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(6/28)
Sea Life upsets in $19,600 allowance test
Bruno Schickedanz' SEA LIFE rallied from slightly off the pace to score
an upset by nose in today's $19,600 featured eighth race. Under a heady ride
by Elaine Castillo, Sea Life returned $20.40. Recently claimed for her new owner,
trainer Daniel J. Poliziani haltered Sea Life out her last race for a mere $4,000.
In that $4,000 claiming event for fillies and mares which had never won four
races, Sea Life took command in the five and one-half furlong test in upper
stretch and went on to score by a widening five and one-half lengths. That race
was her first start of the year. Sea Life in now two for two on the year. The
race today was contested at six furlongs and restricted to fillies and mares
which had never won a state-bred race other than. Eight rivals went to post
with Sandandsable Farm's Toasttofriendship sent off as the $1.85 to 1 choice.
Trained by James. T Wright, Toasttofriendship was shipping in from Gulfstream
Park where she only started three times this year. All three races were contested
on the lawn and around two turns. Her last two starts were for a claiming price
of $50,000 where she ran a fifth and seventh. Money Trust the speed of the race,
broke sharply with leading rider John A. Grabowski in the saddle. Money Trust
sprinted clear and got the opening quarter in 22.33 and a length and one-half
cushion over Office At Night. Sea Life was well placed along the three path
and was only two and one-half lengths back in fourth. Money Trust continued
on setting the fractions and got the half mile in 45.72 and a length lead over
Office At Night and Outofthegate along fence. Sea Life was swung out five wide
into the stretch and was ready to make her move. Money Trust was collared from
both sides with a furlong to go. Sea Life was four across the track leaving
the eighth pole and ready for the challenge. Sea Life and Office At Night disposed
of Money Trust and Outofthegate at the sixteenth pole and the race was on. Sea
Life responded to pressure and got the head bobbing nose decision over Office
At Night. Money Trust finished third. Toasttofriendship never fired and finished
fifth beaten about five lengths. Sea Life covered the six furlong test in 1:12
flat over a fast track and earned $11,760. Bred by Roger L. Toffolon, the five
year old daughter of Sea Salute out of Life's Walk by Ogygian now has five career
wins out of 21 starts and sports a bankroll of $76,316. Sea Life also qualified
for $2,352 in breeders' awards.
(6/27)
Coney Island Baby wins open allowance test
Misty Campbell's CONEY ISLAND BABY returned to her winning ways when
she defeated five others into today's wide-open conditioned allowance test going
six panels by three lengths. The race was for fillies and mares which had never
won three races and carrying a purse of $14,900. Coney Island Baby shipped in
from Aqueduct and broke her maiden in fine fashion by six lengths on May 17.
Trained by Bruce D. Anderson, Coney Island Baby came right back against never
won two allowance types at five and one-half furlongs on May 30 and proved best
by three-quarters of a length over Time for Karakorum. Coney Island Baby's most
recent test was on June 17 with never won three allowance foes at the same distance,
the daughter of Precise End, broke sluggishly and had hurry to keep up. The
Anderson trainee was laying fourth at the top of the lane and moved up to be
second with a furlong to go but could not sustain the bid and finished third
to runaway winner Sweet Sweet Molly. Six evenly matched rivals went to post
with Michael Watral's Watral's Dahlia sent off as $1.35 to 1 favorite. Watral's
Dahlia has only one start this year and she also was beaten by Sweet Sweet Molly
but by only four and one-half lengths. That event was contested at five and
one-half furlongs over a sealed good track. Coney Island Baby was dismissed
at a nice $6.70 to 1. Dazzle Me Darling rushed out and got the first quarter
in 22.87 with Coney Island Baby to the outside a half length back. Mony's Sister
was between foes while three deep with Quiet Rose to outside of the latter.
Coney Island Baby reached the quarter pole with a half length lead over Mony's
Sister while getting the half mile in 46.49. Dazzle Me Darling was dropping
back along the rail. Three rivals entered the stretch together and the race
was on. Quiet Rose was the first to give it up. Coney Island Baby and Money's
Sister reached the eighth pole together with a two and one-length lead over
Quiet Rose in third. Jeremias Flores went to left handed pressure on Coney Island
Baby and they drew clear of Mony's Sister to prove best by three lengths. Watral's
Dahlia made a late run to get third but was beaten by five lengths for all of
it. Coney Island Baby got the distance over a fast track in 1:11.67 and earned
$8,940. Bred by Thomas/Lakin, the three year old daughter of Precise End out
of Hanyah by Hansel now has three wins out of her last four starts and $35,618
in the bank.
(6/26)
Leafoutofyourbook proves best in $20,400 feature
James S.Acquilano's owned and trained LEAFOUTOFYOURBOOK took command
into the lane and held sway to score by two and one-quarter lengths in today's
$20,400 featured eighth race. Ridden to victory by Michael Davila, that was
Leafoutofyourbook's second win out of four starts this year. Last year the four
year old son of Proper Fager scored four times out of 19 tries and earned $43,581.
Leafoutofyourbook was coming off a second place finish to the Queen's Doc on
June 3. That event was for non-winner's of two-state bred races other than going
one mile and seventy yards. The Acquilano trained runner made a run at the The
Queen's Doc with a furlong to go but hung in the crucial stages to miss by three
lengths. That was his first race around two turns this year. It appeared he
needed that race and the 1,900 fans on hand made Leafoutofyourbook the $1.60
to 1 choice in the wagering. Also taking action in today contest was Flying
Zee Stable's Midnight Secret. The Oscar Barrera Jr trainee was stretching out
for the first time this year and it appeared he would get the lead, was let
go at $3.55 to 1. Today's race was contested at one mile and seventy yards and
restricted to three year olds and upward which had never won two state-bred
races other than. Seven rivals broke out of the gate with Sindbad taking the
opening quarter in 23.37 and a two length cushion over Chute the Breeze and
Midnight Secret along the five path. Oak Cliff Stable's Sindbad continued on
making the pace and stopped the timer for the half mile in 47.72 and held that
same advantage. Leafoutofyourbook was only three lengths back. Sindbad got the
three-quarters in 1:13.32 with Leafoutofyourbook ready to take charge. Leafoutofyourbook
quickly took command and opened up three lengths on Chute the Breeze with a
furlong remaining. Sindbad began tire and Midnight Secret was well back in fourth.
Leafoutofyourbook was kept to steady pressure from Davila and they went on to
best Chute the Breeze by two and one-quarter lengths. Sindbad finished third
beaten about seven lengths. Leafoutofyourbook covered the one mile and seventy
yard test in 1:44.33 over a fast track and earned $12,240. Bred by Flying Zee
Stable, the four year old son of Prosper Fager out of Game Dana by John Alden
now has six career wins and $76,687 in money won. Leafoutofyourbook also qualified
for $2,448 in breeders' awards.
(6/25)
Majestic Miesque captures $20,600 allowance test
One Pond Stable's MAJESTIC MIESQUE took charge from the outset and went
on win convincingly by two and one-half lengths. The race was contested at six
furlongs and restricted to three year olds and upward which had never won three
state-bred races other than. Ridden to victory by Daniel Morales, that was Majestic
Miesque's second win on the year. Trained by leading conditioner Chris Englehart,
Majestic Miesque was coming off solid runner-up finish to Stonewood on June
12. In that five and one-half furlong test, the six year gelded son of Miesque's
Son, forced the issue throughout and missed by three-quarters of a length while
besting the rest by over seven lengths. Eighth rivals including a Englehart
trained entry went to post. Englehart saddled Black Market and Majestic Miesque
for One Pond Stable. The entry was sent off as the odds on choice at 1 to 4.
Black Market's only start of the year was on May 31 at Mountaineer Park where
he finished sixth. Last year here, Black Market rattled four straight. Majestic
Miesque broke quickest off all and opened up a two length lead while getting
the opening quarter in 22.41. Majestic Miesque reached the quarter pole in 45.27
with a widening three and one-half length advantage over Watralsoutherncure.
