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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 BLOODHORSE.COM/DAILY
MICHAEL BURNS
SIMPLY WONDERFUL
Wonder Gadot Blitzes Rivals
in Prince of Wales
See page 4
IN THIS ISSUE
6 Lone Sailor Latest to Join Haskell Lineup
7 Farrington Savors Next Chapter
With Aclaim
15 Frankel’s First Winner Cunco to Enter
Stud in Chile
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4 Wonder Gadot Blitzes Rivals in Prince of Wales
6 Lone Sailor Latest to Join Haskell Lineup
7 Farrington Savors Next Chapter With Aclaim
10 Classic-Placed Hofburg Could Return in Curlin Stakes
11 Sheppard Takes Two Shots at A.P. Smithwick
12 Catapult Lands Week’s Top Equibase Speed Figure
13 MATCH Series Returns to Monmouth Park This Weekend
15 Frankel’s First Winner Cunco to Enter Stud in Chile
16 Dettori Ban Reduced, Will Still Miss Major Mounts
18 Irish Anti-Doping Policy Includes Lifetime Horse Bans
20 Pedigree Analysis: Catalina Cruiser Captures the Moment
23 Results
24 Entries
25 Leading Lists
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WONDER GADOT
BLITZES RIVALS IN
PRINCE OF WALES
By Claire Crosby
t @BH_CCrosby
W arming up for the $400,000
Prince of Wales Stakes July
24 at Fort Erie, Hall of Famer John
Velazquez called an audible.
With Queen's Plate winner
Wonder Gadot on her toes and
the track a sea of slop, the jockey
wanted nothing to do with muddy
kickback in their run for the second
jewel in the OLG Canadian Triple
Crown.
"I was warming her up and
the more I looked at the track, I
couldn't have her behind horses
today. I wanted to keep her face
clean," Velazquez said.
MICHAEL BURNS
Although Wonder Gadot had
never been over a sloppy track,
nor on the lead with Velazquez in Trainer Mark Casse (second from right) leads Gary Barber’s Wonder Gadot and John
Velazquez to the winner’s circle at Fort Erie
the irons, she took command from
the first step Tuesday and led five
male rivals on a merry chase en running fashion under Patrick heading into the turn for home
route to a 5 3/4-length drubbing Husbands last season at Woodbine, through three-quarters in 1:12.96.
in the 1 3/16-mile Prince of Wales. but accomplished wins under Aheadbyacentury, who raced
As in the June 30 Queen's Plate Velazquez like her 2017 Demoiselle last of six in the early going, moved
at Woodbine, the first in the Stakes (G2) score at Aqueduct into contention as Wonder Gadot
trio of races for Canadian-bred Racetrack and her 4 3/4-length put Cooler Mike away—but there
sophomores, Aheadbyacentury Queen's Plate victory last out with was no catching the brave bay filly,
finished second and Cooler Mike stalk-and-pounce tactics. who drew off through a 1:39.04
came in third to Gary Barber's "It was so sloppy and so muddy, mile and stopped the clock in
Medaglia d'Oro filly. Johnny said she warmed up good 1:58.71. She returned $2.80 and
"She always gives 100 percent. and he just got her away from $2.10. Cooler Mike held for third,
I'm very proud of her. It was a there," Casse said. 13 1/4 lengths back, while the
different surface. A different Wonder Gadot was sent off as order of finish was completed by
(running) style today and she the 2-5 favorite in a field of six Eskiminzin, Absolution, and Home
responded to what I wanted her to and carried 121 pounds, a five- Base.
do," Velazquez said. pound allowance. She set fractions "Now we know she likes Tapeta,
Canada's champion 2-year-old of :23.65 and :48.03 with Cooler slop, turf, and dirt. We've pretty
filly of 2017, Wonder Gadot took Mike in pursuit a length behind, well got it covered," trainer Mark
the Mazarine Stakes (G3) in front- and Velazquez had plenty of horse Casse remarked of Wonder Gadot.
(continued on page 5)
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WONDER GADOT BLITZES RIVALS Belmont Park and the Coaching Club American Oaks at
IN PRINCE OF WALES Saratoga.
"It's a longshot but we still want a shot to be
(continued from page 4)
champion 3-year-old in North America. By going a
mile and a half on the grass, it just doesn't really fit
"She's an amazing horse. She's Wonder Woman. She in to what we're trying to do," the trainer said. "Right
just gets bigger and stronger." now, she's running on the dirt and going a mile and
It was the second consecutive victory for Wonder an eighth, a mile and three-sixteenths, and a mile and
Gadot, who has been off the board just once in 13 a quarter. To go a mile and a half on the grass ... in all
starts. Her record improved to 5-4-3 for earnings of honesty, her least preferred surface in my opinion is
$1,381,261. She was runner-up by a head to Dixie the grass."
Moon in the June 9 Woodbine Oaks Presented by With Monomoy Girl expected to make her next
Budweiser, and she dropped the May 4 Longines start in the Cotillion Stakes (G1) at Parx Racing, a
Kentucky Oaks (G1) by half a length to divisional showdown between the two would likely come in the
standout Monomoy Girl in the start before that. Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) at Churchill Downs.
The last Queen's Plate winner who went on to "We'll probably try to go to the Alabama and then
capture the Prince of Wales Stakes was Wando in the (Breeders' Cup) Distaff," Casse said. "We know she
2003. Wando is also the most recent Canadian Triple likes Churchill Downs, so that's definitely something
Crown winner, and although Wonder Gadot is in a we're going to point for as well. I have the utmost
position to try and accomplish that rare sweep, the respect for Monomoy Girl and she'll be tough, but if
Aug. 18 Alabama Stakes (G1) at 1 1/4 miles on the dirt anybody can beat her I think we can. We're not giving
at Saratoga Race Course is another tantalizing option. up."
"It's something Gary (Barber) and I will talk about," Wonder Gadot, bred in Ontario by Anderson Farms
the trainer said of the third leg of the Canadian Triple out of the Vindication mare Loving Vindication, is the
Crown, the $400,000 Breeders' Stakes over 1 1/2 miles sixth filly to win the Prince of Wales (the last was Dixie
on turf Aug. 18 at Woodbine. "There's a possibility of Strike in 2012). She was a $325,000 purchase by TM
the Breeders', (but) it's just very difficult as it messes Investments from Eisaman Equine's consignment to
up our plans a little bit." the Ocala Breeders' Sales April 2017 Spring Sale of
While the prospect of becoming the first Triple 2-Year-Olds in Training, after Eisaman pinhooked her
Crown champion since 2003 carries its own appeal, from the 2016 Keeneland September Yearling Sale for
Casse is keen on a rematch with Monomoy Girl, who $80,000. BH
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LONE SAILOR LATEST TO JOIN
HASKELL LINEUP
By BloodHorse Staff
T he time-tested axiom that pace makes the race
is precisely the reason that trainer Tom Amoss
announced July 24 that he has decided to send Lone
Sailor—runner-up in the Ohio Derby (G3) and the
Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2)—to the Betfair.
com Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1) at Monmouth
Park July 29, bringing the field to six for the track's
signature race.
