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(7/3/09) Laurie's Lion wires seven in $21,700 feature
Mark
Valentine's LAURIE'S LION broke sharply and never looked back to take
today's $21,700 featured seventh race by three and one-half lengths. Laurie's
Lion was haltered three races back for a mere $4,000. Since that nice claim,
the Sal Iorio Jr's trained runner ran with NW1X twice going short and finished
second both times. Today's test was for three year olds and upward which had
never won a state-bred other than with Laurie's Lion the one to beat as the
$1.35 to 1 choice. Also in good form at $2.35 to 1 was Langpap Stable's Barossa.
Trained by M. Anthony Ferraro, Barossa finished second with NW1X to I'll Make
It Up at five and one-half furlongs. Laurie's Lion with Dean Frates aboard,
got his mount to break on top and the pair got the first quarter in 22.00. Tracking
second was Barossa and had a length and one-half to make-up with the half mile
clocked in 45.10. Laurie's Lion reached the eighth pole with a two length advantage
while Lapin was making his move on the outside. Laurie's Lion was never threatened
and went on to win by three and one-half lengths over Lapin in second. Barossa
weakened and checked in third. Laurie's Lion covered the distance over a sealed
good track in 1:11.69 and earned 13,020. Bred by Martin F. Scheinman, the four
year old gelded son of Catienus out of A Shaky Queen by Wavering Monarch now
had seven career wins out of only 14 starts and sports a bankroll of $82,995.
Also the front-running winner qualified for $2,604.00 in breeders' awards.
(6/30/09) Boston Chief scores in wide-open $19,700 NW4L
Francis
J. Paolangeli's BOSTON CHIEF took dead aim on the leader leaving the
eighth pole, gained the lead and then turned back Phobia to take today's wide-open
$19,700 sixth race by a head. Trained by Charlton Baker, Boston Chief has only
started three times this year with a record of two seconds and a fifth place
with NW1X going six furlongs. In that state-bred race, Boston Chief contested
the lead to midstretch and then weakened to miss by five lengths to the good
now California Gold. Today's contest at five and one-half furlongs was for wide-open
three year olds and upward which have never won four races with Laura Young's
Doc Can Do the .75 cents on the dollar choice. Trained by M. Anthony Ferraro,
Doc Can Do tracked throughout in his last with similar going six furlongs as
the chalk but was no match for runaway winner Otter Island. Lakeview Bar D Farm's
Eastlake was hustled to the front by Gabriel Suarez and stopped the timer for
the quarter in 21.70. Eastlake continued on setting the fractions and got the
half mile in 45.06 and a two and one-length advantage over Boston Chief. Boston
Chief was eased out some in the lane while Phobia was making his run on the
outside. Boston Chief collared Eastlake leaving the eighth pole and then under
strong handling from Dennis Carr the duo got the job done by a head. Phobia
finished second by three-quarters of a length over the wide rallying Doc Can
Do in third. Boston Chief covered the distance over a sealed sloppy track in
1:05.50 and earned $11,820. Bred by Kirk Kneller & Lucas Marquardt, the
four year old gelded son of Chief Seattle out of Gone to Boston by Mr. Greeley
now has four career wins out of only 11 starts and $41,241 in money won. Also,
the solid performer qualified for $1,182.00 breeders' awards.
(6/29/09) Spa Princess wins for fun in $21,700 feature
Maggie
Moss' SPA PRINCESS took the lead from the outset and never looked back
to capture today's $21,700 featured sixth race by three and one-quarter lengths.
Trained by leading conditioner Chris Englehart, this was the four year old fillies
second straight score. In her last tally, the daughter of Desert Warrior bested
a field of 7 never won three allowance types by almost four lengths. Today's
contest at six furlongs was restricted to fillies and mares which had never
won a state-bred race other than. Seven rivals broke from the gate with Spa
Princess the odds on chalk at .45 cents on the dollar. Also taking money at
$2.35 to 1 was M. Anthony Ferraro's owned and trained Abby Morgan. Abby Morgan
rallied to finish third beaten a neck in her last to Nantasket going six furlongs.
Spa Princess quickly disposed of her field and got the opening quarter in 22.74.
The Englehart trainee continued on the Bill Daily and reached the quarter pole
with 2 a length advantage over Abby Morgan. The half mile was clocked in 46.00.
Davila aboard Spa Princess never asked and the pair went on to win in handy
fashion by just over three lengths. Abby Morgan finished clearly second best
by six lengths over Celtic Kettle in third. Spa Princess covered the distance
over a fast track in 1:10.25 and earned $13,020. Bred by Natanya, John, Michael
and Kate McMahon, the four year old filly by Desert Warrior out of Ana Mae by
Quiet American now has four career wins out of 21 starts and $106,616 in money
won. Also, the good now filly qualified for $1,302.00 breeders' awards.
(6/28/09) Fifty Sense scores in $22,600 feature
John
A. Salvato's FIFTY SENSE kicked into gear to take the lead and then drew
clear late to take today's $22,600 featured eighth race by a length and one-half.
Trained by Brian E. McCall, Fifty sense was haltered by his new connections
back on May 19 for a mere $4,000. Since that claim, the six year old gelding
by Gold Token has run four times with a record of 1 win, 2 seconds and a troubled
trip fourth place finish. Today's contest at one mile and seventy yards was
restricted to three year olds and upward which have never won two state-bred
races other than or entered for a $10,000 claiming tag. Nine rivals were set
to go with Michael A. Lecesse's owned and trained entry of Wesniak and Embrace
Life the choice at $1.35 to 1. Wesniak was coming off a powerful performance
in his last with conditioned $4,000 claimers going one mile and seventy yards.
In that test on June 5 at one mile and seventy yards, the eight year old gelded
son of Sea Salute, took charge after a half mile and then turned it on to score
by almost 18 lengths while stopping the timer in 1:42.86. Majestic Joy and Tsunamic
broke together and got the first fraction in 24.39. Majestic Joy shook loose
some up the backstretch and got the half mile in 48.45. Stylish Tiger was making
his move on the last turn and collared Majestic Joy at the top of the lane while
stopping the timer for six furlongs in 1:13.26. In the meantime, Fifty Sense
was angled out into the lane for clear sailing. Majestic Joy and Stylish Tiger
reached the eighth pole heads apart with Embrace Life in a striking position
a length back. Embrace Life collared the leaders while Fifty Sense was in gear
on the far outside. Fifty Sense ran on by Embrace Life to get the money by a
length and one-half. Embrace Life finished second three-quarters of a length
over Stylish Tiger in third. Fifty Sense covered the distance over a sealed
fast track in 1:45.28 and earned $13,560. Bred by Michael Spielman, the five
year old gelding by Gold Token out of Forty'n Fabulous by Inherent Star now
has 10 career wins out of 50 starts and $119,427 in money won. Also the fast
closing runner qualified for $2,712.00 in breeders' awards.
(6/26/09) Warm Country takes wide-open $19,600 feature
Michael
Haers' WARM COUNTRY tracked throughout and then outran Informa to the
wire to take today's wide-open $19,600 featured eighth race by a half length.
Trained by Charlton Baker, Warm Country shipped in two races back and finished
a game second at five furlongs with never won 2 allowance types. The 3 year
old filly by Northern Afleet came right back with never won 3 allowance foes
at six furlongs and again finished second. Today's contest at one mile and seventy
yards was for wide-open fillies and mares which have never won two races. Seven
rivals including Charlton Bakers trained entry of Warm Country and Informa were
the chalk at .35 cents on the dollar. Also taking action at $3.65 to 1 was Just
Another Story. Trained by John Lana, Just Another Story finished second in her
last with conditioned $12,500 claimers at five and one-half furlongs. Just Another
Story broke well and got the first quarter in 23.24 and then the half mile in
46.63. Warm Country was stalking on the final turn with the six furlongs clocked
in 1:12.17. Just Another Story looked home-free but Warm Country and Informa
still had a chance. Warm Country collared Just Another Story late and then outran
Informa to score by a half length. Informa bested Just Another Story by a nose
to earn the place. Warm Country covered the distance over a sealed fast track
in 1:45.48 and earned $11,760. Bred by Stonebridge Farm, the three year old
filly by Northern Afleet out of Ms Global Warming by Sultry Song now has two
career wins out of 10 starts and $50,670 in money won. Also, the hard knocking
runner qualified for $1,276.00 in breeders' awards.
(6/23/09) Walk the Catwalk takes $22,200 NW1X at 25 to 1
Let
go at odds of 25 to 1, Luis Gutierrez's owned and trained WALK THE CATWALK
collared his entry mate in midstretch and then outran Galaxy Express to the
line to take today's $22,200 featured eighth race by three-quarters of a length.
Walk the Catwalk wascoming out of a $4,000 claiming event going one mile and
seventy yards where he finished fifth beaten almost seven lengths. Prior to
that race, the five year old gelding by Tactical Cat ran with NW1X where he
checked midway on the first turn going long and finished sixth. Today's contest
at one mile and seventy yards was for three year olds and upward which had never
won a state-bredrace other than. Eight rivals including two trained entry's
were set to go with Acclaimed Racing Stable's Trimphal the 4 to 5 choice. Trained
by Michael A. Lecesse, Triumphal was in search of his third straight win here.
The five year old gelding by Successful Appeal got his win streak started on
May 22 when he drew off late to best a group of never won two allowance types
by almost two lengths. The Lecesse trainee came back with never won three rivals
and wired a field of six by four and three-quarter lengths. This will be Triumphal's
first try around two turns. Triumphal and Walk the Catwalk got the first quarter
in 23.64. Walk the Catwalk dropped back after that and entry mate No Halo On
Me forced Triumphal to keep an honest pace with the half mile clicked off in
47.53. No Halo On Me took charge on the final bend with Triumphal a length and
one-half chasing in second. The six furlongs went down in 1:12.77. Meanwhile,
Walk the Catwalk was angled to the outside for his run. Walk the Catwalk collared
No Halo On Me in midstretch and under the whip outran Galaxy Express to get
the money by three-quarters of a length. Dancing Robbins checked in third. Walk
the Catwalk got the one mile and seventy yard distance in 1:45.65 and earned
$13,320. Bred by Herbert and Carol Schwartz, the five year old gelded son of
Tactical Cat out of Blazing Bonnie by Formal Gold now has six career wins out
of 49 starts and $101,124 in money won. Also, the 25 to 1 long shot qualified
for $1,332.00 in breeders' awards.