Black Market was along the five path and had almost six lengths to cover. Morales
asked Majestic Miesque for more and they opened up five and one-half lengths
on Watralsoutherncure with only a furlong remaining. Black Market entered the
lane six wide and reached the eighth pole only a length behind Watralsoutherncure
with a chance for second place money. Majestic Miesque was kept to the whip
and went on to score by two and one-half lengths over the gaining Watralsoutherncure
in second. Black Market hung in the late stages by finished a respectable third.
Majestic Miesque got the six furlong test in 1:11.01 over a fast track and earned
$12,360. Bred by John & Mary Labagh & Flaxman & Clay, et al., now
has six career wins and $131,746 in the bank. Also Majestic Miesque qualified
for $1,236 in breeders' awards.
(6/24)
Shesasoprano scores in wide-open allowance test
La Marca Stable's SHESASOPRANO made it two straight when she defeated
seven in today's wide-open allowance test by a length and one-quarter. Trained
by Ralph D'Alessandro, Shesasoprano was coming off a wire-to-wire score against
state-breds which had never won a race other than at one mile and seventy yards
by three and one-quarter lengths. Ridden by Pedro Rodriguez, today's score gave
her four career win. The race today was for fillies and mares which had never
won four races and was decided at one mile and seventy yards. Seven rivals went
to post with Epona Stable's Wateree the odds on choice at $1.50 to 1. Trained
by Michael S. Ferraro, Wateree scored two in a row before being defeated by
three and one-quarter lengths to Donnas Trail in most recent on June 7. That
test was around two and with same conditions as today's race. In the that losing
effort Wateree was slow to load in the gate. The Ferraro trainee had the same
problem today. Susan Feather-Gannon's Faith Keeper broke well and went out and
got the opening quarter in 24.19 and a half length lead over Shesasoprano. Shesasoprano
collared Faith Keeper and stopped the timer for the half mile in 48.34. Wateree
was not in any hurry while racing along the three path in third. Shesasoprano
put Faith Keeper away on the final turn but Wateree began making her run and
moved to within a half length of Shesasoprano. Shesasoprano got the three-quarters
in 1:13.59. In the Meantime, Ardent Sister looked like she was in gear while
five wide entering the lane, but had six lengths to make-up. Shesasoprano and
Wateree matched strides to the eighth pole. Shesasoprano responded to steady
urging from Rodriguez and the duo edged clear late for a length and one-quarter
decision. Wateree finished second by five lengths over Ardent Silver in third.
Shesasoprano covered the one mile and seventy yard test over fast track in 1:45.25
and earned $9,300. Bred by her owners, the 5 year old daughter of Dixie Brass
out of Royale d'Or, by Tour D'Or now has $66,027 in earnings and also qualified
for $1,860 in breeders' awards.
(6/21)
Beebe's Famoose earns diploma in $17,200 "MSW" at Finger Lakes
Lone Pine Stable's BEEBE'S FAMOOSE took the lead into the straight and
proved best by two and three-quarter lengths. Trained by Michael S. Ferraro,
this was Beebe's Famoose first start of the year and third overall. Ridden today
by Chin Yang, Beebe's Famoose only started twice last year and never did better
than a fourth place finish in his debut. Both starts were in the month August
and over off tracks. In his second start on August 31 at six furlongs, the Ferraro
trainee was sent off at $6.40 to 1 in a field and seven and finished last. But
the first time winner bobbled at the start and was forced to check in that test.
Nine rivals were set to go six furlongs and all were shooting for the $10,320
winners share. Nine rivals went to post including two trained entry's. Trainer
Bruce D. Anderson saddled Walter Shook's Sir Knight Shot and his own World Diplomat.
Also Beebe's Famoose was part of a Michael Ferraro trained entry with Michael
Watral's Watral Dixie Ridge. Blue Streak Stable's Alyfriend was sent off the
$1.90 to 1 favorite with Beebe's Famoose and Watral Dixie Ridge the second choice
at $2.45 to 1. Alyfriend was coming off a pair runner-up finishes. Trained by
Edward Babcock, Alyfriend finished second to Pinky Freud in his last who just
ran second behind the highly regarded Caribbean Cruiser in the Ontario County
Stakes this past Sunday. Watral Dixie Ridge with Joe Badamo up, broke sharply
and got the first quarter in 22.10 with a length lead over stablemate Beebe's
Famoose and Alyfriend. Beebe's Famoose moved to challenge the pacesetter nearing
the quarter pole and stopped the timer for the half mile in 45.76. Alyfriend
was along the four path and had about a length and one-half to make-up. Beebe's
Famoose took charge at the three-sixteenth pole and opened up a pair and a half
on Alyfriend with a furlong remaining. Sir Knight Shot responded to pressure
in the drive and was only three lengths back. World Diplomat was angled to the
outside and he appeared to be in gear. Beebe's Famoose never relinquished the
lead and went on to score by almost three lengths. Sir Knight Shot bested Alyfriend
by three-quarters of length for the place. World Diplomat hung in the crucial
stages but finished a respectable fourth beaten about four lengths. Beebe's
Famoose covered the six furlong distance in 1:12.63 and earned $10,320. Bred
by Alex Martusewicz, the four year gelded son of Scarlet
Ibis out of Below Broad Street by Kokand also qualified for $2,064 in breeders'
awards.
(6/20)
Goldenberg's Gift lasted to take $19,600 feature
Joseph Gentile's GOLDENBERG'S GIFT narrowly outran Single Edge to the
wire to take today's $19,600 featured eighth race by a head. Trained by James
T. Wright, Goldenberg's Gift has tons of speed and was coming off a solid runner-up
finish to Michael's Temper on June 10 at six furlongs. That test was for three
year olds and upward which had never won a state-bred race other than. Goldenbereg's
Gift set pace with a lengthy lead but could not handle the late charge from
Michael's Temper and finished second beaten two lengths. Prior to that race,
the Wright trainee wired a field of six $10,000 claimers which had never won
four races by just over six lengths going five and one-half furlongs. Today's
test was restricted to three year olds and upward which had never won a state-bred
race other than and was contested at five and one-half furlongs. Seven rivals
went to the starting gate with Goldenberg's Gift the $1.25 to 1 favorite. The
way speed was holding up today, Goldenberg's Gift was clearly the one to catch.
Brassy Karakorum trained by Chris Englehart was taking some action and was let
go as the second choice at $2.20 to 1. The Englehart trained runner had been
away since November of last year but has the credentials to be a solid factor
today. Goldenberg's Gift with Daniel Centeno astride quickly put two lengths
on Singe Edge and Brassy Karakorum while getting the first quarter in 22.23.
Goldenberg's Gift continued wide on with a comfortable lead and stopped the
timer for the half mile in 45.29 with same rivals in pursuit two lengths back.
Goldenberg's Gift reached the eighth pole with a length and one-half advantage
over Single Edge. Brassy Karakorum dropped back some and was two and one-half
lengths behind the latter. Centeno sat down for the drive on Goldberg's Gift
and under strong handling turned back Singe Edge for a head decision. Brassy
Karakorum finished third beaten almost three lengths. Despite stumbling at the
start Brassy Karakorum ran a solid race for his first outing of the year. Goldenberg's
Gift covered the distance over a fast racing surface in 1:04.67 and earned $11,760.
Bred by James and Kathryn Wright, the four year old gelded son of Raffie's
Majesty out of Accoro by D'Accord now has five career wins out of only 12
starts and sports a bankroll of $39,000. Goldenberg's Gift also qualified for
$2,352 in breeders' awards.
(6/19)
Caribean Cruiser makes amends by taking the $50, 000 Ontario County Stakes
Star Track Farm's CARIBBEAN CRUISER made amends today by capturing the
$50,000 Ontario County Stakes with authority. With the addition of lasix for
today's stakes, Caribbean Cruiser was coming off a disappointing race in his
first start of the year on June 5. The race was at five and one-half furlongs
and restricted to three year olds and upward which had never won four races.
