Not a bad day for Maiden Watch, no winners, but decent efforts all around. Longandstrong (Birdstone) was a scratch at Monmouth Park.

An update on Dance the Cha Cha, who bolted on Monday and ran through the barn area at Thistledown. According to the racing department at Thistledown, he suffered nothing more than a few cuts and bruises. The jockey, Ernesto Oro, was also unhurt. I would expect, however, that Dance the Cha Cha may get some schooling before his next outing.

High Cry All the Way; Saarlandisourland not Disgraced

High Cry was the best looking horse in the paddock and she ran like it, going to the lead and keeping it. However, she was all out to hold off Dancing Daisy, who closed well to end up just a nod of the head behind. Freedom Rings also closed well for third. Saarlandisourland (Saarland) broke with the leaders way on the outside. She fell back later, but ran evenly to place 5th. She definitely showed more on the turf than her previous dirt attempts.

Result: August 7, 2008 
Saratoga Race 4
Maiden Special Weight

High Cry	$6.50	$3.70	$3.00
Dancing Daisy		$4.00	$4.30
Freedom Rings		$4.00	$4.30

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Selva Outguns Gemswick Park

The rains came in full force before this one, turning the course into slop. The beginning of the race was a bit of a puzzle, since I thought Gemswick Park (Speightstown) was up with the leaders, but I was watching with the sound off and the numbers on the screen did not compute. After unmuting the volume, Tom Durkin confirmed my thoughts, it was indeed Gemswick Park chasing Selva, who had taken the lead at the start. They stayed that way all the way round. Favored Justwhistledixie closed a bit to take third, but there mostly was no change of position in this big field. The biggest mystery was how the John Velazquez-ridden, Tom Albertrani-trained Gemswick Park went off at 42-1. I'm not complaining, I had $2 across on her.

Result: August 7, 2008 
Saratoga Race 5
Maiden Special Weight

Selva	$39.00	$17.40	$9.00
Gemswick Park		$34.00	$14.40
Justwhistledixie			$3.70

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Ravin is a Maniac over the Lady

Ravin Maniac took the lead soon after the start, with Truly Lucky pressing the pace. Quite the Lady (Pleasantly Perfect) was bumped at the start and settled on the rail. She came rolling on the outside in the stretch, but couldn't catch Ravin Maniac. She flattened out late and lost the place spot to Pride.

Result: August 7, 2008
Arlington Race 3
Allowance Optional Claiming

Ravin Maniac	$17.80	$6.40	$3.00
Pride		$3.20	$2.20
Quite the Lady			$2.40

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Will River take a Fancy to the Turf?

August 8, 2008
Saratoga Race 5
Maiden Special Weight
1 1/16 miles turf
2 Year old fillies
Post Time: 3:13 PM HRTV/TVG

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

River Fancy (Congaree - Go Baby Go (IRE) by Lion Cavern) debuts in a mile and a sixteenth contest on the turf at Saratoga. None of the horses in the main body of the race have turf experience (although two of the AEs do). However, it's raining today in Saratoga, so we'll see if this one stays on the turf. If it's moved to the main track, it will be run at 7 furlongs.

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 19 runners who have made 30 total starts, recording 6 wins, 3 seconds, 3 thirds, and $199,515. Included among his winners is Zigaree, a stakes winner on the turf.

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.

Buck Sign (Buckhar - Resigned by Golden Gear) finished 5th in her only start in the mud, at Belmont Park on June 5. Resigned, dam of Buck Sign, was a winner on the turf and is a half-sister to 3 winners, including 1 turf winner. Buck Sign is her first foal.

Also running once at Belmont was Ain't Love Grand (Dixie Union - On the Fritz by Mahogany Hall), who finished 4th Belmont 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.

Song of Charm (Unbridled's Song - Raging Apalachee by Apalachee) finished 5th in her only start on July 6. Song of Charm sold for $160,000 as a yearling and is a half-sister to 6 winners including champion and millionaire, Artax.

Also 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 in the main body of the field are making their debuts, including Carioca (The Cliff's Edge - She's Never Wrong by Nureyev) by first-crop sire The Cliff's Edge. The Cliff's Edge is the sire of 15 runners who have made 33 total starts, recording 3 wins, 3 seconds, 3 thirds, and $86,069. Carioca is the first foal out of an unraced mare, who is a half-sister to one winner.

Top selling among all the horses is 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 on 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.

Four horses are on the AE list: first-time starters Platinum Girl (Mineshaft - Wild and Wonderful by Kennedy Road) and Total Joy (Giant's Causeway - Lasting Pleasure by Theatrical (IRE)), and turf experienced Dream Empress (Bernstein - Chinese Empress by Nijinksy II) and Americas Dreaming (Statue of Liberty - Barnabas (ITY) by Slip Anchor (GB). Platinum Girl, 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, was a winner on the turf and has produced one winner. Dream Empress, who sold for $60,000 as a yearling, finished 4th in her only start on July 17 on the turf at Ellis Park. Dream Empress' dam, Chinese Empress, was a stakes winner on the turf who earned $163,814. Dream Empress is a half-sister to 6 winners, including 3 turf winners. Americas Dreaming was 2nd in her only start on the turf in Ireland on April 19, and is a half-sister to 2 turf winners including stakes-placed Mighty Empire.