(6/22/09) I'll Make It Up ships in and makes it 4 straight in $21,700 feature
Michael
Imperio's I'LL MAKE IT UP took the overland route into the lane and then
drove clear to keep his win skein intact intoday's $21,700 featured eighth race
by a length and three-quarters. I'll Make It Up got the ball rolling at Tampa
Downs when the gelded son of Precise End destroyed a field of $8,000 maidens
by six lengths. The Ralph D'Alessandro trained runner cameright back with never
won two races with $8,000 claiming tags and dusted a field of 9 by just over
nine lengths. I'll Make It Up climbed the ladder at Presque Isle Downs to the
$16,000 level and again proved clearly the best by five lengths. Today'scontest
at five and one-half furlongs was for three year olds and upward which have
never won a state-bred race other than. Nine foes were ready to go with Ron
Cabrijan's Lapin the choice at $1.90 to 1 over $2.05 to 1 I'll Make It Up. Lapin
comesinto this race with only two starts for the year. The Englehart trainee
finished second in his first try of the year with similar and then came back
to run third at the same level. J T Moore broke in stride and opened up a quick
length over Video Chip with the first fraction clocked in 22.27. Video Chip
and Barossa collared J T Moore at the top of the lane and three entered the
straight heads apart. The half mile went in 46.28. Meanwhile, I'll Make It Up
was parked seven wide into the stretch and appeared ready to pounce at any time.
Video Chip, Barossa and I'll Make It Up reached the eighth together with a gap
of length back to the favorite Lapin. I'll Make It Up responded to the stroke
of Dennis Carr's whip and the duo drew clear to get the money by almost two
lengths. Barossa finished second three and one-half lengths over Lapin in third.
I'll Make It Up covered the distance over a fast strip in 1:05.50 and earned
$13,020. Bred by Sez Who Thoroughbreds, the five year old gelded son of Precise
End out of Wish Alert by Gold Alert now has four career wins out of only 15
starts and $49,370 in money won. Also, the good now runner qualified for $2,604.00
in breeders' awards.
(6/21/09) Pygmalion holds on stubbornly to take $22,100 feature
West
Point Thoroughbreds' PYGMALION gained a slim lead in midstretch and under
strong handling turned back Cured to take today's $22,100 featured eighth race
by a neck. Ridden to victory by John Davila Jr, Pygmalion was coming off a fading
try with similar going six furlongs on June 7. Prior to that race, the four
year old gelding by Freud wired a field of never won four allowance types at
five and one-half furlongs by four and one-half lengths. Today's test at five
and one-half furlongs was for three year olds and upward which have never won
two state-bred races other than or entered for a claiming tag of $10,000. Eight
rivals were set to go with Pygmalion the 3 to 2 favorite. Also taking action
at $2.95 to 1 was Joseph E. Besecker's Rule Seventy Six. Rule Seventy Six was
coming off a solid runner-up to runaway winner C T Chimes. Also, in that race
Rule Seventy Six finished three lengths in front of today's favorite Pygmalion.
Cured with Jose Osorio up, quickly put a length on the field with the first
quarter clocked in 22.40. Pro's Pal collared Cured from the inside while Pygmalion
challenged on the outside with the six furlongs going down in 46.00. Pygmalion
and Cured reached the eighth pole heads apart with Rule Seventy Six three lengths
back and appearing to be in gear. Pygmalion responded to the whip and outran
Cured and Rule Seventy Six to get the money by a neck. Rule Seventy Six finished
third beaten a neck and a nose for all of it. Pygmalion covered the sealed sloppy
track in 1:05.44 and earned $13,260. Bred by Thomas/Lakin, the four year old
gelding by Freud out of Lavish Numbers by Polish Numbers now has 5 career wins
out 16 starts and $126,740 in the bank. Also, the gutsy runner qualified for
$2,652.00 in breeders' awards.
(6/20/09) Kiss and Fly proves best in $22,200 feature
Island
Wind Racing's KISS AND FLY put Runnin On Guilt away in upper stretch
and then was under wraps late to take today's $22,200 featured eighth race by
two and one-quarter lengths. Trained by Chris Englehart, Kiss and Fly shipped
in here from Belmont Park and has had a trip over this oval on June 8. That
test was at six furlongs with NW1X going six furlongs. In that dash, Kiss and
Fly stumbled at the start, made a run into the lane and then hung to finish
fourth. Prior to arriving here, the three year old filly had raced 9 times this
year with 2 wins, 2 thirds out 9 starts and $64,000 in earnings. Today's test
at one mile and seventy yards was restricted to fillies and mares which have
never won a state-bred race other than. The race scratched down to four with
Ravenwood Stable and Seidman Stable's Runnin On Guilt the choice at 4 to 5 over
9 to 5 Kiss and Fly. Runnin On Guilt was shipping in here forher start after
besting a field of maiden state-bred $25,000 claimers over a sloppy Belmont
Park track by just over three lengths. Runnin On Guilt with Dennis Carr got
the first fraction in 25.23 with Kiss and Fly a length back. The half went in
50.23 with Kiss and Fly a half length to the outside of Runnin On Guilt. The
two leaders matched strides on the final turn with the six furlongs going in
1:15.13. Kiss and Fly gave Runnin On Guilt the slip in upper stretch and opened
up three lengths with a furlong to go. Meanwhile, Lotta T L C was making a run
along the inside. Kiss and Fly was never threatened and went on to win by just
over two lengths with Lotta T L C getting up for the place over Runnin On Guilt.
Kiss and Fly covered the distance over a very sloppy track in 1:46.10 and earned
$13,320. Bred by McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, LLC., the three year old
filly by Desert Warrior out of Karakorum Kiss by Lord Carson now has 4 career
scores out of 13 starts and $96,420 in money won. Also, the sharp invader from
Belmont Park qualified for $$1,332.00 in breeders' awards.
(6/19/09) Democrat upsets at 6 to 1 in $23,100 feature
Charlton
Baker's owned and trained DEMOCRAT took the lead in midstretch and then
turned back Waltz to the Blues to take today's $23,100 featured eighth by a
half length. Democrat has raced twice this year at the $20,000 claiming level
with a second place finish in his debut then finished off the board in his most
recent. Today's contest at five and one-half furlongs was restricted to three
year olds and upward which had never won three state-bred races other than or
entered for a claiming tag of $15,000. Seven rivals were set to go with Joan
and Albert V Hanley's C T Chimes the choice at 3 to 2 to make it three straight
wins. C T Chimes drew off in his last to post a two length score with NW2X and
then prior to that downed a field of NW1X by almost four lengths. Haven Oaks
Stable's Lake Butler broke alertly and opened up a quick length over Waltz to
the Blues while getting the first quarterin 22.08. Lake Butler padded that lead
by a length and entered the straight with half mile clocked in 45.61. Meanwhile,
Democrat was taking up the chase and was let loose by Nazario Alvarado. The
pair collared Lake Butler with a furlong to go taking charge and under steady
pressure outran Waltz to the Blues to score by a half length. Lake Butler weakened
but finished well enough to take the show. C T Chimes never could get a hold
of the off going and finished fourth. Democrat covered the distance over a sealed
sloppy track in 1:04.60 and earned $13,860. Bred by John A Nerud Revocable Trust,
the six year old gelding by A. P. Jet out of Comedy of Errors by Colonial Affair
now has 7 career wins out of 21 starts and $184,293 in money won. Also, the
solid runner qualified for $2,772.00 in breeders' awards.
(6/15/09) Returnto Karakorum holds on to win $22,100 feature
Sheila
J. Englehart's RETURNTO KARAKORUM turned back all challengers to take
today's $22,100 featured eighth race by a neck. Trained by Chris Englehart,
Returnto Karakorum scored in her first trip over this year on April 18 in wire-to-wire
fashion with never won three races carrying $7,500 claiming tags. The four year
old filly by Say Florida Sandy came right back on April 28 with better and again
made every pole a winning one. Today's contest was restricted to fillies and
mares which had never won two state-bred races other than or entered for a claiming
price of $10,000. Five fillies and mares were set go with recently claimed Fat
Guys Stable's Salt City Miss the 3 to 5 choice. Salt City Miss was claimed for
a mere $4,000 in her last where she destroyed a field ten by 15 lengths going
five and one-half furlongs. Returnto Karakorum broke well and contested the
lead to the outside of Salt City Miss and Rockin Sarah along the fence. The
first quarter was clocked in 22.51. Rockin Sarah dropped back while Salt City
Miss and Returnto Karakorum were going at it with the half mile clicked off
in 46.33. Meanwhile, Western Lariat was making her move and was only a length
back in third. Returnto Karakorum held a half length lead over Western Lariat
with a furlong to go and looked like the latter might go on by. But Returnto
Karakorum dug in and under the whip of John Davila turned back Western Lariat
to score by a neck. Salt City Miss finished third. Returnto Karakorum covered
the distance over a fast track in 1:05.82 and earned $13,260. Bred by Tea Party
Stable's Inc., the four year old filly by Say Florida Sandy out of Return to
Me by Polish Numbers now has five career wins out of 17 tries and $78,348 in
money won. Also, the winning speedster qualified for $1,326.00 in breeders'
awards.
(6/14/09) Bob's Dylan wires 6 in 30th running of the $50,000 Susan B. Anthony Handicap by Matt Church
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Blue Star Stable's BOB'S DYLAN quickly disposed of her field and then was never threatened to take the 30th running of the $50,000 Susan B. Anthony Handicap by three lengths. Trained by Michael S. Ferraro, Bob's Dylan was coupled with Afleet Alexander who finished strongly to earn the place. Bob's Dylan just missed in her last at Presque Isle Downs with wide-open $50,000 claimers going six furlongs on May 30. Prior to that solid effort, the Ferraro trained runner was sitting on a four race win skein dating back to October 13. Today's Susan B. Handicap was restricted to fillies and mares bred in the State of New York and contested at six furlongs. Six rivals were set to break from the gate with Albert Fried Jr's Light Tactic the $1.65 to 1 favorite over Sweet Lorena at $1.70 to 1. Light Tactic was making her first of the year while Sweet Lorena was coming off her first score of the year. Sweet Lorena carrying highweight of 122 pounds tracked Bob's Dylan with the first quarter clicked off in 22.27. Bob's Dylan continued on the Bill Daily with the half mile going down in 45.50 with Sweet Lorena chasing and Light Tactic in striking distance along the three path. John Davila Jr let Bob's Dylan loose in the lane the pair drew clear to get the money by three lengths. Afleet Alexandra rallied to finish a neck in front of Sweet Lorena in third. Bob's Dylan covered the distance over a fast track in 1:10.34 and earned $30,000. Bred by Stonewall Farm & Robert Breier, the four year old filly by David out of Right About Now by Pentelicus now has eight career wins out of 20 starts and $145,313 in money won. Also, the first time stakes winner qualified for $6,000 in breeders' awards.
