's Fiddle was a winner and has produced 4 winners from 4 to run. However, only one won at 2.

Also debuting in this race are Run the Colors (Spreebee - Flag Salute by Stalwart) and Camp Again (Forest Camp - French Opera by Wild Again). Run the Colors is out of a winning mare who has produced the winner, Come to Terms. Come to Terms has earned $77,717 through 2008. Camp Again is a half-brother to 2 winners, including Bertha Jo who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old. Bertha Jo has earned $85,155 through 2008.

Great Norton (Great Notion - Mama Mucci by Regal Classic) has run twice, finishing 4th on June 21 and 5th on July 13. Both of these races were 4.5 furlongs at Charles Town. Great Norton is by freshman sire Great Notion whose 3 runners have made 5 total starts with 1 win, 1 second, and 1 third. Mama Mucci, dam of Great Norton, finished 3rd in the Oak Leaf Stakes (gr. I) as a 2-year old. Great Norton is a half-brother to 4 winner.

Trianera Whip (Wind Whipper - Trianera by Personal Flag) started twice in May at Calder in 2 furlong races, finishing 5th and 7th. Trianera, dam of Trianera Whip, was a 2-year old winner and has produced 3 winners, including grade III-placed, K. O.'s Crypto. K. O.'s Crypto earned $375,370 in his career.

Also a veteran of two races is Classic Streets (City Street - Storm Cell by Storm Creek), who did his previous running at Lone Star Park, where he finished 7th and 8th in his starts. Classic Streets is a half-brother to 2 winners, both of which won at 2.

Eric's Mambo (Black Mambo - Token's Pride by Zilzal) who sold for $60,000 as a yearling, finished 4th in his only start at Colonial Downs on July 19. Eric's Mambo is a half-brother to 4 winners, including stakes winner Zal's Pal. Black Mambo, sire of Eric's Mambo, is a first-crop sire whose 5 runners have made 10 total starts, recording 3 wins, 1 2nd, and $32,280.

Westvirginia Cabin (Old Kentucky Home - Starkville by Marquetry) ran once at Charles Town in a 6.5 furlong contest on July 13, where he finished 9th. Westvirginia Cabin is a full-brother to the winner Manderson.

On the AE list are Simmering Hot (Stone Bridge - Simmerette by El Prado (IRE)) and Stone in Love (Lion Hearted - Purse Snatcher by Allen's Prospect) who have both made one start. Simmering Hot, who was 8th on July 6 at Colonial Downs, is out of a mare who is a half- or full-sister to 4 winners including stakes winner, T. N. T. Red. Finishing 5th on July 12 at Delaware Park, was Stone in Love. Purse Snatcher, dam of Stone in Love, was a winner who is a half-sister to 7 winners, including 2 stakes winners.

Will Saratoga be Wickedly Spicey?

August 3, 2008
Saratoga Race 2
Maiden Special Weight
6.5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 1:32 PM HRTV/TVG

P	Horse
1.	Abundantia
2.	Outside
3.	Abigail's Gold
4.	Wickedly Spicey
5.	Tapitha
6.	Miss Bodine

Wickedly Spicey (Speightstown - Star of Wicklow by Fast Play) debuts at Saratoga in a compact field of 6. Wickedly Spicey, who was a $200,000 yearling, is a half-sister to 5 winners including graded stakes winners, Wild Heart Dancing and Man From Wicklow. Wild Heart Dancing won the Prom Stakes as a 2-year old and earned $597,641 in her career. Man From Wicklow won or placed in 8 graded stakes and earned $609,395. Both of these horses, however, were stakes winners only on the turf. Speightstown's 12 runners have made 17 total starts, recording 4 wins, 2 seconds, 5 thirds, and $178,956.

Outside (Out of Place - Hello Fanny by Hello Gorgeous) has made two starts, both at Churchill Downs. On May 22, she finshed 8th, and on June 22, she was 2nd. Outside is out of the stakes-placed mare, Hello Fanny, who earned $111,188 (including $50,180 as a 2-year old). Hello Fanny has produced 6 winners.