Live will Dash Towards the War Action

August 8, 2008
Laurel Park Race 4
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs turf
2 Year olds
Post Time: 4:54 PM HRTV

P	Horse
1.	Live the Dash
2.	Tough as Rocky
3.	Kitty Pleaser
4.	War Action
5.	Hard Truth
6.	R Danny R
7.	Hi Ho Bambino
MTO	Ferber

Live the Dash (Peace Rules - Western Resolve by West by West) debuts at 5.5 furlongs on the turf at Laurel. Live the Dash, who sold for $37,000 as a yearling, is the 2nd foal out of a mare who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old and who is a half-sister to 5 winners. Peace Rules' 21 runners have made 44 total starts with 9 wins, 4 seconds, and 6 thirds, and $203,093 in earnings.

Three of the entrants have turf experience, including Hard Truth (Skip to the Stone - Reality Will Be by Kris S.) who finished 6th on June 20 and 2nd on July 18, both starts on the Colonial turf. Hard Truth is a half-sister to 6 winners, including 3 2-year old winners.

Hi Ho Bambino (Zavata - Madam Grand by The Prime Minister) has also run twice, finishing 3rd on the Colonial Downs dirt on June 10, and 3rd on the Colonial turf on July 6. He is a half-brother to 3 turf winners.

R Danny R (Sky Classic - Honey's Acallade by Acallade), a son of champion grass horse Sky Classic, finished 10th in his only race, a mile contest on the Colonial turf. His dam, Honey's Acallade, was a winner on the turf and has produced two winners, including Honey's Sky a turf winner, who is a full-sister to R Danny R.

War Action (Action This Day - Down Pretty High by Known Fact) and Tough as Rocky (Rock Slide - Lux Marquet by Marquetry) faced each other in a 5 furlong dirt Maiden Claiming race on July 12, finishing 4th and 7th respectively. War Action is by first-crop sire Action This Day whose 14 runners have made 32 total starts with 4 wins, 4 seconds, and 4 thirds, and earnings of $61,939. War Action is a half-brother to 6 winners, including stakes winner Just Le Facts who was also stakes-placed at 2. Tough as Rocky, who was also 6th on June 26 at Delaware, is a half-brother to one winner who was a 2-year old winner on the turf.

Unraced Kitty Pleaser (Crowd Pleaser - She's Catty by Storm Cat) is out of the mare, She's Catty, who was a turf winner. She's Catty is the dam of 4 winners from 4 to run, including stakes winner Move to Strike who earned $136,585. Move to Strike was also a debut winner at 2. One of She's Catty's offspring won on the turf.

Main Track Only entrant Ferber (Tale of the Cat - Empty Portrait by Coronado's Quest) is the 2nd foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to grade I stakes winner, millionaire, and sire Include.

I'm the Law Hopes for a Whaleofaride to Take A Day

August 8, 2008
Evangeline Downs Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
State Bred
Post Time: 9:30 PM

P	Horse
1.	Littlebitofbull
2.	Brazen Walk
3.	Biglucky's Hope
4.	Whaleofaride
5.	Barginbasementbaby
6.	Take a Day
7.	Bayou Bay
8.	I'm the Law
9.	Hear No Angel
10.	Sparkling Keat

I'm the Law (Peace Rules - Stormin' Down by Storm Creek) returns after passing a few tired ones to finish 7th in his debut, at Evangeline Downs on July 16. This time, he is in against fellow Louisiana-breds, which may help his chances. I'm the Law, who sold for $15,000 as a 2-year old, is the first foal out of a mare who was a 2-year old winner and who earned $126,715 in a 37 race career. She is also a half-sister to 7 winners. Peace Rules' 21 runners have made 44 total starts with 9 wins, 4 seconds, and 6 thirds, and $203,093 in earnings.

Barginbasementbaby (Leestown - Do It Fast by Bounding Basque) is a veteran of 4 starts, all at Evangeline. He finished 9th on May 14, 6th on May 30, 10th on June 25, and most recently, 5th in a Maiden Claiming Louisiana-bred race at 4.5 furlongs. Do It Fast, dam of Barginbasementbaby, was stakes-placed as a 2-year old.

The only other experienced runner is Bayou Bay (Bayou Hebert - Lexie Dawn by Fabulous Frolic) who finished 7th in his only start at Evangeline Downs on July 4. Bayou Bay is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare, who is a half- or full-sister to 3 winners.

Whaleofaride (Scrimshaw - Petite Love by Fred Astaire) and Hear No Angel (Eavesdropper - Strawberry Angel by Red Attack) are both by freshman sires. Scrimshaw, sire of Whaleofaride, has had 13 runners who have made 31 total starts, recording 5 wins, 6 seconds, 3 thirds, and $112,294. Whaleofaride, who sold for $25,000 as a 2-year old, is the first foal out of a half-sister to 7 winners, including grade III stakes winner, Love's Exchange. Hear No Angel, who sold for $50,000 as a yearling, is by Eavesdropper whose 2 runners are both winners. Strawberry Angel, dam of Hear No Angel, was a stakes winner who earned $124,164. She has produced 5 winners from 5 to run, but none won at 2.

Littlebitofbull (Littlebitlively - Pure Bull by Holy Bull) is the 2nd foal out of a mare who won $103,240 and is a half- or full-sister to 5 winners.

Brazen Walk (In a Walk - Brazen Act by Golden Act) is a half- or full-brother to 3 winners, but no 2-year old winners.

Rhonda's Dealing, dam of Biglucky's Hope (Aeropostale - Rhonda's Dealing by Plain Dealing) was a winner. Biglucky's Hope is her first foal.