(6/12/09) Tri to Bea Early graduates in $24,000 "MSW"
Emily
Schoenman's TRI TO BEA EARLY put Secret Embrace away leaving the backstretch
and then widened under the whip to take today's $24,000 "MSW" test by four and
one-quarter lengths.ÊThe Felix Monserrate trainedÊmaidenÊhad not started since
running third on October 2 going sixfurlongs. Listed at 10 to 1 by morning lines
oddsmaker Carl Anderson, Tri to Be Early returned $7.80. Today's dash at five
and one halfÊwas restricted to fillies and mares bred in the state of New York
with Jon Buckley's trained entry of No More Lilly's and MajesticMoon the $2.20
to 1 favorite. Stonegate Racing Stable's No More Lilly's was making her career
debut and coming off a bullet work going five-eighths inÊ101.20 breezing from
the gate on May 21. Majestic Moon has not raced since November 8 where she went
two turns andÊfinished third beaten nine lengths. Eight rivals broke from the
gate with Tri to Bea Early and Secret Embrace dictating the pace with opening
quarter clocked in 22.73. Tri to Bea gave Secret Embrace the slip on the bend
and reached the quarter pole in 46.61 and a length lead. Meanwhile, No More
Lilly's was gaining ground along the four path into the straight and had only
two lengths to make-up with a furlong remaining. Tri to Bea Early responded
when roused by Daniel Morales and they widened through the final sixteenth to
score by just over four lengths. No More Lilly's gave it her best and finished
second three and one-half lengths over the late running Itscooltobesmall in
third. Tri to Bea Early covered the distance over a good track in 1:05.77 and
earned $14,400. Bred by her owner, the four year old filly by Tri Line out of
Too Easy Too Early by Thirty Eight Places now has $35,148 in money won and also
qualified for $1,440 in breeders' awards.
(6/9/09) Alabama's Jumper earns diploma via disqualificaition in $24,000 "MSW"
John
Lauriello and Michael Pizitz' ALABAMA'S JUMPIN was impeded by Princeofproximity
just before the wirewhile missing by nose in today's $24,000 "MSW"
and then after a stewards inquiry was posted, Alabama's Jumpin was declared
the winner. Alabama's Jumpin had only raced once in his life and that was back
on August 11 where the four year son of Jump Start ran third with state-bred
maiden allowance rivals going six furlongs over Saratoga's main track. Today's
contest at five and one-half furlongs was restricted to maiden three year olds
and upward bred in the state of New York. Nine maidens were set to break from
the gate with Alabama's Jumpin the one to beat at .75 cents on the dollar. Princeofproximity
was let go at a cool $8.20 to 1. Owned and trained by M. Anthony Ferraro, Princeofproximity
has raced three times this year with a fifth, a second, one third and $7,400
in earnings. Robert G. Klimasewski's Haunter nailed down the first quarter in
21.98 with Jades Knight just to his outside. Haunter kicked clear on the bend
and stopped the timer for the half mile in 46.45. In the meantime, Alabama's
Jumpin moved into second and appeared ready to roll. Can't Buy Love was making
his move on the outside and then Princeofproximity was in sight. Can't Buy Love
was caught between Alabama's Jumpin and Princeofproximity to the outside with
a sixteenth to go. Can't Buy Love was forced to take up while Princeofproximity
and Alabama's Jumpin battled to the line. Princeofproximity drifted in late
bumping with Alabama's Jumpin while besting the latter by a nose. Alabama's
Jumpin was declared the victor after the stewards placed the winner second.
The five and one-half furlongs was clocked over a fast track in 106.68 with
Alabama's Jumpin earning $14,400 for the win. Bred by Joan T. Simpson, the four
year old son of Jump Start out of Ms Jaguar Type by Gilded Time now has $20,000
in money won and also qualified for $1,440 in breeders' awards.
(6/8/09) Nantasket scores by a whisker in $21,700 feature
Walter
Downey's NANTASKET closed determinedly to nail Fillie by the Bay on the
wire to take today's $21,700 featured sixth race by a whisker. Trained by Edward
C. Perdue, Nantasket closed well in her most recent on May 29 to finish second
at 15 to 1 to Quixotic Lassie. In this years debut, Nantasket was in a striking
distance at the top of the lane but faded to finish fifth going six furlongs.
Today's contest going six panels was restricted to fillies and mares which had
never won a state-bred race other than. Six rivals were set to go with Island
Wind Racing's Kiss and Fly the one to beat at 3 to 5. Kiss and Fly was shipping
in from Belmont Park where she finished ninth with conditioned state-bred allowance
foes going seven-eighths over the grass. Trained by Chris Englehart, Kiss and
Fly has started only 11 times with 3 wins and $82,015 in earnings. Fillie by
the Bay was shipping in from Bay Meadows and she was sent to the front by Gabriel
Suarez. The speedster opened up a quick five length advantage while getting
the first quarter in 22.47. Fillie by the Bay reached the quarter pole with
only a two length lead on Nantasket, Abby Morgan and Yes I May. It appeared
that Fillie by the Bay was done but the gutsy daughter of Elusive Quality took
the field to the final step and missed by a whisker to Nantasket. Abby Morgan
finished strongly on the outside to get the show while only beaten a nose and
a neck. NantasketViewAttch N NextMsg Spc NextPage U Undelete F Forward covered
the distance over a fast track and earned $13,020. Bred by Gibraltar Trans.
Continental Assurance Company, LTD., the five year old mare by Stormin Fever
out of Wakonda by Fappiano now has four career wins out of 29 tries and $77,879
in money won. Also, the rallying winner qualified for $1,302.00 in breeders'
awards.
(6/7/09) C T Chimes makes it two straight in $22,100 NW2X feature
Joan
and Albert V. Hanley's C T CHIMES came rolling to make to it two straight
in today's $22,100 NW2X featured seventh race by two and three-quarter of a
lengths. The Michael A. Lecesse trainee notched his fourth win out of his last
five starts. The four year old gelding by Crafty C. T. took the lead from outset
in his last on May 22 and wired a field of six by almost four lengths. Today's
contest at six furlongs was for three year olds and upward which had never won
two state-bred races other than or entered for a claiming price of $10,000.
Nine rivals were set to go with Chris Englehart's trained entry of Pygmalion
and Majestic Karakorum the favorite at 4 to 5. West Point Thoroughbreds Pygmalion
wired a field on never won four allowance types for fun in his last while Majestic
Karakorum was making his second start on the year. Pygmalion with John R. Davila
Jr aboard, got his mount to break sharply and the pair matched strides with
Pinky Freud while getting the first quarter in 21.99. Pygmalion shook clear
on the turn and reached the quarter pole in 45.24 and two and one-half length
advantage over Rule Seventy Six and Pinky Freud. Meanwhile, C T Chimes was gaining
along the three path and had four and one-half lengths to cover with a quarter
of a mile remaining. Rule Seventy Six and C T Chimes collared the leader leaving
the eighth pole with C T Chimes going the best of the two. C T Chimes widened
with every stride to score by almost three lengths over Rule Seventy Six. Good
Law checked in third. C T Chimes covered the distance over a fast track in 1:11.07
and earned $13,260. Bred by Albert V. Hanley, the four year old gelded son of
Crafty T C out of Piano Chimes by Chimes Band now has 5 career wins out of only
8 starts and $70,570 in money won. Also, the quality runner qualified for $2,652.00
in breeders' awards.
(6/6/09) Spin the Wheel gets job done in $22,200 feature
Edward
C. Perdue's owned and trained SPIN THE WHEEL, broke in stride and made
every pole a winning one to capture today's $22,200 featured sixth race by a
neck. The Perdue trained runner was coming off a runner-up finish to the good
now Doodlin in her last around two turns on May 24. Prior to that classy effort,
the six year old mare by Pleasant Tap, showed the way going six panels and then
faltered some in the late stages to finish third while missing by a length to
One Sweet Thing. Today's featured event at one mile and seventy yards was restricted
to fillies and mares which had never won a state-bred race other than. Spin
the Wheel with regular jockey John R. Grabowski aboard was the even money favorite.
Oscar Barrera Jr's trained entry of Dynamite Jewel and Clery's Magic were the
second choice at $2.60 to 1. Dynamic Jewel appeared to be the rabbit while Clery's
Magic the closer. Spin the Wheel got the jump on Dynamite Jewel and put a length
on Knownowthisistrue with the first fraction clocked in 24.45. Dynamite Jewel
was sitting in the garden running third. Spin the Wheel continued dictating
the pace with the half mile going in 48.74 and then stopped the timer at the
quarter pole in 1:14.14 and a two length cushion over Knownowthisistrue, Reversible
Error and Lotta T L C. Grabowski went to the whip and then had the late running
Clery's Magic measured and outran her to score by a diminishing neck. Lotta
T L C hung in the crucial stages but finished a respectable third. Spin the
Wheel covered the distance over a fast strip in 1:45.59 and earned $13,320.
Bred by Robert Losey, Paul McGinty and Pleasant Tap Syndicate, the five year
old mare by Pleasant Tap out of Artiste by Norquestor now has six career wins
out of 31 starts and $77,740 in money won. Also, the front-running winner qualified
for $1,332.00 in breeders' awards.
(6/5/09) Too Tough Pete wires 7 in $23,100 NW3X feature
Michael
Schrader's TOO TOUGH PETE took the lead from the outset, widened on the
turn and then was throttled down some to take today's $23,100 featured eighth
race by a length and one-half. Too Tough Pete was entered in this dash with
a $15,000 claiming tag. After a five way shake for Too Tough Pete, John Salvato
was the lucky winner along with his trainer Michael S. Ferraro. Including today's
score, Too Tough has started over this oval eight times and has six wins, a
second and a third and $80,010 in Finger Lakes earnings. Today's contest at
five and one-half furlongs was for three year olds and upward which had never
won three state-bred races other than or entered for a $15,000 claiming price.