It looked like an easy spot for the multiple stakes winner but the Donna Bireta
trained runner battled to the eighth pole before fading to finish fourth beaten
just over four lengths at odds of 1 to 4. Caribbean Cruiser put on quite show
as a juvenile last year. The three year old son of Silver Ghost, broke his maiden
in wire-to-wire fashion going five and one-half furlongs at the Spa. Came right
back here to score in the $113,000 Aspirant Stakes by almost four lengths. And
then in the $217,000 New York Futurity here going six panels, Caribbean Cruiser
romped home by almost six lengths and earned $229,052 for the year. Today's
race at six furlongs was restricted to three year olds bred in New York State
with $50,000 up for grabs. Eight rivals went to post with 6/19/05, Caribean
Cruiser makes amends by taking the $50, 000 Ontario County Stakes
Caribbean Cruiser the $1.75 choice. Anita Velasquez' Freddy the Cap took a lot
of action and was sent off as the second choice at $1.85 to 1. Freddy the Cap
finished second in the six furlong $60,000 Say Florida Sandy stakes at Belmont
Park on June 4. Prior to that solid effort, the Alfredo Velasquez trained runner
scored by five and one-half lengths in a wide-open never won two allowance test
at six furlongs at Delaware Park. Caribbean Cruiser with regular jockey Chin
Yang in the saddle went out to contest the lead from between Seeyoubychance
and Distinctive Trick. The trio got the opening quarter in 22.36 with a gap
three back to Large Popcorn in fourth. Distinctive Trick dropped back leaving
the backstretch but Arnie Chusid's Pinky Freud was making a solid move on the
turn. Caribbean Cruiser stopped the timer for the half in 45.49 with Pinky Freud
to the outside and Seeyoubychance between them. Seeyoubychance had enough and
began to drop back. Caribbean Cruiser and Pinky Freud matched strides to the
eighth pole while Freddy the Cap was angled out for the drive and had about
six lengths to make-up. Caribbean Cruiser responded readily to urging and put
Pinky Freud away and drove clear to score by two and one-half lengths. Pinky
Freud finished second a half length over the late charge of Freddy the Cap.
Caribbean Cruiser got the distance in 1:10.95 over a fast track and earned $30,000.
Bred by his owners, the three year old daughter of Silver Ghost out Jack Betta
Be Rite by Jacques Who now has four wins out of only six starts and sports a
solid bankroll of $268,052. Caribbean Cruiser also qualified for $3,000 in breeders'
awards.
(6/18)
Pinkie Dare scores big in $17,500 "MSW"
Flying Zee Stable's PINKIE DARE wired a field of eight to earn her diploma
by eleven and one-quarter lengths. Trained by Oscar S. Barrera Jr, Pinkie Dare
was coming off a second place finish around two turns on May 28 against state-bred
maiden allowance foes. In that test, Pinkie Dare exchanged leads for the first
half mile and then could not match strides in the lane and had to settle for
second best while beaten by two and one-half lengths to Keen and Bold. Pinkie
Dare made her first start of the year on May 16 at six furlongs with similar
where she bumped another rival at the start and then was forced to check. The
Barrera trainee could never get on track and finished fourth beaten ten lengths.
In today's race, Pinkie Dare had lasix for the first time and was equipped with
blinkers. The race today was for state-bred maiden fillies and mares going one
mile and seventy yards. Eight rivals went to post with Patrick Heraty's Jackies
Dream the $1.35 favorite and Pinkie Dare the second choice at $2.25 to 1. Jackies
Dream was stretching out for the first time and it appeared on paper that she
would be the one to catch. But, Pinkie Dare with Dean Frates astride, broke
quickest of all and put a length on Aces High Your Out and got the opening quarter
in 23.59. Pinkie Dare continued on setting the fractions while getting the half
in 47.97 with Jackies Dream in third about five lengths back. The pacesetter
stopped the timer for three-quarters in 1:13.91 and opened up a six and one-half
length advantage over Jackies Dream. Pinkie Dare responded readily when asked
by Dean Frates and they held a twelve length lead with a furlong to go and then
coasted home to prove clearly best in an eleven and one-quarter length romp.
Danzaqueen rallied to best Jackies Dream for the place by three-quarters of
a length. Pinkie Dare covered the one mile and seventy yards over a good track
in 1:46.58. The Flying Zee Stable runner earned $10,500 for that impressive
score. Bred by her owners, the three year old daughter of Tank's
Number out of Pink Ibis by Scarlet
Ibis (Tank's Number & Scarlet Ibis stand at Highcliff
Farm) now has 1 win, 1 second and a third out of only four career starts.
Pinkie Dare also qualified for $2,100 in breeders' awards.
(6/17)
Philly shipper romps in $19,600 allowance test
William P. Cook's BOMBAY DREAMS shipped in from Philly Park and romped
home by just over ten lengths to capture today's $19,600 state-bred allowance
test. Trained by John Tebbutt, Bombay Dreams' score today was her fifth on the
year out of only six tries. Ridden today by Philly Park based rider Rodrigo
Madrigal, Bombay Dreams was coming off a length and one-half tally against wide-open
$16,000 claimers gong six panels at Philly Park. Prior to that test against
$20,000 rivals, the three year old daughter of David, contested the lead to
the lane but was no match for the winner and finished second best beaten by
four and one-half lengths. That race was also contested at six furlongs. Bombay
Dreams started out the year with a maiden score at six furlongs in wire-to-wire
fashion by four and one-half lengths at Penn National. She came right back at
the same oval against never won two allowance types at the same distance and
drew off through the final eighth for a two and one-quarter length tally. Bombay
Dreams was then shipped to Philly Park and entered for a $16,000 tag at six
furlongs. She edged away to score by just over two lengths and was claimed by
her recent connections. Today's contest was restricted to fillies and mares
which had never won a state-bred race other than at five and one-half furlongs.
Seven rivals went to post with Bombay Dreams the $1.30 to 1 choice in the wagering
and rightly so. Bombay Dreams broke sharply and got the opening quarter in 22.30
and a length cushion over Retrieve the Gold. Bombay Dreams continued on with
the lead while racing along the three path and stopped the time for the half
mile in 46.04 and a length and one-half advantage over Today Rogue along the
rail, Retrieve the Gold to the outside and Outofthegate between them. Jockey
Madrigal asked Bombay Dreams and she responded and put almost five lengths on
the field with a furlong remaining. Bombay Dreams widened through the stretch
to prove best by ten and one-quarter lengths. White Dragon rallied to nail Outofthegate
by head for the place. Bombay Dreams covered the distance over a sealed good
track in 1:04.98 and earned $11,760. Bred by Stonewall Farm, the three year
old daughter of David out of Smokin Jen by Alydeed now has five career wins
out of only seven starts and $51,900 in the bank. Bombay Dreams has two more
state-bred conditions left and should go through them with ease. Also Bombay
Dreams qualified for $2,351 in breeders' awards.
(6/13)
Ave's Princessa wires 6 at "Lakes"
Barbara Mcnulty and Josef Omland's AVE'S PRINCESSA wired a field of six
to take today's featured $20,400 allowance test by a length and one-quarter.
Trained by Robert Ringhoff, In Ave's Princessa's last race, the daughter of
Key Contender lead every step of the way but the final one and missed by a head
to the fast closing Soon Soon. Ridden today by regular jockey Carlos Dominguez,
that was Ave's Princessa's third win on the year out of only five tries. Prior
to coming here, the Ringhoff trained runner was stabled at Laurel Racecourse
and running for claiming prices of $5,000 and $7,500. She ran three times in
Maryland and had one win at the $5,000 level and a second for $7,500. In her
first race here this year on May 6 against NW1 state-breds going one mile and
seventy yards, she took the lead leaving the backstretch and was never threatened
to win by four and one-half lengths over a fast racing surface. Today's test
was restricted to fillies and mares which had never won two state-bred races
other than and was decided at one mile and seventy yards. The race was delayed
for about 25 minutes due to a thunder and lightning storm. The track was sealed
and quickly became sloppy. Six rivals went to the gate with Ave's Princessa
the $1.15 to 1 choice. Thomas Brockley's Senorita American took a lot of the
action was let go at $2.15 to 1. Senorita American was stretching out for the
first time this year and it looked like she might get the lead. Ave's Princessa
gained the lead quickly while racing about six wide on the first turn. She got
the first quarter in 23.98 and a two length cushion over Senorita American.
Ave's Princessa continued on setting the fractions but was angled to the three
path for her run up the backstretch. She got the half in 48.21 and stopped the
timer for the three-quarters in 1:13.54. Senorita American started to tire entering
the stretch but Dor Sal Stable's Katies Danza picked up where she left off.