Amoss was looking for a race with enough speed for
his colt to run at, and the 1 1/8-mile Haskell, he said,
provides that.
"The decision was between staying where we are at
Saratoga for the (grade 2) Jim Dandy or going to the
Haskell," said Amoss. "The underlying and deciding
factor was the pace set-up. My horse wants to have
a pace to run at, and looking at the two races and
comparing the fields it was evident that there was
going to be a lot more pace in the Haskell than the Jim
SKIP DICKSTEIN
Dandy."
Joe Bravo will have the mount, with Lone Sailor
Tom Amoss supervises Lone Sailor as he schools in the gate
arriving at Monmouth Saturday, where he will bed
before the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
down in Michael Stidham's barn.
Lone Sailor will join a field that includes juvenile Navy Commander, and Roaming Union.
champion Good Magic, Preakness Trainer Dale Romans said Tuesday he still has not
Stakes (G1) runner-up Bravazo, decided on a course of action for graded stakes winner
Ohio Derby winner Promises Fulfilled or his stablemate Mr Freeze, but he
Core Beliefs, expects to firm up his plans July 25 for both colts.
Lone Sailor was beaten a nose in his last start in the
Ohio Derby by Core Beliefs and missed winning the
Louisiana Derby by a neck.
Core Beliefs was confirmed for the Haskell
last weekend, with trainer Peter Eurton
saying owner Gary Broad wanted to take
a shot in the top-level test. Third in
the Santa Anita Derby (G1) behind
eventual Triple Crown winner Justify,
Core Beliefs ran second in the May 12
Peter Pan Stakes (G3) at Belmont Park
before he won the Ohio Derby.
"My owner wants to come. He says
it's the chance of a lifetime," said the California-based
Eurton. "He wants to take on Good Magic and the
rest." BH
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PRESENTED BY RACING POST
FARRINGTON SAVORS NEXT
CHAPTER WITH ACLAIM
By James Thomas/Racing Post
F or just about every horse entering the fiercely
competitive and ruthlessly unforgiving stallion
market, year one really is sink or swim. And with the
breeding season wrapped up for another year it will
soon become apparent who has found the early stages
of life on covering duty plain sailing and who has lead
in their boots.
Among those who has left his connections feeling
buoyant is Aclaim, the group 1-winning son of
Acclamation who joined the burgeoning roster at
MATHEA KELLEY/BLOODHORSE
the National Stud in Newmarket at fee of £12,500
(US$16,404).
With 135 mares from his carefully selected
debut book scanned safely in foal, Aclaim has
Aclaim wins the 2017 Qatar Prix de la Foret at Chantilly
begun penning the next chapter of what has already
been a remarkable tale for Dermot Farrington, the
bloodstock agent who not only co-bred the horse but "It's ridiculous to think of what he's done really,"
retained a share during his racing career. said Farrington. "When he's trained by your father-
in-law (Martyn Meade)—whose
assistant is your brother-in-law
(Freddie Meade)—it's great.
Things like this just don't
happen."
But on this occasion, they
have.
The first step that took
Farrington in Aclaim's direction
came when he purchased the
horse's dam, Aris, at Tattersalls
back in 2009. Despite being
a three-parts sister to Again,
whose race record boasted wins
in the 2009 Boylesports.com
Irish One Thousand Guineas
(G1) and Moyglare Stud Stakes
(G1), a princely 75,000gns
PATRICK MCCANN/RACING POST (continued on page 8)
Dermot Farrington at the Goffs Orby Yearling Sale
BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 7 OF 25
PRESENTED BY RACING POST
FARRINGTON SAVORS NEXT "When we bred her to Acclamation I thought it
CHAPTER WITH ACLAIM was a particularly nice mating—it was just one of
those that physically I thought would work," he said
(continued from page 7)
before pausing for a moment. "But I never imagined
the level he'd take us to."
($124,504) bid was all that was That level is now a matter of
required to see the gavel come record, with the upward trajectory
down in his favor. I bought the dam as a yearling of Aclaim's racing career taking in
"I bought the dam as a yearling in Newmarket. She’s by wins in the Dubai 100 Challenge
in Newmarket," Farrington said.
Danroad and nobody really Stakes (G1) and the Alan Wood
"She's by Danroad and nobody Plumbing & Heating Park Stakes
really knew much about him. But
knew much about him. But (G2), before culminating with a
through my Australasian work I through my Australasian memorable victory in the Qatar Prix
knew he was a good, tough horse—I work I knew he was a good, de la Foret (G1) that showcased all
actually saw him sell as a yearling— tough horse—I actually saw his class and guts.
so I thought buying her when But while owning a group
him sell as a yearling—so I
others weren't interested was a 1-winning colt may be a high-
good opportunity."
thought buying her when class problem, is it a problem
With Aris, who is out of a half others weren’t interested was nonetheless, and Farrington's
sister to Montjeu, now looking a good opportunity.” involvement with Aclaim has not
like the goose that laid the golden come without its share of sleepless
egg, Farrington's assertion —DERMOT FARRINGTON nights.
may seem like something of an "When he won the Challenge
understatement. Stakes I turned down a ridiculous
And even at the time it did not amount of money for him and was
take long for his purchase to look a shrewd bit of sick for the next few days thinking I was making a
business, as Aris gained valuable black type on just mistake," Farrington said.
her second start. "The stress started again when we were trying to
"When she finished third in the Flame of Tara place him at stud as we had all the big operations
Stakes we thought we had a right one on our hands after him, so we needed to decide where was best for
and was sure someone would try and buy her for him and whether to sell all the equity in him or not.
America," the agent said. "But no one ever came, and "It was a big thing for me, and after we finally
then she put in a couple of below par performances, decided to keep him and turned down all the studs'
so we dropped her in class to break her maiden and offers I remember feeling a bit nauseous wondering
then we retired her." if it was the right thing to do."