Take a Day (Storm Day - Aiken's Taken by Slew City Slew) is out of a winner of $64,717 who has produced 4 winners including Wanaka, who was stakes-placed at 2 and 3, and who has earned $311,929 through 2008.

Sparkling Keat (Keats - Sparkling Millie by Mr. Sparkles) is a half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-year old winner Sparklingwire.

2-Year Old Works

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

August 5

Dreams d'Oro (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Morning Time by Gilded Time) - Arlington, 4 furlongs, :50.00.

August 7

Livin Lovin (filly; Birdstone - Nurse Margaret by Captain Bodgit) - Delaware Park, 4 furlongs, :49.80.

Conga Gold (filly; Congaree - Added Gold by Gilded Time) - Fair Hill, 4 furlongs, :49.00.

Anaan (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Parisian Deputy by French Deputy) - Belmont Park, 3 furlongs, :36.25.

Bella d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro - Rangoon Belle by Alysheba) - Vinery Stable, 4 furlongs, :48.60.

Fiesta d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Ionian Bride by Icecapade) - Saratoga, 3 furlongs, :36.94.

Hug It Out (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Dazzling Contrast by General Meeting) - Arlington, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:01.00.

Signet Ring (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Runaway Royalty by Runaway Groom) - Churchill Downs, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:05.00.

Class Rules (colt; Peace Rules - Clever Actress by Theatrical (IRE)) - Vinery Stable, 4 furlongs, :51.00.

Lippy Rules (filly; Peace Rules - Jive Talker by Time for a Change) - Hollywood Park, 4 furlongs, :48.80.

Peace Town (colt; Peace Rules - Darnestown by Williamstown) - Laurel Park, 4 furlongs, :47.20.

Into My Soul (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Stop Traffic by Cure the Blues) - Saratoga, 5 furlongs, 1:02.43.

Mindy Sue (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Drifa by Tabasco Cat) - Arlington, 4 furlongs, :50.80.

River Saar (filly; Saarland - One Neat Trick by Phone Trick) - Presque Isle Downs, 4 furlongs, :50.00.

Apple Fest (filly; Smarty Jones - Lovington by Afleet) - Hollywood Park, 3 furlongs, :39.80.

Little Lady Smarty (filly; Smarty Jones - Lake Lady by Salt Lake) - Arlington, 4 furlongs, :48.00.

Me You and Her (filly; Smarty Jones - Toi Et Moi by Deputy Minister) - Monmouth, 4 furlongs, :51.40.

Hornung (colt; Speightstown - Deb's Charm by Silver Charm) - Del Mar, 3 furlongs, :36.20.

Zak's in Town (colt; Speightstown - Zakcat by Vilzak) - Fair Hill, 5 furlongs, 1:01.00.

Heavy favorite Follow the Rules (Peace Rules) went right to the lead, but was hounded by Faith Restored. That one got his head in front, but Follow the Rules fought him off. Sarina's Feistycat came running in the stretch, but Follow the Rules had enough left to hold him off and secure the maiden win.

Result: August 6, 2008 
Ellis Park Race 3
Maiden Claiming

Follow the Rules	$4.20	$3.00	$2.40
Sarina's Feistycat		$4.40	$3.00
Tempting Storm			$3.80

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A Clever Move Secures Victory

Madison Heights went to the lead with Retriever nearby. Thats a Good Thing was just off the pace and made his move in the stretch to gain the advantage. But, Yes I'm Clever got through on the inside and outfinished Thats a Good Thing to take the win. Madison Heights stuck around for 3rd. Frosty Diamond (Medaglia d'Oro) broke off-stride, but secured a good spot on the rail. But, he started faded backward and it looked like he would finish in the back of the pack. However, he did manage to pick up 5th while racing very wide and green.

Result: August 6, 2008 
Saratoga Race 5
Maiden Claiming

Yes I'm Clever	$7.80	$4.50	$3.40
Thats a Good Thing		$4.00	$3.00
Madison Heights			$6.10

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Triumph for Evita, Trifecta King Checked

Cosmic Queen, Dash Dot Dash, Trifecta King, Emmy Darling, and Glitter City were all up on the early pace. On the turn, Trifecta King checked hard and was forced all the way back to last. That was end of story as far as this race was concerned for her, but she finished the race ok. Cosmic Queen also tired after a half. This left Glitter City and Emmy Darling on the lead. However, both Evita Argentina and Stardom Bound (who was off slow yet again) were coming.Iin the end, Evita prevailed by a length to become the first stakes winner for freshman sire Candy Ride. As she had in each of her starts, Glitter City lugged in a bit impeding Emmy Darling and was dq'd from 3rd to 4th.

Read more about the Sorrento here.

Result: August 6, 2008
Del Mar Race 7
Sorento Stakes (gr. III)

Evita Argentina	$17.20	$6.40	$3.60
Stardom Bound		$3.80	$2.80
Emmy Darling			$2.80

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The Lady Will be Quite a Maniac to Wink at Richie

August 7, 2008
Arlington Park Race 3
Allowance Optional Claiming
6 furlongs
2 Year old fillies
Post Time: 3:18 PM HRTV

P	Horse
1.	Ravin Maniac
2.	Quite the Lady
3.	Sweet Relish
4.	Pride
5.	Truly Lucky
6.	Wink At Richie

Quite the Lady (Pleasantly Perfect - Separata (CHI) by Sam M.) returns to the site of her maiden victory on June 7, to take on 5 in this Allowance Optional Claiming contest. Quite the Lady sold for $74,000 as a 2-year old. Her dam was a group I winner in Chile, she also finished 2nd in the Las Cienegas (gr. III). Quite the Lady is a half-sister to 2 winners. Since her race, she has had one work at Arlington Park at 4 furlongs. Quite the Lady's maiden victory was at 4.5 furlongs, so she will be stretching out in this 6 furlong contest.