Katies Danza made a run at Ave's Princessa and got to within a length with a
furlong to go. Dominquez asked for more from Ave's Princessa and she responded.
The duo went on to score by a length and one-quarter over Katies Danza. Ifeelmisty
got the show the spot. Ave's Princessa covered the distance over a sloppy track
in 1:44.57 and earned $12,240. Bred by her owners, the five year old daughter
of Key Contender
out of Ave's Finale by Personal
Flag now has six lifetime wins and $87,940. Ave's Princessa also qualified
for $2,440 in breeders' awards.
(6/12)
Stonewood wins $20,600 feature at odds of 1 to 9
Gumpster Stable's STONEWOOD sent off at odds of 1 to 9, was all out to
turn back Majestic Miesque to take today's $20,600 featured eighth race. Trained
by Scott Lake and ridden by Daniel Centeno, Stonewood shipped in from Aqueduct
and was beaten by a neck at 3 to 5 to Illegal on May 15 going five and one-half
furlongs. The Lake trainee made amends today with an all out three-quarter length
decision over Majestic Miesque. Stonewood's last tally was at Aqueduct back
on April 16 against wide-open conditioned allowance rivals going six furlongs.
The four year old gelded son of Tomorrow's Cat was angled wide into the lane
in the that test and closed determinedly to best Mombo Loco by a head. Stonewood
has two wins and four seconds in only six starts this year. Today's race was
for three year olds and upward which had never won three state-bred races other
than going five and one-half furlongs. Stonewood broke in stride and quickly
put a length and one-half over Majestic Miesque while getting the opening quarter
in 22.58. Cendeno guided his mount to the quarter pole in 45.84 with Majestic
Miesque to the outside a half length back. Agnes Perdue's Passing Ships had
only three and one-half lengths to make-up while racing along the inner barrier.
Stonewood and Majestic Miesque reached the eighth pole together and the race
was on. Passing Ships never fired and was six lengths back with a furlong left.
Centeno went to the whip on Stonewood and they went on to score by three-quarters
of a length. Edward C. Behringer's Infinite Justice rallied to best Passing
Ships by a nose for the show. Stonewood covered the distance in 1:04.17 over
a good track and earned $12,360. Bred by John Franks, the four year old gelded
son of Tomorrow's Cat out of Theheartofdixie by Crafty Prospector now has nine
career wins out of 25 starts and a solid bankroll of $213,385. Stonewood also
qualified for $2,472 in breeders' awards.
(6/11)
Hello Karakorum wins three straight in $20,100 allowance test
Karakorum Farm's HELLO KARAKORUM made it three straight when she defeated
six rivals by almost five lengths in today's $20,100 allowance test. The race
was for fillies and mares which had never won two state-bred races other than
going six furlongs. Trained by Chris Englehart, Hello Karakorum shipped in from
Aqueduct and has never been beaten since. Ridden to victory today by John R.
Davila, Hello Karakorum's first race over this oval was on May 13 against never
won three allowance rivals at six furlongs. In that test over a fast racing
strip, the five year old daughter of Dixie Brass tracked Faith Keeper into the
lane, collared her in gear and then drew off under pressure for a five and one-quarter
length score. The Englehart trainee came right back on May 30 against never
won four allowance foes at five and one-half furlongs and again drew off through
the lane to score by just under six lengths. Six rivals went to the starting
gate with Hello Karakorum the odds on choice at 1 to 4. Kevin Bowman's Burning
Fluid took some money and went off as the second choice at $6.70 to 1. Ridden
today by Michael Davila, Burning Fluid was coming off a convincing five and
three-quarter length tally against NW1 state-bred race other than. Prior to
that race, Burning Fluid rallied to miss by nose to Senorita American. Faith
Keeper with John Grabowski up, went out and set the opening quarter while pressed
by Hello Karakorum in 22.54. In the meantime, Burning Fluid was in hand about
four lengths back in fourth. Hello Karakorum put Faith Keeper away on the turn
and reached the quarter pole with a length lead in 45.84. Burning Fluid was
sent between foes nearing the quarter pole and was on the chase. Hello Karakorum
responded to the whip from Davila and opened up three lengths on Burning Fluid
with a furlong to go. There was a gap of three more to Bold Jubilation and Faith
Keeper. Hello Karakorum was kept to pressure and went on to score by four and
three-quarter lengths. Burning Fluid finished clearly second best by almost
five lengths over Faith Keeper in third. Hello Karakorum got the six furlong
test in 1:10.46 and earned $12,060. Bred by Michael Watral, the five year old
by Dixie Brass out of Hello Hanne by Dancing Again now has five career wins
and $119,326 in the bank. Hello Karakorum has one more state-bred condition
left and should not have any problem making it four straight. Also the Michael
Watral bred runner qualified for $2,412 in breeders' awards.
(6/10)
Michael's Temper scores in $19,600 allwance test
Denise Cotrone's owned and trained MICHAEL'S TEMPER collared the leader
nearing the sixteenth pole and drove clear to score by a two lengths in today's
19,600 allowance test. Ridden by Daniel Centeno, Michael's Temper arrived here
from River Downs in the spring and got the money in his first start on April
16. In that test for allowance rivals which had never won four races at four
and one-half furlongs, the Cotrone trainee set the pace while pressed early,
took charge in midstretch with a length and one-half cushion and then turned
back Blast Off for a half length decision. In Michael's Temper next race here
against state-breds which had never a race other than at five furlongs, displayed
his usual speed to the eighth pole before getting a little tired and wound finishing
third beaten just over two lengths to the fast closing C W It's a Breeze. In
his next race against similar but a half a furlong farther, the six year old
gelded son of Mughtanim contested the lead to the top of the lane and then faded
some to finish fourth. Today's race was for three years old and upward which
had never won a state-bred race other than going six furlongs. Joseph Gentile's
Goldenberg's Gift who was coming off a six and one-quarter length romp against
$10,000 claimers which had never won four races was the $1.80 to 1 choice. Also
taking some money at the windows was Carmine and Guerrera's Ioskeha at $2.90
to 1. Trained by Michael S. Ferraro, Ioskeha had been away since November of
last year but has two bullet workouts to his credit. Goldenberg's Gift with
Jorge Bracho astride, quickly took command and opened up five lengths while
getting the first quarter in a sizzling 21.84. Tracking in second was Michael's
Temper. Goldenberg's Gift reached the quarter pole in 44.80 and extended his
lead to seven lengths over Michael's Temper and H. M. S. Majestic who was beginning
to make a move. Ioskeha was far back and had almost fifteen lengths to make-up.
Goldenberg's Gift's lead was dismissing in the lane and Michael's Temper and
H. M. S. Majestic only had three lengths to cover with a furlong remaining.
Michael's Temper was up to the challenge and collared the pacesetter nearing
the sixteenth pole and under Centeno's whip drove clear to win by two lengths.
Goldenberg's Gift finished second, a length better than H.M. S. Majestic in
third. H. M. S. Majestic had a chance but hung in the crucial stages. Michael's
Temper covered the distance in 1:11.44 and returned $11.40. Bred by Denise Delmonte,
the six year old gelded son of Mughtanim out of Rapid Temper by Temperence Hill
now has five career wins and $107,100 in earnings. Also Michael's Temper qualified
for $1,176 in breeders awards.
(6/7)
Round the Horn wires 8 in open $14,900 test
Richard Frankel and Charlton Baker's ROUND THE HORN made every pole a
winning one in today's $15,200 open allowance test at one mile and seventy yards.
