Two scratches on the day, Barrrichello (Speightstown) at Woodbine (but L. A. Rules (Peace Rules) went in that one, so there will be a recap below) and Rocket Defense (Peace Rules) at Laurel. This was not a surprise, as I received a workout notice for her in the morning. The winner was Perfect Pet who went gate-to-wire.

Lady Shakespeare Does Her Family Proud

Lots of activity during the gate loading in this one, not unexpected in a race full of unraced 2-year olds. Divine Destiny thrashed in the gate and was a late vet scratch. Wiggle and a Wink (Congaree) broke with the leaders, Ochoa and Getting Away. Getting Away fell back first, but Wiggle and a Wink stuck with Ochoa. However, Wiggle and a Wink tired in the stretch and ended up fourth. Meanwhile, Lady Shakespeare was closing like a rocket and went by everyone to continue the family turf tradition.

Result: August 15, 2008 
Woodbine Race 2
Maiden Special Weight

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Greatness Rules

Lord of Greatness went right to the lead, but L. A. Rules was stuck to his side. Those two soon separated themselves from the rest of the field. L. A. Rules stuck close, but he couldn't get by Lord of Greatness. In the end, Lord of Greatness pulled away for a 2 length victory. However, L. A. Rules was much the best of the rest.

Result: August 15, 2008 
Woodbine Race 4
Maiden Special Weight

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Tar Beach Takes the Points Over Beans and Soul

As predicted, this one came off the turf and was run at 7 furlongs on the dirt (this is starting to sound like a broken record). Luv Gov and Insider set the early pace, but neither was around at the finish (although Insider held better, taking 4th). The favorite, Take the Points, seemed poised for victory and took a short lead in the stretch. But, Tar Beach, who had been stuck in traffic, broke through in time to take the win. A number of horses had traffic problems in this one, including Precious Beans (Medaglia d'Oro) who secured a good spot despite a bobble at the start. He was in amongst horses and then seemed to lack punch when finally free. Into My Soul (Pleasantly Perfect) didn't show much. Maybe next time, he will actually get to run on the turf.

Result: August 15, 2008 
Saratoga Race 9
Maiden Special Weight

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The Ladd has some Jazzi Tricks

Tricky Ladd rocketed out of the gate (the chart says, "broke well." I think that's a bit of an understatement, he was 6 in front at the quarter) and the race was pretty much over (remember they were only going 3.5 furlongs). Jazzi Dawn (Saarland) was the closest pursuer, but she couldn't make much of a dent. She tired a bit, and lost her 2nd position by a nose and a neck.

Result: August 15, 2008 
Northlands Park Race 1
Maiden Special Weight

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Breakwithtradition for an Edge in Quebec City

August 16, 2008
Woodbine Race 1
Maiden Claiming ($50,000)
7 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 1:10 PM

Breakwithtradition (Birdstone - Princess Penny by Joyeux Danseur) returns after finishing 9th on the turf at Woodbine on August 2. This time, he'll try the main track and drop into Maiden Claiming company. 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. Birdstone's 14 runners have started 24 total times, registering 3 wins, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds, and $95,557.

Finishing 7th in front of Breakwithtradition on August 2 was Edge (The Cliff's Edge - Maghaarb (GB) by Machiavellian). Edge, who had previously finished 5th on the Woodbine Polytrack on July 6, is by first-year sire The Cliff's Edge. The Cliff's Edge's 18 runners have made 37 total starts, recording 3 wins, 3 seconds, and 4 thirds and $91,081. Maghaarb, the dam of Edge, was a 2-year old winner who has produced 1 winner.

Also running on August 2 at Woodbine, but in a Maiden Claiming contest on the Polytrack, was Jerry's Connection (E Dubai - Prize Connection by Editor's Note) who finished 6th in his race. Jerry's Connection's dam is a half- or full-sister to 7 winners, including stakes winner Ghoastly Prize. Ghoastly Prize, who was also a winner at 2, earned $146,247 in his career.

Freshman sire Even the Score is the sire of Quebec City (Even the Score - Perth Lassie by On Target) who has made 4 starts, most recently finishing 3rd in a Maiden Special Weight race at Woodbine on July 18. Even the Score is the sire of 15 runners which have made 27 total starts, recording 3 wins, 3 seconds, and 6 thirds, and $87,220. Perth Lassie, the dam of Quebec City, was a winner of $67,904 and has 2 winners, 1 of which won as a 2-year old.

Libiamo (Tumblebrutus – Lake Mills Lady by Cryptoclearance) has run twice, finishing 5th on July 4 in a Maiden Special Weight contest; and 10th on July 20 in a Maiden Claiming Race. Both races were at Woodbine. Libiamo is by first-year stallion, Tumblebrutus. Tumblebrutus is a full-brother to Giant's Causeway and fellow first-year sire, Roar of the Tiger. From only 9 foals, Tumblebrutus has had 5 starters which have made 9 starts combined, recording 3 wins, 1 second, and 1 third. Libiamo is a half-brother to 3 winners.

Sinful Vows (Broken Vow – Something Sinful by Skywalker) has finished 8th twice, on June 20 and July 20 (where one of his opponents was Libiamo), both times at Woodbine. Sinful Vows is the 2nd foal out of a mare who is a half- or full-sister to 5 winners, including Sanky Panky who was a group III winner in Panama.