Seven rivals were set to go with Too Tough Pete the chalk at $.45 cents on the
dollar. The 1,200 fans on hand made J W Singer's Irish Blast the second choice
at $4.50 to 1. Irish Blast shipped in from Aqueduct and scored in this condition
in wire-to-wire fashion going four and one-half furlongs on April 21. Too Tough
Pete broke in stride and put a half length on Buckridge Bailey with the first
quarter clocked in 22.03. Buckridge Bailey could not keep up with Too Tough
Pete and trailed by five and one-half lengths with a quarter of a mile to go.
The half mile was clicked off in a swift 44.88. Too Tough Pete continued on
with a lengthy lead and then Elaine Castillo throttled her mount down some and
proved best by a length and one-half. Buckridge Bailey finished a solid second
over Star of Rome in third. Too Tough Pete covered the distance over a fast
track in 1:04.71 and earned $13,860. Bred by his owner, the four year old gelding
by Good and Tough out of New Britski by Polish Numbers now has seven career
wins out of 13 starts and $101,837 in money won. Also, the running machine qualified
for $2,772.00 in breeders' awards.
(6/2/09) Spa Princess upsets in wide-open $19400 feature
Maggi
Moss' SPA PRINCESS rallied to take the lead in midstretch and then drew
off at odds of 9 to 2 to take today's wide-open $19,400 featured race by three
and three-quarters of a length. Trained by Chris J. Englehart, Spa Princess
shipped in from Aqueduct after being haltered for $15,000. Sinceher arrival
at this upstate oval, the four year old filly by Desert Warriorfinished second
in her local debut on May 8 and then came back on May 22 and ran a respectable
third to runaway winner Straight n' Narrow. Today's contest at six furlongs
was for wide-open fillies and mares which have never won three races. Seven
rivals were set to go with Francis J. Paolangli's Gulfstream Park invader Skip
Away Belle the $1.60 to 1 favorite. The Dominic G. Galluscio trained runner
last race on April 4 going one mile with wide-open $25,000 starter allowance
foes. In that test, the three year old filly by Skip Away was in a striking
position throughout and then finished a solid second beaten just a tad more
than a length to Threetimeswonder. Second choice in the wagering at $2.00 to
1 was Edward C. Perdue's owned and trained Queenie's Baby. The four year old
filly by City Zip scored in first start on the year in wire-to-wire to fashion
and then came back to run second a neck better than Spa Princess and a three
lengths behind Straight n' Narrow. Queenie's Baby was tested on the front-end
by Celtic Kettle with the first quarter clocked in 22.49. Spa Princess collared
the leaders at the top of the stretch with the half mile going down in 46.10.
Spa Princess and Queenie's Baby reached the eighth pole with only a half length
separating them. Spa Princess responded when roused and she drew off to score
by just under four lengths. Late running Warm Country bested Queenie's Baby
for the place. Spa Princess covered the distance over a fast track in 1:11.21
and earned $11,640. Bred by Michael, Natanya, John and Kate McMahon, the four
year old filly by Desert Warrior out of Ana Mae by Quiet American now has three
career wins out of 20 starts and $93,596 in money won. Also, the rallying winner
qualified for $1,164 in breeders' awards.
(6/1/09) Davy's Bank rallied to earn diploma in wide-open $20,500 "MSW"
Joseph
Cuppy's DAVY'S BANK rallied despite drifting in through the late stages
to earn his diploma in today's $22,500 wide-open "MSW" by almost a length. Trained
by Karl Grusmark, this was only Davy's Bank third career start. The four year
old gelding by Millions made his first start on May 1 with wide-open maiden
allowance rivals going five furlongs. Sent off at $3.85 to 1, Davy's Bank failed
to menace and finished fifth in a field of six. The Grusmark trained runner
came back with similar at six furlongs as the favorite and finished a solid
third to Brock N Roll. Today's contest at one mile and seventy yards was for
wide-open maidens three year olds and upward with Davy's Bank the $1.25 to 1
favorite to graduate. Also earning respect at the windows at $2.75 to 1 was
D. Loring Donegan's owned and trained King's Fez. King's Fez had only one start
this year with state-bred maiden allowance foes going five and one-half furlongs
where he finished a respectable fourth to Wiseman's Prospect. Timely Mission
broke well and set the pace while getting the opening quarter in 23.92 and then
got the half mile in 48.64. Fort Montgomery took the lead on the last turn and
reached the quarter pole in 1:14.45 and a length and one-half advantage over
King's Fez and Timely Mission. Meanwhile, Davy's Bank was angled out for the
drive and with a furlong to go and only had two and one-half lengths to make-up.
Davy's Bank began to drift in while gaining the lead from Fort Montgomery and
then proved best by three-quarters of a length. Fort Montgomery finished two
lengths over King's Fez in third. Davy's Bank covered the distance over a fast
track in 1:46.44 and earned $12,300. Bred by Joseph R. Cuppy and Steven Levy,
the four year old gelding by Millions out of Pat C. by Personal Flag now has
$14,900 in money won and also qualified for $1,230.00 in breeders' awards.
(5/31/09) Come On Over upsets at 20 to 1 in $22,600 feature
James
S. Acquilano and River Card Stable's COME ON OVER put Stylish Tiger away
leaving the eighth pole and went on to get the money at 20 to 1 in today's $22,
600 featured seventh race by three lengths. The Acquilano trained runner shipped
in here from Laurel and proved best by just over a length with NW1X going one
mile and seventy yards on May 12. The four year old gelding by City Zip paid
$9.20 in his first score here and then was overlooked today and returned a whopping
42.20. Today's contest at one mile and seventy was for three year olds and upward
which had never won two state-bred races other than or entered for a claiming
tag of $10,000. A full field of ten was set to go with Alfred J. Morini Sr's
Daddy's B. E. T. the luke warm favorite at $2.65 to 1. Daddy's B. E. T. was
in search of second win in a row after placed first via disqualification in
his last. The Daniel H. Conway Jr trained runner comes into this dash with two
wins out of five starts on the year and $28,936 in money won. Stylish Tiger
and Come On Over broke alertly and matched strides while getting the first quarter
in 24.70. The pair continued on exchanging leads with the half mile clocked
in 48.65. Fly the North Wind was in a striking distance on the last turn while
only three lengths back in third. The six furlongs went down in 1:12.99 with
the two leaders inseparable. Stylish Tiger could not compete late and finished
three lengths behind Come On Over in third. Daddy's B. E. T. who took the overland
route on the final turn and rallied late to earn the place. Come On Over covered
the distance over a fast track in 1:45.03 and earned 13,560. Bred by Mary E.
Eppler Racing Stable Inc., the four year old gelding by City Zip out of Comeon
by Distinctive Pro now has four career wins out of 19 starts and $83,380 in
money won. Also, the good now runner qualified for $2,712.00 in breeders' awards.
(5/29/09) Quixotic Lassie edged clear to take $21,700 feature
Acqua
Nova Stable and David R. Morrow's QUIXOTIC LASSIE took the advantage
leaving the eighth pole and then edged clear to take today's $21,700 featured
eighth race by a length and three-quarters. Trained by Jeremiah Englehart, Quixotic
Lassie finished strongly in her last to miss by three-quarters of a length to
One Sweet Thing. Prior to that solid effort, the four year old filly by Precise
End rallied from far back to nail down the third spot going five furlongs with
NW1X. Today's contest at five and one-half furlongs was restricted to fillies
and mares which had never won a state-bred race other than with C. T. Chimes
the $1.45 to 1 choice. Trained by Chris Englehart, C. T. Chimes shipped in from
Mountaineer Park and finished fourth with never won four allowance types at
five and one-half furlongs on May 1.8. The daughter of Crafty C. T. has good
early speed and figures to be on the Bill Daily. Six rivals broke from the starting
gate with C. T. Chimes taking command from the get go. The first quarter was
clicked off in 22.34. C. T. Chimes was collared by Abby Morgan and Quixotic
Lassie nearing the quarter pole with the half mile clicked off in 46.55. Then
the unexpected happened. C. T. Chimes appeared in distress and was pulled up
by John Davila Jr. Quixotic Lassie and Abby Morgan ended up heads apart with
a furlong to go. Quixotic Lassie kicked clear some and then edged away from
the late running Nantasket to get the money by almost two lengths. Abby Morgan
finished third while C. T. Chimes returned bleeding from the nostrils. Quixotic
Lassie covered the distance over a good sealed track in 1:06.44 and earned $13,020.
Bred by Sez Who Thoroughbreds, the four year old filly by Precise End out of
Blushing Native by Blushing John now has five career wins out of 22 starts and
$121,717 in money won. Also, the solid performer qualified for $$2,604.00 in
breeders' awards.
(5/26/09) Nastro Azzurro takes $22,200 feature
Maggie
Moss' NASTRO AZZURRO rallied to collar the leaders with a furlong to
go and then edged clear to take today's $22,200 featured seven race by a length
and three-quarters. Trained by leading conditioner Chris Englehart, Nastro Azzurro
was disqualified from first place in his last when jockey John Davila could
not control his mount and drifted in bothering Wonforthegoodguys at the eighth
pole. Prior to that disappointment, the five year old gelding by Alphabet Soup
last raced at Charles Town with wide-open conditioned allowance rivals where
he finished fifth. Today's contest at one mile and seventy yards was for three
year olds and upward which had never won a state-bred race other than. Nine
rivals were set to go with Nastro Azzurro the even money favorite. Gone by Sunrise,
Cash for Gold and The Zipster contested the lead while getting the first quarter
in 23.61. The trio continued on dictating the pace with the half mile clocked
in 47.66. Meanwhile, Nastro Azzurro was let loose by Davila and chased The Zipster
on the last turn with the six furlongs going down in 1:13.89. Nastro Azzurro
and Galaxy Express collared The Zipster in midstretch and the race appeared
to be up for grabs. The Zipster started to give way but Nastro Azzurro was edging
clear from Galaxy Express. Nastro Azzurro bested Galaxy Express by almost two
lengths with Coleslew rallying late for the show. Nastro Azzurro covered the
distance over a sealed fast track in 1:46.93 and earned $13,320. Bred by Barry
R. Ostrager, the five year old gelded son of Alphabet Soup out of All Told by
Alla Breva now has six career wins out of 25 starts and $102,380 in money won.
Also the rallying winner qualified for $1,332.00 breeders' awards.
