For All Who Conga becomes the first winner for Congaree and then less than 3 hours later, Zigaree scores another victory for Congaree.  Overall, June 15 was a good day for Maiden Watch horses.  In addition to the 2 wins, we had 1 second, 2 thirds, and a fourth.

For All Who Conga chased the pace set by Lots of Tricks and Birdcaper. Birdcaper briefly put his head in front, but he couldn't hold off For All Who Conga who drew off to win by more than 2. Birdcaper held well to take 2nd and more than redeem himself after finishing 6th first time out (when his saddle slipped). Pound Foolish finished 3rd once again. The all Maiden Watch exacta paid $71.60. Check out the show prices in this one. Very unusual, especially in a maiden race. It appears that the odd-on favorite, Safety Squeeze (who finished 4th) must have attracted a large assemblage of "bridge jumpers" who loaded up on the show pool.

Result: June 15, 2008 
Calder Race 1

Equibase Chart 

Zigaree Makes it Two for Congaree

In some ways this race was similar to For All Who Conga's victory. Zigaree sat off the pace setters Blaze Buster and Bertsgoldenmissile and then swept to the lead.  The difference was that Zigaree had to hold off the charge of Zava Jack. But, he continued to hold him off to the wire and finished a neck in front. Zigaree also had to contend with the large field and learned some good lessons about running in traffic.

Result: June 15, 2008 
Louisiana Downs Race 3

Equibase Chart

The Persian Can't Overtake the Doctor and the Lord

Lord Dubai set the pace in this one and then Voodoo Doctor overtook him in the stretch.  Those two were much the best, as they left the field behind. However, the best of the rest was Persian who raced in mid-pack and then passed a few. Persian hasn't been very flashing in his young career, but he keeps plodding along and should get a win someday. 

Result: June 15, 2008 
Churchill Downs Race 6

Equibase Chart 

It's a Glitter City in Hollywood

Gabby's Golden Gal took all the money in this one, but it was Lippy Rules who jumped out of the gate and went to the lead dueling with Glitter City. But the experienced one prevailed, to become the first winner for City Place. Lippy Rules tired, but did well to hang around for fourth. Emmy Darling closed nicely for 2nd. Gabby's Golden Gal looked to be in the perfect spot behind the pacesetters, but didn't have the punch to go by them. Still, third is not bad for the first start.

Result: June 15, 2008 
Hollywood Park Race 2

Equibase Chart 

Peace Town hopes to Rockaroundthepark so Dont Pass Em

Peace Town (Peace Rules - Darnestown by Williamstown) makes his debut at Delaware Park in a 5 furlong Maiden Special Weight contest. Peace Town, who sold for $50,000 as a yearling, is the first foal out of a stakes-placed mare who earned $94,280.  She did not race as a 2-year old, but she did win her 3-year old debut. She is also a half-sister to 9 winners, 3 of which won as 2-year olds.

First-year stallion Roar of the Tiger is the sire of Shyisha (Roar of the Tiger - Miss Molliemac by Fighting Fit). Roar of the Tiger, who is a full-brother to Giant's Causeway, has sired 3 winners from 8 starters. Shyisha has had one start, a 2 furlong race on May 18 in which he finished 7th. Shyisha is out of a winning dam who has produced 2 winners both of which won as 2-year olds.

Great Love (Great Notion - Always Love by Not For Love) and Dont Pass Em (Forest Wildcat - Open Window by Trempolino) raced against each other in a 5 furlong Maiden Special Weight race at Pimlico on May 31 with Great Love finishing 2nd and Dont Pass Em 4th. Great Love is by first-year sire, Great Notion who has had 2 starters (including Great Love) with one winner. Great Notion himself was a stakes winner who was 2 for 2 as a 2-year old and earned $194,608 in his career. Great Love's dam, Always Love, was a 2-year old winner who earned $60,009 in her career. Dont Pass Em is a full-brother to two winners including Wild Chick who finished 3rd in the Schuylerville (gr. II) as a 2-year old and earned $171,282 in her career. Dont Pass Em sold for $85,000 as a yearling.