Only two horses are in for the claiming price of $50,000, Ravin Maniac (Scrimshaw - Radcliffe Yard by Boston Harbor) and Wink at Richie (Gimmeawink - Make No Law by Greinton (GB)). Coincidentally, Ravin Maniac and Wink at Richie are both by first-crop sires. Ravin Maniac has run 3 times, finishing 3rd at Hollywood Park on April 30, breaking her maiden on May 25 at Arlington Park, and finishing 4th in the Prairie Gold Lassie Stakes at Prairie Meadows on July 4. Wink at Richie has run twice at Arlington Park. She finished 2nd on June 18 and won on July 4. Both of her races were Maiden Claiming contests.

Another by a first-crop sire is Pride (Lion Heart - Coffee Springs by Crafty Prospector) who broke her maiden at first asking on April 25 at Keeneland. More recently, Pride finished 4th in the Astoria Stakes at Belmont Park on June 29.

Truly Lucky (Truluck - Holy Miss by Holy Bull) was stakes-placed in her most recent start, the TTA Sales Futurity on June 7 at Lone Star Park at 5 furlongs. Prior to that, she broke her maiden on May 22 at Lone Star Park. Truly Lucky does have previous Arlington Park experience, having finished 6th in her debut at 2 furlongs on May 2 at Arlington.

Sweet Relish (Smoke Glacken - Sweet Eloise by Sky Classic) finished 5th in her first start on June 21, and then won her second start at 6 furlongs on July 12. Both of her starts were Maiden Special Weight races at Arlington Park.

Saarlandisourland will be a Dancing Daisy

August 7, 2008
Saratoga Race 4
Maiden Special Weight
1 1/16 miles turf
2 Year old fillies
New York breds
Post Time: 2:41 PM HRTV/TVG

P	Horse
1.	High Cry
2.	Freedom Rings
3.	Lady Valiant
4.	Quietly Bold
5.	She's Got Thunder
6.	Dancing Daisy
7.	Special Detail
8.	Saarlandisourland
9.	Justify

Saarlandisourland (Saarland - Crypto Kate by Tabasco Cat) apparently did not use much energy in her race on July 30 (where she finished 6th) since she is back on August 7. This time, she'll stretch out to a mile and a sixteenth and switch to the turf. Previously, Saarlandisourland finished 8th July 4 at Belmont Park. Saarland has had 11 runners who have made 23 starts, recording 2 wins, 1 second, and 6 thirds, and earnings of $83,995. Saarlandisourland's dam, Crypto Kate, was a winner of $30,602. Saarlandisourland is Cypto Kate's 2nd foal. Her first foal, Seattle Reed, is a winner who has earned $40,039 through 2008.

Dancing Daisy (More Than Ready - Formal Dancer by Formal Gold) and Justify (Alajwad - Celestial Touch by Montbrook) met at Belmont on June 25, with Dancing Daisy 8th and Justify 9th. Dancing Daisy is the 2nd foal out of a 2-year old winning mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Marichal and Vangelis, a group II winner in France who earned $471,404 in Europe and the U.S. Justify is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners.

First-year stallion Johar is the sire of Special Detail (Johar - Special Tapestry by Theatrical (IRE)) who finished 9th in her only start on July 9 on the dirt at Belmont. Johar has had 13 runners, who have made a total of 20 starts, recording 1 win, and 4 seconds. Special Detail is the first foal out of the mare Special Tapestry who placed in two races and earned $11,420. Special Tapestry is a half-sister to 3 winners, 1 of which was a debut winner at 2.

Selling for $100,000 as a 2-year old was She's Got Thunder (Thunder Gulch - Shesastonecoldfox by Foxhound). Shesastonecoldfox, dam of She's Got Thunder, won 4 of 5 races at 2, including 3 stakes. She was also stakes-placed at 3 and earned $216,409. Shesastonecoldfox is the dam of Elusive Fox, who was stakes-placed at 2.

Lady Valiant (Catienus - Bang Up Play by Waquoit), a $34,000 2-year old, is out of a stakes-placed mare who earned $133,410.

High Cry (Street Cry (IRE) - Quiet Rumour by Alleged) is half- or full-sister to 4 winners, including stakes winner Beebe Lake who earned $195,375.

Freedom Rings (Proud Citizen - Dana's Wedding by Compliance) is out of mare who earned $120,710 and has produced 6 winners, including stakes winner Peg's Prayer.

India Divina, dam of Quietly Bold (El Prado (IRE) - India Divina (CHI) by Roy) was a grade I stakes winner on the dirt, and grade III stakes-placed on the turf. She earned $312,123 in her career and has produced two stakes-placed performers, including Grasberg who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old on the grass.

Gemswick Tries to Park Her Seaside Home In Fine Fettle

August 6, 2008
Saratoga Race 5
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 3:15 PM HRTV/TVG

P	Horse
1.	In Fine Fettle
2.	Selva
3.	Sweet Ariette
4.	It'sallaboutus
5.	Seaside Home
6.	Spell Check
7.	Cherokee Gem
8.	Justwhistledixie
9.	Littleprincessemma
10.	Union City
11.	Gemswick Park
12.	Naturally Naughty

Gemswick Park (Speightstown - Queen's Park by Relaunch) makes her debut against a full field of 12 at Saratoga, where she has worked twice. Her dam, Queen's Park, was a stakes winner who earned $104,909. Queen's Park has produced 2 winners including Queen's College who was stakes-placed at 2. Speightstown's 16 runners have made 21 total starts, recording 5 wins, 3 seconds, and 5 thirds and $221,371.