There must have been a temptation to feel Aris With a promising start under Aclaim's belt,
had been retired prematurely when it emerged that Farrington can be sure he made the right call.
the horse she beat in that maiden, Gordon Lord However, he makes no secret of the fact it is the skill,
Byron, was well above average, but the sight of her
first foal, Aclaim, soon put paid to that. (continued on page 9)
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PRESENTED BY RACING POST
FARRINGTON SAVORS NEXT winning Zanzibar.
CHAPTER WITH ACLAIM However, arguably the most significant
participant in the horse's stud career is a complete
(continued from page 8)
newcomer to the breeding ranks, with rising power
Phoenix Thoroughbreds having purchased a 50%
hard work, and faith of others that has paved the stake in the son of Acclamation in November.
way during the early stage of Aclaim's stallion career. "A lot of proper breeders have sent good mares
"The National Stud have done a great job with to him and it's been great that Phoenix have got on
him, the whole ship is run very well," he says. "And board," said Farrington. "It certainly doesn't hurt
probably the best thing I've ever done is turning over having someone like Phoenix come in and make no
the management of the horse to Mark McStay and secret of the fact they want to go and support him.
John Ferguson. I know I've bred to stallions in the past on the basis
"It's a big job, between organising and marketing that the stallion owners are big purchasers of foals
and selling nominations and breeding rights. It's and yearlings."
been a huge undertaking but I've known Mark The first example of Phoenix's support came
for years and I know how good he is at selling during the recent Tattersalls July Sale, where,
nominations from his time at Darley. And obviously through Farrington, the big-spending operation
John is very well respected and as they're in signed for the first mare offered in foal to Aclaim,
partnership if you hire them you get the two of them. Ulfah Dream, at 80,000gns ($111,510).
They've done a fantastic job and the whole thing is a While such an encouraging start is clearly a
great fit." source of satisfaction, such is Farrington's belief in
Those combined efforts have resulted in some Aclaim that it has not come as a surprise.
heavy hitters from the world of breeding throwing "There's so many horses going to stud nowadays
their considerable weight behind Aclaim. but this horse has a list of attributes that breeders
If not an exhaustive list, the fact that studs and can hang their hat on," he says. "The market wants
breeders including Anita Wigan, Ballyhimikin, speed, they want Acclamation, they want a beautiful
Bill Dwan, Littleton, Lordship, Mount Coote, New female line and a good-looking horse to boot, and
England, Paul Makin, Seamus Burns, and Whitsbury that's what Aclaim offers."
Manor have all sent mares or bought breeding rights While Farrington and Aclaim may have already
at least highlights the kind of people who have come a long way together, with firm foundations in
shown Aclaim their support. place for his second career, one could argue that the
Among the notable names on Aclaim's dance card journey has only just begun.
include Quad's Melody, dam of Here Comes When; For more European racing, sales, and bloodstock
the dam of Queen Catrine, Kahira; Eurolink Artemis, news, visit RacingPost.com. BH
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classic winner Covert Love; and the the classic-
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CLASSIC-PLACED HOFBURG COULD
RETURN IN CURLIN STAKES
By BloodHorse Staff
I n his first start since finishing third in the June
9 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1),
Juddmonte Farms' homebred Hofburg could strike an
imposing figure in the $100,000 Curlin Stakes July
27 at Saratoga Race Course as he looks to use the 1
1/8-mile test as a springboard to next month's Travers
Stakes (G1).
From the barn of Hall of Famer Bill Mott, the
homebred colt by Tapit will be making his first start
since finishing 3 1/2 lengths behind Triple Crown
winner Justify in the final leg of the storied series. Prior
to the Belmont, Hofburg finished seventh in the May 5
Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1),
a spot he earned with a runner-up performance in the
March 31 Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1).
Despite a pair of grade 1 placings and $377,950 in
career earnings, Hofburg still has only a single tally
in his win column in five starts, a maiden victory in
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March, making him eligible for the Curlin, which is
restricted to non-winners of a graded stakes over a
Hofburg breezing at Saratoga Race Course
mile in 2018. Mott noted the Tapit colt may be cross-
entered into the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) July
28 at Saratoga, also at 1 1/8 miles. contenders in this year's edition in Jackpot Ranch's
"We want to have a look at it," Mott said of the Zing Zang and Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred
Curlin. "It doesn't always have to be easier. Sometimes Reride.
they can get a really nice horse in the Curlin. We want Zing Zang, by Tapit, was a close third last time out
to have the option. Our focus is on the Travers at 10 in an allowance on the Belmont Stakes undercard
furlongs." while Reride, by Candy Ride, returned from a third-
Hofburg has turned in four breezes at Saratoga place finish in the UAE Derby Sponsored By Saeed
since the 1 1/2-mile Test of the Champion, including a & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (G2) in March to
four-furlong move in :49.03 July 22 on the Oklahoma finish fifth in the June 23 Mystic Lake Derby on the
training track. turf at Canterbury Park. The stablemates wrapped up
"He's doing good," Mott said. "We got a useful work their preparations for the Curlin July 23, each working
(Sunday) and he galloped out good. He was strong this four furlongs in :50.04 and :50.77, respectively.
morning walking the shedrow. He's been eating well "Both of them blew out really nice today. We were
enough. He held up well throughout the Triple Crown lucky enough to beat the weather," said Asmussen
races and he seems as though he's improved since." Monday. "This race is a little extra special. Hopefully,
Irad Ortiz, Jr., who piloted Hofburg in both the we can win it."
Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, has the return Zing Zang will be ridden from post 3 with Ricardo
call. The pair will break from the rail. Santana, Jr. aboard. Reride will break from the outside
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, who post 6 with Jose Ortiz in the irons. BH
conditioned two-time Horse of the Year and Hall of s Share this story
Fame inductee Curlin, will be represented by a pair of
BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 10 OF 25SHEPPARD TAKES TWO SHOTS
AT A.P. SMITHWICK
By BloodHorse Staff
J onathan Sheppard's unparalleled record of 47
straight years with a Saratoga Race Course victory
ended in 2016, but the Hall of Fame trainer will have
two opportunities to return to the winner's circle July
26 in the $175,000 A. P. Smithwick Memorial Stee-
plechase Handicap (NSA-G1).
One, Buttonwood Farm's All the Way Jose, is
talented and thoroughly experienced, with a grade
1 win in Belmont Park's Lonesome Glory Handicap
(NSA-G1) last September. The second, Hudson River
Farms' Iranistan, is young, undefeated over fences,
and to this point untested. He has never been headed
COGLIANESE PHOTOS
in his three jumps starts this year.