Another veteran of 2 starts is Venablo (Porto Foricos - La Gran Raquel by Compadre) who finished 7th on July 13, and 9th on July 27. Both of these races were Maiden Special Weight contests on the Woodbine Polytrack. Venablo is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a full-sister to La Grande Mamma, a stakes winner at 2 who earned $209,355 in her career.

The Light is Green in the Northern Harbor for Cats

August 16, 2008
Saratoga Race 2
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 1:33 PM

Light Green (Pleasantly Perfect - Green Light by Sheikh Albadou (GB)) returns after coming up just a head short first time out at Belmont Park on July 16. Since that race, she's had two works at Belmont. The dam of Light Green, Green Light, was a stakes winner who earned $196,793. She is the dam of 2 winners, including stakes winner Run the Light who has earned $222,899 through 2008. Run the Light was also a 2-year old winner. Pleasantly Perfect is the sire of 9 runners who have made 14 total starts, recording 2 wins, 2 seconds, and 3 thirds, and $84,745.

Finishing 6th in her only start in the Saratoga slop was Cats (Storm Cat - Blissful by Mr. Prospector). Cats, who sold for $875,000 as a yearling, is out of a full-sister to champion Fusaichi Pegasus. Cats is a full-sister to 2 winners, both of which won as 2-year olds.

The only other experienced runner is Northern Harbor (Northern Afleet - Ducktrap Harbor by Polish Navy), who was 9th in her only start on July 27 at Saratoga. Northern Harbor, who sold for $200,000 as a 2-year old, is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to 3 winners, including Maggy Hawk. Maggy Hawk is the dam of Afleet Alex who is by Northern Afleet.

Selling for $70,000 as a 2-year old, was Obsequious (Fusaichi Pegasus - User Cat by Storm Cat) who is a full-sister to Cumin, who was group III stakes-placed.

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 10 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.

Yogonaluvme (Yonaguska - Run in My Hose by Siphon (BRZ) was a $65,000 2-year old and is a half-sister to the winner, Heap Wampum.

Mystic Lady, dam of Mystic Miracle (Unbridled's Song - Mystic Lady by Thunder Gulch) won or placed in 17 stakes and earned $1,170,390. As a 2-year old, Mystic Lady won the Hollywood Wildcat Stakes.

Sue's Hopes for a Victory Update

August 16, 2008
Arlington Race 6
Maiden Special Weight
1 Mile Turf
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 4:24 PM HRTV

Second start for for Sue's Update (Medaglia d'Oro - Sue's Good News by Woodman) who finished an uninspired 7th last time out on July 26. The switch to turf may be just what she needs to wake up. Since that race, she has had a 4 furlong work at Arlington. Sue's Update is the first foal out of Sue's Good News who earned $218,078, including victory in the Singapore Plate Stakes (gr. III). Sue's Good News is also a half-sister to stakes winner Easyfromthegitgo. Medaglia d'Oro's 23 runners have made 47 total starts, recording 8 wins, 5 seconds, and 7 thirds, and earnings of $290,651.

Finishing 6th in front of Sue's Update on July 26 was Secret Spell (Richter Scale - All Mine Again by Seattle Song). Secret Spell is a half-sister to 6 winners and a full-sister to winner Snuggle Em Up and stakes winner, Tenpointfive who earned $201,721.

Home Fries (Dynaformer - Prof. McGonagall by Storm Cat), Missy Lou (Yonaguska - Hard Freeze by It's Freezing), and It's Tiffin Time (Najran - Asta Pasta by Nijinsky's Secret) met on July 19 at Arlington Park in a mile and sixteenth Maiden Special Weight race, finishing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively. Home Fries, who had previously finished 2nd on July 5, is the first foal out of a winning mare who earned $106,630. Missy Lou, who has 5 total starts, with 3 thirds and 2 fifths, sold for $95,000 as a yearling. She is out the mare, Hard Freeze, who earned $255,061 including a 2nd in the Debutante as a 2-year old. Missy Lou is a half-sister to 7 winners and a full-sister to the winner Honest to Betsy who finished 4th in the Adirondack (gr. II) as a 2-year old. It's Tiffin Time, who sold for $27,000 as a yearling, previously ran 5th on July 4. She is a half-sister to 2 winners, including turf stakes winner Lil Mitch.

High On Top (Dance Master - Hit the Bid by Lear Fan) most recently finished 6th in Tippett Stakes, on the Colonial Downs turf July 26. Previously, she was 4th on the Arlington Park Polytrack on July 12. High On Top is a half-sister to 3 winners, including Steely Vana a winner at 2.

Never Lie (Alke - Taint True by Saint Ballado), by first-crop sire Alke, finished 6th in her only start on July 12. Alke's 15 runners have made 30 total starts, recording 4 wins, 5 seconds, 6 thirds, and $184,765. Never Lie's dam has produced 2 winners from 3 to run, including turf winner Working Man Blues.

A veteran of two starts is Joy Street (Street Cry (IRE) - Moments of Joy by Lost Code), who was 9th on July 5 and 8th on June 21, both times at Arlington. Moments of Joy, dam of Joy Street, was a winner and has produced 2 winners, including grade II stakes winner Rite Moment. Rite Moment has earned $388,602 through 2008.

Posse in Effect (Posse - Sharp Deed by Shadeed) has also made two starts, finishing 6th on June 29 and 3rd on July 23. Posse in Effect, who sold for $30,000 as a yearling, is a half-sister to one winner.