The only other experienced runner is Miss Bodine (Vindication - Guilded Times by Crafty Prospector), who was 2nd in her only start at Belmont on July 3. Miss Bodine is a half-sister to stakes winners Inexcessive Speed, Controlled, and Icecoldbeeratreds. Icecoldbeeratreds won the Del Mar Futurity (gr.II) and earned $353,800 at 2.

Abundantia (Alex's Pal - Ogygian's Louise by Ogygian) who sold for $25,000 as a yearling, is by first-year stallion Alex's Pal. Alex's Pal's 3 runners have made 8 combined starts, recording 2 seconds and 2 thirds. Abundantia is out a mare who was a winner and who has produced 3 winners, including stakes winner Lou's Expectation.

Also by a freshman sire is Tapitha (Tapit - Witchful Saint by Saint Ballado), a daughter of Tapit. Tapit is the sire of 19 runners who have made 35 total starts, registering 4 wins, 8 seconds, and 4 thirds, and $138,712. Tapitha, a $60,000 yearling, is out of a winning mare who is the dam of How Bout Tonight. How Bout Tonight was stakes-placed at 2.

The top-seller in this race is Abigail's Gold (Mineshaft - Love Or Money by Coronado's Quest), who brought $300,000 as a yearling. Abigail's Gold is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 6 winners, including grade II stakes winner, Broken Vow.

Despeightitall is a Ready Racer to be a Son of Destiny

August 3, 2008
Ellis Park Race 9
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 5:35 PM HRTV/TVG

P	Horse
1.	Wholelotatricks
2.	My Little Man Tate
3.	Son of Destiny
4.	Forchtenberg
5.	Grief
6.	Ready Racer
7.	Dynamite Bob
8.	Sir Bubba
9.	Despeighitall
10.	Charco

Despeightitall (Speightstown - Deputy Royal by Deputy Minister), who has been working for the past couple months at Churchill Downs, debuts at 6 furlongs at Ellis Park. Despeightitall is a half-brother to 4 winners, including stakes winner Royal Saint. Speightstown's 12 runners have made 17 total starts, recording 4 wins, 2 seconds, 5 thirds, and $178,956.

The most experienced horse in the race is Grief (Gilded Time - Reef by Cape Town) who has run 3 times, finishing 6th twice in 5.5 furlong races at Churchill Downs, and 5th in a mile race on the Ellis Park turf. Grief is out of a mare who earned $78,825, and who finished 3rd once in 2 starts as a 2-year old. Grief is her first foal, but she is a half-sister to 7 winners.

My Little Man Tate (Bernstein - Isn't It True by Is It True), Ready Racer (More Than Ready - Freefourracing by French Deputy), and Charco (Yes It's True - Reallyaroan by Imperial Falcon) all finished 4th in their only starts. My Little Man Tate is the first foal out of a winning mare, who is a half-sister to 4 winners including stakes winner Goldinrunner. Goldinrunner was stakes-placed as a 2-year old and earned $247,084 in his career. Freefourracing, dam of Ready Racer, was a group III stakes winner at 2, and earned $223,415 in her career. Freefourracing has produced 2 winners, including Speedway who was a stakes winner at 2 and who has earned $162,337 through 2008. Charco, who brought $50,000 as a yearling, is out of a stakes winning mare who earned $183,677. Charco is a half-brother to 2 winners.

Selling for $225,000 as a yearling was Forchtenberg (Hennessy - Ballet Colony by Pleasant Colony) whose dam, Ballet Colony, was a winner. Ballet Colony has produced 2 winners.

Son of Destiny (Kafwain - Destiny Awaits by Chief's Crown) sold for $85,000 as a 2-year old and is a half-brother to 3 winners, including Patient Patty who was stakes-placed at 2.

Wholelotatricks (Favorite Trick - Wholelotasoldier by Lost Soldier) was a $70,000 2-year old and is a half-brother to one winner.

Dynamite Bob (Malabar Gold - Morning Roar by Roar) is the first foal out of an unraced mare, who is a half- or full-sister to 4 winners.

Sir Bubba (Five Star Day - Shiroyama by Seattle Slew) is a half-brother to four winners, including Shim's Pride who has earned $125,990 through 2008.