By Senor Swinger, All the Way Jose was bred by
Sheppard out of the Northern Baby mare Maternity Buttonwood Farm’s All the Way Jose wins the 2017 Lonesome
Glory Handicap at Belmont Park
Leave. A novice champion in 2014, he regained his
best form last year with earnings that doubled his
previous total. He missed by two noses of winning Swyer's Hudson River Farms at the Carolina Cup
the year's richest American steeplechase race, the Races in late March, set all the pace in the allowance
$400,000 Grand National (NSA-G1). hurdle for 4-year-olds, and won by 11 1/2 lengths.
The current season has not gone as well. Fourth He won his next start, also for 4-year-olds, by
in the Temple Gwathmey Handicap (NSA-G2) in 10 lengths, and then disposed of more seasoned
April, he made a modest mistake and fell while near competitors in the Iroquois Steeplechase's Marcellus
the lead in the May 19 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Frost Champion Hurdle for novices by six lengths,
(NSA-G1) at Percy Warner. again leading at every point of call.
His class earned him the second highweight The 2 1/16-mile Smithwick Memorial will also
at 154 pounds in the Smithwick Memorial, be a yardstick for Magalen O. Bryant's Personal
behind 156-pound highweight Modem, who has Start, a 7-year-old Jump Start homebred who also
the distinction of having finished second in five is unbeaten this year. After Personal Start won the
consecutive grade 1 races, beginning with the Carolina Cup Hurdle Stakes for novices, trainer
Smithwick and extending through the Iroquois. Jack Richard Valentine put him in deeper waters in the
Doyle, currently the sport's leading jockey, retains Virginia Gold Cup's David Semmes Memorial Stakes
the mount on Modem for owner Robert A. Kinsley (NSA-G2) May 5.
and trainer Elizabeth Voss. Never far from the lead—but purposely reserved
All the Way Jose will have a new jockey, 2012 from setting the pace—Personal Start drew away in
champion Ross Geraghty, while 2017 champion the stretch to an eight-length victory. Barry Foley
jockey Darren Nagle retains the mount aboard retains the mount. BH
Iranistan.
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BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 11 OF 25Equibase Speed Figures
TOP FIGURES SINCE JULY 17
CATAPULT LANDS WEEK'S TOP Top 10 Equibase Speed Figures Since July 17
EQUIBASE SPEED FIGURE Horse Finish Race, Track, Distance, Date
124 Catapult 1 Eddie Read S. (G2T), DMR, 9fT, 7/22
By Frank Angst
123 Sharp Samurai 2 Eddie Read S. (G2T), DMR, 9fT, 7/22
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123 Prime Attraction 3 Eddie Read S. (G2T), DMR, 9fT, 7/22
T
122 Call Provision 1 AOC, SAR, 11fT, 7/21
he connections of Catapult may be busy looking for
122 Hello Don Julio 2 AOC, SAR, 11fT, 7/21
more 1 1/8-mile turf races after the upset victory
122 Bowies Hero 4 Eddie Read S. (G2T), DMR, 9fT, 7/22
by the 5-year-old son of Kitten's Joy in the July 22
121 Rocketry 3 AOC, SAR, 11fT, 7/21
Eddie Read Stakes (G2T) at Del Mar.
121 Patterson Cross 4 AOC, SAR, 11fT, 7/21
When he rallied from seventh under Drayden Van
120 Multiplier 5 Eddie Read S. (G2T), DMR, 9fT, 7/22
Dyke to win the Eddie Read by a neck from Sharp
120 Silverwave (FR) 5 AOC, SAR, 11fT, 7/21
Samurai, Catapult earned a 124—the top Equibase
120 Next Shares 6 Eddie Read S. (G2T), DMR, 9fT, 7/22
Speed Figure from July 16-23. Trained by John Sadler,
Catapult earned the first graded stakes win of his
career when he completed the 1 1/8-mile Eddie Read in east, but I think they wanted to send him to one out
1:46.07. here. I had him for at least 60 days before we ran him
The 124 is a career-best ESF for Catapult, up from (June 17) and in that race he was a little rank, but
the 115 he earned in August 2017 in winning a one- he ran a good race against (Sharp Samurai) and was
mile allowance-optional claiming race on closing well. We thought he'd run a good race today
the Saratoga Race Course lawn. With and he did."
the Eddie Read win, Catapult earned The 1 1/8-mile races are the longest distance
his second win in as many starts attempted to date by Catapult. BH
at the distance as he previously won s Share this story
a first-level allowance-optional
claiming race in August 2016 on
the Saratoga turf, defeating
eventual grade 2 winner
Hunter O' Riley in that
race. Then trained by
Chad Brown, he earned
a 109 ESF in that
effort, a career-best
at the time.
"This is a nice
horse. He comes
from the East
Coast where he had good
form last year," Sadler said. "The owners
gave him a little time off at the end of last
year and decided to try him here in California.
There's a lot of good grass opportunities back
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BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 12 OF 25MATCH SERIES RETURNS Points Leaders
TO MONMOUTH PARK THIS Rank Horse Points
WEEKEND Overall Division Leaders
(Top five, through July 17)
By Frank Angst 1T Page McKenney 17
t @BH_FAngst 1T Jessica Krupnick 17
A fter a weekend off July 21-22, the Mid-Atlantic 3 Oak Bluffs 16
Thoroughbred Championships series moves 4T Pool Winner 12
back to Monmouth Park July 29, Haskell Invitational 4T Lewisfield 12
Stakes Day at the New Jersey track. 4T Smiling Causeway 12
The MATCH Series races that day include the 3-Year-Old & Up Long-Dirt
$150,000 Monmouth Cup (G3) in the 3-Year-Olds 1 Page McKenney 17
and Up Long—Dirt Division, and the $75,000 Wolf 2 Harlan Punch 10
Hill Stakes in the 3-Year-Olds and Up Sprint—Turf 3 Shaft of Light 7
Division. The Monmouth Cup is the third of five legs
4T Backsideofthemoon 5
in its division, while the Wolf Hill is the fourth of five.
4T Sunny Ridge 5
3-Year-Old & Up Female Dirt Sprint
1 Jessica Krupnick 17
2T Vertical Oak 10
2T Chalon 10
4T Startwithsilver 8
4T Liz’s Cable Girl 8
3-Year-Old & Up Male Turf Sprint
1 Oak Bluffs 16
2 Pool Winner 12
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3T Imprimis 10
3T Vision Perfect 10
5 Dubini 9
Page McKenney, tied for the overall points lead in the MATCH 3-Year-Old & Up Female Turf Sprint
Series, could return to action July 29 at Monmouth Park
1 Smiling Causeway 12
2T Girls Know Best 10
The Monmouth Cup, at 1 1/8 miles, closed with 2T Morticia 10
11 nominations including Adam and Jalin Stable's
2T Pretty Perfection 10
Page McKenney, the only nominee with two starts in
5T Rocky Policy 7
his division and currently tied for the overall points
5T Blue Bahia 7
lead. Should he compete in the race, the gelding will
3-Year-Olds & Up Dirt Sprint
qualify for MATCH Series bonus money.