Another with two previous starts is Crystal Angel (Stephen Got Even - Jewell Dare by Woodman) who was 7th in both of her starts on July 4 and July 23. Both of those races were Maiden Claiming contests on the Arlington Park Polytrack. Crystal Angel is the first foal out of a mare who is a half-sister to one winner.

Ashapoo (Petionville - Royal Deception by Sovereign Dancer) made her lone start back on April 25 at Keeneland, where she finished 11th. Ashapoo was a $70,000 yearling and is a half-sister to 2 winners and a full-sister to 5 winners. One full-sibling, Island Escape, was a stakes winner on the dirt and the turf, and earned $325,010.

Lady Tori, dam of Forest Queen (Forestry - Lady Tori by Fappiano), was a winner at 2 and 3 and has produced 5 winners, including stakes-placed Binthebest and Tinker.

Is Wood Violet Due to be Champ?

August 16, 2008
Ellis Park Race 7
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 4:32 PM HRTV/TVG

Wood Violet (Congaree - Nani Rose by Peteski) makes her debut in a full field at Ellis Park where she has been working for the past 2 months (including a 4 furlong bullet for her most recent work on August 9). Nani Rose, dam of Wood Violet, won the Regret Stakes (gr. IIIT) and the Lake George Handicap (gr. IIIT) and earned $229,469. As a broodmare, Nani Rose has produced one winner. Congaree's 22 runners have made 36 collective starts, registering 7 wins, 4 seconds, 3 thirds, and $250,239.

The most experienced horse in the race is Notreadytobenice (Matty G - Double Chip by Crafty Prospector) who has run 4 times, including a 6th place finish on July 12 at Ellis Park. Previously, she finished 6th, 6th, and 3rd in three races at Churchill Downs. The dam of Notreadytobenice has produced one winner from one to race, she is also a half-sister to 3 winners.

The only other one with experience is Champagne Launch (Cuvee - Launch a Double by Bright Launch) who finished 7th at Churchill Downs on May 1. Champagne Launch, who is by freshman sire Cuvee, sold for $130,000 as a yearling. Cuvee's 23 runners have made 51 total starts with 2 wins, 8 seconds, 10 thirds, and $113,820. Launch a Double, dam of Champagne Launch, was a stakes winner at 2 and earned $134,730 in her career. Champagne Launch is a half-sister to stakes winner Double Colico who has earned $173,623 through 2008.

Mara (Ten Most Wanted - Medina by Covered Wagon) and Champ Laila (Champali - Valid Deduction by Bet Big) are also by first-crop sires. Ten Most Wanted, sire of Mara, has had 19 runners who have made a total of 44 starts, registering 3 seconds, 4 thirds, and $43,136. Mara is a half-sister to the winner Causin Confusion, who was a winner at 2. Champ Laila is by Champali, whose 9 runners have made 17 total starts with 1 second. Valid Deduction, dam of Champ Laila, was a winner and has produced 4 winners, including 2 that won as 2-year olds.

Bringing $115,000 as a yearling was Lacie Slew (Mineshaft - Lacie Girl by Editor's Note). Lacie Girl, dam of Lacie Slew, won or placed in 11 stakes and earned $314,390. She has produced one winner from one to run.

Add a Song (Songandaprayer - Fuzzy Math by Hennessy), who brought $25,000 as a yearling, is out of the winning mare Fuzzy Math. Fuzzy Math has produced the winner, Fuzzy Cheetah.

Corydon Beeper (Happy Boy Marc - Beep to Win by Private Express) is a full-sister to winner Happy Beeper who was a winner at 2. Corydon Beeper and Happy Beeper's dam was also a winner.

J. D. and Water, dam of She's Due (Devil His Due - J. D. and Water by Northern Prospect), was a 2-year old debut winner and also won three stakes that year. She was also a stakes winner at 3, and earned $233,217 overall. As a broodmare, J. D. and Water has produced 3 winners, including stakes winner J D's Deelites.

My Girl Mauk (Posse - Dixie Kitten by Dixie Brass) is the 2nd foal out of a mare who was stakes-placed at 2, and earned $110,650 in her career.

Seniga (Military - Septieme Etoile by Septieme Ciel) is out of a winning mare who has produced a winner.

Anappleforaqueen (Forbidden Apple - Cresta Queen by Cresta Rider) is out of a winning mare who has produced 5 winners, including Forbid the Queen a full-sister to Anappleforaqueen.

Texas Birdstone Begg's for a City Win

August 16, 2008
Evangeline Downs Race 10
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 11:14 PM

Texas Birdstone (Birdstone - Imatexantoo by Ray's Pegasus) ventures outside the Lone Star state to make his 2nd start, after a decent 3rd in his debut on July 10. Since that race, he has had 4 works. Texas Birdstone is a half-brother to 5 winners, including Texas Code who was a stakes winner at 2 and 3, earning $182,149. Birdstone's 14 runners have made 24 combined starts with 3 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, and $95,557.

Begg's (Maria's Mon - La Gomera (IRE) by Hamas (IRE) and City Win (City Place - All Affirmed Say I by Mister Baileys (GB)) previously met on August 2 at Evangeline Downs where Begg's was 4th and City Win 5th. Begg's is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 9 winners, including stakes winner Autonomy (IRE) and grade I stakes winner, Caffe Latte. Caffe Latte earned $676,885 in her career. City Win is by first-year sire City Place, whose 8 runners have made 17 total starts, recording 4 wins, 2 seconds and a third, and $100,638 in earnings. City Win is a half-brother to the winner Kissamee Glitter who has earned $47,850 through 2008.