My Pal Max (Max's Pal - How to Splash by Bucksplasher) is a half- or full-brother to 3 winners including 2 2-year old winners and his dam is a half- or full-sister to 8 winners.

The dam of Sky Clipper (E Dubai - Tiffany Lu by Slew o' Gold) has produced 6 winners including 3 2-year old winners.

Helookslikearnold (Lion Hearted - Thracian by Partner's Hero) is the first foal out of an unraced dam who is half-sister to 4 winners including stakes winner Spirited Game who earned $270,562.

Rockaroundthepark (Ecton Park - Tamur by Siphon (BRZ)) is a half-brother to one runner who finished 3rd as a 2-year old. 

June 17, 2008
Delaware Park Race 4
Maiden Special Weight
5 Furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 2:06 PM

2-Year Old Works

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June 15

Congaway (filly; Congaree - Fleeting Ways by Afleet) worked 4 furlongs at Lone Star Park in :54.20. Congaway's dam, Fleeting Ways, won $162,780 in a career that included 1 win, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds as a 2-year old. Fleeting Ways has produced 6 winners including stakes winner Skipjack who earned $162,280.

At Hollywood Park, Gato Roar (colt; Speightstown - Madame Roar by Roar) worked 4 furlongs in :48.60. Gato Roar, who sold for $150,000 as a 2-year old, is out of a stakes winning mare who earned $251,796 in her career. Madame Roar also won her 2-year old debut and placed 2nd in the Black Swan Stakes that same year. Gato Roar is a half-brother to 2 winners, both of which were 2-year old winners.

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

June 15

Mine That Bird (colt; Birdstone - Mining My Own by Smart Strike) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs, :48.20.

Torres Strait (filly; Birdstone - Maid of Gold by Tour d'Or) - River Downs, 3 furlongs, :40.00.

Conga Queen (filly; Congaree - Special Test by Hawkin's Special) - Lone Star Park, 4 furlongs, :49.20.

Da Bear Facts (colt; Congaree - Impending Bear by Farma Way) - Thistledown, 4 furlongs (gate), :49.00. 

Dance the Cha Cha (colt; Congaree - Garden Dance by El Prado (IRE)) - Thistledown, 4 furlongs, :50.00. 

Hank the Billymax (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Twining Star by Twining) - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :38.60.

Renda (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Ten Carats by Capote) - Calder, 5 furlongs, 1:03.00.

Retraceable (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Embraceable by Dehere) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs, :48.20.

Mostly Peace (filly; Peace Rules - Ms. Mostly by Copelan) - Arlington, 4 furlongs, :49.80.

Noble Rule (filly; Peace Rules - Vienna Knickers by Noble Saint) - Calder, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:04.40.

Rule of Motion (colt; Peace Rules - Poetic Motion by Green Dancer) - Philadelphia Park, 5 furlongs, 1:02.75.

Just Right (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Slewvera by Seattle Slew) - Churchill Downs, 3 furlongs, :37.60.

Despeightitall (colt; Speightstown - Deputy Royal by Deputy Minister) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs (gate), :51.60.

Western Fire (colt; Speightstown - Under Fire by Gulch) - Lone Star Park, 4 furlongs, :54.40.

June 16 

S. S. Stone (colt; Birdstone - Sing and Swing by Dixieland Band) -  Santa Anita, 4 furlongs, :48.20.

Stone Legacy (filly; Birdstone - Gulch Legacy by Gulch) - Belmont Park, 3 furlongs, :37.24.

Summer Bird (colt; Birdstone - Hong Kong Squall by Summer Squall) - Hunter Farm Training Center, 4 furlongs, :51.00.

Bri N Savannah (filly; Congaree - Walkerton by Copelan) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs, :51.60.

River Fancy (filly; Congaree - Go Baby Go (IRE) by Lion Cavern) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :50.76.

Gold Aly (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Bangled by Alysheba) - Hollywood Park, 5 furlongs, 1:01.80.  

Min d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Min Elreeh by Danzig) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :51.02. 

Our Golden Dream (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Adorahy by Rahy) - Belmont, 5 furlongs, 1:02.72.  

