Well, he did it again. For once, I was very impressed by Quality Road in yesterday's Met Mile. Until yesterday I thought that he was a nice horse, but not a great one. Now, I still don't think he's a great one, but he got a little bit closer to that title. No horse goes 1:33 under the pressure that he got yesterday, actually scratch that I know two horses who could do that one of them is Rachel Alexandra (although that was in the Woodward which is a mile and eighth, but Rachel had so much pressure that day and still held on) and the other is a horse he's being compared to in Hard Spun (see the Derby and Classic, he didn't win either, but he was the only one who was on the front end there at the end of both races. A better compersion could be his KY Classic win).
Le Grand Cru and Warrior's Reward where up close pressuring him. Musket Man did make a late bid, but it was really never in doubt that QR would win this year's Met Mile. Was it a blowout win like everyone expected, no. However, I don't think QR is the type of horse who needs to blow away the field to be impressive. Yes Musket Man was moving late, but he looked like he was spinning his wheels and never made up ground on Quality Road. The biggest disapointment, Warrior's Reward, because he was close to the pace, he wasn't able to unleash his late kick. He and Le Grand Cru where burned by the early pace of the race. Tizway did prove me wrong by finishing third, but I believe he was quite a bit back from the top
two. It will be interesting where Quality Road goes next and how he does there.
Meanwhile outwest, Victor's Cry won the Shoemaker Mile. I missed the race, but apperently Compari got a very bad ride, and Victor was able to catch my pick Karelian and Mr. Gruff (who would go on to finish second and third respectivly). Obviously I'm disapointed, but it sounded like it was a nice race by Karelian otherwise.
Also today, we found out where Rachel Alexandra might end up next. One of those races, the G3 Obeah is run at my home track. I really doubt she will be leaving Churchill, but she might!
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June 1, 2010
February 8, 2010
The Forgotten Weekend
This weekend was pretty much a bust, with rain in California and snow on the East Coast. Many tracks canceled thus canceling stakes races. This hurts the California horses who now lose time to get ready for their next races. With that being said we still had some nice stakes races to talk about.
Whirlaway: Unfortanlly Eightyfiveinafifty blew a turn thus blowing his chances to win (his jockey was taken to the hospital, Eighty reportly only needed a few stitches. Hopefully he'll be back!). Pepi Knows won the race, I assume that the Gotham is next for him.
Gulfstream Turf: Take the Points crossed the line first, however was DQ'ed to fifth after cutting off Yate's Black Cat in the stretch. Thus pushing Court Vision to the win. Obviously it was disapointing to see TTP be taken down, but I personally think he deserved to be.
Donn: Quality Road won in a track record with a visually impressive proformance. However, I would like to say how proud I am of Dry Martini and Delightful Kiss! I somewhat hope their connections decide to point them to the Oaklawn Handicap as that race could come up on the light side.
Essex: No one was going to catch Racing Bran, but I'm very proud of Prom Shoes' 3rd place finish. I think 1 or 2 more jumps he would have caught Win Willy for second. The Razorback is going to be an interesting race, as I expect we'll see the 1-2-3 from this race go into the prep for the OakCap.
This is going to be a bit of an odd week as Road to the Roses is expected to start. Unfortanlly the site is not up yet, so hopefully in the upcoming days it will be. When that information is up, I'll set up a league for TC readers and we'll go from there.
Whirlaway: Unfortanlly Eightyfiveinafifty blew a turn thus blowing his chances to win (his jockey was taken to the hospital, Eighty reportly only needed a few stitches. Hopefully he'll be back!). Pepi Knows won the race, I assume that the Gotham is next for him.
Gulfstream Turf: Take the Points crossed the line first, however was DQ'ed to fifth after cutting off Yate's Black Cat in the stretch. Thus pushing Court Vision to the win. Obviously it was disapointing to see TTP be taken down, but I personally think he deserved to be.
Donn: Quality Road won in a track record with a visually impressive proformance. However, I would like to say how proud I am of Dry Martini and Delightful Kiss! I somewhat hope their connections decide to point them to the Oaklawn Handicap as that race could come up on the light side.
