Presidente d'Oro seeks a Midnight Break

re: Presidente d'Oro seeks a Midnight Break

Blood-Horse Staff — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:22:59 GMT

Nancy - Thanks for the Japanese Smarty updates.

re: Presidente d'Oro seeks a Midnight Break

Nancy — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:59:03 GMT

On 11/8, another Smarty 2yo running in Japan, Keiai Gerbera (o/o Anna Sterz by Danzig), won her debut race by 5 lengths over a large field on a muddy track in Kyoto (going 1400 m). You can see the video here: jp.youtube.com/watch --

She's #10, but in the early part of the race it's easier to look for the pink silks and yellow cap. The jockey keeps her forwardly placed on the outside. To me, she looked to have more to give at the end of the race, always a good sign. She's a well-muscled filly who bears a noticeable resemblance to her sire (photo here: db.netkeiba.com )

BTW, her dam, Anna Sterz, is a full sister to Boundary, sire of Big Brown.

Another Smarty filly, Smarty Dance (o/o Dance Partner (JPN) by Sunday Silence), debuting at the same racetrack on the same day, did not have the same good result. She finished 12th of 18 in an 1800-m race on turf labeled "good".

re: Presidente d'Oro seeks a Midnight Break

Blood-Horse Staff — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:54:30 GMT

shoestringdreams - Three Chimneys will be providing updates on Go Smarty Go.

re: Presidente d'Oro seeks a Midnight Break

Blood-Horse Staff — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:53:59 GMT

Pleasantly Perfect Fan - I'll try to find something out, but it may take awhile because Calder is dark until Friday. I've posted the replay.

re: Presidente d'Oro seeks a Midnight Break

shoestringdreams — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:42:41 GMT

Has there been any word on how Go Smarty Go is doing? Thanks!

re: Presidente d'Oro seeks a Midnight Break

Pleasantly Perfect Fan — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:49:44 GMT

If anyone finds any info on Pleasant Flight, please post it. I missed the race but saw he was vanned off. Thanks