Littleprincessemma (Yankee Gentleman - Exclusive Rosette by Ecliptical), who finished 6th in her only start on July 6 at Churchill Downs, 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.

The only other experienced horse is In Fine Fettle (Lion Heart - Ice Carnival by Two Punch) who was 6th at Belmont on July 3. In Fine Fettle, who was a $100,000 yearling, is by leading first-crop sire, Lion Heart. Lion Heart is the sire of 33 runners who have made a combined 52 starts with 12 wins, 10 seconds, 5 thirds, and earnings of $506,066. In Fine Fettle's dam, Ice Carnival, was stakes-placed and earned $106,330. She was also a debut winner at 2. In Fine Fettle is her first foal.

The top seller in the race is Justwhistledixie (Dixie Union - General Jeanne by Honour and Glory), who brought $425,000 as a yearling. Justwhistledixie is a half-sister to Chace City, who won 3 races at 2, including his debut and the Saratoga Special (gr. II).

Spell Check (Put It Back - A B C Amanda by Alphabet Soup) sold for $215,000 as a 2-year old and is a half-sister or full-sister to 3 winners, including Mystery Girl. Mystery Girl finished 2nd in the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (gr. I) at 2.

Sweet Ariette (Unbridled's Song - Sweet Nanette by You and I) was a $200,000 2-year old. Her dam, Sweet Nanette, was a stakes winner at 2, 3, and 4 and earned $392,845. Sweet Nanette has produced one winner from 2 to run. That winner, Sargent Seattle, won at 2.

Selling for $130,000 as a yearling was Naturally Naughty (Holy Bull - Bad Pussycat by Distinctive Pro). Naturally Naughty is out of a 2-year old winning mare who has produced 4 winners, including stakes winner Bam Bam Bull a full-sister to Naturally Naughty.

First-crop sire, Werbin is the sire of It'sallaboutus (Werblin - Littlemiss Sparkle by Glitterman). Werblin's 6 runners have made 12 total starts, recording 2 wins, 2 seconds, and $68,338. It'sallaboutus is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who earned $61,567.

Selva (Forest Wildcat - Bayou Mist by Silver Deputy) is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners, including stakes-placed Quanah who earned $215,461.

Sand Dollar, dam of Seaside Home (Storm Cat - Sand Dollar by Grindstone), has produced two winners and is a half-sister to grade I winner Cat Thief who earned $3,951,012. Cat Thief also won the Lane's End Breeders' Futurity (gr. II) and finished 3rd in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at 2.

Cherokee Gem (Cherokee Run - Nice Canter by Seeking the Gold) is the first foal out of a winning mare who is from the family of grade I winners Dancing Spree, Fantastic Find, Furlough, Heavenly Prize, and Oh What a Windfall.

Union City (Dixie Union - City Sister by Carson City) is out of a grade II stakes-place mare who earned $136,490.

An Attempt to Be Long and Strong

August 7, 2008
Monmouth Park Race 6
Maiden Claiming ($50,000)
5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 3:15 PM TVG

P	Horse
1.	Toots
2.	Kalik Mon
3.	Delaware Slew
4.	Rip Rap
5.	The Crooner
6.	Smokey Fella
7.	Oski Oski
8.	Bunker Hill
9.	Longandstrong
10.	Pat's Dilemma

Longandstrong (Birdstone - Bessie's Chips by Rakeen) returns after closing to finish 4th in his debut at Monmouth on July 18. Longandstrong, who sold for $25,000 as a yearling, is out of the winning mare, Bessie's Chips, who has produced 3 winners from 4 to race. One of Bessie's Chips foals won at 2. Birdstone's 13 runners have made 22 total starts, recording 3 wins, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds, and $95,157.

Finishing 3rd, 10th, and 11th respectively in Longandstrong's debut were Smokey Fella (Straight Man - Lady Fenwick by Smoke Glacken), Delaware Slew (Delaware Township - Slew Gin Beauty by Slew Gin Fizz), and Oski Oski (Forest Wildcat - Exit Laughing by Saint Ballado). Smokey Fella, who previously had finished 6th on June 5, is the first foal out of a winning mare who earned $172,275. Delaware Slew is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners, including Don Six who won or placed in 13 stakes and earned $612,123. Delaware Slew finished 2nd in his debut on June 27. Oski Oski was a 32,000 2-year old. He is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners, including millionaire Kela who won or placed in 8 stakes including victories in the Bing Crosby (gr. I) and Pat O'Brien (gr. II) and a second in the Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I).

The Crooner (Songandaprayer - Love Mia (ARG) by El Sultan (ARG)) finished 6th at Monmouth on June 5, and 6th on July 6 (behind Dueling Alex) also at Monmouth, where he set the early pace. His dam is a half-sister to group I winner Second Reality (ARG)). The Crooner sold for $75,000 as a 2-year old.

The final experienced runner is Kalik Mon (City Zip - All American Blond) who finished 3rd in a 2 furlong race at Penn National on May 21, and 8th and 5th in 2 races on the Colonial Downs turf on June 21 and July 8.