Congo Hopes to be King of Choctaw County

August 3, 2008
Emerald Downs Race 3
Maiden Claiming ($40,000)
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 6:16 PM TVG

P	Horse
1.	Three Agree
2.	Off the Heezy
3.	King Congo
4.	Doctor Pav
5.	Slewdleview
6.	Silver Lake Max
7.	Siberian Cocktail
8.	Choctaw County
9.	Johnny Blue

King Congo (Congaree - Hansel's Star by Hansel) makes his third start after finishing 8th on June 21 and 3rd on July 10. King Congo, who sold for $20,000 as a yearling, is a half-brother to one winner, Bullish Yield, who has earned $85,425 through 2008. In addition, his dam is a half-sister to 8 winners including two 2-year old winners. Congaree's 19 runners have made 28 total starts, recording 6 wins, 3 seconds, and 3 thirds and $199,301.

Three Agree (Slewdledo - Nifty Purchase by Northern Jove) finished 5th, behind King Congo, on July 10. Three Agree sold for $17,000 as a yearling. His dam, Nifty Purchase, was a winner. Three Agree is a full-brother to 8 winners including 2 stakes winners. Three of his siblings won as 2-year olds.

Silver Lake Max (Salt Lake - Silver Screen Girl by Silver Ghost) finished 6th, in front of King Congo, on June 21. Silver Lake Max is the first foal out the stakes winner, Silver Screen Girl, who earned $127,121 and who is a half-sister to 9 winners.

The only other experienced runner in the race is Johnny Blue (Century City (IRE) - Tickled by Known Fact) who finished 4th in his only start on May 26 at Emerald Downs. Johnny Blue is out of a winning mare who has produced the winner, Great Uncle Scott. Great Uncle Scott has earned $52,730 through 2008.

Selling for $17,000 as a yearling was Off the Heezy (Tribunal - Knights Kaffer by Tough Knight). Knights Kaffer, dam of Off the Heezy, was a stakes winner at 2 and has produced two winners, including No Fences who was stakes-placed at 2 and 3.

Doctor Pav (Tenpins - Anabatic by Ascot Knight) is the first foal out of the stakes-placed mare, Anabatic. Anabatic is a half-sister to Kid Katabatic, a grade III stakes winner who earned $626,815.

Cocktails Anyone, dam of Siberian Cocktail (Siberian Summer - Cocktails Anyone by Petersburg), was a stakes winner who earned $242,545. Cocktails Anyone has produced two winners, including stakes winner Free Cocktails.

Choctaw County (Katahaula County - Fabalachee by Apalachee) is a half-brother to 2 winners.

2-Year Old Works

New to this blog

August 2

Whowearsthepants (filly; Congaree - No Dress Code by Distorted Humor) worked 2 furlongs at Woodbine in :25.60. Whowearsthepants is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners, including Emmaria who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old.

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

August 2

Phu Bird (Birdstone - Phu Cat by Tabasco Cat) - Louisiana Downs, 4 furlongs, :48.40.

Jay Dee Bird (colt; Birdstone - One Account by Private Account) - Penn National, 3 furlongs, :39.60.

S. S. Stone (colt; Birdstone - Sing and Swing by Dixieland Band) - Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 1:01.60.

Sweetie Bird (filly; Birdstone - Kacie's Favor by Distinctive Pro) - River Downs, 3 furlongs (gate), :36.00.

Lookin Left (Congaree - Santa Fe Strip by Phone Trick) - Remington Park, 3 furlongs, :37.24.

Midnight Break (colt; Congaree - Twilight Spectre by Imp Society) - Keeneland, 5 furlongs, 1:00.20.

Cassidys Pride (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Cassidy by Jolie's Halo) - Woodbine, 3 furlongs, :36.20.

Causin' Havoc (colt: Medaglia d'Oro - Degenerate Gal by Degerate Jon) - Keeneland, 5 furlongs, 1:00.00.

Gold d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Gold Canyon by Mr. Prospector) - Belmont, 4 furlongs (gate), :48.66.

Medaglia d'Amour (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Izara by Blushing John) - Del Mar, 4 furlongs, :48.60.