(5/25/09) Mr. Windjammer upsets in $50,000 George W. Barker Handicap by Matt Church
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Stonegate Racing Stable's MR. WINDJAMMER entered the lane in gear and then turned back Hidden Expense to upset in the 26th running of the $50,000 George W. Barker Handicap by a length. Trained by Jon B. Buckley, this was Mr. Windjammer's second start of the year. The four year old gelding by Regal Classic finished a rallying second in his debut on April 27 with conditioned allowance rivals at four and one-half furlongs. Today's contest was restricted to three year olds and upward bred in New York State and going six furlongs. Herbert T. and Carol A. Schwartz' Be Bullish was shipping in from Belmont Park with some solid credentials. The 3,242 fans on hand celebrating Memorial Day sent Be Bullish of at .35 cents on the dollar. Trained by Scott M. Schwartz, the four year old gelding by Pure Prize is coming off a runner-up finish to Future Prospect going one mile with State-bred Starters as the 8 to 5 favorite. Be Bullish comes into the this Handicap with five career wins and $253,490 in money won. Five runners were set to go with Owner Trainer Charlton Baker looking to capture this event for the sixth time with his third runner Mr. Bourbon Street. Mr. Bourbon Street had only one start this year and that was with wide-open $35,000 claimers over the Belmont Park main strip going seven furlongs. In that dash, Mr. Bourbon Street contested the lead to midstretch and then faded. Be Bullish the highweight carrying 124 pounds and John A. Grabowski ducked out some hitting the gate at the start while Mr. Bourbon Street and Large Popcorn got the opening quarter heads apart in 21.95. Mr. Bourbon Street disposed of Large Popcorn and reached the quarter pole in 45.69 and a two length cushion. Meanwhile, it appeared that Be Bullish was not running his race while five wide on the turn but 15 to 1 long shot Hidden Expense was making his move. Mr. Windjammer was still four lengths back in fourth and then was angled to the outside for his run. Mr. Bourbon Street was collared by Mr. Windjammer with a furlong to go while Hidden Expense was only a length back in third. Mr. Windjammer took the lead and then was able to turn back Hidden Expense to capture the 26th running of the George W. Barker Handicap by a length. Mr. Bourbon Street finished third with Be Bullish fourth. Mr. Windjammer covered the distance over a fast track at Finger Lakes in 1:11.33 and earned $30,000. Bred by Stonebridge Farm, the four year old gelding by Regal Classic out of Royal Relic by Colonial Affair now has seven wins out of only 13 career starts and $137,012 in money won. The fast closing winner also qualified for $6,000 in breeders' awards.
(5/24/09) Doodlin wires 7 in $22,200 NW1X
Charlton
Baker's owned and trained DOODLIN took the lead from outset and wired
a field of seven to take today's $22,200 NW1X sixth race by six and one-quarter
lengths. This was Doodlin's second wire-to-wire score here this year. The four
year old filly by Kettle Won made her first of the year on May 4 with never
won three allowance types were she scored easily going one mile and forty yards
by a convincing twelve and three-quarter lengths. Today's contest at one mile
and seventy yards was restricted to fillies and mares which had never won a
state-bred race other than with Doodlin sent off at .45 cents on the dollar.
The next choice in this field of seven was Edward C. Perdue's owned and trained
Spin the Wheel at $3.80 to 1. Spin the Wheel has been out three times on the
year with two third place finishes and a fourth in her debut on April 28. Doodlin
with Pedro Rodriguez aboard, got his mount to break in stride and posted a three
length lead with the first quarter going in 23.60. Spin the Wheel was tracking
in second and appeared not in any hurry. The half mile went down in 47.12 and
then Doodlin stopped the timer for six furlongs in 1:12.50 and a solid three
length lead. Spin the Wheel was set down for the drive but lost ground to Doodlin
and finished second best while beaten just over six lengths. Clery's Magic checked
in third. Doodlin covered the distance over a fast track in 1:44.47 and earned
$13,320. Bred by Anstu Farm LLC., the four year old by Kettle Won out of Bronze
Autumn by Mr. Greeley now has four career scores out of 22 tries and $82,241
in money won. Also, the good now filly qualified for $$1,332.00 in breeders'
awards.
(5/22/09) C T Chimes makes amends in $21,700 feature
Joan
and Albert V. Hanley's C T CHIMES made amends with a wire-to-wire three
and one-half length score in today's $21,700 featured eighth race. Trained by
Michael A. Lecesse, C T Chimes was sent off as the even money favorite in first
start of the year on May 11. The four year old gelding by Crafty C. T. matched
strides to the eighth pole in that six furlongs NW1X event and then wound-up
finishing second to the fast closing Rule Seventy Six. Today's contest at six
furlongs was for three year olds and upward which had never won a state-bred
race other than with C T Chimes the heavy favorite at 1 to 2. Unseen Hands Stable's
Momsboy was the secondchoice at $2.50 to 1. Trained by John Tebbutt, Momsboy
finished fourth in his 2009 debut on May 4 with wide-open never won three allowance
types at five and one-half furlongs. In that race, Momsboy with Elaine Castillo
astride, was in a striking position at the top of the lane but failed to fire
and missed by four and one-half lengths to Sportin' Man. C T Chimes with John
Grabowski aboard, got his mount out alertly and contested the lead to the outside
of Son of Sabato with the first quarter clocked in 22.54. The pair continued
matching strides around the turn while getting the half mile in 46.20. Tracking
the front-running duo was Lapin in third and had over two lengths to make-up
with a quarter of a mile to go. C T Chimes responded when by Grabowski asked
and they kicked clear by two and one-half lengths leaving the furlong marker.
Son of Sabato dropped back while Lapin was making a run on the outside. Lapin
could never really gaine and wound-up finishing second to C T Chimes while beaten
three and one-half lengths. Momsboy found his best stride late and closed well
to earn a share. C T Chimes covered the distance over a fast track in 1:11.98
and earned $13,020. Bred by Albert V. Hanley, the four year old gelding by Crafty
T. C. out of Piano Chimes by Chimes Band now has four career wins out of only
seven starts and $57,310 in money won. Also, the talented four year old qualified
for $2,604.00 in breeders' awards.
(5/19/2009) Dove Nest earns diploma in $24,000 "MSW"
Charlton
Baker's owned and trained DOVE NEST quickly established command and then
widened to take today's $24,000 "MSW test by five and one-quarter lengths. Dove
Nest last competed on November 26 at Aqueduct with state-bred $25,000 maiden
claimers going six furlongs over a good track. In that test, the four year old
filly by Boundary tracked to the top of the lane and then faded to run fifth
to Good and Loud. Today's contest at five and one-half furlongs was restricted
to fillies and mares bred in the New York state with Dove Nest the $.30 cents
on the dollar odds on choice. Also taking some action at the windows at $6.50
to 1 was Scarlettsobsession. Trained by Rafael G. Rohena Sr, Scarlettsobssesion
ran with wide-open maiden allowance rivals in her 2009 debut over this oval
on April 28. The four year old filly by Mutakddim was well placed to the top
of the lane before tiring and finishing sixth to Marian B. A field of six broke
from the gate in good order with Dove Nest putting a quick length on Winning
Mandate with the first quarter clocked in 22.55. Dove Nest with Dennis Carr
in the irons, opened up a length and one-half without asking at the top of the
lane and got the half mile in 46.33. Scarlettsobsession was only two and one-half
lengths back in third. Winning Mandate was still chasing Dove Nest who put two
lengths to good with only a furlong to go. Carr never really asked and the pair
widened to score by just over five lengths. Scarlettsobsession loomed a threat
on the outside for the place, but hung and finished third a length and one-quarter
behind Winning Mandate. Dove Nest covered the distance over a fast track in
1:05.78 and earned $14,400. Bred by Michael T. Martin, the four year old daughter
of Boundary out of Suki by Scarlet Ibis now has $51,535 in money won and also
qualified for $1,440 in breeders' awards.
(5/18/09) One Sweet Thing gets the job done in $21,700 NW1X
My
Purple Haze Stable's ONE SWEET THING took the lead in midstretch and
then turned back Quixotic Lassie to take today's $21,700 NW1X third race by
three-quarters of a length. Trained by Chris Englehart, One Sweet Thing made
his 2009 debut at Mountaineer Park on March 1 with never won four races carrying
$10,000 claiming tags at six furlongs. In that test, the five year old mare
by Royal Academy tracked into the lane as the even money choice but would disappoint
and finish second beaten almost four lengths. That race proved to benefit the
Englehart trainee. One Sweet Thing started 9 times over this oval last year
with a record of 1 win, 3 seconds, a third and $12,500 in earnings. Today's
contest at six furlongs was restricted to fillies and mares which had never
won a state-bred race other than with Acqua Nova Stable and David R. Morrow's
Quixotic Lassie the $1.30 to 1 favorite. Trained by Jeremiah Englehart, Quixotic
Lassie has made two solid starts on the year with a third place in her last
and missed by neck on April !8. Both races were with NW1X but going four and
one-half and five furlongs. With today's added distance, the four year old filly
by Precise End will be flying late. Walter Downey's Spin the Wheel broke in
stride and got the first quarter with a length lead in 23.01. One Sweet Thing,
Quixotic Lassie and Yes I May moved to challenge Spin the Wheel at the top of
the lane with the half mile clicked off in 46.75. One Sweet Thing gained a half
length lead over Spin the Wheel with a furlong to go while Quixotic Lassie was
angled to the outside for her run. One Sweet Thing had enough left in her tank
to turn back the late running Quixotic Lassie to get the money by almost a length.
Spin the Wheel finished third. One Sweet Thing covered the six furlongs over
a fast track in 1:12.29 and earned $13,020. Bred by Netherbloom Farm LLC., the
five year old mare by Royal Academy out of Honey Sorbet by Housebuster now has
four career wins out of 24 starts and $66,956 in money won. Also, the hard knocking
mare qualified for $1,302.00 in breeders' awards.
(5/15/09) Wiseman's Prospect earns diploma in $24,000 "MSW"
Charlton
Baker's owned and trained WISEMAN'S PROSPECT shook clear leaving the
eighth pole and then turned back Brock N Roll to earn his diploma in today's
$24,000 "MSW" by a head. Ridden to victory by Paul Nicol Jr, Wiseman's Prospect
finished runner-up in his first start of the year to runaway winner March West.