Essex: No one was going to catch Racing Bran, but I'm very proud of Prom Shoes' 3rd place finish. I think 1 or 2 more jumps he would have caught Win Willy for second. The Razorback is going to be an interesting race, as I expect we'll see the 1-2-3 from this race go into the prep for the OakCap.
This is going to be a bit of an odd week as Road to the Roses is expected to start. Unfortanlly the site is not up yet, so hopefully in the upcoming days it will be. When that information is up, I'll set up a league for TC readers and we'll go from there.
January 4, 2010
Here comes Peter Ponytail, racing down the Derby trail...
Let the 2010 Kentucky Derby trail begin! Saturday's Count Fleet showed a horse who may not end up being a factor for the Derby, but maybe after the Triple Crown season is over. Laus Deo won the Count Fleet gate to wire, by setting slow fractions. Worth the Buck was second with Turbo Speed third, the favorite Ibeeboye could only muster fourth place. He could only muster a 78 Beyer, but it's something to work off. To put in perspective, Brake Lights who won a maiden race at the same distance earlier on the card and has the same running style as Laus Deo won a second faster and got a 87 Beyer. However, it should be noted that the track was playing slow thanks to snow and ice. For this reason, it was still drying out.
Laus Deo is heading to Florida, most likely Tampa to not clash with his stablemate, the highley regarded Winslow Homer. With that being said, I perfer Laus over Winslow and hopefully whatever his connections decide to do the rest of the year, I'll be full supportive. Brake Lights according to DRF.com will be next seen in the Whirlaway.
Speaking the Derby trail, Oaklawn opens up next Friday. Who will follow in the footsteps of Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, Lawyer Ron, Curlin, Eight Belles, Summer Bird and of course Rachel Alexandra as the next star to run at the Arkansas track during the winter.
As for the three other races that I previewed on Friday? Well Life is Sweet tied up and was scratched, hopefully she is okay and will fight another day. Cherobyl's Hero ran a respectival third in his race, my guess is another allowance race is next for him. Quality Road meanwhile returned to the Winner's Circle for the first time since his Amsterdam win. He should be the heavy favorite for the Donn, but I gotta give some love to You and I Forever. The son of You, showed his mother's heart by holding on to second.
Later this week I will be having my early Oaks picks and a few announcements on what is coming up this year on Thoroughbred Chat.
Laus Deo is heading to Florida, most likely Tampa to not clash with his stablemate, the highley regarded Winslow Homer. With that being said, I perfer Laus over Winslow and hopefully whatever his connections decide to do the rest of the year, I'll be full supportive. Brake Lights according to DRF.com will be next seen in the Whirlaway.
Speaking the Derby trail, Oaklawn opens up next Friday. Who will follow in the footsteps of Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, Lawyer Ron, Curlin, Eight Belles, Summer Bird and of course Rachel Alexandra as the next star to run at the Arkansas track during the winter.
As for the three other races that I previewed on Friday? Well Life is Sweet tied up and was scratched, hopefully she is okay and will fight another day. Cherobyl's Hero ran a respectival third in his race, my guess is another allowance race is next for him. Quality Road meanwhile returned to the Winner's Circle for the first time since his Amsterdam win. He should be the heavy favorite for the Donn, but I gotta give some love to You and I Forever. The son of You, showed his mother's heart by holding on to second.
Later this week I will be having my early Oaks picks and a few announcements on what is coming up this year on Thoroughbred Chat.
August 30, 2009
Summer the Icon Note Capt!
Heh heh, just a mashup for this weekends big winners up at Saratoga which wraps up next Monday with the Hopeful. This was a very interesting weekend as it was a return of a very good 3yo who hit hard times as a 4yo, a DQ for the first time in a very prestigous race, a romp in a race named after an undefeated filly and the "Other Bird" flattering you know who (wink, wink).