Mr Missile (Golden Missile - Sweet Vision by Southern Halo) most recently finished 4th in the John Franks Memorial Sales Stakes at Evangeline on August 2. Previously, he had finished 2nd in a Maiden Special Weight race at the same track. He is the first foal out of the mare Sweet Vision, who was stakes-placed at 2 and 3 and earned $104,242.

Premo's Success (Alex's Pal - Premodona by Supremo) has made three starts, running 2nd and 6th at Evangeline Downs on June 19 and July 16 respectively, and finishing 8th on the Louisiana Downs turf on July 31. Premo's Success is by first-year stallion, Alex's Pal. Alex's Pal's 3 runners have made 10 total starts, recording 2 seconds and 2 thirds. Premo's Success' dam is a half-sister to stakes-placed Racing Nut.

The remaining runners are making their debuts, including Classy N Elegant (Commanchero - Secret Elegance by Secretariat) who sold for $45,000 as a yearling. Classy N Elegant is a half-brother to 7 winners, including stakes winner Profound Secret. Profound Secret, who was also stakes-placed at 2, earned $515,000 in his career.

Eccentric Lady, the dam of Valid Stripes (Valid Expectations - Eccentric Lady by Earn Your Stripes), was stakes-placed and earned $129,963. She has produced the winner Money Lady.

K J's Chestnut (Horse Chestnut (SAF) - Nat's My Gold by Skip Trial) who is a bay, is the 2nd foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 6 winners. Included among these is stakes winner Gold for My Gal who was also a 2-year old winner and who earned $332,989 in her career.

Red Dream, the dam of Ruston Rebel (Gold Tribute - Red Dream by Thirty Six Red) was a winner and has produced 4 winners including stakes-placed News Report who earned $198,341.

2-Year Old Works

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August 15

Country Day (colt; Speightstown - Hidden Assets by Mt. Livermore) worked 3 furlongs in :37.00 at Churchill Downs. Hidden Assets, dam of Country Day, won the Shirley Jones Handicap (gr. III) and earned $298,313. As a broodmare, she has produced 3 winners from 3 to run.

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

August 15

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

Stone Skipper (colt; Birdstone - Anna K. by Boston Harbor) - Louisiana Downs, 5 furlongs, 1:04.80.

Ambraw (colt; Congaree - Fabulous Flight by Flying Continental) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :51.60.

Frosty Diamond (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Heirloom Diamond by Grindstone) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :47.50.

La Nina d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Halter Top by Unbridled) - Remington Park, 4 furlongs (gate), :50.56.

Our Golden Dream (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Adorahy by Rahy) - Saratoga Turf Training, 5 furlongs , 1:03.00.

Payton d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Jealous and Jaded by Jade Hunter) - Delaware Park, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:01.80.

Queen of the City (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Biogio's Beauty by Distorted Humor) - Saratoga Turf Training, 4 furlongs, :53.00.

Signet Ring (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Runaway Royalty by Runaway Groom) - Churchill Downs, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:05.80.

Rocket Defense (filly; Peace Rules - Seemslikearocket by Beau Genius) - Charles Town, 4 furlongs, :49.20.

Rumble King (colt; Peace Rules - Calliope's Spirt by Star de Naskra) - Finger Lakes, 3 furlongs, :40.00.

Miracle Baby (filly; Smarty Jones - Heritage of Gold by Gold Legend) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :49.06.

Run Smart One (colt; Smarty Jones - Literary Light by Ide) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :49.55.

Cabaret Cowboy (colt; Speightstown - Pent Up Kiss by Pentelicus) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs (gate), :47.75.

It was starting to get a little scary, as Singing Rose (Congaree), Heir to the Stone (Birdstone), and Passum Pattie (Peace Rules) rolled off three straight wins for Maiden Watch. Reality returned with thirds for Texas Birdstone (Birdstone) and King Congo (Congaree), but overall it was a good day for our first-year stallions. Only one entry for July 11, Audible (Congaree) who is a main track only runner at Belmont. Anyone know how to do a rain dance? 

Rose Sings over Karma

Naturally Bold went to the lead in this one, closely followed by Singing Rose who finally ran the leader down in the stretch. She then had to hold off the oncoming C Karma who came wide. Singing Rose dug in and prevailed, scoring a well-earned victory to become the 4th winner for Congaree.

Result: July 10, 2008 
Woodbine Race 3

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The Heir Apparent

Heir to the Stone came out of the gate like a rocket, getting lengths on the field immediately. The even-money favorite, Smokin Hero, gave chase, but he never got within a length of the leader. Heir to the Stone drew away in the stretch to win by more than 5. A very impressive debut for Birdstone's second winner..

Result: July 10, 2008 
Belmont Race 4

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Pattie Not Playing Passum

Passum Pattie came out of the gate about 3rd or 4th, but she quickly made the lead pursued by Super Sweet Tea. That one tired and Passum Pattie began to draw off.  She did get a little tired in the stretch, but she was well clear of Stay in Canada who was best of the rest. Passum Pattie is the fifth winner for Peace Rules.