Today's contest at five and one-half furlongs was restricted to three year olds
and upward bred in the State of New York with Wiseman's Prospect the choice
at $1.40 to 1. A full field of ten were set to go with Sackatoga Stable's Can't
Buy Love the second choice at $6.10 to 1. Trained by William H. Bartlett finished
third behind March West and Wiseman's Prospect in his first start over this
oval. Prior to today's race, Can't Buy Love raced four times at Tampa Bay Downs
with wide-open $20,000 claimers where he finished third twice. Wiseman's Prospect
broke well and contested the lead from between Can't Buy Love and Jades Knight
with the first quarter clocked in 22.85. The trio reached the quarter pole heads
apart with Wiseman's Prospect the one to stop the timer for the half mile in
46.61. Can't Buy Love and Wiseman's Prospect reached the eighth pole together
while Brock N Roll was in gear to the outside and only a length back. Can't
Buy Love dropped back while Brock N Roll got on even terms with Wiseman's Prospect
but could not sustain the drive and missed by a head. Wiseman's Prospect covered
the distance over a fast track in 1:06.07 and earned $14,400. Bred by Suzanne
Fisher, the four year old gelding by Wiseman's Ferry out of Favorite Pro by
Distinctive Pro now has $27,937 in money won and also qualified for $1,440 in
breeders awards.
(5/12/09) Come On Over scores in $22,200 NW1X
James
S. Acquilano and River Card Stable's COME ON OVER put even money favorite
A Flying Jet away into the lane and then edged clear late from Coleslew to take
today's $22,200 featured third race by just over a length. Come On Over shipped
in from Laurel after missing by a neck with wide-open conditioned $10,000 claimers
on March 9. That test was contested at one mile and one-sixteenth where Come
On Over set the fractions but came up a tad short. Today's test at one mile
and seventy yards was for three year olds and upward which had never won a state-bred
race other than. Eight foes were set to go with William Bloom's A Flying Jet
the even money choice and rightly so! Trained by Kathleen Mastin, A Flying Jet
broke his maiden at Aqueduct with state-bred $35,000 claimers last December.
Came back on January 22 over the same oval and wired a field of wide-open NW!X
$50,000 starter allowance rivals by almost three lengths. A Flying Jet with
Pedro Rodriguez astride, went out and contested the lead with Icy Heart while
getting the opening quarter in 23.47. Icy Heart continued forcing A Flying Jet'
s hand while getting the half mile in 47.01. A Flying Jet shook clear leaving
the backstretch and got the three-quarters in 1:13.25. Come On Over collared
A Flying Jet leaving the quarter pole and the pair were heads apart in upper
stretch. Come On Over took charge in midstretch by a length over Coleslew and
appeared home-free. Coleslew got on even terms with Come On Over with a sixteenth
to go but could not sustain the bid and wound-up missing by a length and one-quarter.
Watralragingcowboy rallied for a share. Come On Over covered the distance over
a fast track in 1:45.93 and earned $13,320. Bred by Mary E. Eppler Racing Stable,
Inc., the four year old gelded son of City Zip out of Comeon by Distinctive
Pro now has three career wins out of 18 starts and $69,820 in money won. Also,
the Laurel shipper qualified for $2,664.00 in breeders' awards.
(5/11/09) Rule Seventy Six upsets in $21,700 feautre
Joseph
E. Besecker's RULE SEVENTY SIX sent off at $5.60 to 1, took the overland
route and rallied to beat even money favorite C T Chimes to take today's $21,700
featured fifth race by a length and one-quarter. Michael A. Lecesse's trained
C T Chimes was looking to score his third straight after being away since December
6. Lecesse appeared to have him ready and the public bet on it. Today's contest
at five and one-half furlongs was for three year olds and upward which had never
won a state-bred race other than. A full field of nine were set to go with Langpap
Stable's Barossa the second choice at $4.10 to 1. Barossa had been out twice
this year with a runner-up finish to Smokin Warrior in his last. Rule Seventy
Six was coming off a winning effort over a field of never won four carrying
$10,000 claiming tags at six furlongs by almost two lengths. Ronald F. Richter's
J T Moore broke alertly and set the early pace while pressed from both sides
and got the first fraction in 22.76. Son of Sabato was to the outside and C
T Chimes was along the rail. All three reached the quarter pole heads apart
with the half mile clocked in 46.76. Meanwhile, Rule Seventy Six was in gear
on the far outside and reached the eighth pole only a length back in fourth.
Rule Seventy Six ran on by late to get the money by just over a length while
C T Chimes bested J T Moore by a nose to earn the place. Rule Seventy Six got
the distance over a fast track in 1:05.84 and earned $13,020. Bred by Chester
and Mary R. Broman, the four year old gelding by Hook and Ladder out of Screen
Happy Brunswick now has five career wins out of 27 starts and $ 86,942 in money
won. Also, the fast closing winner qualified for $2,604.00 in breeders' awards.
(5/10/09) Surfing Ian wins for fun in $22,100 feature
Charlton
Baker's owned and trained SURFING IAN broke sharply and never ever was
threatened to take today's $22,100 featured eighth race by six lengths. Surfing
Ian shipped in from Aqueduct and trounced a field of conditioned $4,000 claimers
by five and one-half lengths in his last. The jump in class today was not a
problem. The featured eighth race was for three year olds and upward which had
never won a state-bred race other than or entered for a $10,000 claiming tag
going six furlongs. Seven rivals were entered with Ralph D'Alessandro's trained
entry of Stylish Tiger and You Willgo Broke the favorites at $1.05 to 1. Stylish
Tiger was shipping in from the Big Apple after setting the pace to deep stretch
with wide-open $7,500 starter allowance company at six furlongs. After two starts
this year and finishing respectably You Willgo Broke appears to have the ability
to come from just off the pace. Surfing Ian with Apprentice jockey Aadil Khan
in the saddle, got his mount to break in stride and the pair got the first quarter
in 22.30 with a length and one-half advantage. Surfing Ian was tracked by You
Willgo Broke and Bait and Switch with the half mile clocked in 45.63. Aadil
Kahn got Surfing Ian to respond and they opened up two and one-half lengths
over You Willgo Broke with a furlong to go. But that was as close as You Willgo
Broke get and wound-up finishing second by six lengths to Surfing Ian. Stylish
Tiger checked in third. Surfing Ian covered the distance over a good track in
1:11.24 and earned 13,260. Bred by Sez Who Thoroughbreds, the six year old gelding
by Rizzi out of Bigger Half by Megaturn now has four career wins out only 15
starts and $103,446 in money won. Also, the speedster qualified for $2,652.00
in breeders' awards.
(5/9/09) A P Gracie proves best in $22,200 feature
David
Cramer's A P GRACIE turned back Lotta T L C in midstretch and then drew
clear to take today's $22,200 featured eighth race by three and one-quarter
lengths. Sent off as the second choice at $3.45 to 1 to 4 to 5 Angel Aly, A
P Gracie was coming off a second place finish with similar around two turns.
Today's contest going one mile and seventy yards was for fillies and mares which
had never won a state-bred race other than. Six rivals were set to go with Bruce
Golden's shipper Angel Aly the chalk at $80. cents on the dollar. Trained by
Richard E. Dutrow Jr, Angel Aly was coming off his maiden score over a field
of wide-open $12,500 claimers at Aqueduct going six and one-half furlongs. That
was Angel Aly's first start on the year and only her third career try. Angel
Aly with John A. Grabowski astride, sent his mount out to a ten length lead
with the opening quarter clocked in 23.20. Angel Aly continued on with a lengthy
lead and stopped the timer for a half mile in 47.71. Meanwhile, A P Gracie was
gaining on Angel Aly with every stride and put a head in front with a quarter
of a mile to go. Lotta T L C began to make her move and challenged A P Gracie
with a furlong to go. A P Gracie responded to Omar Camejo's whip and the pair
drew off to score by just over three lengths. Brooke Haley finished third. Pacesetter
Angel Aly had nothing left and finished last. A P Gracie covered the distance
over a sloppy track in 1:49.71 and earned $13,320. Bred by Cascade Farm LLC.,
the three year old filly by A. P. Jet out of E. J.'s Laura by Go and Go (IRE)
now has two career wins out of only 11 starts and $37,365 in money won. Also,
the Karl M. Grusmark trained winner qualified for $2,664.00 in breeders' awards.
(5/8/09) Karakorum Playmate made it two straight in $21,700 feature
Maggi
Moss' KARAKORUM PLAYMATE, quickly disposed of her field and made every
pole a winning one to capture today's $21,700 featured first race by two and
one-quarter lengths. Trained by Chris Englehart, Karakorum Playmate scored in
his second trip over this year. In that race for wide-open NW1X at four and
one-half furlongs, Karakorum Playmate broke on top and never looked back to
get the cash over a muddy surface by just over three lengths. Today's featured
race was restricted to fillies and mares which had never won a state-bred race
other than going five and one-half furlongs. The Englehart trainee was the odds
on chalk at .30 cents on the dollar. Second choice in the wagering at $3.30
to 1 was M. Anthony Ferraro's owned and trained Abby Morgan. Abby Morgan shipped
in here from Aqueduct and finished fourth in her first trip over and then was
placed first via disqualification in her next outing. Karakorum Playmate broke
sharply and quickly opened up a two length advantage over Abby Morgan. The first
quarter was clocked in 22.18. Davila never really asked on the turn and continued
with daylight into the straight. Abby Morgan gave it all she had but could never
get closer than two and one-quarter lengths at the wire. Spin the Wheel finished
third beaten almost five lengths. Karakorum Playmate covered the distance over
a sealed sloppy track in 1:05.21 and earned $13,020. Bred by Thomas/Lakin, the
four year old daughter of Freud out of Penthouse Melody by Pentelicus now has
four career scores out of 18 starts and $66,162 in money won. Also, the good
now filly qualified for $2,604.00 in breeders' awards.