Yesterday was an exciting day up at Saratoga as Music Note who did not come out on form as a 4yo won the Ballerina yesterday upsetting Indian Blessing. IMO Music Note looked better sprinting, then she does going route. As for Indian Blessing, sadly her last two races have not looked good. And honestly I'm suprised how well she's been holding up as her sire is not known for his soundness. Also returning yesterday for Godolphin was Sara Louise, better known as the filly who gave Rachel Alexandra her last loss. For bonus points what was the name of the race (I'll have the answer tomorrow), no prize though sorry! Rachel did defeat her though in the very next race (no bonus points for this, but I will also say the answer tomorrow).
Vineyard Haven made his US seasonal debut yesterday in the King's Bishop. Unfortanlly for him, he was DQ'ed from his win after bumping with runner-up Capt. Candyman Can not once, but twice. I believe this is Candy Ride's first G1 winner. Munnings and Big Drama where nowhere to be found in the exciting finish.
Finally the "Other Bird" is now Mine That Bird, as Summer Bird becomes the 30th Belmont/Travers winner. The first since his father did so in 2004. Congrats to Tim Ice and Summer Bird's owners. The second place finisher was really suprising as Hold Me Back who I tossed on Friday got up to be second, and Quality Road was third. In all honestly that has to be very disapointing for his connections, considering the runner-up in the Amsterdam came back to win. Secondly, Summer Bird is now the #1 3yo colt and last, but not least a win by Rachel next week will seal up the HOY for her. I'll have a preview of the Woodward and the Hopeful on Friday.
Today Icon Project (a half sister to the dam of Munnings ironicly), pretty much dismantled the Personal Ensign. Delaware Handicap winner Swift Temper was second and Obeah runner up Morena was third. Ironcily the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and last place finishers have run/won at Delaware Park (Icon Project, Swift Temper, Morena, last year's Susan's Girl winner Weathered and Unbridled Belle).
Dispointements for this weekend:
Munnings and Big Drama- 3rd and I don't even know where in the King's Bishop? It basically knocks them out of Champion Sprinter talk and it's down to Fab. Strike and Zenzational.
Our Edge- Eased in the Travers, hopefully he's okay
Unbridled Belle- her Personal Ensign today was bad. I know her owners where going to be retiring her after this season, but I'm sad that she may go out on a low note.
Suprises:
Hold Me Back- that was awesome that he got up for second, I don't know what his chances are in the KY Cup as I think there will be some synth specialists going there.
Icon Project- Did I think she would win? Yes, but to win by that much? No way that was a freaking amazing race by her. Hopefully this puts the DelCap over the top for G1 status, but not sure. The DelOaks should also be looked at as the past two years the winner of that race has gone on to win the Alabama.
Sara Louise- I thought she may needed a race, but it was a very nice comeback.
So there is one more weekend up at Saratoga before moving back south for Belmont (until October), then Aquaduct. And luckly the Woodward and Forego look like they are going to be fantastic races. A few things before I wrap up the post for tonight, I'm starting a podcast (which is something I mentioned before). It's going to be called Thoroughbred Rush and you can find the shownotes here. Episodes will be released once a week on Mondays (I'll be recording them on Sunday nights after the last major stakes race of the weekend (if there are any on Sunday)). I'll be very interested in the responce I get. But more info on this will becoming tomorrow.
Also Next Sunday, I'm having a Blogger's Roundtable. I had planned on doing it today, but totally forgot to announce it. So it will be next weekend at 6pm. I'm using Coveritlive.com's software to host the chat. If you are interested in being part of the panel send me a PM on twitter, my screenname is TBChat!.
Everyone enjoy the rest of your weekend! I'll have another post either tomorrow or Tuesday!
Yesterday was an exciting day up at Saratoga as Music Note who did not come out on form as a 4yo won the Ballerina yesterday upsetting Indian Blessing. IMO Music Note looked better sprinting, then she does going route. As for Indian Blessing, sadly her last two races have not looked good. And honestly I'm suprised how well she's been holding up as her sire is not known for his soundness. Also returning yesterday for Godolphin was Sara Louise, better known as the filly who gave Rachel Alexandra her last loss. For bonus points what was the name of the race (I'll have the answer tomorrow), no prize though sorry! Rachel did defeat her though in the very next race (no bonus points for this, but I will also say the answer tomorrow).