Pearl of Valor (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Maderia M'dear by Black Tie Affair (IRE)) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs (gate), :49.20.

Robbin Da Hood (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Hide the Bride by Runaway Groom) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :53.41.

Schrader Rules (filly; Peace Rules - She Did It Her Way by Private Terms) -  Calder, 3 furlongs, :39.20.

Into My Soul (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Stop Traffic by Cure the Blues) - Saratoga, 3 furlongs, :38.16.

Perfectionism (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Soldera by Polish Numbers) - Santa Anita, 4 furlongs, :51.80.

Royal Treaty (colt; Saarland - Itama by Tabasco Cat) - Hunter Farm Training Center, 4 furlongs, :52.10.   

Smarty Marty (filly; Smarty Jones - Frozen Rope by Clever Trick) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :50.68.

Munnings (colt; Speightstown - La Comete by Holy Bull) - Belmont Park, 4 furlongs, :48.92.

Paradise Playgirl (filly; Speightstown - Bigger Half by Megaturn) - Saratoga, 3 furlongs, :37.96.

Pick's Express (colt; Speightstown - Program Pick by Peterhof) - Calder, 4 furlongs, :49.60.

Speight of Hand (colt; Speightstown - Hitch by Cox's Ridge) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :50.89.

Spot On (filly; Speightstown - Cedar Knolls by Broad Brush) - Saratoga, 4 furlongs, :50.68.

This one was all about Fitzaslew as he streaked out of the gate, took the lead soon after the start, and cruised to the win to become the first winner for Seattle Fitz. Debut runner Proud Jefe turned in a decent effort to take 2nd while experienced horses War Lap and Good Sermon finished just a nose apart in 3rd and 4th. Our boys didn't make much of an impact. Oconee made a little move mid-race, but got tired after going wide and ended up 8th. Shoe Strap got out of the gate well (in contrast with his first start) and showed good speed, but tired badly to finish last. 

Result: June 14, 2008 
Churchill Downs Race 3

Equibase Chart 

A Birdcaper For All Who Conga

A 6 horse field and 2 Maiden Watch entries. I like the odds in this one. Birdcaper (Birdstone - Sweet Caper by Cape Town) makes his 2nd start after finishing 6th first time out on May 31. His saddle slipped in that race, so the result may not be indicative of his true ability. Birdcaper is the first foal out of the winning mare, Sweet Caper who is a half-sister to 5 winners including stakes winner Leslie's Lady. Leslie's Lady won 4 races in her 2-year old season including the Hoosier Debutante Stakes. For All Who Conga (Congaree - For All Who Dream by Eltish) makes his debut in this one. He is the first foal of out the stakes winner, For All Who Dream who won the J J'sdream Stakes as a 2-year old.

Three other horses exit Birdcaper's May 31 debut, Safety Squeeze (Trippi - Caught Lookin' by Cozzene) who was 2nd, Pound Foolish (Exchange Rate - Kobella Bean by Mecke) who was 3rd, and Lots of Tricks (City Place - Gray Trick by Favorite Trick) who was 5th. Safety Squeeze is out of a winning mare who has produced 2 winners from 2 to race. He previously had finished 5th on April 26 and 3rd on May 17. Pound Foolish' dam is a half-sister to 7 winners including graded stakes winner Boots 'n Jackie whose $647,580 earnings include a 3rd in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) and victory in the Golden Rod (gr. III) as a 2-year old. Pound Foolish also finished 6th on May 10. Lots of Tricks is by first-crop sire, City Place. City Place has had 3 runners (including Lots of Tricks) with one 2nd place finisher. Lots of Tricks' dam, Gray Trick, was unraced and she has produced one winner from one starter. That winner won as a 2-year old.

Irish Sport (Diligence - Yukon Red by Gold Alert) makes his debut in this race. His dam was a winner of $75,240. She has produced 4 winners from 4 to race, 3 of which won during their 2-year old season.