Oriental Sunshine (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Kristi's Sunshine by Miswaki) - The Thoroughbred Center, 4 furlongs, :52.20.

Prime Time (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Sioux City by Carson City) - Belmont, 4 furlongs; :52.48.

Sweeterthantheday (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Ice Cream Cone by Seeking the Gold) - Hollywood Park, 4 furlongs, :49.60.

Tasty Temptation (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Parisia by Tethra) - Ocala Training Center, 3 furlongs, :39.80.

Missunitednations (filly; Peace Rules - Sister Greeley by Mr. Greeley) - Philadelphia Park, 4 furlongs, :49.20.

Promise Me Merlot (colt; Peace Rules - Promise Me Magic by Pentelicus) - Calder, 6 furlongs, 1:15.80.

Red Bird Rules (filly; Peace Rules - Twirling Angel by Saint Ballado) - Calder, 5 furlongs, 1:01.60.

Tranquil Times (colt; Peace Rules - Lake Leman by Meadowlake) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :53.22.

Bedtime Story (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Fairy Tale by Seattle Slew) - Woodbine, 5 furlongs, 1:00.60.

Saardona (filly; Saarland - Golden Penny by Touch Gold) - Ellis Park, 4 furlongs, :50.40.

Smart Management (colt; Smarty Jones - Fircroft by A. P. Indy) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :49.99.

Hornung (colt; Speightstown - Deb's Charm by Silver Charm) - Del Mar, 3 furlongs, :36.00.

She's a Wow (filly; Speightstown - Venetian Glass by Deputy Minister). - Philadelphia Park, 4 furlongs, :49.20.

Min d'Oro will be Breezing By in Firey Splendor

August 2, 2008
Suffolk Downs Race 5
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 2:37 PM TVG

P	Horse
1.	Believesinme
2.	Kims Wonder
3.	Really Wonder
4.	Firey Splendor
5.	It's a Frances Day
6.	Secret Tracker
7.	Min d'Oro
8.	Breezing By

Min d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro - Min Elreeh by Danzig), who sold for $40,000 as a yearling, makes her debut at Suffolk. Min d'Oro is a half-sister to 5 winners, 3 of which won at 2. These include stakes winner Allodial Land, who earned $423,792 in his career. Medaglia d'Oro's 21 runners have made 36 total starts, recording 7 wins, 4 seconds, and 6 thirds, and $250,886.

It's a Frances Day (B L's Appeal - Tickle My Rib by Muqtarib), Kims Wonder (Three Wonders - Kimster by Preacherman), and Secret Tracker (Cimarron Secret - Traki Traki Oh Oh by Katowice) met previously at Suffolk in a 4.5 furlong Maiden Special Weight contest on July 20; with It's a Frances Day 2nd, Kims Wonder 6th, and Secret Tracker 7th. It's a Frances Day, who had previously raced at Belmont and Gulfstream Park (3 total starts), is the first foal out of a winning mare. Kimster, the dam of Kims Wonder, was a stakes winner who earned $116,169. Kims Wonder is her first foal. Secret Tracker is a full-sister to the winner Carmel's Secret, who was a winner at 2 and has earned $30,614 through 2008.

The remaining horses are unraced, including Believesinme (Indy King - Brillant Way by Beau Genius) whose dam was a winner. Believesinme is a half-sister to one winner, who was a winner at 2.

Really Wonder (Master Bill - You Must Win by Dawn Quixote) is a half-sister to one winner and a full-sister to Must Win Soon, a 2-year old winner who earned $201,292 in his career.

Firey Splendor (Hook and Ladder - Lone Splendor by Olympio) is a half-sister to one winner.

Buzzing B's, the dam of Breezing By (Honor Glide - Buzzing B's by Hazaam), was a stakes winner who earned $115,595. Breezing By is her first foal.

