Results:
Pawn to Queen - Ruabon Sprint: 7f over Ascot's Firm Turf with 1 month layoff to finish 4th of 6 with PSR 73. She got off to a late start, was bumped by the winner, was blocked twice, and still managed to finish closing. Very happy she came back sound (so sound she was veritably prancing off the track). This is her best PSR to date and I have to wonder if she can get a mile.
Perfect Charmer - Placid Ark Stakes: 6f over Ascot's Firm-to-Good Turf for 4th of 5 and PSR 73. 1 1/2 months seems to be a nice interval for him, but he may not care overmuch for the circular layout. Broke sharp, was blocked in stretch, and finished closing with stamina to spare. May be peaking.
Amaterasu - Cooper Stakes: 5f fast dirt to finish 3rd of 20 in this repeat at Santa Anita. Breaking from the far outside, she ran 4+-wide the whole way and was closing when she got lapped at the wire. Improved PSR of 76 wasn't enough to win the photo for Place. Came back sound and prancing.
Livewire - Allowance: WIN over 4.5f Fast Dirt at Shenandoah; 2nd career win, 3rd highest PSR to date. She obviously likes the track and the distance and might just wind up finishing out the season in Virginia. Off sharp, she got into an early speed duel, but gave no quarter to finish a neck on top with PSR 100 and within 0.66 of the TR. VERY pleased with this run!
Bluegrass Thorn - G3 Derby Trial: Finished 4th of 9 over 8f Fast Dirt at Churchill Downs for an auspicious start to our Derby Week. Initially pointed to the KY Derby, he hasn't peaked in time to be a serious contender; he made a fine showing in this G3 though. Ran clean, lapped in the stretch, but managed to rally again for PSR 97 - Best PSR to date. Long legs and big lungs, but needing a bit more time, we're hoping his sister takes the hint on Saturday. Now that he's had time to acclimate to the ruckus, he'll stay at the backside to provide some calm for Summer (who vanned up with Sassy and Sultan during the Oaks while the masses were otherwise "engaged").
Being a local farm and having a string of 4 to stable at the Downs I managed to call in a favor and get a small out-of-the-way barn for my runners. It's cut the ruckus to an extent, but it hasn't done much to keep the media away. Summer is ready; our main concern now is making sure she doesn't overwork herself before the race. Sultan will run a few days later, then the boys will van home and the girls will go on to Pimlico.
*G1 KY Oaks
1-Vengeful Miss, filly by Revenge x Arab Miss (Sheikh Albadou) *G2 San Felipe winner with career Top PSR 114
2-The Italian Job, filly by Revenge x Midas Miss (King Midas) *G1 Ashland Stks winner, Top PSR=112 (G2 8.5 2/9) - ( inj)
3-Fiery Camena, filly by All For Dansilver x Lady Lava (Tahkodha Hills) *TR at 8.5, Top PSR=115, Sanita Anita Oaks winner
4-War of the Lilies, filly by War Machine x Southern Charm (Silver Charm) *2014 BC Juvi, 2014 Top 2 y/o Filly, No wins @ 3. Top PSR 114 (G1, 10.5)
6-Queen's Carousel, filly by Take A Gander x Forest Fae (Ibero) *maiden, 1 start on dt (G1 9f fin 2/9 for career best PSR=106 [2nd in FL Derby])
9-Inane, filly by Dawn Patrol x Informative (Squirtle Squirt) *MGSW, top PSR=112 (G3 5.5 1/18 @2) pulled 100 over 9f @3
10-Storm Center, filly by Machete x Storm Chaser (Storm Cat) *Maiden, 2nd in the G1 Ashland with PSR 109 over 8.5f. Has the pedigree and the speed to be a threat
Congratulations to Chickensmack on their Quinella! Note, too, that both fillies are by Revenge. Winning time was 0.68 behind the TR sent in the 2007 BC Distaff by Pegasus Song.