Vineyard Haven made his US seasonal debut yesterday in the King's Bishop. Unfortanlly for him, he was DQ'ed from his win after bumping with runner-up Capt. Candyman Can not once, but twice. I believe this is Candy Ride's first G1 winner. Munnings and Big Drama where nowhere to be found in the exciting finish.
Finally the "Other Bird" is now Mine That Bird, as Summer Bird becomes the 30th Belmont/Travers winner. The first since his father did so in 2004. Congrats to Tim Ice and Summer Bird's owners. The second place finisher was really suprising as Hold Me Back who I tossed on Friday got up to be second, and Quality Road was third. In all honestly that has to be very disapointing for his connections, considering the runner-up in the Amsterdam came back to win. Secondly, Summer Bird is now the #1 3yo colt and last, but not least a win by Rachel next week will seal up the HOY for her. I'll have a preview of the Woodward and the Hopeful on Friday.
Today Icon Project (a half sister to the dam of Munnings ironicly), pretty much dismantled the Personal Ensign. Delaware Handicap winner Swift Temper was second and Obeah runner up Morena was third. Ironcily the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and last place finishers have run/won at Delaware Park (Icon Project, Swift Temper, Morena, last year's Susan's Girl winner Weathered and Unbridled Belle).
Dispointements for this weekend:
Munnings and Big Drama- 3rd and I don't even know where in the King's Bishop? It basically knocks them out of Champion Sprinter talk and it's down to Fab. Strike and Zenzational.
Our Edge- Eased in the Travers, hopefully he's okay
Unbridled Belle- her Personal Ensign today was bad. I know her owners where going to be retiring her after this season, but I'm sad that she may go out on a low note.
Suprises:
Hold Me Back- that was awesome that he got up for second, I don't know what his chances are in the KY Cup as I think there will be some synth specialists going there.
Icon Project- Did I think she would win? Yes, but to win by that much? No way that was a freaking amazing race by her. Hopefully this puts the DelCap over the top for G1 status, but not sure. The DelOaks should also be looked at as the past two years the winner of that race has gone on to win the Alabama.
Sara Louise- I thought she may needed a race, but it was a very nice comeback.
So there is one more weekend up at Saratoga before moving back south for Belmont (until October), then Aquaduct. And luckly the Woodward and Forego look like they are going to be fantastic races. A few things before I wrap up the post for tonight, I'm starting a podcast (which is something I mentioned before). It's going to be called Thoroughbred Rush and you can find the shownotes here. Episodes will be released once a week on Mondays (I'll be recording them on Sunday nights after the last major stakes race of the weekend (if there are any on Sunday)). I'll be very interested in the responce I get. But more info on this will becoming tomorrow.
Also Next Sunday, I'm having a Blogger's Roundtable. I had planned on doing it today, but totally forgot to announce it. So it will be next weekend at 6pm. I'm using Coveritlive.com's software to host the chat. If you are interested in being part of the panel send me a PM on twitter, my screenname is TBChat!.
Everyone enjoy the rest of your weekend! I'll have another post either tomorrow or Tuesday!
August 24, 2009
Rachel to the Woodward
The Travers Vault post of the day will be up later on with Unshaded and Chief's Crown being today's recaps. However this morning some breaking news happend and effects this year's Travers.
Rachel Alexandra will not be going, Kensei will be going according to their trainer Steve Asmussen. Instead, Rachel will be going to the Woodward which is next Saturday, and could make history if she does win. This is because, she will become the first female horse to win this prostigous race. Unfortanlly, her detrators think she should face Quality Road in the Travers since many of them think he can beat her. I'm not so sure though as he is taking a step up in distance, going a mile and quarter. The other thing is he's not facing Theregoesjojo or Capt. Candyman Can. Mine That Bird, Summer Bird, Kensei, Chartiable Man (Who ironcly has the same breeder as Quality Road), and Warrior's Reward are no slouches. Our Edge has the speed where he could easily steal the race. Also with his feet, wouldn't you think that it would be better to wait a week and give them even more time to heal? Again this is just my opinon, I'm not a huge Quality Road fan, but I hope he does well.