Trained by co-owner Charlton Baker and ridden to victory by Omar Camejo, Round
the Horn drew off while under the whip for a lengthy ten and one-quarter length
romp. All though Round the Horn now has two tallies under her belt, her maiden
score was via disqualification on April 23. That race was over a sloppy track
and contested at four and one-half furlongs. Parker Buckley was astride Round
the Horn and they were bothered by the winner at the top of the lane and was
forced to check. States Victory went on to win by a one length and one-quarter
but was taken down for interference and placed behind Round the Horn. Prior
to her maiden tally, Round the Horn had been racing at Aqueduct and Belmont
Park. The Baker trainee ran her best race over the turf at Belmont Park on September
15 going one mile and one-sixteenth. The 4 year old daughter off Cape Town was
well placed throughout that test and finished clearly second best to Kevin's
Decision. Eight rivals were entered including two trained entry's of Donna Bireta
and Charlton Baker. Fiddlers Lass and El Pardo's Gal for Bireta and Pt. Pleasant
and Round the Horn for Baker. The race was for wide-open fillies and mares which
had never won two races. Round the Horn and Pt. Pleasant were sent off as the
3 to 2 favorite. Round the Horn broke quickest of all and got the opening quarter
in 23.49 and a length lead over Fiddlers Lass. Round the Horn maintained the
advantage while setting moderate fractions of 48.76 for the half and stopped
the timer for the three-quarters in 1:13.26. Fiddler's Lass was still chasing
when Round the Horn entered the straight but Tiger Lace with Elaine Castillo
aboard was making up ground along the fence. Omar Camejo went to the whip on
Round the Horn and by the time they reached the eighth pole, there was a gap
of ten lengths back to Fiddlers Lass and Tiger Lace. Round the Horn went on
to win by just over ten lengths with Tiger Lace finishing nine and three-quarter
lengths better than Fiddlers Lass in third. Round the Horn got the distance
in 1:43.89 over a fast track and earned $8,940. Bred by Questroyal
Farm LLC, John Salerno Jr., James Murray and Fiona O'Sullivan, the four
year daughter of Cape Town out of Jacqueline Alice by Riverman now has two career
wins out of only eight tries and $30,831 in the bank.
(6/6)
Line Memory wins 3 straight in open event
Yvonne Turchiarelli's LINE MEMORY made it three straight wins by taking
today's wide-open never won three allowance test. Ridden to victory by Jeremias
Flores, Line Memory was coming off a solid three length tally against never
won two rivals around two turns. Prior to that convincing score, the Jared Schoeneman
trained runner came from off the pace to break her maiden by three-quarters
of length at six furlongs on May 13. In Line Memory's first start of the year
on April 22 with maiden allowance foes going four and one-half furlongs, the
3 year old daughter of Verbatim Run finished with good energy to nail down the
place but was beaten just over two lengths to David's Beauty. Line Memory only
started once as a juvenile. That was back on November 13 where she never fired
and finished sixth out ten starters. Today's race at one mile and seventy yards,
was for fillies and mares which had never won three races and carrying a purse
of $15,200. Six well matched rivals went to post with Magic Meadows Stable's
Kim Possible the 8 to 5 favorite. Line Memory listed as the 8 to 5 morning line
choice, was let go at surprising $2.40 to 1. Kim Possible trained by Michael
S. Ferraro had been away since running for a claming price of $16,000 at Aqueduct
on December 19. Kim Possible finished seventh beaten over nine length in that
six furlong test over the inner dirt. Kim Possible was sent to front by Joe
Badamo and got the first quarter in 23.40 and a length lead over Just Gabi.
Badamo continued on with that one length advantage and got the half mile in
46.95. Just Gabi was angled to the outside and collared Kim Possible leaving
the backstretch. They dueled on the final turn and stopped the timer for the
three-quarters in 1:12.41. Line Memory had been tracking and was only two lengths
back turning for home. Sunnytown was making up some ground and only had six
lengths to make-up. Line Memory collared Kim Possible and Just Gabi in midstretch
with Sunnytown making a run along the fence. Flores got Line Memory to respond
and they edged clear for a length and one-quarter decision over Sunnytown. Kim
Possible lasted for the show. Sissay never really fired but managed to run fourth.
Line Memory covered the one and seventy yards in 1:45.19 and earned $9,120.
Bred by her owner, the three year old daughter of Verbatim run out of Line Tune
by Line In The Sand now has three career wins out of only five starts and sports
a bankroll of $46,253.
(6/4)
Pinky Freud wins "MSW" at Finger Lakes
Arnie Chusid's PINKY FREUD graduated in easy fashion to take today's
$17,200 maiden allowance test for state-breds going six furlongs. Trained by
Michael S. Ferraro, Pinky Freud was never threatened in a seven and three-quarter
length romp. Pinky Freud was coming off a pair of impressive runner-up finishes
at Tampa Bay Downs. The Ferraro trainee, made his first career start at Tampa
Bay downs in a maiden allowance race going six furlongs on March 19. In that
test, Pinky Freud was forwardly placed early and then moved to challenge for
the lead in midstretch but could not go on by and was beaten only a half length
to Alphabet City. In his next effort going seven furlongs on April 16, Pinky
Freud set the pace while pressed throughout and then could not match strides
late and finished second beaten by two lengths to Minaka with a gap seven back
to the third place finisher. Eight rivals went to post and all were shooting
for the $$10,320 winner's share. Pinky Freud was the odds on favorite at 1 to
5 with Blue Streak Stable's Alyfriend next at $7.70 to 1. Trained by Edward
J. Babcock, Alyfriend had only raced twice and made his debut here on May 2
going six furlongs where he finished second to Lord Buck by almost two lengths.
Alyfriend made his first career start at Philly Park on May 10 where he showed
some early speed and tired. Pinky Freud broke on top and quickly opened up a
two length lead while getting the first quarter in a very quick 22.25. Pinky
Freud took command on the turn and reached the quarter with a nine length advantage
over Alyfriend in 45.13. Running in third, about a length and one-half behind
Alyfriend was Final Dispute. Pinky Freud coasted home and then was under wraps
through the final yards to win by almost eight lengths. Alyfriend finished second
with an eleven length gap to Final Dispute in third. With Joe Badamo aboard
for the ride, Pinky Freud covered the distance over a fast track in 1:10.85
and earned $10,320. Bred by Stonewall Farm, the three year old gelded son of
David out of Varsity Gold by Transworld now has $16,055 in money won. Pinky
Freud also qualified for $2,064 in breeders' awards.
(6/3)
The Queen's Doc wire's seven in $20,400 allowance test
New Venture Stable's THE QUEEN'S DOC made every pole a winning one to
capture today's $20,400 allowance test by three lengths. Trained by Michael
A. Lecesse, The Queen's Doc was coming off a disappointing fifth place finish
in his most recent going six furlongs on May 20. That test was against state-bred
rivals which had never won two races other than. Prior to that race, The Queen's
Doc wired a field of NW1 state-breds by five and one-half lengths around two
turns. Today's race was again going one mile and seventy yards for state-breds
which had never won two races other than. Seven foes went to post with James
S. Acquilano's owned and trained Leafoutofyourbook looking for his second straight
win was the $1.35 to 1 favorite. The Queen's Doc was let go at a nice $4.50
to 1. Also taking action was Kevin Bowman's Really a Prince at $3.40 to 1. Trained
by Lavern A. Bowman, Really a Prince was coming off a solid one and one-half
length tally against NW1 state-breds at one mile and seventy yards. The Queen's
Doc with Pedro Rodriguez astride broke from the one post and the duo put Eros
away early to take the opening quarter in 23.08 and a length lead. The Queen's
Doc continued on setting the fractions. Went the half mile in 47.03 and then
opened up daylight on the final turn while reaching the quarter pole in 1:12.04
and a commanding three length advantage. But Leafoutofyourbook with Michael
Davila in the irons, was making a solid bid on the final bend. Leafoutofyourbook
entered the lane in gear and was only a length behind The Queen's Doc with a
furlong remaining. It appeared Leafoutofyourbook was going to run right on by,
but the Acquilano trainee hung in the crucial stages. Gebb's Prince moved to
within striking distance at the top of the lane but lacked the late needed response
and finished a length behind Leafoutofyourbook in third. The Doc's Queen responded
when Leafoutofyourbook got a bit closer and went on to score by three lengths.
Really a Prince made a little move into the lane but flattened out and finished
fourth. The Doc's Queen got the one mile and seventy yard test in 1:42.95 over
a fast track and earned $12,240. That was The Queen's Doc sixth career win and
now has $97,360 in money won. Bred by Barbara Brewer, the four year old gelded
son of Dr. Adagio out of Regent's Queen by Vice Regent also qualified for $1,224
in breeders' awards.