Result: July 10, 2008 
Charles Town Race 2

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Texas Stone Can't Catch Danger

Texas Birdstone was bumped on both sides at the start, but was not discouraged and made his way up to the middle of the pack. Meanwhile, up front, Tres Dangereux was having things his own way, while Nun Like Me applied token pressure. Texas Birdstone went way wide on the turn, but put in a bid and I began to believe that the Maiden Watch winning ways would continue. But, Texas Birdstone tired a bit and could not sustain his bid, as Mercury Express closed well to take 2nd. Still, a promising debut for Texas Birdstone who overcame trouble and beat 9 horses.

Result: July 10, 2008 
Lone Star Race 3

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A Knight Conquers the King

Inhoc Signo Vinces came out running, was in the clear after only a quarter, and then continued to increase his lead. Fast Tacticts came from off the pace and gained ground, but was no threat to the winner. King Congo turned in an even performance, running in third virtually the whole race.

Result: July 10, 2008 
Emerald Downs Race 4

Equibase Chart 

Audible Main Track Only

July 11, 2008
Belmont Race 2
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs Turf
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 3:30 PM

Audible (Congaree - Miss Marcia by Mr. Greeley) is a main track only entry in this one, but I thought that the race was interesting to look at whether Audible gets in or not. All horses are unraced and there a number with impressive sales credentials. Audible, who sold for $300,000 as a yearling, is out of a mare who earned $95,925, including a third place finish in the Lake Placid (gr. IIT). Audible is a half-brother to one winner.

Fellow main track only entry Precursor (A. P. Indy - Sophorific (IRE) by Danehill) sold for $500,000 as a 2-year old. He is a full-brother to Happiness to You who was a 2-year old winner and who has earned $78,874. Precursor and Happiness to You are out of a mare who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old.

Bittel Road (Stormy Atlantic - Sultry Sal by Sultry Song) was a $340,000 yearling. Bittel Road is the 2nd foal out of the 2-year old winning mare, Sultry Sal, who is full-sister to grade III stakes winner Top Notch Lady. As a 2-year old, Top Notch Lady won 3 races including the Glorious Song stakes and finished 2nd in the Natalma (CAN-III) and the Mazarine (CAN-III).

Also selling for 6 figures as a yearling was Sello (Mr. Greeley - Madame Red by Forest Wildcat), who brought a final bid of $150,000. Sello is out of the stakes winning mare, Madame Red, who earned $323,001 and was a 2-year old winner. Madame Red is the dam of 2 winners, both of which won as 2-year olds, including En Rouge a full-sister to Sello.

Lime Rickey (Lemon Drop Kid - Kootenai by Deputy Minister) sold for $70,000 as a yearling and is the first foal out of the placed mare, Kootenai. Kootenai is a half-sister to 7 winners including Placerville, group II winner on the turf.

Selling for $60,000 as a yearling was Cairiene (Proud Citizen - Needlepoint by Dixieland Band). Cairiene is a half-brother to 3 winners including 2 that won on the turf.

Invisible Star (Invisible Ink - She Is Here by Kris S.) is a half-brother to 2 winners including Valentine Light who was a 2-year old winner and was stakes-placed as a 3-year old. Valentine Light earned $111,105 in her career.

Grand Morning (Western Expression - I Met Somebody by Compliance) is the first foal out of a mare who won as a 2-year old, as well as on the turf, and earned $205,100 overall.

Southern Sandra, the dam of Musca (Orientate - Southern Sandra by Dixie Brass), was a stakes winner who earned $165,917 and also won as a 2-year old. Southern Sandra has produced the winner Dixie Marrone who won both on dirt and turf and who has earned $118,941 through 2008.

News and Notes

Kinsella (Mr. Greeley - Win My Heart by King of Kings (IRE)) who sold for $2.2 million as a yearling is in training with Todd Pletcher, and hopefully will race before the end of the year.

2-Year Old Works

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July 10

Dukes Alley (colt; Speightstown - Mount Hillaby by Colonial Affair) worked 2 furlongs in :27.80 at Winding Oaks Farm. Dukes Alley is out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to one winner.

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

July 10

Hoopoe (Birdstone - Allou by Seattle Slew) -  Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :50.85. 

Stone Legacy (filly; Birdstone - Gulch Legacy by Gulch) - Belmont Park, 5 furlongs, 1:00.88.

Conga Gold (filly; Congaree - Added Gold by Gilded Time) - Fair Hill, 4 furlongs, :49.00, fastest of 14 works.

For All Who Conga (colt; Congaree - For All Who Dream by Eltish) - Calder, 3 furlongs, :37.00.

King Congaree (colt; Congaree - Cozzene'saffair by Black Tie Affair (IRE)) - Fair Hill, 4 furlongs, :49.60.

Bella d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro - Rangoon Belle by Alysheba) - Vinery Stable, 4 furlongs, :48.00.

Sue's Update (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Sue's Update by Woodman) - Arlington, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:02.40. 

Cesium Fountain (colt; Peace Rules - San Speculation by Out of Place) - Hollywood, 4 furlongs, :48.60.

Class Rules (colt; Peace Rules - Clever Actress by Theatrical (IRE)) - Vinery Stable, 3 furlongs, :38.20.

Dial Four Peace (Peace Rules - Four O One Katie by Marquetry) - Vinery Stable, 3 furlongs, :38.40. 