June 15, 2008
Calder Race 1
Maiden Special Weight
6 Furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 12:50 PM HRTV

Zigaree Debuts at Louisiana in a Full-Field of 12

The Congaree colt, Zigaree (Congaree - Zigabout by Danzig) who sold for $80,000 as a 2-year old, makes his debut in a 5 furlong Maiden Special Weight at Louisiana Downs. Zigaree is a half-brother to 5 winners including Edith Prickley who was stakes-placed as a 2-year old.

A couple of experienced horses in the race. Durty Whit (River Squall - Racindurty by Tilt the Odds) finished 4th at 5 furlongs at Louisiana Downs on May 26. Durty Whit's dam, Racindurty, was a stakes winner who earned $42,173.  She had a win, a 2nd, and a 3rd in three starts as a 2-year old. She has produced 2 winners. Three horses come out of a 4.5 furlong race on June 5 at Louisiana Downs. Bertsgoldenmissile (Golden Missile - Storm West by Gone West) finished 2nd in that race. Bertsgoldenmissile, who sold for $40,000 as a 2-year old, is a half-brother to 2 winners. Fourth that day was Blaze Buster (Syncline - Lolo Creek by Housebuster). Blaze Buster is a full-brother to stakes-placed, Tainted Money. As a 2-year old, Tainted Money had 2 wins and 1 2nd in 4 starts. Texas Native (Secret Claim - Flashy Boots by Dancing Crown) finished 8th in the June 5 race. Texas Native's dam was a winner and her previous 2 foals both won as 2-year olds.

First-year stallion, Scrimshaw is represented by Full Scrimmage (Scrimshaw - Cincy Sue by Cherokee Run). Scrimshaw has had 1 winner from 6 runners so far in his stud career. Full Scrimmage sold for $20,000 as a yearling. He's the 2nd foal out of a dam who was a 2-year old winner and whose first foal won as a 2-year old.

The dam of Zava Jack (Zayata - Halo My Baby by Halo) was unraced, but she has produced 10 winners including grade III winner Minister's Baby who earned $440,270 in her career.

Classy Gentleman (Yankee Gentleman - Brief Contact by Bertrando) is the first foal out of mare who failed to win at the track. She is, however, a half-sister to 2 winners including stakes-placed Ran for the Dough.

June 15, 2008
Louisiana Downs Race 3
Maiden Special Weight
5 Furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 3:25 PM

Persian Drops into the Claiming Ranks 

After finishing 4th and 5th in his first two starts in Maiden Special Weight company, Persian (Peace Rules - Lady Cheryl by Williamstown) will search for victory in a Maiden Claiming Race at Churchill Downs. Persian is out of Lady Cheryl, a stakes winning mare who earned $189,054. Lady Cheryl did not run as a 2-year old, but she has produced a 2-year old winner. Persian sold for $32,000 as a yearling.

Miss Chloe's Boy (Valid Lightning - Miss Chloe by Personal) finished 2nd in a 5 furlong Maiden Claiming race on May 18 and 3rd in a 4.5 furlong affair on May 30. He is the first foal out of a dam who is a full-sister to the winner, Lastnightswinner. Finishing 2nd in the May 30 race was Lord Dubai (E Dubai - Shellmound by American Chance). Lord Dubai is a half-brother to 2 winners, including Triton Missile who was a 2-year old winner and who has earned $210,467 through 2008.

Another 2 race veteran is Ridge City (Mancini - Christine E by Iron Courage) who finished 6th in a MSW at 5 furlongs on May 14 and then 5th when trying the Maiden Claiming ranks on May 24. Ridge City's dam is a full-sister to the winner Petite Perle who won 2 races as a 2-year old. Finishing 4th in that May 24 race was Piner Mountain (Monashee Mountain - Gradalupe by Irish River (FR)). Piner Mountain is the first foal out of an unraced mare.

The final experienced horse in the race is Yankee Career (Yankee Victor - Pleasure Cat by Cat's Career) who finished 5th in a Maiden Special Weight race at 4.5 furlongs on May 21. Yankee Career is a half-brother to 2 winners including 1 2-year old winner.