Week 10 Entries:
Perfect Summer - G1 KY Derby
Gangadhar Rao - Three Chimney's Juvenile
Swain's Gold - G3 Fort Macy HDCP *may be changed
Cajun Sunrise - Allowance (Shenandoah)
KY Derby Preview
Pre-entries:
+Perfect Summer, filly by Perfect Goer x Junebug (Jeune) *FL Derby winner, Top PSR 112 (G2/G3, 8.5)
+Hagrid's Backhand, filly by Run Missy Run x Causality (Giant's Causeway) *MG1W, TR at 8 and 10f, top PSR=119
+Chaos Thoery, colt by Big N' Rich x Kagura (Sequalo) *Blue Grass winner, MG1W, top PSR 104 (G1, 9.0)
+Flash the Cash, colt by Smart Money x Very Classy (Sky Classic) *No wins at 3, Top PSR=110 (G1 10.5f fin 3/16)
+Om, colt by Dubai Gold x Broken Dream (Stephen Got Even) *MGSW, Top PSR 109 (G3, 8.5)
+Oracle of Omaha, colt by Braveheart x DrivingMissDaisy (Danehill) *UAE Derby winner, Top PSR 109 (G3, 8.5)
+Fanfulla da Lodi, colt by Mr Purler x Borgata Romana (Fields Of Omagh) *dual surface threat, Wood Memorial winner
+Chaos Theory, colt by Bug N' Rich x Kagura (Sequalo) *MG1W, top PSR=104 (G1, 9F)
+Microsecond, colt by Thunder Arctic x Go For Broke (Anees) *G2W, Top PSR=109 (G1 10.5 4/16)
Taco Storm, colt by Taco Bell x Silent Storm (Storm Cat) *Maiden, Top PSR 107 (G2 9.0 2/9), seems immature *Supplemented
Folia a Deux, colt by Machete x Delusional (Montjeu) *winner, Top PSR 101 (Ung, 8.5) *Supplemented
Secret Weapon, colt by Take A Gander x No Secret (Conquistador Cielo) *MGSW, Top PSR 109 (G3, 8.5) *Supplemented
Theorist, colt by Big N' Rich x Visionary (Vision And Verse) *1 win at 2, Top PSR 94 (G2, 9f, 2/15 @ 2) *Supplemented
Eligible, not yet entered:
Random Kindness, filly by Our Differences x Domestic Wildcat (Ecton Park) *Dual surface, top dt PSR=109 (G2 7.5 fin 2/9)
+Molecular, colt by Memcay x Imogen White (Beat Hollow) *Turf Champ, 1 start with win at heavy 10 dt @ 2
+Fast And Furious, colt by Braveheart x Tora Tora Tora (Bertrando) *G3 Louisiana Derby winner, dual surface, top dt PSR=103 (G3, 9.0 fin 2/5)
Supplemental Nominations:
Felix Felix, colt by Felix of France x Pleasant Fionna (Behrens) *No wins @3, Top PSR 100 (G3 Holy Bull 8.5 2/14)
+ indicates both eligible (per earnings leader-board) and that owner stated an intent to start.
Pawn to Queen - Ruabon Sprint: 7f over Ascot's Firm Turf with 1 month layoff to finish 4th of 6 with PSR 73. She got off to a late start, was bumped by the winner, was blocked twice, and still managed to finish closing. Very happy she came back sound (so sound she was veritably prancing off the track). This is her best PSR to date and I have to wonder if she can get a mile.
Perfect Charmer - Placid Ark Stakes: 6f over Ascot's Firm-to-Good Turf for 4th of 5 and PSR 73. 1 1/2 months seems to be a nice interval for him, but he may not care overmuch for the circular layout. Broke sharp, was blocked in stretch, and finished closing with stamina to spare. May be peaking.
Amaterasu - Cooper Stakes: 5f fast dirt to finish 3rd of 20 in this repeat at Santa Anita. Breaking from the far outside, she ran 4+-wide the whole way and was closing when she got lapped at the wire. Improved PSR of 76 wasn't enough to win the photo for Place. Came back sound and prancing.
Livewire - Allowance: WIN over 4.5f Fast Dirt at Shenandoah; 2nd career win, 3rd highest PSR to date. She obviously likes the track and the distance and might just wind up finishing out the season in Virginia. Off sharp, she got into an early speed duel, but gave no quarter to finish a neck on top with PSR 100 and within 0.66 of the TR. VERY pleased with this run!
Bluegrass Thorn - G3 Derby Trial: Finished 4th of 9 over 8f Fast Dirt at Churchill Downs for an auspicious start to our Derby Week. Initially pointed to the KY Derby, he hasn't peaked in time to be a serious contender; he made a fine showing in this G3 though. Ran clean, lapped in the stretch, but managed to rally again for PSR 97 - Best PSR to date. Long legs and big lungs, but needing a bit more time, we're hoping his sister takes the hint on Saturday. Now that he's had time to acclimate to the ruckus, he'll stay at the backside to provide some calm for Summer (who vanned up with Sassy and Sultan during the Oaks while the masses were otherwise "engaged").
Being a local farm and having a string of 4 to stable at the Downs I managed to call in a favor and get a small out-of-the-way barn for my runners. It's cut the ruckus to an extent, but it hasn't done much to keep the media away. Summer is ready; our main concern now is making sure she doesn't overwork herself before the race. Sultan will run a few days later, then the boys will van home and the girls will go on to Pimlico.