1 Lewisfield 12
The Wolf Hill at 5 1/2 furlongs closed with 29
2 Chublicious 11
nominations, including Mary Eppler Racing Stable's
Oak Bluffs, who ranks third in overall points and 3T Always Sunshine 10
already has three starts in his division including a 3T Switzerland 10
win in the Pennsylvania Governor's Cup. Ten others 5 Laki 8
on the list of nominees have raced in the division,
including the winners of the other two division stakes
thus far: Breeze Easy's Imprimis, who won the grade
(continued on page 14)
BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 13 OF 25MATCH SERIES RETURNS TO
MONMOUTH PARK THIS WEEKEND
(continued from page 13)
3 Maryland Turf Sprint, and Mr. Amore Stable's
Vision Perfect, who captured the Parx Dash (G3).
The MATCH Series was part of the two biggest
days on the Delaware Park racing calendar, and
the two series stakes generated strong pari-mutuel
handle compared with the same races in 2017.
Overall wagering on both days was strong when
comparisons are made to previous years.
MATCH was relaunched this year after 16 years
on the shelf, and one of the goals at the outset was
to help racetracks grow handle. Delaware Park was
part of the series from 1997-2001, and this year
hosted two of the series' 25 races on back-to-back
weekends: the $75,000 Dashing Beauty Stakes July
7 and the $75,000 Hockessin Stakes July 14.
Wagering on the Dashing Beauty—both in-race
and for horizontal bets that started with the race—
totaled $231,797, which was up 96.1% from $118,190.
This year there were seven starters in the Dashing
Beauty, third of five races in the MATCH Filly and
Mare Sprint—Dirt Division, versus eight in 2017.
The Hockessin, the third of five stakes in the
3-Year-Olds and Up Sprint—Dirt Division, generated
total handle of $399,671, a jump of 106.4% from
last year, when $193,554 was wagered in-race and
on horizontal bets that started with the race. There
were seven starters this year versus five in 2017.
The July 7 program at Delaware Park featured
four stakes including the Delaware Oaks (G3),
while the July 14 card had four stakes headed by
the Delaware Handicap (G2). Both produced solid
wagering figures.
Total handle for this year's Oaks program was
$2,465,808, up 69.2% from $1,457,162 last year.
The Del Cap card this year produced $3,498,223
in total wagering, down 18.7% from $4,302,353 in
2017 but up 55.7% from $2,245,707 in 2016. It's
important to note that more than $2.1 million last
year was wagered in the Del Cap win, place and
show pools alone because of the presence of heavy
favorite Songbird, who won the race and created
minus pools. BH
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BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 14 OF 25PRESENTED BY RACING POST
FRANKEL'S FIRST WINNER CUNCO 2018—Cunco has been leased to Haras Santa Monica,
TO ENTER STUD IN CHILE located near the small rural town of Linderos, and is
By James Thomas/Racing Post due to arrive July 25.
Cunco, who was also Frankel's first foal, is the first
C unco, who wrote his name into the history books
by becoming Frankel's first winner with a success-
ful debut at Newbury in May 2016, will take up stud
produce of Chrysanthemum, a daughter of Danehill
Dancer who won a pair of group 3s and three listed
events while in training with David Wachman.
duties at Haras Santa Monica in Chile in the forthcom- Chrysanthemum was bought on behalf of Don
ing southern hemisphere breeding season. Alberto for 800,000gns (US$1,373,820) at Tattersalls
Bred and raced by the Don Alberto Corporation, December Mares Sale in 2013 while carrying Cunco in
Cunco followed up that memorable debut effort with utero.
a string of solid performances in stakes company. He Cunco is not the first son of Frankel to retire to stud,
gained his second career success on his 3-year-old with Straight Shooter—a half brother to Prix Jean-Luc
reappearance when landing the Bet365 Classic Trial Lagardere Grand Criterium (G1) winner Naaqoos—
(G3) at Sandown. standing at Hadjiyiannis Stud in Akaki, Cyprus, and
Following a sixth-place finish in the Chester Vase Tango Fire taking up residency at Alias Warriach Stud
(G3), Don Alberto switched Cunco from the care of near Sargodha in Pakistan.
John Gosden to the United States, where he originally For more European racing, sales, and bloodstock
joined Chad Brown before being moved to the stable of news, visit RacingPost.com. BH
Bill Mott. s Share this story
The
4-year-old
made three
starts in the
U.S., but
was unable
to finish any
nearer than
sixth.
While Don
Alberto has
its own stud
in Chile—
Haras Don
Alberto,
where the
likes of
STEVEN CARGILL/RACINGFOTOS.COM
Midshipman,
Tourist, and
Lookin At
Lucky will
shuttle in Cunco before his win in the Classic Trial at Sundown
BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 15 OF 25PRESENTED BY RACING POST
DETTORI BAN REDUCED,
WILL STILL MISS MAJOR
MOUNTS
By Lee Mottershead/Racing Post
F rankie Dettori has had the 10-day ban he
picked up at Newmarket's July festival
reduced to six days, July 27—Aug. 1, but will
still miss Ascot's King George VI and Queen
Elizabeth Stakes (G1) and the first two days
of Glorious Goodwood.
The suspension rules him out of taking
MATHEA KELLEY
the high-profile rides aboard hot favorites
Stradivarius in the Goodwood Cup (G1) and
Frankie Dettori will miss his slated ride aboard group 1 winner Stradivarius
Without Parole in the Qatar Sussex Stakes
in the Goodwood Cup
(G1). He could also have ridden Coronet in
the group 1 showpiece at Ascot July 28. hearing in front of an independent disciplinary panel.
After thanking his barrister, Dettori sprinted away "Appeals are intended to be rehearings using
from the British Horseracing Authority's London evidence not available to the stewards on the day
headquarters. rather an a review of the original decision taken at the
Dettori's QC Graeme McPherson offered no time.
comment regarding the jockey's ban, but said his "It is encouraging to see the panel reached the same
client had left in a hurry as he was late for a lunch conclusion as the stewards on the day, in that Mr.
appointment with his wife. Dettori was found guilty of careless riding and that the
Dettori's ban and subsequent hearing stemmed interference was noted as considerable.
from his ride aboard John Gosden's Angel's Hideaway, "The decision to reduce the penalty from ten days to
who finished runner-up to Pretty Pollyanna in the six is entirely a matter for the independent disciplinary
Duchess of Cambridge Stakes (G2) earlier this month. panel and, given the extent of the interference, the
The filly caused interference by moving to her right, BHA look forward to assessing the full written reasons
pushing Main Edition on to La Pelosa. to understand why such a reduction in penalty was
BHA disciplinary panel chairman David Fish said: applicable under the circumstances."