Unraced Toots (Omega Code - Hollow Gal by Notebook), who sold for $150,000 as a yearling, is by first-crop sire, Omega Code. Omega Code is the sire of 20 runners who have made 44 total starts, recording 8 wins, 4 seconds, and 7 thirds, and $143,057. Hollow Gal, dam of Toots, was a winner and has produced two winners.

Also by a first-crop sire is Pat's Dilemma (Cuvee - Civita by Touch Gold) by Cuvee whose 23 runners have made 48 combined starts with 2 wins, 8 seconds, 9 thirds, and $107,565. Pat's Dilemma is the first foal out of mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners.

Rip Rap (Harlan's Holiday - Saint Believe It by Saint Ballado) sold for $120,000 as a yearling and is out of a stakes-placed mare, who was also a debut winner at 2. Rip Rap is half-brother to 4 winners, including 2 that won at 2.

Bunker Hill (Trippi - Never Yield by High Yield) is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners.

2-Year Old Works

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August 6

Jersey Town (colt; Speightstown - Jersey Girl by Belong to Me) worked 3 furlongs in :38.40 at Monmouth Park. Jersey Town is out of grade I winner Jersey Girl who earned $571,136. As a 2-year old, Jersey Girl won the Astoria Stakes.

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

August 6

Shoe Strap (colt; Birdstone - Boot Strap by Storm Boot) - Belmont, 4 furlongs, :51.10.

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, 4 furlongs, :53.60.

Bear's Conductor (colt; Congaree - Symphonic Lady by Blare of Trumpets) - Woodbine, 5 furlongs, 1:01.40.

Dueling Alex (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Rosie Dooley by Trempolino) - Monmouth Park, 5 furlongs, 1:00.00.

Our Golden Dream (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Adorahy by Rahy) - Saratoga, 5 furlongs Turf Training, :59.96.

Queen of the City (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Biogio's Beauty by Distorted Humor) - Belmont Park, 3 furlongs (gate), :37.66.

Cradle of Peace (colt; Peace Rules - Cat's Cradle by Flying Paster) - Fair Hill, 4 furlongs, :49.20.

Live the Dash (colt; Peace Rules - Western Resolve by West by West) - Laurel, 3 furlongs (gate), :35.80.

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

Peace Roll (filly; Peace Rules - Roulette by Storm Bird) - Hollywood, 4 furlongs, :48.40.

Scootin Scooter (colt; Saarland - Sarah's a Winner by Cormorant) - Laurel Park, 5 furlongs, 1:02.60.

Congor Bay (colt; Speightstown - Pico Teneriffe by Red Ransom) - Winding Oaks Farm, 3 furlongs, :37.00.

Fufty Too (colt; Speightstown - Cape North by Capote) - Arlington Park, 5 furlongs, 1:03.00.

Divine Design took most of the bettors' money and she did pop out of the gate first, but she was soon joined by Star of War. Quite the Lady was back a bit early, but she came rolling on the outside to win by 3 widening lengths. Our old friend Star of War ran along for second, while the favorite had to settle for third. This was a rather impressive victory for Quite the Lady as she records the first win for Pleasantly Perfect as a sire.  She looks to be the real deal. Not bad stats for papa Pleasantly Perfect either: 2 starters, 1 win, 1 2nd.

Result: June 7, 2008 
Arlington Park Race 7

Quite the Lady	$9.60	$4.80	$3.40
Star of War		$4.60	$3.00
Divine Design			$2.80

Equibase Chart 

The Essence of Himynameissarah

Bridal Essence and Payton's Drama broke on top and dueled for much of the race. As they neared the wire, Bridal Essence put Payton's Drama away to win by clear lengths. Himynameissarah (surely her barn name must be just Sarah) came out in good order and stalked the top pair. She made a little bit of a move and got close, but she didn't really threaten them. However, she was clear of the rest of the field. Overall, it was a promising debut for Himynameissarah. 

Result: June 7, 2008 
Canterbury Park Race 4

Bridal Essence	$7.20	$4.20	$3.80
Payton's Drama		$7.20	$4.20
Himynameissarah			$3.40

Equibase Chart 

Juliet's Spirit overcomes Bri N Savannah

Can'tstopthiscat showed her usual speed.  In the early going, she was joined by our girl, Bri N Savannah, but Bri got tired and faded to 6th.  Watch for her next time when she should be able to hold on better. Can'tstopthiscat seemed home free, but Juliet's Spirit flew late to just get up. 

Result: June 7, 2008 
Woodbine Race 1

Juliet's Spirit	$8.50	$4.60	$2.90
Can'tstopthiscat		$6.00	$3.30
Georgia Song			$2.60

Equibase Chart

2-Year Old Works

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

June 7

Congo Kaye (filly; Congaree - Palau by Kingmambo) - Pleasanton, 5 furlongs, 1:00.20, fastest of 17 works. 

Oconee (colt; Congaree - Chenoa by Wild Again) -  Churchill Downs, 5 furlongs, 1:00.60.

Ameribelle (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Miz United States by Valid Appeal) - Calder, 4 furlongs, :49.60.

Dueling Alex (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Rosie Dooley by Trempolino) - Monmouth Park, 4 furlongs, :47.80.

Godfrey Queen (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Star Queen by Kingmambo) - Santa Anita, 4 furlongs, :50.20. 

Rachel Alexandra (filly, Medaglia d'Oro - Lotta Kim by Roar) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :47.00.

Pacificator (colt; Peace Rules - Penthouse Doll by Pentelicus) - Churchill Downs Training, 5 furlongs, 1:03.60.