This leaves us to who will face Rachel? According to DRF.com, Asiatic Boy, Bullsbay, Cool Coal Man, Da' Tara, Macho Again and It's a Bird could be her opionets. There is one tiny problem though, according to another DRF article Graham Motion, the trainer of Bullsbay does not want to face her. And niether does really Terry Finley the owner of West Point Thoroughbreds (owners of Macho Again), especially if she did in the Oaks without his filly Justwhistledixie in the race. Asiatic Boy has done okay since his move over from Europe/Dubai/South Africa. Cool Coal Man could challenge Rachel if his BFF Da' Tara has an honest pace. But even then, if Rach sits right off last year's Belmont winner he doesn't have a chance. It's a Bird was DQ'ed from his Oaklawn Handicap win and really has not done alot since. One horse who could show up and it will be interesting is Jonesboro. While he's based in the Mid-West, he has NY connections through his dam. She happens to be Hall of Famer Mom's Command, and Jonesboro is her only stakes winning foal. It will be interesting if these two do hook up.
In the end may the best horse (colt, horse, gelding, filly or mare) win the race. I promise to have today's Travers Vault post up withen the next 3 to 4 hours.
Update (4:39 PM): Just as I was looking on Tweet Deck (an application for Twitter, West Point will run Macho Again in the Woodward. Of all those nominated, he is the one other then Quality Road (who will stay in the Travers), fear the most. Especially since he's coming off a nice 2nd place finish behind Bullsbay in the Whitney)
Rachel Alexandra will not be going, Kensei will be going according to their trainer Steve Asmussen. Instead, Rachel will be going to the Woodward which is next Saturday, and could make history if she does win. This is because, she will become the first female horse to win this prostigous race. Unfortanlly, her detrators think she should face Quality Road in the Travers since many of them think he can beat her. I'm not so sure though as he is taking a step up in distance, going a mile and quarter. The other thing is he's not facing Theregoesjojo or Capt. Candyman Can. Mine That Bird, Summer Bird, Kensei, Chartiable Man (Who ironcly has the same breeder as Quality Road), and Warrior's Reward are no slouches. Our Edge has the speed where he could easily steal the race. Also with his feet, wouldn't you think that it would be better to wait a week and give them even more time to heal? Again this is just my opinon, I'm not a huge Quality Road fan, but I hope he does well.
This leaves us to who will face Rachel? According to DRF.com, Asiatic Boy, Bullsbay, Cool Coal Man, Da' Tara, Macho Again and It's a Bird could be her opionets. There is one tiny problem though, according to another DRF article Graham Motion, the trainer of Bullsbay does not want to face her. And niether does really Terry Finley the owner of West Point Thoroughbreds (owners of Macho Again), especially if she did in the Oaks without his filly Justwhistledixie in the race. Asiatic Boy has done okay since his move over from Europe/Dubai/South Africa. Cool Coal Man could challenge Rachel if his BFF Da' Tara has an honest pace. But even then, if Rach sits right off last year's Belmont winner he doesn't have a chance. It's a Bird was DQ'ed from his Oaklawn Handicap win and really has not done alot since. One horse who could show up and it will be interesting is Jonesboro. While he's based in the Mid-West, he has NY connections through his dam. She happens to be Hall of Famer Mom's Command, and Jonesboro is her only stakes winning foal. It will be interesting if these two do hook up.
In the end may the best horse (colt, horse, gelding, filly or mare) win the race. I promise to have today's Travers Vault post up withen the next 3 to 4 hours.