Deceptive Ruler (colt; Peace Rules - Behind the Bluff by Pine Bluff) - Vinery Stable, 3 furlongs, :38.20.   

Herrand (filly; Peace Rules - Kelly's Lake by Salt Lake) - Lone Star Park, 3 furlongs, :36.00.

Peace Conference (colt; Peace Rules - In Conference by Dayjur) - Fair Hill, 4 furlongs, :50.20.

Peace Pipe (colt; Peace Rules - Chief Mistress by Hail Emperor) - Vinery Stable, 3 furlongs, :37.80.

Peace Reigns (filly; Peace Rules - Diamond Dottie by Eagle Eyed) - Louisiana Downs, 4 furlongs, :49.00.

Pamona Ball (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Fireman's Ball by Hennessy) - Santa Anita, 4 furlongs, :52.80.

Sargon (colt; Saarland - Cherished Jewel by Private Account) - Woodbine, 6 furlongs; 1:15.00.

Smarty Marty (filly; Smarty Jones - Frozen Rope by Clever Trick) - Saratoga, 5 furlongs, 1:02.93. 

Gemswick Park (filly; Speightstown - Queen's Park by Relaunch) - Belmont Park, 4 furlongs, :48.47.  

Paradise Playgirl (filly; Speightstown - Bigger Half by Megaturn) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :47.97. 

Rose Tries to Sing O Canada

July 10, 2008
Woodbine Race 3
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 2:04 PM

After finishing finishing 3rd in her debut May 29 at Churchill Downs, Singing Rose (Congaree - Dial a Song by Mining) tries her luck north of the border. Singing Rose has turned in 3 straight bullet works, two at Keeneland and one at Woodbine. Singing Rose's dam, Dial a Song, was a stakes winner who earned $148,855. In her 8 starts, she finished first 4 times and 2nd 4 times. Dial a Song has produced one winner.

Runningonaprayer (Songandaprayer - Tribal Run by Cherokee Run) finished 4th behind Singing Rose on May 29. Selling for $130,000 as a yearling, Runningonaprayer is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 5 winners, 2 of which won as 2-year olds.

C Karma (Exchange Rate - C B Charm by Slick) and Posse Fatale (Posse - Attraction Fatale by Dauphin Fabuleux) met on June 21 at Woodbine with C Karma finishing 3rd, and Posse Fatale 8th. C Karma is out of the winning mare, C B Carm,  who earned $135,075 in her career and won 2 races (and placed in 3 others) as a 2-year old. C B Carm has produced 4 winners from 4 to race. Attraction Fatale, the dam of Posse Fatale, was a stakes winner at 2 who earned $204,979 in her career. She has produced 5 winners, 2 of which won as 2-year olds.

Naturally Bold (Yes It's True - Naturally Wild by Wild Again) finished 6th in her only start in the slop at Churchill Downs on May 15. Naturally Bold is out of a stakes-placed dam who earned $293,135, and Naturally Bold is a full-sister to the winner Santuri. Santuri was a 2-year old winner.

Unraced Laragh (Tapit - Rose of Summer by El Prado (IRE)) is by freshman sire Tapit. Tapit has had 9 runners who have made a total of 16 starts, recording 2 wins, 5 seconds, and 3 thirds, while earning $64,002. Laragh is a half-sister to one winner, who won as a 2-year old.

The dam of Mindemoya (Smoke Glacken - Queen of the Ice by Alwuhush) was a stakes winner who earned $155,868. Mindemoya is a half-sister to 3 winners.

Stone Will be Heir

July 10, 2008
Belmont Park Race 4
Maiden Special Weight
5.5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
New York breds
Post Time: 2:36 PM HRTV/TVG

Heir to the Stone (Birdstone - Mi Mariposa by Two Punch) debuts at Belmont against 7 others. Heir to the Stone is out of a winning mare who has produced 4 winners from 4 to race, but none of them won as a 2-year old. He has been working at Aqueduct, including several gate works.

The only experienced horse in the race is Smokin Hero (Smokin Mel - Broomesse by Claramount) who was 2nd on June 15 behind Dagnabit. In his next start, Dagnabit won the Tremont Stakes. Smokin Hero's dam, Broomesse, was a stakes winner who earned $396,434. Broomesse is a half- or full-sister to 9 winners.

Trinity Magic (Performing Magic - Miz Pickens by Pine Bluff) brought $50,000 as a 2-year old. His dam is a half-sister to 3 winners including Joopy Doopy, a stakes winner as a 2-year old. 

Bitabaz (Intidab - Take Bazzie Out by Take Me Out) is out of a 2-year old winning mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners, 3 of which won as 2-year old.

The dam of Purple Eagle (Posse - Code of Love by Cryptoclearance), Code of Love, was a winner of $57,180. Code of Love has produced 5 winners from 6 to run, including stakes winner Casino Evil who earned $309,906. Casino Evil was also a 2-year old winner.

Paramedic (Hook and Ladder - Whispered Call by Phone Trick) is out of a mare who was one-for-one as a 2-year old and earned $68,250. She has produced one winner, Fire Fire, who is a full-brother to Paramedic.

The Cuff Shooter (Western Expression - Commander's Lady by Deputy Commander) is out of a stakes-placed mare who earned $112,043. The Cuff Shooter is her first foal.