Peace Conference (colt; Peace Rules - In Conference by Dayjur) - Fair Hill, 3 furlongs, :37.60.

Red Bird Rules (filly; Peace Rules - Twirling Angel by Saint Ballado) - Calder, 5 furlongs, 1:02.00.

Rule of Motion (colt; Peace Rules - Poetic Motion by Green Dancer) - Philadelphia Park, 3 furlongs, :37.86.

Bedtime Story (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Fairy Tale by Seattle Slew) - Ocala Training Center, 4 furlongs, :50.00.

Perfect Song (colt: Pleasantly Perfect - Prospector's Song by Prospector's Music) -  Delaware, 4 furlongs, :50.80.

Exclusive Scheme (filly; Saarland - Pyramid Scheme by Distant View) -  Belmont, 3 furlongs, :38.90.

Go Smarty Go (colt; Smarty Jones - Sarah's World by Holy Bull) - Belmont, 3 furlongs, :37.91.

Barrichello (colt; Speightstown - Everything by Geiger Counter) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs, :50.80.

Despeightitall (colt; Speightstown - Deputy Royal by Deputy Minister) - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :37.60.

Wickedly Spicey (filly; Speightstown - Star of Wicklow by Fast Play) - Keeneland, 4 furlongs, :51.00.

Busy day for Maiden Watch on Belmont Stakes Saturday, as three fillies debut, one by Congaree (Bri N Savannah), one by Saarland (Himynameissarah), and one by Pleasantly Perfect (Quite the Lady). Let's look at them in post time order.

First up is Bri N Savannah (Congaree - Walkerton by Copelan) who will go 4.5 furlongs on the Woodbine Polytrack. Bri N Savannah is a half-sister to 6 winners including Caleb Pond who finished 3rd in the Tremont Stakes as a 2-year old and Spy Hill who finished 3rd in the Victoria Stakes as a 2-year old.

The most experienced horse in the race is Can'tstopthiscat (Roar of the Tiger - Thunder by Night by Thunder Gulch) who has run 4 times, finishing 3rd twice and 2nd twice. Can'tstopthiscat is familiar to Maiden Watch readers, as she has twice face Katolak Cowboy, finiishing 3rd on April 20 and 2nd on May 9. Can'tstopthiscat is by first-year sire, Roar of the Tiger who is a full-brother to Giant's Causeway. Roar of the Tiger has had 3 winners from 8 starters. Can'tstopthiscat's dam is a half-sister to grade III stakes winner, Quick Blue.

The only other experienced runners in the race are Faithful One (Chapel Royal - She's the One by Northern Flagship) and Mayfield Road (Yonaguska - Dancing All Night by Nijinsky II) who met on May 17 in a 4.5 furlong race at Woodbine, finishing 2nd and 7th respectively. Faithful One, who sold for $39,000 as a weanling, is by first-year sire, Chapel Royal. Chapel Royal has had 14 starters and 3 winners so far. Faithful One is a half-sister to 3 winners including 1 2-year old winner. Mayfield Road is out of Dancing All Night who earned $185,420 in a career that included victory in the Long Island Handicap (gr. II). Dancing All Night is the dam of 3 winners and a full-sister to grade I winner, Dancing Spree and a half-sister to grade I winners, Fantastic Find and Furlough.

Fairlight (Hold That Tiger - Petite Diablo by Silver Deputy) sold for $68,000 as a yearling. She is the first foal out of a mare who earned $144,133.

Juliet's Spirit (Exchange Rate - Juliet's Way by Farma Way) is a half-sister to stakes winner, Gleaming Elegance who was a debut winner at 2 and a full-sister to Madonna Mia who was twice stakes-placed as a 2-year old.

The dam of Red Sox Fox (Foxtrail - Princess Nita by Spectacular Bid) has produced 5 winners.

Selling for $50,000 as a yearling was Georgia Song (Songandaprayer - Mia Bird Too by Proud Birdie) whose dam, Mia Bird Too, was a stakes winner who earned $267,815. Mia Bird Too has produced three winners, including a full-sister to Georgia Song.

June 7, 2008
Woodbine Race 1
Maiden Special Weight
4.5 Furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 1:10 PM

PP	Horse
1.	Fairlight
2.	Juliet's Spirit
3.	Red Sox Fox
4.	Faithful One
5.	Bri N Savannah
6.	Mayfield Road
7.	Can'tstopthiscat
8.	Georgia Song

At Canterbury Park, Himynameissarah (Saarland - Pacific Island by Grand Slam) debuts in a 3.5 furlong race. Himynamissarah is the first foal out of mare who won $126,796 in a career that included 2 2-year old victories. 

Two experienced horses in the race, Classic Bound (Boundless - Classic Nix by Bold Nix) finished 6th in a 3.5 furlong race at Canterbury on May 23. Classic Bound's dam, Classic Nix, was a stakes-winner who earned $79,239. Classic Bound is her first foal. Bridal Essence (Essence of Dubai - Bridal Ballad by Opening Verse) finished 5th at 4.5 furlongs at Turf Paradise. Bridal Essence is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 10 winners.

Payton's Drama (Dramatic Copy - Pilgrim Miss by Jacksonport) is the first-starter for her sire, Dramatic Copy who earned $31,520 all his 2-year old season. Payton's Drama is out of a mare who earned $114,543.

Another first-year sire represented in this race is Eavesdropper, whose first starter is Copper Sunrise (Eavesdropper - Near Silver by Lac Ouimet). Eavesdropper was a stakes winner who earned $167,794. He is also a half-brother to A. P. Indy and Summer Squall. Copper Sunrise's dam was a stakes winner who earned $92,688. She has produced 2 winners.