Selling for $220,000 as a weanling (but, $9,000 as a 2-year old) was Voodoo Doctor (Songandaprayer - Sweet Remedy by Dr. Carter). Voodoo Doctor's dam, Sweet Remedy, was stakes-placed as a 2-year old and has produced 5 winners including the stakes winner Sweet Nanette who was 2 for 2 as a 2-year old (including victory in the Pontalba Stakes) and earned $392,845.

The dam of Cardinal Express (Rossini - Kat's Chicken by Silver Deputy) was a winner of $72,123 and finished 2nd twice in 4 starts as a 2-year old. She is the dam of 2 winners.

Grimaldi (Zavata - Swift Spirit by Tasso) is a half-brother to 3 winners including the stakes winner, Friendly Spirit who earned $107,636.

June 15, 2008
Churchill Downs Race 6
Maiden Claiming
5 Furlongs
2 Year Olds
Post Time: 3:46 PM HRTV

Debut for Lippy Rules and Gabby's Golden Gal

The long-awaited debut of Gabby's Golden Gal (Medaglia d'Oro - Gabriellina Giof (GB) by Ashkalani (IRE)). Long-awaited because Gabby's Golden Gal was one of our first 2-year old workers, first registering on February 26. Her dam, Gabriellina Giof, was a stakes winner in Italy and the U.S. and earned $220,648. Gabby's Golden Gal is her 2nd foal. Her first foal, Gabby's Hen, has run 6 times without hitting the board.

Also debuting in this race is the Peace Rules' filly, Lippy Rules (Peace Rules - Jive Talker by Time for a Change). Lippy Rules' dam, Jive Talker, was 3 for 3 as a 2-year old including 2 stakes wins. Overall, she earned $102,780 in her career. Lippy Rules is a half-sister to 3 winners.

First-year sire, City Place is the sire of one of the experienced runners in the race, Glitter City (City Place - Bon Caro by Bon Point (GB)) who finished 2nd in his only start on April 30. City Place is a Storm Cat stallion out of the grade I winner, Glitter Woman who placed in three graded stakes as a 2-year old. City Place has had 3 runners with one 2nd place finisher.Glitter City, who was a $150,000 2-year old, is out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to 4 winners.

The other experienced horse in the race, South of France (Harlan's Holiday - Pretty Little by Mazel Trick), finished 5th in Trifecta King's debut on May 15. This race has turned out to be a key race, as 4 of the participants have won.  Could South of France be the 5th? South of France's dam is a half-sister to 7 winners including grade II stakes winners Green Perfume and Salty Perfume.

Closing Steps (Spanish Steps - Ascloseasitgets by Relaunch) is the second starter for first-year stallion Spanish Steps. Spanish Steps was unraced, but he is a full-brother to Breeders' Cup Juvenile and top sire, Unbridled's Song. Closing Steps is a half-brother to 3 winners.

Selling for $500,000 as a yearling was Diamond Tags (Seeking the Gold - Ever Hopeful by With Approval) whose dam has produced one winner and is a half-sister to four winners including stakes winner Private Dreams.

Another with impressive sales credentials is Emmy Darling (Graeme Hall - Dance Delight by Colonial Affair) who sold for $260,000 as a 2-year old. Emmy Darling is out of a stakes-placed mare who has produced one winner.

Also selling as a 2-year old was Empressive Lady (Empire Maker - Racey Player by A. P. Indy) who brought $200,000. Empressive Lady's dam was stakes-placed and she has produced one winner, Ship's Cat, who won 3 races as a 2-year old.

Annihilation (Northern Afleet - Exhilaration by Storm Cat) sold for $115,000 as a yearling. Her dam broke her maiden in her 2nd 2-year old start and also finished 3rd in the Anoakia and Maker's Mark Stakes that year. Annihilation is half-sister to 2 winners including stakes winner, Lemon Drop Gal who earned $178,307.

Also selling for 6 figures was Glacier Peak (Pulpit - Glacier Lily by Deputy Minister) who sold for an even $100,000 as a yearling. She is the 2nd foal out of an unraced mare who is a half-sister to the stakes winner, Coherent who earned $158,630.

June 15, 2008
Hollywood Park Race 2
Maiden Special Weight
5 Furlongs
2 Year Old Fillies
Post Time: 4:50 PM TVG

Curly Works

Curly was back on track at Arlington after his May 31 victory working 5 furlongs in 1:06.80.