Birdcaper will Try to Escape Big Drama for One Night Alone

August 2, 2008
Calder Race 9
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 4:25 PM HRTV

P	Horse
1.	Swingman
2.	My Daddio
3.	Sligovian Bay
4.	Stamen
5.	One Night Alone
6.	Safety Squeeze
7.	Birdcaper
8.	Big Drama

Birdcaper (Birdstone - Sweet Caper by Cape Town) makes his fourth start at Calder, previously finishing 3rd on July 12, second on June 15, and 6th on May 31. Birdcaper is the first foal out of the winning mare, Sweet Caper who is a half-sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Leslie's Lady. Leslie's Lady won 4 races in her 2-year old season, including the Hoosier Debutante Stakes. Birdstone has sired 12 runners who have made 18 total starts, recording 2 wins, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds, and earnings of $71,842.

Safety Squeeze (Trippi - Caught Lookin' by Cozzene) has faced Birdcaper twice. On May 31, he finished 2nd and on June 15, he was 4th. Overall, Safety Squeeze has run 6 times, recording 2 seconds and 2 thirds. Safety Squeeze is out of a winning mare who has produced 2 winners from 3 to race.

Stamen (Awesome of Course - Petals by Dr. Caton) and My Daddio (Essence of Dubai - Twilight Mirage by Jeblar) ran against each other on June 28, with Stamen finishing 3rd and My Daddio 5th, in a race won by our own Pick's Express. Since that race, Stamen finished 9th in the Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes. Stamen's dam is a half- or full-sister to 6 winners. My Daddio's most recent effort was a 3rd place finish on July 19. My Daddio is out of a mare who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old and earned $159,829.

Big Drama (Montbrook - Riveting Drama by Notebook) is actually cutting back in distance, as he finished 3rd in his first start on July 12 at 6.5 furlongs. Big Drama is a half-brother to 5 winners including stakes winner, Drama's Way.

The race is completed by three debut runners, including Swingman (Storm Boot - Sue's Prospect by Pass the Line). Swingman is out of a winning mare who has produced 4 winners, including Carson's Legacy who won the Birdonthewire Stakes as a 2-year old. Carson's Legacy, who was also a stakes winner at 3, has earned $128,780 through 2008.

Sligovian Bay (Sligo Bay (IRE) - Tiva by Two Punch) is the first foal out of a winning mare, who is a half- or full-sister to 8 winners including Pro Fighter who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old.

One Night Alone (The Kaiser - My Wife by Schossberg) is a half-brother to two winners, both of which won at 2.

Breakwithtradition on the Edge of Active Duty

August 2, 2008
Woodbine Race 8
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs Turf
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 4:34 PM

P	Horse
1.	Active Duty
2.	Sky Taps
3.	Conflicting Report
4.	On Wings of Trust
5.	Montana de Oro
6.	Takamosa
7.	Breakwithtradition
8.	Perfect Shower
9.	No Alimony
10.	A P Bear
11.	War Lap
12.	Edge

Breakwithtradition (Birdstone - Princess Penny by Joyeux Danseur) debuts against a full field of mostly first-timers on the Woodbine turf. Breakwithtradition is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners including Palmiche, a group III winner in Panama.

Sky Taps (Tapit – Skywriting by Jeblar) has finished 6th twice on the Woodbine Polytrack. First-crop sire Tapit is the sire of Sky Taps, who was a $37,000 yearling. Tapit is the sire of 19 runners who have made 31 total starts, recording 3 wins, 7 seconds, and 4 thirds, and earnings of $99,452. Sky Taps' dam was stakes-placed as a 2-year old and earned $220,646.

War Lap (War Chant - Indy Five Hundred by A. P. Indy) is also a veteran of 2 starts, having finished 3rd twice on the dirt at Churchill Downs. War Lap sold for $150,000 as a yearling and is the first foal out of the grade I winner, Indy Five Hundred. Indy Five Hundred won the Garden City Breeders' Cup (gr I) and earned $244,510. She was also a 2-year old winner.

Finishing 5th in his only start on the main track at Woodbine was Edge (The Cliff's Edge - Maghaarb (GB) by Machiavellian), who is by first-year sire The Cliff's Edge. The Cliff's Edge's 13 runners have made 28 total starts, recording 2 wins, 2 seconds, and 3 thirds and $57,604. Maghaarb, the dam of Edge, was a 2-year old winner who has produced 1 winner.