June 7, 2008
Canterbury Race 4
Maiden Special Weight
3.5 Furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 1:10 PM

PP	Horse
1.	Classic Bound
2.	Himynameissarah
3.	Payton's Drama
4.	Golden Currency
5.	Copper Sunrise
6.	Unsinkable Molly
7.	Bridal Essence
8.	Lil's Butter Cup

Quite the Lady (Pleasantly Perfect - Separata (CHI) by Sam M. becomes the second starter for Pleasantly Perfect. Quite the Lady sold for $74,000 as a 2-year old. Her dam was a group I winner in Chile, she also finished 2nd in the Las Cienegas (gr. III). Quite the Lady is a half-sister to 2 winners.

Star of War (Cuvee - Miss Awesome by Awesome Again) has finished 4th twice, most recently on May 22 at Churchill Downs, a race that also featured Rachel Alexandra. Star of War is by first-year sire, Cuvee who has had 10 starters and 1 winner. Star of War's dam, Miss Awesome, was a 2-year old winner who earned $50,079 in her career. She has produced one winner.

Cuvee is also the sire of Divine Design (Cuvee - By the Belle by Geri) who sold for $75,000 as a yearling. Divine Design is a half-sister to one winner.

Donna Mia (Alajwad - Shesa Strodes Lady by Strodes Creek) who finished 7th in her only start on May 25 is by first-year stallion Alajwad. Alajwad has had 4 starters and no winners. He is a full-brother to grade III stakes winners, Caress. Country Cat, and Bernstein and a half-brother to grade II winner Della Francesca. Donna Mia's dam is a half-sister to 6 winners.

The dam of Safari Dream (Cape Town - Sun Luck by Conquistador Cielo) was a stakes winner who was 2 for 2 as a 2-year old. Safari Dream is a half-sister to 6 winners including the stakes winner, Tahoe City.

Jezebel Jill (Minardi - Debbie's Promise by Devil's Bag) is out of a winning dam who is a half-sister to 4 winners including stakes winner Shake the Dice.

The dam of Behold a Lady (Yes It's True - Western Delight by West by West)  was a stakes winner who earned $89,375. She has produced one winner.

Lady Shore Breeze (Shore Breeze - Lady Siobhan by Double Niner) is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 2 winners.

June 7, 2008
Arlington Park Race 7
Maiden Special Weight
4.5 Furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: :12 PM

PP	Horse
1.	Safari Dream
2.	Donna Mia
3.	Jezebel Jill
4.	Behold a Lady
5.	Quite the Lady
6.	Lady Shore Breeze
7.	Divine Design
8.	Star of War

2-Year Old Works
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June 6

At Merryland Farm, Jay Dee Bird (colt; Birdstone - One Account by Private Account) worked 1 furlong in :13.40. Jay Dee Bird's dam, One Account, won $75,610 and has produced one winner. One Account is also a half-sister to 11 winners.

Hank the Billymax (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Twining Star by Twining) worked 3 furlongs at Churchill Downs recording a time of :37.40. Hank the Billymax, who sold for $175,000 as a weanling, is out of a mare who earned $53,042 and who finished 3rd in the Tempted (gr. III) as a 2-year old.

The Smarty Jones' filly, Kiddari (Smarty Jones - La Paz by Hold Your Peace) worked 3 furlongs at Churchill Downs in :37.40. Kiddari's dam, La Paz, won or placed in 7 stakes and earned $175,431. As a 2-year old, she raced 5 times with 4 wins and a 2nd. La Paz is the dam of grade II stakes winner Forest Camp and grade III stakes winner Spanish Empire.

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

June 6

Heir to the Stone (colt; Birdstone - Mi Mariposa by Two Punch) - Aqueduct, 4 furlongs, :49.08. 

Shoe Strap (colt; Birdstone - Boot Strap by Storm Boot) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlong, :48.00.

King Congo (colt; Congaree - Hansels' Star by Hansel) - Emerald Downs, 3 furlongs; :41.20 (sloppy).

Medaglia d'Onore (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Always Ready by Dixieland Band) - Churchill Downs Training, 4 furlongs, :49.20.

Prime Time (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Sioux City by Carson City) - Woodbine, 5 furlongs; 1:01.40. 

Follow the Rules (colt; Peace Rules - Floramera by Seattle Slew)  - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :37.40.

Halo Beauty (filly; Peace Rules - Halo Tyra by Sunny's Halo) - Evangeline Downs, 4 furlongs, :49.60.  

Peace Reigns (filly; Peace Rules - Diamond Dottie by Eagle Eyed) - Louisiana Downs, 4 furlongs, :49.80. 

Peaseporridge (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Prospinsky by Mr. Prospector) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs, :49.60.

Collegiate (filly; Saarland - La Sorbonne (ARG) by Southern Halo) - Belmont Park, 4 furlongs, :48.85.

Exile (colt; Speightstown - Ruff by Clever Trick) - Santa Anita, 3 furlongs, :37.40.

Pocket Patience (filly; Speightstown - Brass in Pocket by Domasca Dan) - Highpoint Farm and Training Center, 2 furlongs, :24.00.

 

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

PP	Horse
1.	Atka
2.	Gonging Wild
3.	Upper Manhattan
4.	Got Tobe Rio
5.	Trifecta King
6.	Call Aly
7.	Makasi
8.	She'smylittleman

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.