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(5/30)
Ruby's Rocket upsets in $50,000 Susan B. Anthony Handicap
Tim Murphy and David E. Brown's RUBY'S ROCKET withstood a late charge
from Buck Mountain to win today's $50,000 Susan B. Anthony Handicap at 30 to
1 by a half length. This was only Ruby's Rocket second start of the year. In
here first test on May 8 in a wide-open $20,500 handicap going five and one-half
furlongs, the Murphy trainee contested the lead to upper stretch and then faded
to run sixth beaten nine lengths to Blue Ridge Linda. Ridden by Nazario Alvarado,
this was Ruby's Rockets first ever Stakes win. Last year the five year old daughter
of Polish Pro started ten times with a record of one win, three seconds, one
third and earnings of $29,070. Ruby's Rocket doubled last years earning with
her gutsy score today. Eight fillies and mares went to post going six furlongs
with Jane M. Freed's So Sweet a Cat the favorite at $1.45 to 1. So Sweet a Cat
was making her first start of the year. Last year, the Ralph D'Alessandro trainee
won two stakes in a row. She won the $250,000 New York Stallion Stakes at Saratoga
on August 5 and then came back here with eight length romp in the $75,000 New
York Oaks. Both wins were around two turns. Storm On the Lake rushed out and
got the opening quarter in 22.92 with a length lead. Ruby's Rocket was close
up and racing along the three path. Storm On the Lake reached the quarter pole
in 46.04 with Ruby's Rocket only a half length back. So Sweet a Cat was only
about two lengths back and running fifth while five wide between rivals. Ruby's
Rocket put away Storm On the Lake nearing the three-sixteenth pole. Buck Mountain
with Pedro Rodriguez aboard and trying for his second Stakes tally on the day,
was making a bold move on the turn. Bold Mountain split foes into the lane and
it looked like she would have no problem running down Ruby's Rocket. Ruby's
Rocket responded gamely to Alvarado's whip and turned back Buck Mountain for
a half length score. So Sweet a Cat never fired and ran sixth. Buck Mountain
hung in the crucial stages but finished seven and three-quarter lengths over
Flora Mac Flimsey in third. Ruby's Rocket covered the six furlong test in 1:10.50
over a fast track and returned a whopping $63.50. Ruby's Rocket's upset score
was worth $30,000. Bred by E. Paul Robsham, the five year old daughter of Polish
Pro out of Secret Ruby by Secreto now has eight wins out of 29 starts and $110,285
in money won. Ruby's Rocket also qualified for $6,000 in breeders' awards.
(5/30)
Top Shoter wins $50,000 Barker for fun
Charlton Baker's owned and trained TOP SHOTER captured today's $50,000
George W. Barker Handicap for the second straight year. Ridden to victory by
Pedro Rodriquez, Top Shoter drew off in hand to win easily by seven and one-half
lengths. This was only Top Shoter's second start on the year. His first start
was on May 7 at Mountaineer Park in the $75,000 Panhandle Handicap. In that
test at five furlongs, Top Shoter could not make the lead and wound up finishing
third beaten nine lengths to Bernie Blue. Six rivals went to post going six
furlongs with Top Shoter the odds on choice at 1 to 4 and deservedly so. Vincent
Papandrea's Little Math Man who ran in the 2004 Preakness against Smarty Jones
took some money and was dismissed at $6.10 to 1. Top Shoter broke quickly and
reached the half mile pole in 22.49 and a two length lead. Top Shoter was nursed
along on the front-end and got the half mile in 45.36 and maintained that two
length advantage over One N Three along the four path and Gotham Limited to
the inside of the latter. Rodriquez never asked Top Shoter and they still widened
and held a better than five length lead with only a furlong remaining. Top Shoter
was never ever threatened and went on to post a seven and one-half length romp.
Robert G. Kleimasewski's Gotham Limited bested One N Three by just less than
a length to earn the place. Top Shoter covered the six furlong test in a quick
1:09.49 over a fast track and under partly sunny skies. Top Shoter earned $30,000
for that convincing score. Bred by Michael Anchel, the six year old gelded son
of Ormsby out of Rajadiddle by Raja's Revenge now has $279,000 in the bank and
remains undefeated here at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack. Top Shoter also
qualified for $6,000 in breeders' awards.
(5/29) Burning Fluid romps in "Lakes" $19,600 feature
Kevin Bowman's BURNING FLUID who was coming off a couple of runner-up
finishes and despite stumbling at the start, romped home by five and three-quarter
lengths to take today's $19,600 featured eighth race. Trained by Lavern A. Bowman
and ridden to victory by Joe Badamo, that was Burning Fluid's fifth career win.
Today's race was for fillies and mares which had never won a state-bred race
other than going five and one-half furlongs. Eight rivals went to post including
a Bruce D. Anderson trained entry of Watral Swee Dixie and Jim Bissett's Donnas
Destiny. Burning Fluid was sent off as the $1.30 to 1 favorite with Anderson's
entry the second choice at $1.95 to 1. Dorothea Acquilano's Money Trust with
Pedro Rodriquez in the saddle, quickly established command and got the first
quarter in 22.27 with Donnas Destiny and Tony's Girl in pursuit a length and
one-half back. Burning Fluid stumbled at the start and was not in any hurry
while having about five lengths to make-up. Money Trust stopped the timer for
the half mile in 46.16 with Donnas Destiny within a half length of taking the
lead. Burning Fluid began to gain ground while along the five path on the turn.
Money Trust put Donnas Destiny away but Burning Fluid quickly took charge and
opened up a pair at the eighth pole. In the mean time, Gumpster Stable's Regal
Miracle was angled to the outside and was gaining ground but had plenty to make-up.
Burning Fluid responded to Badamo's whip and the duo drew off to win by a convincing
five and three-quarter lengths. Money Trust outran Regal Miracle to the line
to earn the place by a length and one-quarter. Donnas Destiny faded to finish
seventh while Watral Swee Dixie the other half of the entry never fired and
finished fifth. Burning Fluid covered the five and one-half furlong distance
in 1:05.96 and earned $11,760. Bred by Vincent Campo Basso, the five year old
daughter of Obligato out of Burn the Cannon by Loose Cannon now has $81,404
in earnings and also qualified for $23,400 in breeders' awards.
(5/28) Belmont invader wins $20,600 feature
Joseph Imperio and James DiNapoli's AFFAIR IN THE AIR shipped in from
Belmont Park to take today's $20,600 featured eighth race by two and one-half
lengths. Rudlein Stable's Will's Journey also shipped in from the Big Apple
but the H. James Bond trained runner had been away since October of last year.
Will's Journey was sent off as the odds on choice at 3 to 5 with Affair in the
Air at $2.40 to 1. Ridden to victory today by Julio Pezua, the Joseph Imperio
trainee was coming off a third place finish at Belmont Park on May 18. That
race was against $22,500 claimers and contested at six furlongs. Affair in the
Air stumbled at the start in that race and was in a striking position entering
the lane but Impeachthepro drew clear to win by almost two lengths over Pioneer
Boy with Affair in the Air another four and three-quarter lengths back. The
race today was for three year olds and upward which had never won three state-bred
races other than going six furlongs. Will's Journey was coming out of two state-bred
stakes races where he ran seventh in the $250,000 Empire Classic Handicap and
finished fourth in the $65,000 John Morrisey. Prior to that, the Bond trainee
rattled off a pair of wins against state-bred allowance foes and deserved the
favorite's roll today. Seven rivals went to post and all were shooting for the
$12,360 winner's share. Flying Zee Stable's Waterundrthebridge quickly put two
lengths on the field while getting the first quarter in a rapid 22.14. Affair
in the Air and Will's Journey were both stalking the pacesetter. Waterundrthebridge
was collared midway the turn by Affair in the Air with Will's Journey being
asked along the four path. Affair in the Air reached the quarter pole with a
half length lead in 45.87. Will's Journey looked like he was going to win for
fun but Affair in the Air opened up a quick length with a furlong remaining.