Cat Three Approach (Catienus - Flag Pin by Personal Flag) is the first foal for stakes winner, Flag Pin. Flag Pin is a half- or full- sister to 9 winners. Flag Pin is also a half-sister to Russian Holiday who finished 8th at Belmont on July 9, the race in which Glory Gold was a scratch.

A Texan Debut for Birdstone

July 10, 2008
Lone Star Park Race 3
Maiden Special Weight
5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 7:31 PM

Arkansas-bred Texas Birdstone (Birdstone - Imatexantoo by Ray's Pegasus) debuts at Lone Star, where he has been working for the past month. Texas Birdstone is a half-brother to 5 winners, including Texas Code who was a stakes winner at 2 and 3, earning $182,149.

Tres Dangereux (Valid Expectations - Dangereux by Rhythm) has raced twice, finishing 4th on May 23 and 9th on June 7 in the TTA Sales Futurity (a race won by Lyin' Heart who ran 3rd in the Bashford Manor (gr. III)). Tres Dangereux is out of a winning mare who has produced one winner from  to run.

The other experienced runner is Wonder No More (Three Wonders - Wish for Candi by Candi's Gold) who finished 5th in his only start at Lone Star on June 5. Wonder No More, who sold for $25,000 as a yearling, is out of Wish for Candi who was a stakes winner as a 2-year old. Wonder No More is a half-brother to 2 winners and a full-brother to Pete's Wonder, who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old and who has earned $256,208 through 2008.

Art Thief (Scrimshaw - Jet n' Expectation by Valid Expectations) is by first-year sire Scrimshaw whose 8 runners have made a collective 18 starts, registering 1 win, 4 seconds, and 2 thirds. Art Thief's dam was a winner of $91,833. Art Thief is her first foal.

Selling for $25,000 as a yearling was Mercury Express (Richter Scale - Ella Bella by Meadowlake) who is the first foal out of 2-year old winner Ella Bella.

Nun Like Me (Favorite Trick - Nun On the Run by Red Bishop) sold for $17,500 as a 2-year old. Nun Like Me is the first foal out of a stakes-placed mare who earned $152,810 in her career.

Rileys Cat Burglar (Karen's Cat - Town Lake by West by West) is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners.

Eve N Touch (Stephen Got Even - Clare'sgoldentouch by Touch Gold) is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to one winner.

Lang Heart (Langfuhr - Roberto's Gal (GB) by Roberto) is half-brother to 2 winners including Lucky Roberto who won the Hopeful (gr. I) and was 2nd in the Tremont Stakes as a 2-year old and earned $214,684 in his career.

Gator Bait (Carlisle Bay - Expensive One by Spend a Buck) is out of a winning mare and is a full-brother to the winner Carlisles Jet who has earned $34,446.

Bronze Fox (Bernstein - Elegant Fox by Foxhound) is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners.

Zonal Flow, the dam of River Rascal (Magic Cat - Zonal Flow by River Special), was stakes-placed and earned $66,455. Zonal Flow has produced 3 winners including 2 that won as 2-year olds.

Passum Pattie Wants to Make a Gateway Break for Passion Glory

July 10, 2008
Charles Town Race 2
Maiden Special Weight
4.5 furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 7:39 PM

Passum Pattie (Peace Rules - Princess Patti by Polish Numbers) debuts in a big field at Charles Town. Passum Pattie is a half-sister to one winner, who won during her 2-year old season and earned $158,745 overall. Her dam, Princess Patti is half-sister to grade III stakes winner, K. O. Punch who won the Hollywood Juvenile Championship Stakes (gr. III) as a 2-year old and earned $212,870.

Super Sweet Tea (Cowboy Carson - Cause I'm Worth It by Dayjur), Tamboz (Tapit - Winning Call by Deputy Minister), and Passion Glory (Purple Passion - Ample's Star by Risen Star) finished 2nd, 3rd, and 10th respectively in a 4.5 furlong Maiden Special contest at Charles Town on June 19. Super Sweet Tea is out of a winning dam and is a half-sister to one winner, who broke her maiden as a 2-year old. Tamboz is a daughter of first-crop sire, Tapit whose 9 runners have made a total of 16 starts, recording 2 wins, 5 seconds, and 3 thirds and earning $64,002. Tamboz' dam was a winner who has produced 2 winners. Passion Glory's winning dam is a half-sister to 4 winners.

Nasty Widow (Ten Most Wanted - Widow Women by Synastry), Gateway Break (Sunday Break (JPN) - Novice by Elusive Quality), and Eagle Pass (Posse - Native Wager by Valid Wager) met in a Maiden Special Weight race at Charles Town on June 21 with Nasty Widow 2nd, Gateway Break 7th, and Eagle Pass 8th. Nasty Widow is by freshman sire, Ten Most Wanted. Ten Most Wanted has had 11 runners who have made a total of 18 starts, recording 2 seconds (both seconds were recorded by Nasty Widow). Nasty Widow is a half-sister to one winner, Captain Prudent, who earned $57,521. Gateway Break is the first runner for a mare who was a 2-year old winner and earner of $58,220. Eagle Pass, who has run three times, sold for $16,000 as a yearling. Eagle Pass is the first foal out of a stakes winning mare who earned $195,319. She was also a debut winner at 2.

Twisted Vale (Comeonmom - Bronze Vale by Image of Greatness) is the final experienced running, having finished 5th in a Maiden Claiming race at Colonial Downs on June 20. Twisted Vale is out of a winning mare and is a half-sister to 2 winners.