The fnal experienced horse is No Alimony (Cozzene - Cross Your Heart by Miswaki) who sold for $45,000 as a yearling. No Alimony finished 6th at Churchill Downs on June 26. No Alimony is out of winning dam who has produced 1 winner, Aviv. Aviv was a 2-year old winner in Mexico.

The top seller in the race is A P Bear (Dynaformer - Trading by A. P. Indy) who cost $240,000 as a 2-year old. A P Bear is a half-brother to 3 winners including grade III stakes winner, Awesome Chic. Awesome Chic was also a debut winner at 2, and has earned $196,725 through 2008.

Perfect Shower (Perfect Soul (IRE) - Showering by Miswaki) sold for $151,968 as a yearling. He is by first-year sire, Perfect Soul whose 4 runners have each started once, recording 1 win. Showering, dam of Perfect Shower, was a stakes winner who earned $204,356. Perfect Shower is a half-brother to three winners, including Cool Rain Falling who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old.

Active Duty (Deputy Commader - Punchbowl by Two Punch) was a $80,000 yearling and is out of the stakes winning mare, Punchbowl. Punchbowl has produced 6 winners from 6 to race including stakes winner, Powerful Touch.

Conflicting Report (Graeme Hall - Platinum Hawk by Silver Ghost) is the first foal out of a mare whose dam was stakes-placed on turf.

On Wings of Trust (Trust N Luck - Harps and Wings by Relaunch) is a half-brother to 3 winners including stakes winner, One Way Flight.

Montana de Oro (Cape Town - Delighted Cat by Storm Cat) is the first foal out of a mare who is from the family of grade I stakes winner and sire, Quiet American.

Takamosa (Peaks and Valleys - Unique Sky by Sky Classic) is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners, including Except for Wanda, a stakes winner on the turf who earned $474,977.

Saar will Speak Low and Innovate on the Turf

August 2, 2008
Colonial Downs Race 9
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs Turf
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 4:39 PM HRTV

P	Horse
1.	Saar Treaty
2.	Combinate
3.	Cayenne Lady
4.	Adare
5.	Rowes Royal Chapel
6.	Purely Dixie
7.	Miss May
8.	Speak Low
9.	Miss Pam
10.	Ardagh
11.	Rose O'Tour
12.	Fur Lined
13.	Innovative

Saar Treaty (Saarland - Top of the Noggin by Chief's Crown) returns after running an even 5th in her debut at Delaware Park on June 3. This time, she faces a full field on the turf. Saar Treaty, who sold for $50,000 as a weanling, is a half-sister to one winner. In addition, her dam, Top of the Noggin, is a half-sister to 8 winners, 2 of which won during their 2-year old season. Saarland is the sire of 11 runners who have made 20 collective starts, registering 2 wins, 1 second, and 5 thirds, and earnings of $81,753.

The most experienced horse in the race is Rowes Royal Chapel (Chapel Royal - Karen S. by Kris S.) who has run 5 times, including 3 starts on the turf where she finished 5th, 5th, and 6th. All of these races were at Colonial. Rowes Royal Chapel is by first-year stallion, Chapel Royal whose 34 runners have made 65 total starts, recording 9 wins, 7 seconds, and 7 thirds. Karen S., the dam of Rowes Royal Chapel, was a winner and she has produced 3 winners including one turf winner.

Miss May (Northern Afleet - May Day Bluff by Pine Bluff) and Innovative (Johannesburg - Sparkler by Carson City) met on July 4 on the Colonial turf, with Miss May finishing 3rd and Innovative 4th. Miss May, who sold for $60,000 as a yearling, is a half-sister to 2 winners, including stakes winner, May Day Vow. Innovative was a $290,000 yearling and is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to grade II stakes winner, Softly and grade III stakes winner, Coragil Cat.

Another with turf experience is Purely Dixie (Bowman's Band - Purely Fabulous by Capote) who finished 5th on July 18 at Colonial. Purely Dixie is out of a winning mare and is a half-sister to Outrageous Sadie, who was a winner at 2. First-crop sire Bowman's Band is the sire of Purely Dixie. Bowman's Band's 4 runners have made 7 total starts, recording 1 win and 2 thirds.