2-Year Old Works

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At Monmouth, Longandstrong (colt; Birdstone - Bessie's Chips by Rakeen) worked 4 furlongs in :50.80. Longandstrong is a half-brother to 2 winners including All Bets Down who has earned $150,585 through 2008.

Mythical Power (colt; Congaree - School for Scandal by Is It True) worked 3 furlongs at Belmont in a time of :38.02. Mythical Power is the 2nd foal out a mare who earned $146,447 and finished 3rd in the Dearly Precious Stakes.

Pamona Ball (filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Fireman's Ball by Hennessy) worked 3 furlongs in :35.00 at Santa Anita. Pamona Ball sold for $120,000 as a yearling and $380,000 as a 2-year old and is a half-brother to 2 winners, including one 2-year old winner.

Working 4 furlongs in :50.20 at Laurel Park was Perfect Edge (colt; Pleasantly Perfect - Winner's Edge by Seeking the Gold). Perfect Edge's dam, Winner's Edge, earned $145,450 and finished 2nd in the Affectionately (gr. III). She has produced 5 winners including stakes winner Coya.

Tannic (colt; Saarland - Poetic Image by Perrault (GB)) worked 3 furlongs in :37.42 at Prairie Meadows. Tannic is a half-brother to 3 winners, 2 of which were stakes-placed as 2-year olds.

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

Birdseye (filly; Birdstone - Trail Guide by Our Native) - Lone Star, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:01.80.

Ambraw (colt; Congaree - Fabulous Flight by Flying Continental) - Churchill Downs Training, 4 furlongs, :50.20.

Congo Kaye (filly; Congaree - Palau by Kingmambo) - Pleasanton, 5 furlongs, 1:02.20.

Ameribelle (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Miz United States by Valid Appeal) - Calder, 5 furlongs, 1:03.00.

Precious Beans (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Precious Feather by Gone West) - Churchill Downs, 4 furlongs, :50.20 (muddy).

Halo Beauty (filly; Peace Rules - Halo Tyra by Sunny's Halo) - Evangeline Training Center, 4 furlongs, :49.26 - Fastest of 68 works at the distance.

I'm the Law (colt; Peace Rules - Stormin' Down by Storm Creek) - Evangeline Downs, 3 furlongs, :37.40. 

Joanne's Ruler (filly; Peace Rules - Escaping Glory by Red Ransom) - Belmont Park, 3 furlongs, :38.42.

Pacificator (colt; Peace Rules - Penthouse Doll by Pentelicus) - Churchill Downs Training, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:02.40.

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

Peace Reigns (filly; Peace Rules - Diamond Dottie by Eagle Eyed) - Louisiana Downs, 4 furlongs, :51.40.

Power Rules (colt; Peace Rules - World Storm by Summer Squall) - Calder, 3 furlongs, :37.80.

Red Bird Rules (filly; Peace Rules - Twirling Angel by Saint Ballado) - Calder, 4 furlongs (gate), :49.80. 

Perfect Song (colt: Pleasantly Perfect - Prospector's Song by Prospector's Music) -  Delaware, 4 furlongs (gate), :49.80.

Keefer (colt; Smarty Jones - Shootforthestars by Seattle Slew) - Belmont, 5 furlongs (gate), 1:02.48. 

Smarty Time (filly; Smarty Jones - Pleasant Point by Pleasant Colony) - Goldmark, 3 furlongs, :38.40.

Barrichello (colt; Speightstown - Everything by Geiger Counter) - Woodbine, 4 furlongs, :49.00.

In Speight of It (colt; Speightstown - Honest Deceiver by Is It True) - Belmont, 5 furlongs, 1:01.09. 

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

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

Result: May 3, 2008 
Arlington Race 12

Equibase Chart

2-Year Old Works 

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

May 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 2

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

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

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

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

May 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 4

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

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

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

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

May 5 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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May 1

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

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

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

May 2

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

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

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

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

May 3

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

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

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

May 4

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

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

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

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

May 5

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

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