Update (4:39 PM): Just as I was looking on Tweet Deck (an application for Twitter, West Point will run Macho Again in the Woodward. Of all those nominated, he is the one other then Quality Road (who will stay in the Travers), fear the most. Especially since he's coming off a nice 2nd place finish behind Bullsbay in the Whitney)
August 3, 2009
Magical Rachel
I took me over 24 hours just to think of the perfect title for yesterday's Haskell, and while I was thinking about that Quality Road throws down a nice race in his return. However, I'm not going to look to that possible matchup of him vs you know who until after next weekend (it's going to be another great weekend of racing including the Arlington Million).
Right now I want to look back at yesterday's Haskell, where Rachel Alexandra continued her journey of being one of the best (if not the best) filly in modern times. The way she put away not only Belmont winner Summer Bird, but superstar Munnings, that takes a champion to do that. And that's what she is, all of the other horses (especially Atomic Rain who probley should have been scratched with the way he ran and Bunker Hill who was only entered due to injury to his stablemate Musket Man) where really no match for her. Here is a video of her magical win:
Now that she's beaten the other to TC race winners, what's next? The most logical would be the Haskell, but I don't know if she'll be heading there for a few reasons. The first one is with Kensei's win in the Jim Dandy, it put Steve Asmussen in a bit of a pickel. Since he and Rachel are both owned by Jess Jackson (techinally Rach is co-owned, but Mr. Jackson is the one who is one calling the shots). Secondly, if Rach doesn't go, that would free up Calvin Borel to ride Warrior's Reward (who like Rach is by Medaglia d'Oro and he has yet to have a male stakes winner), and last, but not least the possible incluction of Quality Road. Many people think that he is the best 3yo male and the only one who could give Rachel fits. However, she could skip the Haskell for the Woodward. It's a mile and eighth which by far is her best distance (she can go farther as she showed in the Preakness, but it might be a struggle going a mile and quarter), also it would give her an edge in HOY over others by beating older horses especially males whose depth is depleated by injury, retirement ect. Besides, the 3yo male championship is still up for grabs. In all honestly, it's a four horse race: Quality Road, Summer Bird, Kensei and Mine That Bird. If any of those four wins the Travers, then they most likely win the Eclipse.
Also we are all clamoring for that much anticipated Rachel vs Zenyatta match up (BTW Big Z runs on Sunday and really the only horse who should give her fits is her stablemate Life is Sweet), and who knows if that will even happen. For now, I think we should just all enjoy this wonderful filly. Yes she has her detractors, people who don't like her connections and so on. However, this is the closest thing that I personally see to Ruffian.
Right now I want to look back at yesterday's Haskell, where Rachel Alexandra continued her journey of being one of the best (if not the best) filly in modern times. The way she put away not only Belmont winner Summer Bird, but superstar Munnings, that takes a champion to do that. And that's what she is, all of the other horses (especially Atomic Rain who probley should have been scratched with the way he ran and Bunker Hill who was only entered due to injury to his stablemate Musket Man) where really no match for her. Here is a video of her magical win:
Now that she's beaten the other to TC race winners, what's next? The most logical would be the Haskell, but I don't know if she'll be heading there for a few reasons. The first one is with Kensei's win in the Jim Dandy, it put Steve Asmussen in a bit of a pickel. Since he and Rachel are both owned by Jess Jackson (techinally Rach is co-owned, but Mr. Jackson is the one who is one calling the shots). Secondly, if Rach doesn't go, that would free up Calvin Borel to ride Warrior's Reward (who like Rach is by Medaglia d'Oro and he has yet to have a male stakes winner), and last, but not least the possible incluction of Quality Road. Many people think that he is the best 3yo male and the only one who could give Rachel fits. However, she could skip the Haskell for the Woodward. It's a mile and eighth which by far is her best distance (she can go farther as she showed in the Preakness, but it might be a struggle going a mile and quarter), also it would give her an edge in HOY over others by beating older horses especially males whose depth is depleated by injury, retirement ect. Besides, the 3yo male championship is still up for grabs. In all honestly, it's a four horse race: Quality Road, Summer Bird, Kensei and Mine That Bird. If any of those four wins the Travers, then they most likely win the Eclipse.