The final experienced horse is Rose O'Tour (Express Tour - Rosie o' Mali by Out of Place) who finished 6th on the dirt at Colonial on June 10. Rose O'Tour is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners.

Selling for $140,000 as a 2-year old was Miss Pam (Officer - Not to Be Outdone by Smile). Not to Be Outdone, dam of Miss Pam, was stakes-placed as a 2-year old and earned $176,516 in her career. No to Be Outdone has produced 3 winners, including 1 turf winner.

Combinate (Volponi - Lunar Antics by Hay Halo) is out of a 2-year old winning mare who has produced 6 winners from 7 to race.

Jilli's Dream, dam of Cayenne Lady (Repent - Jilli's Dream by Out of Place) was a winner at 2, 3, 4, and 5, and earned $170,006 in her career. Jilli's Dream has produced 2 winners from 2 to race, including 1 that won at 2.

Adare (Belong to Me - Hopalina by Tempolino) is a half-sister to 3 winners, including Gunning For who won the Lawrence Realization (gr. IIIT), the Stanton Stakes, and the Henry S. Clark Stakes, all on the turf.

Speak Low (Prized - Love Talkin by Talkin Man) is out of a turf winning mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners, including stakes-placed, Nikama.

Feelingbetteragain, dam of Ardagh (Flatter - Feelingbetteragain by Well Decorated), was a stakes winner at 2 and has produced 2 winners including Tale of Freedom, stakes-placed on the turf.

Fur Lined (Trust N Luck - Mittens by Storm Boot) is the first foal out of a mare who was a winner on the turf and who is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner Oswayo.

Verdant Seeks Cha Ching Goldwrapinsilver

August 2, 2008
Ellis Park Race 9
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 5:31 PM HRTV/TVG

P	Horse
1.	Maggis Lass
2.	Cat Onthe Town
3.	Slumpbuster
4.	Goldwrapinsilver
5.	Verdant
6.	Miss Fark
7.	Cha Ching Jackpot
8.	Illegal Search
9.	Saxxy Rose Lee

Verdant (Pleasantly Perfect - Rift Valley by Gulch), who has been working for the past several months at Churchill Downs, debuts at Ellis Park at 6 furlongs. Rift Valley, dam of Verdant, was a winner of $118,718. Verdant is her 2nd foal. Her first foal, Marubutsu Center, is a winner in Japan, and has earned $378,113 through 2008. Rift Valley is a daughter of champion 2-year old filly, Meadow Star. Meadow Star was a perfect 7 for 7 as a 2-year old, including wins in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), the Frizette (gr. I), the Matron (gr. I), the Spinaway (gr. I), the Schuylerville (gr. II), and the Astoria Breeders' Cup Stakes (gr. III). In her career, she earned $1,445,740. Pleasant Perfect's 7 runners have made 10 total starts with 2 wins, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds, and $76,782 in earnings.

Illegal Search (Officer - Temporada by Summer Squall) and Cat Onthe Town (Forest Wildcat - On the Town by Pleasant Colony) met at Ellis Park on July 12 in a 5.5 furlong contest, with Illegal Search finishing 2nd and Cat Onthe Town 4th. Illegal Search, a $80,000 yearling, is out of winning mare who has produced 3 winners. Included among her winners is Stormy Afternoon, who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old. Cat Onthe Town is a half-sister to the winner Just for Kicks, who has earned $106,369 through 2008.

Cha Ching Jackpot (Posse - Prevailing by Summer Squall) has run twice, finishing 5th on the Churchill Downs dirt on June 29, and 3rd on the grass at Ellis Park on July 17. This last race was at a mile, which means Cha Ching Jackpot is shortening up for this race. Cha Ching Jackpot, who sold for $22,000 as a yearling, is out of the winning mare, Prevailing. Prevailing has produced 3 winners.

Another with 2 starts is Goldwrapinsilver (Silver Ghost - Bob's Gamble by Northern Jove) who finished 3rd at Churchill Downs on June 27, and 6th at Ellis Park on July 19. The dam of Goldwrapinsilver was a winner who has produced 4 winners. However, none of her offspring won as 2-year olds.