"The basis of our finding is he didn't take corrective Gosden gave evidence on the phone and described
action sufficiently quickly. We take the view he had Angel's Hideaway as a spooky filly who got loose on the
sufficient time to take preventative action before he gallops July 23. The BHA, represented by disciplinary
actually did. team leader Lyn Williams, made the case the filly gave
"We take the view considerable interference was every indication to Dettori she was going to drift and
caused to two horses in particular the ones ridden by that he took too long to react.
Mr. (James) Doyle (Main Edition) and Mr. (William) McPherson was adamant Dettori had reacted as
Buick (La Pelosa). We take into account the period over quickly as any competent jockey could possibly have
which this careless riding occurred." done.
Brant Dunshea, BHA chief regulatory officer, said
of the outcome: "Frankie Dettori was subject to a fair (continued on page 17)
BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 16 OF 25PRESENTED BY RACING POST
have been looking forward to seeing him in group 1
DETTORI BAN REDUCED, WILL action at Ascot, where he has won the King George five
STILL MISS MAJOR MOUNTS times, including aboard Enable 12 months ago, and at
Goodwood.
(continued from page 16)
Ascot director of communications Nick Smith
"I can't say Mr. Dettori's record is blameless said: "It's always disappointing if Frankie can't ride
but he has a record that does not mean you should at Ascot—the crowd relate to him, and he's part of the
conclude he is a careless jockey. He is a careful jockey," furniture here.
McPherson said. "However, we fully respect the judgement of the
Williams said: "We say Mr. Dettori should have BHA."
been aware of Mr. Doyle and Mr. Buick. He should Dettori is synonymous with Goodwood, having
have taken preventative action. He failed to take ridden his first winner there 31 years ago as a 16-year-
reasonable steps to prevent causing interference. old apprentice, and is just six short of partnering 200
"Mr. Dettori waited until he had caused winners at the Sussex track.
interference before straightening the filly. He did it too For more European racing, sales, and bloodstock
late. He should have taken action before that." news, visit RacingPost.com. BH
The verdict will prove a disappointment to the
three-time champion's legions of admirers who would s Share this story
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IRISH ANTI-DOPING POLICY
INCLUDES LIFETIME HORSE BANS
By Richard Forristal/The Racing Post
A new anti-doping policy that will trigger lifetime
bans for horses who test positive for substances
such as anabolic steroids has been hailed as ground-
breaking by Horse Racing Ireland chief executive
Brian Kavanagh.
However, the industry-wide agreement, which
was rubber-stamped at an HRI board meeting July
23, includes the contentious provision for a one-day
notice period ahead of out-of-competition testing for
studs and yards that aren't licensed by the sport's
regulatory body.
Kavanagh has suggested that the policy, which
will grant Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board vets
IFHA/SCOOPDYGA
the authority to access unlicensed premises for the
purpose of testing horses not in training by dint of a
service level agreement (SLA) with the department Horse Racing Ireland chief executive Brian Kavanagh
of agriculture, will be in place in time for the 2019
foal crop. the issue of an advance notice period, with former
"The policy was unanimously approved by the department of agriculture chief veterinary officer
board," he said. "It's unprecedented because it's an Colm Gaynor taking over as chairperson after the
industry-wide approach to an issue that countries all former senior steward Meta Osborne stepped down.
around the world are tackling. Now, in the week after Fenton resumed his
"Lifetime bans for horses is a groundbreaking training career with a first runner since completing
development and it makes a very strong statement a three-year ban, the task force has gone a long way
about the views of the Irish authorities on the issue toward finally delivering the enhanced anti-doping
of doping. It's a good day for the industry here." procedures it was charged with establishing.
As well as HRI and the IHRB, the agreement's Anabolic steroids, oxygen carriers and modifiers,
other signatories are Weatherbys Ireland, the Irish and substances that manipulate gene expression are
Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, the Irish the performance-enhancing drugs that will trigger
Racehorse Trainers Association, the Association of a lifetime ban for horses, although there will be
Irish Racehorse Owners, and the sales companies no IHRB sanctions for unlicensed individuals who
Goffs, Tattersalls, and Goresbridge. illegally administer such substances until after they
It has come about following painstaking efforts by have been dealt with in a court of law.
the anti-doping task force, which was formed in the To ensure traceability, breeders will be compelled
wake of the anabolic steroid controversies involving to supply DNA with which to register a foal with
Philip Fenton and Pat and John Hughes. Weatherbys Ireland within 30 days of its birth.
Having been disbanded, the task force was Thereafter, until its racing days are over, the foal will
reconvened last autumn to break an impasse over
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BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 18 OF 25PRESENTED BY RACING POST
IRISH ANTI-DOPING POLICY John Hughes and Fenton were both found
INCLUDES LIFETIME HORSE BANS in possession of Nitrotain, an anabolic steroid
described by vet and state prosecution witness
(continued from page 18)
Caroline Garvan during Fenton's trial as "probably
the most powerful anabolic steroid you could
be eligible for testing by the IHRB regardless of its source."
whereabouts. It is designed to improve stamina, muscle mass,
Nonetheless, the issue of notice remains the most and strength, yet horses can test clean within 48
divisive element of an otherwise comprehensive hours of its administration. That illustrates how
document. There is a provision to liaise with fallible any anti-doping policy requiring a day's
department officials to make unannounced notice could prove, but Kavanagh is adamant the
inspections on the basis of intelligence, but routine new system will be effective.
out-of-competition testing will involve 24 hours' "It's a very short period of time," he said. "What's
notice. going to happen with the horse in those 24 hours?