(5/5/09) She'stenontop upsets at 9 to 1 in $22,100 feature
Elizabeth
Gory's SHE'STENONTOP broke sharply at 9 to 1 and put away Instant Lady
to take today's $22,100 featured eighth race by almost two lengths. Flying Zee
Stable's Western Lariat who has been away since November was listed as the 5
to 2 morning line favorite by Carl Anderson. Trained by Oscar S. Barrera Jr,
Western Lariat finished off 2008 with 2 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds out of eight
starts and $30,304 in money won. Western Lariat earned a bullet workout over
a fast track on May 3 by going 35.2/5 breezing. The six year old last visited
the winners circle back on September 11, when she wired a field of NW1X at six
furlongs by just less than a length. Elizabeth Gory's She'stenontop is in search
of her second straight tally after downing a field of wide-open $4,000 starter
allowance foes by three-quarters of a length. Oddsmaker Carl Anderson had at
3 to 1 on his morning line. Today's contest at four and one-half furlongs was
restricted to fillies and mares which had never won two state-bred races other
than or entered for a $10,000 claming tag. Six rivals were at the post with
Western Lariat the $1.35 to 1 choice. She'stenontop broke well and got the opening
fraction while pressed by Idon'tlikeanyone in 23.22. Western Lariat was only
two and one-half lengths back in fifth. She'stenontop put Idon'tlikeanybody
away in upper stretch and opened up a length lead over Instant Lady with a furlong
to go. Dean Frates astride She'stenontop guided her through the final furlong
in a hand ride to get the job done by a length and three-quarters. Instant Lady
finished second a half length over Idon'tlikeanybody in third. Western Lariat
checked in fourth. She'stenontop covered the distance over a fast track in 52.44
and earned $13,260. Bred by Herb McCauley, the seven year old mare by Pyramid
Peak out of Runnin' Numbers by Polish Numbers now has 11 wins out of 51 starts
and $171,833 in money won. Also, the good now runner qualified for $1,326.00
in breeders' awards.
(5/4/09) Doodlin wins for fun in wide-open $19,900 feature
Charlton
Baker's owned and trained DOODLIN, quickly established command and went
on without ever asking to take today's wide-open $19,900 featured sixth race
by twelve and three-quarters. Ridden to victory by Pedro Rodriguez, this was
only her second start on the year. In her first outing on April 20 with Clive
Beech in the irons going four and one-half furlongs with similar, was never
in it and finished seventh to Captivating Cathy. Today's contest at one mile
and forty yards was for wide-open fillies and mares which had never won three
races. Six rivals were set to go with Daniel H. Conway Jr's trained Souper Butterfly
the even money favorite. Souper Butterfly was bred in Pennsylvania and last
raced for a claiming tag of $35,000 over a soft turf course at Aqueduct on April
17 going one mile where she finished second to Wheels Up. On paper it looks
like Souper Butterfly is a lead pipe cinch. Doodlin broke well and quickly established
command while getting the opening fraction in 23.97. Doodlin continued dictating
the pace while stopping the timer for the half mile in 47.18 and then entered
the lane with a four and one-half length cushion over Souper Butterfly. The
six furlongs went down in 1:12.19. Pedro never asked but padded Doodlin's lead
to eight lengths with a furlong to go. Souper Butterfly was no match for Doodlin
today while coming up twelve and three-quarters lengths short. Mighty Irish
checked in third. Doodlin covered the distance over a fast track in 1:41.02
and earned $11,900. Bred by Anstu Farm LLC, the four year old filly by Kettle
Won out of Bronze Autumn by Mr. Greeley now has three career wins out of 21
starts and $67,881 in money won. Also, the lengthy winner qualified for $1,190
in breeders' awards.
(5/3/09) Rob's Boy Mat wires 8 in $22,100 feature
Lavern
A. and Kevin Bowman's ROB'S BOY MAT, took the lead from outset and made
every pole a winning one to capture today's $21,100 featured eighth race by
a length and one-half. Trained by part owner Lavern A. Bowman, Rob's Boy Mat
was making his first start on the year. The seven year old gelding by Ormsby
last raced over a frozen track on November 24 where he finished a respectable
third with wide-open $20,000 claimers going six furlongs. Today's race at four
and one-half furlongs was for three year olds and upward which had never won
two state-bred races other than or entered for a claiming tag of $10,000. Eight
rivals were set to go with Roddy J. Valente's Trust Nobody the $1.45 to 1 favorite.
Trained by Ralph D'Alessandro, Trust Nobody was in search of his third straight
win. Trust Nobody was coming off a solid tally at Aqueduct and then closed determinedly
here in his last to best Video Chip by a head. That race was over a wet-fast
track against NW1X. Rob's Boy Mat sent off at $3.80 to 1, broke in stride and
contested the lead with Cured while getting the first quarter in 22.64. Rob's
Boy Mat shook clear in upper stretch and reached the eighth pole with a three
and one-half length cushion over Cured and Trust Nobody. Trust Nobody was running
the best of any but could not get closer than a length and one-half to Rob's
Boy Mat and had to settle for second best. Captivia Dreamin closed well to earn
a share. Rob's Boy Mat got the distance over a fast track in 52.49 and earned
$13,020. Bred by Michael Pascuma, the seven year gelding by Ormsby out of Ada
Cort by Ends Well now has eight career wins out of 39 starts and $203,852 in
money won. Also, the front-running victor qualified for $1,302.00 in breeders'
awards.
(5/1/09) Smokin Warrior upsets in $21,700 NW1X
James
S. Acquilano and River Card Stable's SMOKIN WARRIOR dismissed at $7.50
to 1 broke on top and under the whip of Michael Davila proved the best in today's
$21,700 featured third race by three and one-half lengths. Trained by part owner
James S. Acquilano, Smokin Warrior shipped in from Aqueduct and tried this same
condition over a wet fast track on April 20 where he showed early speed as the
$1.45 to 1 favorite but faded to finish sixth. Today's contest was for three
year olds and upward which had never won a state-bred race other than going
five furlongs with Video Chip the luke warm choice at $2.25 to 1. Trained by
Linda K. Dixon, Video Chip missed by a neck in his debut here on April 20 to
Trust Nobody. September Stable's Forward Press was the third choice at $2.30
to 1. Trained by Daniel H. Conway Jr, Forward Press was coming out of the same
race as Video Chip where he finished fourth beaten only a length and one-half.
Smokin Warrior broke in stride and quickly put a length on Video Chip with the
opening quarter clocked in 21.80. Forward Press was two lengths back in third.
Smokin Warrior entered the lane with a length and one-half advantage and then
got the half mile in 45.31. Meanwhile, Video Chip was retreating while Barossa
was finding his best stride in the middle of the track. Smokin Warrior had plenty
of leg left and went on to score by three and one-half lengths over Barossa
in second. Forward Press finished a respectable third. Smokin Warrior covered
the distance over a fast track in 58.43 and earned $13, 020. Bred by Edwin Wachtel,
the five year old gelding by Smokin Mel out Molly's Party by Premiership now
has seven career wins out of 28 starts and $129,466 in money won. Also the seven
time winner qualified for $2,604.00 in breeders' awards.
(4/28/09) Returnto Karakorum wires seven in $21,700 feature
Sheila
Englehart's RETURNTO KARAKORUM broke in stride and took a field of seven
rivals wire-to-wire to score in today's $21,700 featured eighth race by a length
and three-quarters. Trained by Chris Englehart, this was Returnto Karakorum'ssecond
straight win here. The four year old filly by Say Florida Sandy had been away
since running at Belmont Park on June 25. Returnto Karakorum made her first
start since then a two length winning one over a field of 8 never won three
races carrying a $7,500 claiming tag. Today's race was for fillies and mares
which had never won a state-bred race otherthan going five furlongs. Seven rivals
were set to go with Acqua Nova Stable and David R. Morrow's Quixotic Lassie
the $1.35 to 1 favorite. Quixotic Lassie shipped in from Penn National and rallied
to miss by neck in her last with NW1X going four and one-half furlongs. In that
race, Quixotic Lassie came away from the gate a tad tardy and with the added
distance today it appears that she is the one to beat. Quixotic Lassie broke
last while Returnto Karakorum opened up a length lead over Second Marriage with
the first quarter clicked off in 22.37. Returnto Karakorum entered the lane
with a three length cushion while getting the half mile in 46.49. Meanwhile,
Quixotic Lassie had eight length to make-up. Mamie B was making a bid on the
outside but Returnto Karakorum held a five and one-half length lead with a furlong
to go. Returnto Karakorum was a bit erratic through the final eighth but got
the money over Mamie B by almost two lengths. Quixotic Lassie rallied to earn
a share. Returnto Karakorum covered the distance over a sealed muddy track in
1:00.07 and earned $13,020. Bred by Tea Party Stable, the four year filly by
Say Florida Sandy out of Return to Me by Polish Numbers now has four career
wins out of 15 tries and $61,178 in money won. Also, the speedster qualified
for $2604.00 in breeders' awards.
(4/27/09) Lilith's Dream earns diploma in $24,000"MSW"
Hosam
Down Stable's LILITH'S DREAM took the lead from the outset and never
looked back to take today's seventh race by four and one-half lengths. Trained
by Jonathan Buckley, Lilith's Dream has been flashing good early speed in her
three races this year at Aqueduct. In her first trip with maiden allowance state-breds
over the inner track on March 7, the three year old filly by Freud flashed some
early speed but faded to finish ninth. Her next trip over was with $35,000 state-bred
claimers going six furlongs where the Buckley trained runner showed the way
to midstretch and then weakened some to finish a respectable third. Today's
maiden allowance test was for fillies and mares and slated to go four and one-half
furlongs. Seven rivals were set to go with Lilith's Dream the true speed and
the chalk at .75 cents on the dollar. Lilith's Dream broke sharply and toyed
with Tartan Plaid early with the first quarter clocked in 23.21. Lilith's Dream
took charge in the lane and then widened to prove best by four and one-half
lengths. Dutchessviews Farm's First Crack closed well to earn the place while
Tartan Plaid finished third. Lilith's Dream covered the distance over a fast
track in 53.69 and earned 14,400. Bred by John Hoey, the three year old filly
by Freud out of Forli's Honor by Honor Grades now has $21,015 in money won and
also qualified for $2880.00 in breeders' awards.
(4/25/09) Kat's Mystery wins $22,200 feature in wire-to-wire fashion
DeSavino
Stable's KAT'S MYSTERY took a field of seven rivals wire-to-wire to score
in today's $22,200 featured eighth race by fiveand one-half lengths. Trained
by Chris Englehart, Kat's Mystery shipped in from Aqueduct after downing a field
of seven $10,000 conditioned claimers going one mile over the inner track by
three-quarters of a length. The four year old filly by Chief Seattle started
three times on the year with $11,650 in earnings. Today's test was restricted
to fillies and mares which had never won a state-bred race other than going
one mile and forty yards. Seven rivals were set to go with Kat's Mystery the
odds on chalk at 4 to 5. Also taking action at $2.80 to 1 was Al Alesso's Lotta
T L C who was shipping from Tampa Bay Downs. The James Wright trainee scored
in two out his last three starts against never won 2 and 3 lifetime conditions.