Also we are all clamoring for that much anticipated Rachel vs Zenyatta match up (BTW Big Z runs on Sunday and really the only horse who should give her fits is her stablemate Life is Sweet), and who knows if that will even happen. For now, I think we should just all enjoy this wonderful filly. Yes she has her detractors, people who don't like her connections and so on. However, this is the closest thing that I personally see to Ruffian.
June 15, 2009
My little project
So orginally I was going to be doing some research on the Triple Crown winners and their relatives. Then I relised that in-breeding has happend and that would be a pain in the ***. So I went with plan B, and that is I'm doing a spreadsheet off one of my favorite horses offspring. Now a little bit of a background on this horse, he ran against the likes of Curlin, Street Sense and Rags to Riches, finishing 1st and 2nd (Street Sense), 2nd and 3rd (Curlin) and 4th (Rags to Riches) against them. He also defeated Teuflesburg, Sedgefield, First Defence and EZ Warrior. I'm talking about Hard Spun!
Here is what I've got so far:
It's still a work in progress and will take awhile to finish up. Also these are just the 2009 foals, I also have a section on the 2010 foals, but that won't become publically published until next year. If anyone knows of any Hard Spun foal that is not on this list as of right now, please leave a comment in this blog post. About every two weeks I'll post an updated spreadsheet, so stay tuned for details.
In other news:
Queen's Plate draw is on Thursday, Woodbine Oaks 1-2 Milwaukee Appeal and Tasty Temptation could go. MA will try to become the second filly from her sire Milwaukee Brew to run in the Queen's Plate (last year's runner up was also a MB filly, Ginger Brew), while TT will try to become her sire Medaglia d'Oro's second TC race winning filly in two months (Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness being the first). Three American based jockeys will come in for the Queen's Plate as California based Russell Baze (The World's Winningest Jockey) and Mike Smith (runner up in the Preakness on Mine That Bird), as well as New Jersey based Stewart Elliott (who will ride Milwaukee Appeal if she goes) are the invaders. I should note Baze and Elliott are orginally from Canada, however I believe Russell spent most of his life in Washington State.
Also Quality Road has been moved to Todd Pletcher's barn, link. While Rach is so ready for the Mother Goose, link.
Finally Lentantor (Dynaformer x La Ville Rouge by Carson City) had his first workout today, the younger brother of Barbaro and Nicanor went :38 for three furlongs at Fair Hill. My guess is we will see him in a 2yo race at Delaware (if he's ready) sometime later this year.
Here is what I've got so far:
It's still a work in progress and will take awhile to finish up. Also these are just the 2009 foals, I also have a section on the 2010 foals, but that won't become publically published until next year. If anyone knows of any Hard Spun foal that is not on this list as of right now, please leave a comment in this blog post. About every two weeks I'll post an updated spreadsheet, so stay tuned for details.
In other news:
Queen's Plate draw is on Thursday, Woodbine Oaks 1-2 Milwaukee Appeal and Tasty Temptation could go. MA will try to become the second filly from her sire Milwaukee Brew to run in the Queen's Plate (last year's runner up was also a MB filly, Ginger Brew), while TT will try to become her sire Medaglia d'Oro's second TC race winning filly in two months (Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness being the first). Three American based jockeys will come in for the Queen's Plate as California based Russell Baze (The World's Winningest Jockey) and Mike Smith (runner up in the Preakness on Mine That Bird), as well as New Jersey based Stewart Elliott (who will ride Milwaukee Appeal if she goes) are the invaders. I should note Baze and Elliott are orginally from Canada, however I believe Russell spent most of his life in Washington State.
Also Quality Road has been moved to Todd Pletcher's barn, link. While Rach is so ready for the Mother Goose, link.
Finally Lentantor (Dynaformer x La Ville Rouge by Carson City) had his first workout today, the younger brother of Barbaro and Nicanor went :38 for three furlongs at Fair Hill. My guess is we will see him in a 2yo race at Delaware (if he's ready) sometime later this year.
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