The IHRB's chief executive Denis Egan has More than anyone, the breeders have been very
admitted that is "less than ideal," but Kavanagh is supportive of this program and its success, and
less concerned about the matter. you need to notify someone if you are coming. It's
"I think that's a red herring," he said of the notice different if a horse is in training and in the system,
period. "If you have got foals on your farm at home clearly."
and they are to be tested, there is a practicality issue For more European racing, sales, and bloodstock
in terms of bringing the foals in or having people news, visit RacingPost.com. BH
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PEDIGREE ANALYSIS: CATALINA
Dixieland Band, 1980
Dixie Union, 1997 Mississippi Mud
Capote
CRUISER CAPTURES THE MOMENT
UNION RAGS, She's Tops, 1989
b, 2009 She's a Talent
Gone West, 1984 Mr. Prospector
By Alan Porter Tempo, 1992 Secrettame
Terpsichorist, 1975 Nijinsky II
t @pedigreeconsult CATALINA CRUISER
ch, c
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A.P. Indy, 1989 Seattle Slew
W
April 27, 2014
Weekend Surprise
ith all due respect to such as West Coast—ab- Mineshaft, 1999
Prospectors Delite, 1989 Mr. Prospector
sent since Dubai, but readying for a fall cam- Up the Flagpole
Northern Dancer
SEA GULL, Storm Bird, 1978
paign—Acclerate, City of Light, Bee Jersey, Mind Your ch, 2006 Exclusive Bird, 1988 South Ocean
Exclusive Moment, 1979 Exclusive Native
Biscuits, and Pavel, the older horse division feels as if Flama Ardiente
it has been due a breath of fresh air. The result of the
July 21 San Diego Handicap (G2) suggests just such throughout for a comfortable win in an allowance test
a breath may be have been delivered in the shape of over the over the same course and distance. Catalina
Catalina Cruiser. Cruiser was in front from the off again in the San
If Catalina Cruiser was an unfamiliar name going Diego, and after turning for home four lengths to the
into the weekend, it's because he made just two prior good, extended his advantage to 6 3/4 lengths at the
appearances in public. Unraced at 2, he ran just once wire.
last year at 3, overcoming a tardy start to take a six- In part, Catalina Cruiser's late development is due
furlong maiden at Santa Anita Park by 2 1/4 lengths. to his size, with his trainer John Sadler describing him
He wasn't seen back in action until this May, a little as "probably the biggest horse in Southern California."
more than seven months after his debut, when he led Catalina Cruiser's sire, Union Rags, is also an imposing
individual, but by way
of contrast was able
to establish himself as
among the best of his
age as a juvenile.
In fact, the son of
Dixie Union won his
first three starts at 2,
including the Three
Chimneys Saratoga
Special Stakes (G2),
which he took by 7
1/4 lengths, and the
Champagne Stakes
(G1), where he had 5
1/4 lengths to spare.
Favored to complete
an undefeated season
in the Grey Goose
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Catalina Cruiser wins the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar
(continued on page 21)
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PEDIGREE ANALYSIS: CATALINA A half sister to the stakes-winning and graded
CRUISER CAPTURES THE MOMENT stakes-placed Private Ryan, and to the dam of Japan
Dirt Derby winner Magnifica, Sea Gull is out of Storm
(continued from page 20)
Bird's daughter, Exclusive Bird, whose successes
included the listed La Troienne Stakes at Churchill
(G1), Union Rags appeared to be on the verge of Downs. Exclusive Bird is a half sister to black-type
overcoming a four-wide trip until he swerved in the placed Rare Bird, dam of graded winner Host, and to
stretch. Although he regained forward momentum, he Stalwart Moment, the dam of Saugerties, who was a
still fell a head shy of catching courageous frontrunner group winner and group 1-placed in Germany. The
Hansen, who took not only the race, but also honors as third dam of Catalina Cruiser, Exclusive Moment, is
the year's champion 2-year-old colt. The following year an unraced daughter of Exclusive Native. She is out of
Union Rags made four starts. He won the Fasig-Tipton Flama Ardiente, successful in the Falls City Handicap
Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2), was third in the Florida (G3) and second in the Spinster Stakes (G1), and dam
Derby (G1), and after a nightmare trip in the Kentucky not only of the Prix Jean Prat Ecurie Fustok (G1) scorer
Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), earned classic Magical Wonder (by Storm Bird, and so three-quarters
laurels with a last gasp triumph over Paynter in the brother to Exclusive Bird), but also of the high-class
Belmont Stakes (G1). sprinter and successful sire Mt. Livermore.
A $370,000 purchase from the Lane's End Catalina Cruiser follows No Dozing as the second
consignment to the Keeneland September Yearling stakes winner by Union Rags out of a mare by A.P. Indy
Sale, Catalina Cruiser is a member of the first crop or one of his sons, and he also has three stakes horses,
of runners sired by Union Rags. That crop has now including the 2017 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA
produced nine stakes winners, six graded, headed by Bets third-place finisher, Patch, from nine starters out
Paradise Woods, successful in the Santa Anita Oaks of A.P. Indy mares. His sire, Dixie Union, has three
(G1) and Zenyatta Stakes (G1); the Del Mar Debutante stakes winners out of mares by sons of A.P. Indy,
Stakes (G1) scorer Union Strike; and Dancing Rags, and three more, including graded stakes winner and
who took the Darley Alcibiades Stakes (G1). He also sire High Cotton, out of mares by A.P. Indy himself.
has Claiborne Breeders' Futurity Stakes (G1) captor Mineshaft is by A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew) out of a Mr.
Free Drop Billy in his second crop. Prospector mare—as are Pulpit, Malibu Moon, Flatter,
Sea Gull, the dam of Catalina Cruiser, never and Congrats—and Dixie Union is out of She's Tops, a
earned black type but was good enough to win maiden Seattle Slew/Mr. Prospector cross. In the case of Union
special weight and allowance events at Keeneland. Rags, he has another cross of Mr. Prospector through
The daughter of Mineshaft produced another talented his broodmare sire, Gone West. BH
runner in the Candy Ride horse Eagle, winner of three
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(G3), and runner-up in the Stephen Foster Handicap
(G1).
BLOODHORSE DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 PAGE 21 OF 25out of the gate
MR. SANDMAN: Professional Sand
Sculpter Matt Long adds the finishing
touches on the Haskell 2018 Sand
Sculpture at Monmouth Park
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STAKES RESULTS Indiana Grand, Race 7, AOC
7/24, $32,500, 3yo/up, 8f (turf), 1:36.82, course firm.
Indiana Grand, Race 8, MSW
7/24, $34,000, 3/4/5yo, 8f (dirt), 1:39.84, track fast.