Affair in the Air responded when roused by Pezua and then in a hand ride they
drew off to score by two and one-half lengths. Will's Journey could not sustain
the bid and had to settle for second best. Pleasant Trick who stumbled at the
start, finished with interest to earn a share. Affair in the Air covered the
six furlong test in 1:10.92 over a fast track and earned $12,360. Bred by Seymour
Cohn, the seven year old gelded son of A.
P. Jet out of Open Marriage by Deputy Minister now has 5 career wins and
a solid bankroll of $219,556. Affair in the Air also qualified for $2,472 in
breeders' awards.
(5/27)
Shesasoprano wires 7 in $19,900 feature
La Marca Stable's SHESASOPRANO wired a field of seven state-bred rivals
to take today's $19,900 featured eighth race by just over three lengths. Coupled
in the wagering with Gumpster Stable's Missionary Lady, Shesasoprano returned
$6.80. Trained by Ralph D'Alessandro, Shesasoprano last raced on May 16 against
conditioned allowance rivals going one mile and seventy yards where she lead
to the late stages and faded to finish third beaten a length and one-half. Prior
to that effort, the 5 year old daughter of Dixie Brass, raced with never won
three allowance rivals at five furlongs where she showed some early foot by
tired to run sixth. Today's contest was restricted to fillies and mares which
had never won a state-bred race other than. Seven rivals went to post with Mark
Valentine's Silent Annie the $2.15 to 1 favorite. Trained by Sal Iorio Jr, Silent
Annie finished a game second against similar around two turns to King's Lassie.
Burnt Bush tracked the leader throughout in that test, moved to challenge, gained
a slight lead and then could not handle the late charge of King's Lassie to
miss by a half length.Shesasoprano with Omar Camejo in the saddle, broke well
and went out to set the fractions while getting the opening quarter in 23.44.
She held a length lead over Hurricane Erica. Shesasoprano continued on with
an easy lead and got the half mile in 47.95. Arthur H. Heberle's Real Assets
was making up some ground along the rail and was only two and one-half lengths
back in third. Silent Annie had not been asked yet and she was just behind Real
Assets along the four path. Shesasoprano stopped the timer for three-quarters
in 1:13.44 with a two length lead over Real Assets with Crafty Nat making up
ground while just off the inner barrier. Shesasoprano looked like she might
be in for a battle with Real Assets who was only a length and one-half back
with a furlong remaining. But Camejo got his mount to respond to steady left
handed pressure and they went on to score by three and one-quarter lengths.
Real Assets finished clearly second best. Crafty Nat hung in the late stages
but finished a respectable third. Silent Annie never fires and finished sixth.
Shesasoprano got the distance in 1:45.04 over a fast track and earned $11,940.
Bred by La Marca Stable's, the five year old daughter of Dixie Brass out of
Royale d'Or by Tour d'Or now has three career wins out of 23 starts and $56,727
in money won. Shesasoprano also qualified for $2,388 in breeders' awards.
(5/22) Leafoutofyourbook downs 8 in $19,600 feature
James S. Acquilano's LEAFOUTOFYOURBOOK downed a field of eight to take
today's $19,600 allowance featured ninth race. Ridden to victory by Pedro Rodriguez,
Leafoutofyourbook put away Abagintwo in midstretch and then drew clear late
for a two and one-quarter length decision. Trained by his owner, this was only
Leafoutofyourbook's second start of the year. In his first start against conditioned
allowance rivals going five and one-half furlongs on May 13, the son of Prosper
Fager was slow to load, and despite checking at the three-eighth pole, closed
fast to run third while missing the win by less than a length to Star of Rome.
Last year Leafoutofyourbook scored four times out nineteen tries and earned
$43,581. Today's race was restricted to three year olds and upward which had
never won a state-bred race other than going six panels. Eight rivals went to
post with Leafoutofyourbook the luke warm favorite at $2.40 to 1. Cark Baker's
trained Abagintwo was coming out of the same race as Leafoutofyourbook where
he ran second beating the latter by a head, was sent off at $2.50 to 1. Abagintwo
broke quickly and established a length lead while getting the first quarter
in 22.84. Leafoutofyourbook was tracking in second along the three path and
Bond Arbitrage was to the outside. Abagintwo was collared nearing the quarter
pole while narrowly stopping the timer for the half mile in 46.26. Leafoutofyourbook
was between Abagintwo and Bond Arbitrage. There was a gap of four lengths to
Anamericanbid in fourth. Leafoutofyourbook responded when roused and put away
his challengers nearing the eighth pole. Recently claimed Coleslew was angled
to the outside for trainer Michael I. Progno and beginning to find his best
stride. Leafoutofyourbook was never challenged again and drew clear in a hand
ride for a two and one-quarter length score. Coleslew found his best stride
too late, but finished clearly second best beating Abagintwo by a length and
one-half. Leafoutofyourbook got the distance over a fast racing surface in 1:12.17
and earned $$11,760. Bred by Flying Zee Stable's, the four year old son of Prosper
Fager out of Game Dana by John Alden now has five career wins and has just over
$60,000 in money won. The Acquilano owner and trained runner also qualified
for $2,352 in breeders' awards.
(5/21) Soon Soon rallies to win $20,400 feature
Assaf Ronen's owned and trained SOON SOON rallied to nail Ave's Princessa
on the wire to score by a head in today's $20,400 featured eighth race. Ridden
to victory by Macelin Manickram, Soon Soon had two races over this oval before
today's win where he finished second in her most recent. In that one mile and
seventy yard test for never won three state-breds on May 8, the daughter of
Comet Shine rallied to finish only a length and one-half behind Watrals Strike
Go. Julio Pezua was along for the ride. Prior to racing here, Last year Soon
Soon had been racing on the New York circuit without much success. Today's race
was contested at one mile and seventy yards and restricted to fillies and mares
which had never won two state bred races other than. Six rivals went to the
starting gate with Soon Soon the favorite at $1.80 to 1. Ave's Princessa who
was coming off a four and one-half length romp in her last on May 5 around two
turns was the second choice at $2.35 to 1. M. Anthony Ferraro's trained Precious
Coco broke well and went out to set the pace while getting the opening quarter
in 23.58. Ave's Princessa was in hand while stalking in second a length back.
The half mile went in 47.83 with Ave's Princessa within a half length of the
lead. Soon Soon was not in any hurry while racing off the only two lengths back.
Ave's Princess took the lead from Precious Coco leaving the five-sixteenth pole
but was soon collared by Dor Sal Stable's Katies Danza. They got the three-quarters
in 1:13.45. Meanwhile, Soon Soon was angled out to the three path and began
to gain ground from between foes and had three lengths to make-up. Ave's Princessa
shook loose from Katies Danza and opened up a quick two and one-half length
lead and looked home free. But Soon Soon responded when asked and under steady
pressure from Manickram, the duo closed determinedly to nail Ave's Princessa
on the wire for a head decision. Arthur H. Heberle's owned and trained Ifeelmisty
was making a run out in the center of the track but hung in the late stages
to finish third beaten almost three-lengths. Soon Soon covered the distance
over a fast track in 1:45.28 and earned $12,240. Bred by Gus Schoenborn Jr.,
the six year old daughter of Comet Shine out of Marypats Secret by Secret Prince
now has three wins to her credit and a solid $168,347 in earnings. Soon Soon
also qualified for $2,448 in breeders' awards.
(5/20) Sinners Accepted wins 5th straight in $20,100 opener
Bruno Schickedanz' SINNERS ACCEPTED made it five straight when she drew
off under steady pressure to prove clearly best by four and one-half lengths
in today's $20,100 opener. Trained by Samuel Keyrouze, Sinners Accepted shipped
in here from Penn National and got the job done by three and one-half lengths
on April 25. That event was for the fillies and mares which had never won a
state-bred race other than at four and one-half furlongs. Sinners Accepted with
regular rider Jorge Tipa in the saddle, won three straight at Penn National.