Debut runners Slumpbuster (Friends Lake - Athena Starwoman by Marquetry) and Miss Fark (Newfoundland - Margain by Wild Again) are both by first-year stallions. Friends Lake, sire of Slumpbuster, has had 7 runners who have made 14 combined starts, registering 3 wins, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds, and earnings of $170,190. Slumpbuster is a half-sister to one winner. Miss Fark is by Newfoundland, whose 6 runners have made a combined 10 starts with 3 wins, 3 seconds, and earnings of $71,554. Miss Fark is a half-sister to 3 winners.

Maggis Lass (Tenpins - Magibel by Tale of the Cat) is the first foal out of a mare who is a full-sister to 3 winners, including stakes winner Remarqable Tale.

Saxxy Rose Lee (Bernstein - Lenarose by Canaveral) is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners, including 2-year old winner, Binalongtimecom'en.

Gold Aly Gato Go Win for a Snapshot

August 2, 2008
Del Mar Race 7
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 8:10 PM

P	Horse
1.	Launch the Bull
2.	Believe in Hope
3.	Azooz
4.	Gato Go Win
5.	Crazy Cash
6.	Fiery Rebel
7.	Gold Aly
8.	Meteore
9.	Snapshot
10.	Regal Coyote
11.	Payment Approved
12.	El Chubasco
AE	Oyster Cat

Gold Aly (Medaglia d'Oro - Bangled by Alysheba) returns after passing some tired ones, and running 5th in his debut at Hollywood Park on July 13. Since that race, Gold Aly has had 2 works at Hollywood Park. Gold Aly, who sold for $120,000 as a 2-year old, is a half-brother to 5 winners including stakes winner Spangled, and grade III stakes winner Anklet. Anklet earned $486,451 in her career. Gold Aly is trained by Jack Van Berg, trainer of Alysheba, broodmare sire of Gold Aly. Medaglia d'Oro's 21 runners have made 36 total starts, recording 7 wins, 4 seconds, and 6 thirds, and $250,886.

The only other experienced horses in the field also ran on July 13, but in a different race where Fiery Rebel (Smoke Glacken - Dixie Schic by Dixieland Band) was 2nd and Gato Go Win (City Place - Brooks N Boots by Odyle) was 4th. Fiery Rebel sold for $72,000 as a yearling, and is out of a winning mare who has produced 1 winner from 1 to race. Gato Go Win is by first-year sire, City Place whose 7 runners have made 13 total starts, recording 4 wins and 2 seconds, and $86,298 in earnings. Gato Go Win was a $145,000 2-year old, and is out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to one winner.

Azooz (The Cliff's Edge - Shimmering Silver by Southern Halo) is by freshman sire The Cliff's Edge. The Cliff's Edge has had 13 runners which have made 28 total starts, recording 2 wins, 2 seconds, and 3 thirds. Shimmering Silver, dam of Azooz, is a half-sister to 8 winners including grade I winner Waquoit who earned $2,225,360 in his career.

Selling for $115,000 as a 2-year old was Launch the Bull (Holy Bull - Perfect Launch by Relaunch). Perfect Launch, dam of Launch the Bull, was a winner who has produced 4 winners, including 3 that won at 2.

Believe in Hope (Thunder Gulch - Hope Rises by Mr. Greeley) is the first foal out of stakes winner Hope Rises who earned $170,855 in her career. Hope Rises is a half-sister to 11 winners including 4 stakes winners.

Crazy Cash (Petionville - Discreet Account by Private Account) is a half-brother to 3 winners, including stakes-placed, 2-year old winner, Quiet Money.

Meteor Miracle, the dam of Meteore (Pulpit - Meteor Miracle by Twining), was a stakes winner who earned $182,989. Meteor Miracle was also a debut 2-year old winner.

Snapshot (Awesome Again - Cajun Flash by Bertrando) is out of a mare who was a winner of $90,000 and has produced one winner.

Copewiththiscoyote, the dam of Regal Coyote (Wheelaway - Copewiththiscoyote by Regal Humor), was a 2-year old winner who earned