1–Devil's Due West, 117, gr/ro g, 6, Devil His Due–Proph-
Prince of Wales S. esy, by Pulpit, $27,300, O–Eads, James and Tami, B–Ste- 1–Hoosier Eve, 118, b g, 3, Lantana Mob–Mersaides, by
ven West & Sharon E. Baker (IN), T–Michael Weaver, J– Montbrook, $20,400, O–Granitz, Anthony J., Granitz, Janet
Fort Erie, 7/24, $303,680, 3yo, 9.5f (dirt), 1:58.71, track Samuel E. Bermudez
sloppy. Margin: ½, 10 starters. View Equibase Chart Joy, Granitz, M. Eve and Wern, Michael, B–Crystal Chapple
1–Wonder Gadot, 121, dk b/br f, 3..... $182,208 DVM (IN), T–Anthony J. Granitz, J–Deshawn L. Parker
Medaglia d'Oro–Loving Vindication, by Vindi- Louisiana Downs, Race 6, AOC Margin: 8¾, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart
cation
7/24, $20,500, 3yo/up, 5.5f (dirt), 1:04.58, track fast.
O–Gary Barber, B–Anderson Farms Ont. Inc.
1–Vastjesus, 118, dk b/br g, 5, Choosing Choice–Patton
(ON), T–Mark E. Casse, J–John R. Velazquez Louisiana Downs, Race 7, MSW
On Petite, by Hannibals Strategy, $14,100, O–Chris Aulds,
Sale History: 2017 OBSAPR, $325,000, 2016
B–Leslie Balthazar & Adrian Balthazar (LA), T–Jose M. 7/24, $23,000, 3yo/up, f/m, a5f (turf), :58.28, course firm.
KEESEP, $80,000.
Camejo, J–Emanuel Nieves
2–Aheadbyacentury, 126, b c, 3........... $60,736 1–Champagne Moment, 119, b f, 3, Algorithms–Rebirth,
Margin: 2¾, 6 starters. View Equibase Chart
Midnight Lute–Sinful, by Touch Gold
O–Jack of Hearts Racing and J.R. Racing Sta- by Malagra, $13,800, O–My Three Sons Stable LLC, B–My
ble Inc., B–Hill 'N' Dale Farms (ON), T–John A. Presque Isle Downs, Race 3, ALW Three Sons Stable, LLC (LA), T–Albert M. Stall, Jr., J–Joel
Ross, J–Luis Contreras 7/24, $28,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 8f (all-weather), 1:40.46, Dominguez
Sale History: 2016 ONTSEP, $51,121. track fast.
3–Cooler Mike, 126, ch g, 3................. $30,368 1–Peppy, 117, ch f, 3, El Padrino–Effervescent, by Citid-
Giant Gizmo–Executive Affair, by Bold Exec- ancer, $16,800, O–Jonathan E. Sheppard, B–Jonathan
utive Sheppard (PA), T–Jonathan E. Sheppard, J–Mario G. Pino
O–Nosowenko, Mike and Nick, B–M. No- Margin: head, 5 starters. View Equibase Chart
sowenko & N. Nosowenko (ON), T–Nicholas
Nosowenko, J–Jesse M. Campbell
Presque Isle Downs, Race 7, AOC
Sale History: 2016 ONTSEP, ($44,254 RNA).
Margins: 5¾, 13¼, 13¼. Others: Eskiminzin ($15,184), 7/23, $29,000, 3yo/up, 6f (all-weather), 1:08.91, track
fast. Margin: 4¼, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart
Absolution ($9,110), Home Base ($6,074). View
Equibase Chart 1–Richiesinthehouse, 124, b g, 4, Sidney's Candy–
Streamin Heat, by Bring the Heat, $17,400, O–V-Leaf Sta- Parx Racing, Race 7, MSW
bles LLC and Ravin, Richard, B–Richard Ravin (IL), T–Larry
ALLOWANCE RESULTS Rivelli, J–Jose Valdivia, Jr.
Margin: 2¾, 6 starters. View Equibase Chart
7/24, $46,000, 2yo, f, 5f (dirt), :58.13, track muddy.
1–Jaywalk, 118, gr/ro f, 2, Cross Traffic–Lady Pewitt, by
Orientate, $27,000, O–D. J. Stable LLC and Cash is King
Finger Lakes, Race 5, ALW Presque Isle Downs, Race 7, AOC
7/24, $26,000, 3yo/up, 8.5f (dirt), 1:45.43, track good. 7/24, $31,000, 3yo/up, 8.5f (all-weather), 1:43.34, track LLC, B–Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd. (KY), T–John C.
1–Control Group, 124, b c, 4, Posse–We Kept Her, by Vic- fast. Servis, J–Joshua Navarro
tory Gallop, $15,600, O–Dubb, Michael and Simon, David, 1–Nipigon, 121, b h, 6, Niigon–Sunday Affair, by A.P. Indy,
Sale History: 2017 KEESEP, $190,000.
B–Colts Neck Stable & Alan Goldberg (NY), T–Rudy R. Ro- $18,600, O–Chiefswood Stable, B–Chiefswood Stables
driguez, J–Andy Hernandez Sanchez Limited (ON), T–Rachel Halden, J–Steven Ronald Bahen Margin: 7½, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart
Sale History: 2016 OBSJUN, $15,000, 2016 FTMMAY, Margin: head, 6 starters. View Equibase Chart
($19,000 RNA), 2015 FTNAUG, ($49,000 RNA), 2014 FT-
NOCT, $27,000. Thistledown, Race 5, MSW
Margin: neck, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart MAIDEN RESULTS 7/24, $22,500, 3yo/up, 8.18f (dirt), 1:47.02, track fast.
Indiana Grand, Race 4, AOC 1–Doubleshotofcrown, 122, b g, 4, Liquor Cabinet (IRE)–
Indiana Grand, Race 6, MSW Tiger Land, by Machiavellian, $13,500, O–Val - Mar Stable,
7/24, $32,500, 3yo/up, f/m, 5.5f (dirt), 1:03.61, track fast.
1–Picante Caliente, 117, dk b/br m, 5, El Corredor–Aman- 7/24, $31,000, 2yo, 5f (dirt), :58.35, track fast. B–Kirton Farms (OK), T–Mary L. Hurley, J–Walter De La
da's Crown, by Crown Ambassador, $27,300, O–Crystal 1–Mick's Star, 118, dk b/br c, 2, Point of Entry–Hug It Out,
Racing Enterprises and Contreras Stable Inc., B–Swifty by Medaglia d'Oro, $18,600, O–Hoffman Family Racing, Cruz
Farms Inc. (IN), T–Cipriano Contreras, J–Santo Sanjur LLC, B–Stanley Inman (KY), T–Thomas M. Amoss, J–Alex L. Sale History: 2015 OKLAUG, $3,700.
Sale History: 2015 ESLMIX, $1,400, 2014 ESLSEP, Canchari
Sale History: 2018 OBSAPR, $90,000. Margin: 3¼, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart
($7,000 RNA), 2014 FTKFEB, $2,000.
Margin: 1, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart Margin: 5¾, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart
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