Lotta T L C will be coming from far back. Kat's Mystery with John Davila in
the saddle, got his mount to break in stride and the pair got the opening fraction
in 24.85. Davila continued on the Bill Daily while getting the half mile in
49.01 and opened up a two length cushion with the three-quarters clocked in
1:11.93. A P Gracie was tracking in second but had over five lengths to make-up
with only a furlong to go. Meanwhile, Lotta T L C was thirteen lengths back
in fourth and not making up any ground. Kat's Mystery went on to score by five
and one-half lengths with A P Gracie finishing second. Kat's Mystery covered
the distance over a fast track in 1:43.81 and earned $13,320. Bred by Frank
DeSavino, the four year old filly by Chief Seattle out of Rachel Allyn by Personal
Flag now has six career wins out of 19 starts and $13,320 in money won. Also,
the wire-to-wire victor qualified for $2,664.00 in breeders' awards.
(4/24/09) Fly the North Wind wires 8 in $22,200 feature
Laura
Topping's FLY THE NORTH WIND shipped in from Aqueduct and made every
pole in winning one to take today's $22,200 featured sixth race by a length
and one-half. Trained by the red hot hand of M. Anthony Ferraro, Fly the North
Wind was claimed two races back for $14,000 by his new connections. In that
wide-open claiming race at one mile over aÊfast track,ÊFly the North Wind set
the pace to the lane but could not handle Freddy the Cap and wound-up second
beaten a length and one-half. Fly the North Wind came right back with NW1X at
one mile and finished off the board. Today's contest was restricted to state-breds
which had never won a state-bred race other than going one mile and forty yards.
Eight rivals were set to go with Jeremiah Englehart's trained entry of On Request
and Nomoremrniceguy the $1.60 to 1 favorite. Both entrants had been racing a
Penn National at the $5,000 and $4,000 claiming level with On Request winning
twice on the year. Nomoremrniceguy had beenÊoutÊfive times this year with a
record of 1 second, 2 thirdsÊand $4,932 in earnings. On Request with Elaine
Castillo aboard, stumbled leaving the starting gate while Fly the North Wind
broke in stride. The opening fraction was clocked in 24.28. Fly the North Wind
continued on dictating the pace with the half mile clicked off in 49.51. Runing
second andÊthird was the Englehart trained entry. Fly the North Wind entered
the stretch with a length lead while stopping the timer forÊsix furlongs in
1:15.11. Meanwhile, Wonforthegoodguys was in a striking position along the rail
and then was angled to the outside for clear sailing. Fly to The North responded
readily to the whip of John Grabowski and the pair turned back the late running
Wonforthegoodguys for a length and one-half decision. Daddy's B. E. T made a
solid move but hung in the late stages while earning a share. Nomoremrniceguy
finished fourth while On Request crossed the line in sixth. Fly the North Wind
covered the distance over fast track in 1:44.13 and earned $13,320. Bred by
South Gate and Denlea Park, the five year old son of Vicar out Elmira Gulch
by Gulch now has four career wins out of 28 tries and $139,404 in money won.
Also, the front-running winner qualified for $2,664.00 in breeders' awards.
(4/21/09) Irish Blast wins $23,100 NW3X
J.
W. Singer's IRISH BLAST shipped in from the Big Apple and got the job
done in today's $23,100 featured eighth race by a half length. Trained by Jeremiah
Englehart, Irish Blast shipped in here with three starts on the year and all
were over the inner track. In those races at Aqueduct, the Englehart trainee
flashed early speed and faded every time. Today's race at four and one-half
furlongs was restricted to three year olds and upward which had never won three
state-bred racesother than or entered for a $15,000 claiming tag. Sent off as
the $1.45 to 1 choice, Irish Blast is truly the one to beat. Six rivals were
set to go with Too Tough Pete the second choice at $2.45 to 1. Trained by John
Tebbutt, Too Tough Pete had not started since finishing third to Hidden Expense
on December 6. Prior to that race, Too Tough Pete rattled off four straight
wins. Haven Oaks Stable's Lake Butler broke in stride and got the first quarter
in 22.51 and a length lead over Irish Blast. Irish Blast moved to challenge
Lake Butler in upper stretch with Too Tough Pete looming boldly on the outside.
Irish Blast had enough left in his tank and turned back Too Tough Pete for a
half length decision. Sizzling Saint closed well to earn a share. Lake Butler
faded to finish fourth. Irish Blast with John Grabowski along for the ride,
covered the distance over a fast track in 52.19 and earned $13,860. Bred by
H. T. Whitbred, the five year old son of Kelly Kip out of Bombshell by Time
to Explode now has four career wins out of 14 starts and $126,406 in money won.
Also, the speedster qualified for $2,772.00 in breeders' awards.
(4/20/09) Trust Nobody rallies to take $21,700 feature
Roddy
J. Valente's TRUST NOBODY rallied along the Grandstand side and nailed
Video Chip on the wire to take today's $21,700 featured eighth race by a neck.
Trained by Ralph D'Alessandro, Trust Nobody was coming off a wire-to-wire three
length score with conditioned $10,000 claimers over the inner dirt
at Aqueduct on March 14. Today's contest at four and one-half furlongs was restricted
to three year olds and upward which had never won a state-bred race with
James S. Acquilano and River Card Stable's Smokin Warrior the chalk at $1.45.
to 1. Smokin Warrior trained by Acquilano ran three times at Aqueduct from
February 5 to March 18. On February 5, the five year old by Smokin Mel was claimed
for $10,000 by his new connections. In that six furlongs test, Smokin Warrior
forced the issue to midstretch but faded to run fourth. The speedster came right
back at the $14,000 claiming level and showed the way to the final yards but came
up three-quarters of a length short of Goodson. Also getting attention
in this field of 6 at $2.95 to 1 was Trust Nobody. Video Chip broke alertly
and established a length while getting the first fraction in 23.12. Trust Nobody
was along the four path while Smokin Warrior hugged the fence. Trust Nobody
collared Video Chip in midstretch while Smokin Warrior was dropping back. Trust
Nobody responded gamely to the whip of Dennis Carr and the pair bested Video
Chip by a neck. Rule Seventy Six finished gamely from between horses to finish
third only beaten a half length. Trust Nobody covered the distance over a wet-fast
strip in 52.92 and earned $13,020. Bred by Thomas Dushas, the five year old
gelding by Testimonial out of Zeal for Kris by Unreal Zeal now has 5 career
scores out of 27 tries and $133,518 in money won. Also, the rallying winner
qualified for $2,604.00 in breeders' awards.
(4/18/09) Karakormkipnitreal proves best in $21,700 feature
Sheila
R. Englehart's KARAKORMKIPNITGREAL opened up a clear lead with a sixteenth
of a mile to go and then was all out to turn back Quixotic Lassie to take today's
$21,700 featured eighth race by a neck. Trained by Chris Englehart, Karakormkipnitreal
was coming off a length score over wide-open $7,500 claimers going five and
one-half furlongs at Mountaineer Park on March 20. Last year, the Englehart
trainee ran five times over this oval and ended the year with 2 seconds, 2 thirds
and $10,532 in earnings. Today's contest at four and one-half furlongs was restricted
to fillies and mares which had never won a state-bred race other than with Karakormkipnitreal
the $1.85 to 1 favorite. Also taking plenty of action at the windows at $2.90
to 1 was Lawrence Vaccarelli's Final Fever. Trained by Eileen Muller, Final
Fever was making her first start since finishing off the board with similar
on November 7. Prior to that race, Final Fever wired a field of wide-open $6,500
claimers by a length at six furlongs. The front-running winner was haltered
by her new owner out of that dash. A Field of seven was let go with Deadlocked
and Final Fever matching strides while Karakormkipnitreal was tracking two lengths
back in third. The opening quarter was clocked in 23.18. Karakormkipnitreal
was let loose by Omar Camejo and the pair collared Deadlocked with a furlong
to go. Karakormkipnitreal responded to pressure and opened up a clear lead and
then was able to outrun Quixotic Lassie to the line for the score. Yes I May
made a late bid to earn a share. Karakormkipnitreal covered the distance over
a fast track in 53.68 and earned $13,020. Bred by Richard Englander, the three
year old filly by Kelly Kip out of Her Reality by Cutlass Reality now has five
career wins out of 16 starts and $65,645 in money won. Also the good now runner
qualified for $2.604.00 in breeders' awards.
(4/7/09) Racing season just around the corner - Thoroughbreds make 2009 debut Friday, April 17
FARMINGTON, N.Y. With thoroughbreds arriving at the track on a daily basis to begin training for the 2009 meet, Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack is preparing for the start of its 48th racing season two weeks from today on Friday, April 17 at 1:10 p.m.
After opening on April 17, Finger Lakes will run live on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday the remainder of the month, before moving to a five-day week with the addition of Sunday as a racing day in early May. Thursday will replace Sunday as a race day for the remainder of the season beginning the week of September 13 with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, November 26 and December 3.
Post times for the 163-day schedule that concludes December 5 will be 1:10 p.m. daily through October 31, with the exception being Fridays between May 1 and October 30 when first post will be set at 12:35 p.m. Beginning November 2, post time will move to 12:15 p.m. to accommodate the end of daylight savings time. The 2009 meet includes a total purse increase of nearly 10% overall over 2008 levels and the most scheduled racing days since 2002. The stable area opened on March 2, two weeks earlier than in past years, to provide for additional training time prior to the season.
2009 Stakes
The 2009 stakes schedule features 17 events with total purse levels estimated to be over $1.2 million. In terms of total purse, the New York Breeders' Futurity on October 3 tops the schedule with an estimated offering of $200,000.
Highlighting the 2009 schedule will be the 37th running of the $150,000 (added) New York Derby on Saturday, July 11. The New York Derby is the second leg of the Big Apple Triple for New York-bred 3-year olds, which begins with the Mike Lee Stakes at Belmont Park on June 21, and concludes on August 26 with the Albany at Saratoga. In 2008, Finger Lakes-based Tin Cup Chalice became the first horse ever to sweep all three legs of New York's version of the Triple Crown.
For the sixth consecutive season, WYSL 1040 AM will provide exclusive live coverage opening day and selected Finger Lakes stakes action. A total of three stakes, including pre and post race analysis, will be broadcast live, including the New York Derby.
The stakes season begins with the $50,000 George W. Barker Handicap (NY-bred 3-year olds & up) on Memorial Day, May 25. The $50,000 Finger Lakes Juvenile (2-year olds) wraps up the schedule on Saturday, October 31.
For more info, see: 2009 Finger Lakes Stakes Schedule | 2009 Finger Lakes Racing Calendar