Stay in Canada (Canadian Frontier - Keepit to Yourself by Siphon (BRZ)) is by first-year stallion, Canadian Frontier, whose 6 runners have collectively made 9 starts, recording 1 2nd. Stay in Canada is the first foal out of an unraced mare who is a half- or full-sister to 8 winners including stakes winner Lolabell who was a 2-year old winner and earned $130,416 overall.

Also by a first-crop sire is Creme de Cuvee (Cuvee - Mary Linoa by L'Emigrant), a daughter of Cuvee. Cuvee is the sire of 17 runners who have made a total of 33 starts, recording 2 wins, 4 seconds, and 4 thirds. Creme de Cuvee's dam was a group I winner in France as a 2-year old and earned $199,363 in her career. She has produced 5 winners.

With a Fling (With Approval - Philipino Baby by Manila) is out of a winning dam who has produced 5 winners, 2 of which won as 2-year olds.

Malo, the dam of Rewrapped (Outofthebox - Malo by Gold Case), won 11 races and earned $162,247 in three years of racing. Rewrapped is her first foal.

King Congo Makes Another Run

July 10, 2008
Emerald Downs Race 4
Maiden Claiming (Claim Price $40,000)
5 furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 10:27 PM

After finishing 8th in his debut on June 21, King Congo (Congaree - Hansel's Star by Hansel) returns to try again. Since that race, he's had a couple of decent workouts and since there's only 7 horses in this one, he's guaranteed to improve his finish. 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 2 2-year old winners.

Finishing in front of King Congo on June 21 was Silver Lake Max (Salt Lake - Silver Screen Girl by Silver Ghost) who was 6th. 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.

Fast Tacticts (Delineator - Tacticts by La Saboteur) finished 2nd in his only start on June 12. Fast Tacticts is the 2nd foal out of a mare who won $31,119 in three years of racing.

The last entry with experience is Admire James (Flatter - Degree by Vanlandingham), who was 7th in his only start on June 29. Admire James' dam, Degree, earned $50,237 while winning 3 races. Degree is the dam of 3 winners including stakes winner, Sunshine Scholar.

Vickys Fast Boy (Katowice - Vancouver Victory by Secret Claim) is out of a winning mare and is a half- or full- brother to 5 winners, including 1 2-year old winner.

Three Agree (Slewdledo - Nifty Purchase by Northern Jove) 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.

Inhoc Signo Vinces (Malek (CHI) - Sweethrtofsigmachi by General Meeting) is the first foal out of a winning mare who is a half- or full-sister to 8 winners including grade III stakes winner, Chic Dancer.

2-Year Old Works

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Working 3 furlongs at Laurel in :37.20 was Casa d'Oro (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Six Pack Sally by Tale of the Cat). Casa d'Oro sold for $70,000 as a yearling and is the first foal out of a stakes-placed dam who earned $58,234.

Crema d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Courageous Maiden by Broad Brush) worked 3 furlongs in :36.24 at Belmont Park. Crema d'Oro was a $100,000 2-year old and is out of the stakes-placed mare, Courageous Maiden. Courageous Maiden has produced 2 winners, one of which won as a 2-year old.

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

July 8

Fufty Too (colt; Speightstown - Cape North by Capote) - Arlington Park, 3 furlongs, :37.00.

July 9

Breakwithtradition (colt; Birdstone - Princess Penny by Joyeux Danseur) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs (gate), :50.00.

Longandstrong (colt; Birdstone - Bessie's Chips by Rakeen) - Monmouth Park, 4 furlongs, :50.80. 

Don't You Linger (colt; Congaree - So Long Dearie by D'Accord) - Belmont, 5 furlongs, 1:03.04.   

Wear Blush (filly; Congaree - Tifonica (ARG) by Equalize) - Hollywood Park, 5 furlongs, 1:01.60. 

Zigaree (colt; Congaree - Zigabout by Danzig) - Evangeline Training Center, 4 furlongs, :49.74.  

Glory Gold (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Gayla by Lord Gaylord) - Laurel, 5 furlongs, 1:01.60. 

Party Hard (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Keys to the Heart by Wild Again) - Hollywood Park, 3 furlongs, :35.20.

Follow the Rules (colt; Peace Rules - Floramera by Seattle Slew)  - Churchill Downs, 5 furlongs, 1:00.60 (fastest of 11 works).

Light Green (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Green Light by Sheikh Albadou (GB)) - Saratoga, 5 furlongs, 1:04.00.

Collegiate (filly; Saarland - La Sorbonne (ARG) by Southern Halo) - Belmont Park, 5 furlongs, 1:00.64.   

Saardona (filly; Saarland - Golden Penny by Touch Gold) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :52.60. 

Scootin Scooter (colt; Saarland - Sarah's a Winner by Cormorant) - Laurel Park, 4 furlongs, :51.00.

Smart Woman (filly; Smarty Jones - Storming Beauty by Storm Cat) - Saratoga, 3 furlongs, :36.43. 

Exile (colt; Speightstown - Ruff by Clever Trick) - Santa Anita, 5 furlongs, 1:01.80. 

Speight the Halo (colt; Speightstown - Ballado's Halo by Saint Ballado) - Santa Anita, 4 furlongs, :47.60 

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

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

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

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

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

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

2-Year Old Works
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May 23

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

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

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

May 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 23 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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