*G1 KY Oaks
1-Vengeful Miss, filly by Revenge x Arab Miss (Sheikh Albadou) *G2 San Felipe winner with career Top PSR 114
2-The Italian Job, filly by Revenge x Midas Miss (King Midas) *G1 Ashland Stks winner, Top PSR=112 (G2 8.5 2/9) - ( inj)
3-Fiery Camena, filly by All For Dansilver x Lady Lava (Tahkodha Hills) *TR at 8.5, Top PSR=115, Sanita Anita Oaks winner
4-War of the Lilies, filly by War Machine x Southern Charm (Silver Charm) *2014 BC Juvi, 2014 Top 2 y/o Filly, No wins @ 3. Top PSR 114 (G1, 10.5)
6-Queen's Carousel, filly by Take A Gander x Forest Fae (Ibero) *maiden, 1 start on dt (G1 9f fin 2/9 for career best PSR=106 [2nd in FL Derby])
9-Inane, filly by Dawn Patrol x Informative (Squirtle Squirt) *MGSW, top PSR=112 (G3 5.5 1/18 @2) pulled 100 over 9f @3
10-Storm Center, filly by Machete x Storm Chaser (Storm Cat) *Maiden, 2nd in the G1 Ashland with PSR 109 over 8.5f. Has the pedigree and the speed to be a threat
Congratulations to Chickensmack on their Quinella! Note, too, that both fillies are by Revenge. Winning time was 0.68 behind the TR sent in the 2007 BC Distaff by Pegasus Song.
Week 10 Entries:
Perfect Summer - G1 KY Derby
Gangadhar Rao - Three Chimney's Juvenile
Swain's Gold - G3 Fort Macy HDCP *may be changed
Cajun Sunrise - Allowance (Shenandoah)
KY Derby Preview
Pre-entries:
+Perfect Summer, filly by Perfect Goer x Junebug (Jeune) *FL Derby winner, Top PSR 112 (G2/G3, 8.5)
+Hagrid's Backhand, filly by Run Missy Run x Causality (Giant's Causeway) *MG1W, TR at 8 and 10f, top PSR=119
+Chaos Thoery, colt by Big N' Rich x Kagura (Sequalo) *Blue Grass winner, MG1W, top PSR 104 (G1, 9.0)
+Flash the Cash, colt by Smart Money x Very Classy (Sky Classic) *No wins at 3, Top PSR=110 (G1 10.5f fin 3/16)
+Om, colt by Dubai Gold x Broken Dream (Stephen Got Even) *MGSW, Top PSR 109 (G3, 8.5)
+Oracle of Omaha, colt by Braveheart x DrivingMissDaisy (Danehill) *UAE Derby winner, Top PSR 109 (G3, 8.5)
+Fanfulla da Lodi, colt by Mr Purler x Borgata Romana (Fields Of Omagh) *dual surface threat, Wood Memorial winner
+Chaos Theory, colt by Bug N' Rich x Kagura (Sequalo) *MG1W, top PSR=104 (G1, 9F)
+Microsecond, colt by Thunder Arctic x Go For Broke (Anees) *G2W, Top PSR=109 (G1 10.5 4/16)
Taco Storm, colt by Taco Bell x Silent Storm (Storm Cat) *Maiden, Top PSR 107 (G2 9.0 2/9), seems immature *Supplemented
Folia a Deux, colt by Machete x Delusional (Montjeu) *winner, Top PSR 101 (Ung, 8.5) *Supplemented
Secret Weapon, colt by Take A Gander x No Secret (Conquistador Cielo) *MGSW, Top PSR 109 (G3, 8.5) *Supplemented
Theorist, colt by Big N' Rich x Visionary (Vision And Verse) *1 win at 2, Top PSR 94 (G2, 9f, 2/15 @ 2) *Supplemented
Eligible, not yet entered:
Random Kindness, filly by Our Differences x Domestic Wildcat (Ecton Park) *Dual surface, top dt PSR=109 (G2 7.5 fin 2/9)
+Molecular, colt by Memcay x Imogen White (Beat Hollow) *Turf Champ, 1 start with win at heavy 10 dt @ 2
+Fast And Furious, colt by Braveheart x Tora Tora Tora (Bertrando) *G3 Louisiana Derby winner, dual surface, top dt PSR=103 (G3, 9.0 fin 2/5)
Supplemental Nominations:
Felix Felix, colt by Felix of France x Pleasant Fionna (Behrens) *No wins @3, Top PSR 100 (G3 Holy Bull 8.5 2/14)
+ indicates both eligible (per earnings leader-board) and that owner stated an intent to start.
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