The first two of those tallies were against $4,000 claimers which had never
two and three races. The Keyrouze trainee than came right back and wired a field
of conditioned allowance foes by almost seven lengths. Sinners Accepted is undated
on the year. The contest today was for fillies and mares which had never won
two state-bred races other than going six furlongs. Six rivals went to post
with Sinners Accepted sent off at $1.90 to 1 and Louis A. Bisso's Fair Prospect
at $2.10 to 1. Ridden today by Joe Badamo, Fair Prospect had been out three
times this year and wired a field by six on April 6 going four and one-furlongs
over a muddy track. In her other two starts, the Michael Lecesse trainee ran
second to the good now Ava Marisa twice. Fair Prospect broke quickest off all
and went out to put a length and one-half on Sinners Accepted. Heaven's Thunder,
the third choice in the wagering at $3.10 to 1 was running third about five
lengths from the front. Sinners Accepted collared Fair Prospect to the outside
at the top of the stretch with the latter stopping the timer for the half mile
in 46.37. Thomas Brockley's Senorita American was making a move on the turn
and had four and one-half lengths to make-up. Sinners Accepted and Fair Prospect
entered the straight together. Sinners Accepted gained a length lead with a
furlong to go while Senorita American was getting it in gear. Sinners Accepted
responded to the relentless whipping from Tipa and they went on to score by
four and one-half lengths. Fair Prospect held off the late charge of Senorita
American by a neck to secure the place. Sinners Accepted covered the distance
over a fast track in 1:11.44. The Keyrouze trainee earned $12,060. Bred by Jayvee
Stable, the 4 year old daughter of Traitor out of Voodoo Secret by Clever Secret
now has seven career wins out of only 11 starts and has $52,716 in the bank.
Sinners Accepted also qualified for $1,206 in breeders' awards.
(5/17) Coney Island Baby graduates at the "Lakes"
Misty Campbell's CONEY ISLAND BABY gained the lead in midstretch and
then drew off to score by six lengths in today's state-bred maiden allowance
test. Carrying a purse of $17,200, Coney Island Baby shipped in from Aqueduct
to get the job done. Trained by Bruce D. Anderson and ridden to victory by Jeremias
Flores, it only took Coney Island Baby seven tries to visit the winners circle.
In those six starts at Aqueduct, Coney Island Baby showed good speed in all
of those races and left the Big Apple with two seconds and missing in both by
a combined total of eight lengths. Today's race was for state-bred maiden allowance
fillies and mares and was decided at five and one-half furlongs. Eight rivals
went to post with John and Theresa Behrendt's Lord and Lady B sent off the luke
warm favorite at $2.50 to 1 with Coney Island Baby dismissed as the second choice
at $3.35 to 1. All were shooting for the $$10,320 winners share. Rachel's Sister
also shipping from Aqueduct broke on top and quickly put five and one-half lengths
on her field while getting the opening quarter in 22.24. Coney Island Baby was
chasing along the four path in second. Coney Island Baby closed the gap on the
pacesetter and only trailed by three and one-half lengths with the latter getting
the half mile in 46.24. Baby Wonder was asked on the turn and had about seven
lengths to make-up. Coney Island Baby collared Rachel's Sister nearing the eighth
pole and left with a half length lead. Rachael's Sister was done and began to
drop back. Baby Wonder took up the chase and trailed by five and one-half lengths
with a furlong to go. Coney Island Baby responded to pressure from Flores and
they drew off to score by six lengths. Baby Wonder closed well to earn the place
by a neck over the late running Fiddlers Angel. Coney Island Baby got the distance
over a fast track in 1:05.85. Fiddler's Angel was disqualified from third for
bumping hard with Musical Lass at the start unseating the jockey. John Davila
was aboard Musical Lass and was taken to the hospital. Clerk of Scales Jack
Keller was told that Davila may have some broken ribs. Coney Island Baby's maiden
tally was worth $10,320. Bred by Thomas/Lakin,
the 3 year old daughter of Precise End out of Hanyah by Hansel now has $16,428
in the bank. Coney Island Baby also qualified for $2,064 in breeders' awards.
(5/16)
King's Lassie wins $19,900 State-Bred Allowance
Dresden Farm's KING'S LASSIE rallied through the stretch to best Silent
Annie by half length in today's $19,900 featured eighth race. Trained by John
Progno, King's Lassie made her first start over this oval this year on April
6 where she finished third. That race was at one mile and seventy yards for
state breds that had never won a race other than. Prior to that test, King's
Lassie had been racing at Mountaineer Park. The Progno trainee ran twice this
past winter at the $5,000 level without much success. Last year King's Lassie
started here ten times and scored twice for a tag of $4,000. Today's race going
one mile and seventy yards and the same conditions, King's Lassie was let go
at a nice $5.40 to 1. The Ralph D'Alessandro's trained entry of Jelly Roll Journey
and Shesasoprano were sent off as the odds on choice at 4 to 5. It appeared
on paper that Shesasoprano had the speed and Jelly Roll Journey was the closer.
Shesasoprano was sent to the front and got the first quarter in 23.86 and a
length cushion. Shesasoprano opened up a length and one-half and stopped the
timer for the half mile in 47.94. Jelly Roll Journey was about ten lengths back
and King's Lassie along the five path four lengths back. The pacesetter continued
on setting the fractions and got the three-quarters in 1:13.14. Silent Annie
was chasing along the three path with King's Lassie gaining ground while five
wide. Shesasoprano held a length lead in midstretch but was soon to collared
by Silent Annie and King's Lassie. The three hooked up quickly with Shesasoprano
getting a little tired. Silent Annie gained a slim lead with King's Lassie to
the outside. The duo battled to the line and under strong handling by Elaine
Castillo, King's Lassie bested Silent Annie for a half length decision. Shesasoprano
held on for the show spot. Jelly Roll Journey never fired and finished sixth.
King's Lassie covered the distance over a fast track in 1:46.02 and earned $11,940.
Bred by Wilson Securities Corporation, the four year old daughter of King's
Grant out of Cormorant's Lassie by Cormorant now has four career wins and $37,924
in earnings. King's Lassie also qualified for $2380 in breeders' awards.
(5/15)
Illegal wires 6 in $20,600 allowance race
Mark T. Jordan's ILLEGAL turned back 3 to 5 favorite Stonewood in today's
$20,600 featured eighth race by a neck. Trained by Chris Englehart, this was
Illegal's second straight score. Gumpster Stable's Stonewood shipped in from
Aqueduct where he was coming off a state bred allowance tally going six panels
on April 16 looked like a cinch on paper. The Scott Lake trainee has one win
on the year and three runner-up finishes out of only four starts. The contest
today was for three year olds and upward which had never won three state bred
other than going five and one-half furlongs. Six rivals went to post including
a Michael A. Lecesse trained entry of Pleasant Trick and Mysweethearts Gone
and were shooting for the $12,360 winner's share.Illegal sent off as the second
choice in the wagering at $3.15 to 1, broke sharply and reached the opening
quarter in a sizzling 21.92 and a length lead over Stonewood. Davila nudged
Illegal along and they reached the quarter pole in 44.63 and put two and one-half
lengths on stalker Stonewood who was along the five path. There was a gap of
five lengths back to Waterundrthebridge in third. Illegal's two and one-half
length lead was shrinking some when he got to the eighth pole. Stonewood only
had a length and one-half to make-up and appeared to be up for the challenge.
Illegal has a history of getting little tired in the final yards but not today.
Davila got Illegal to respond to left handed pressure and the duo narrowly outran
Stonewood by neck at the line. Agnes Perdue's Passing Ships finished eight lengths
back in third. Lecesse's trained pair never fired. Pleasant Trick ran fourth
and Mysweethearts Gone trailed throughout. Illegal covered the five and one-half
furlongs in a very quick 1:03.92 over a fast track and under sunny skies. Illegal
picked up a cool $12,360 for his score and now has six career wins and earnings
just shy of $95,000. Out of nine races on today's card, five winners were in
wire-to-wire fashion with the other four near the pace. Bred by Juliana Garofalo,
the five year old gelded son of Key
Contender out of Irish Weekend by Mehment also qualified for $2,472 in breeders'
awards.
(5/13)
Star of Rome upsets in $19,600 allowance race
Michael I. Progno's STAR OF ROME proved best by almost a length in today's
$19,600 state bred allowance test at six furlongs. Shipping in from Mountaineer
Park and running with conditioned $5,000 claimers, the Progno trained runner
was dismissed at $10.70 to 1. Star of Rome was coming off a solid third place
finish his most recent while only missing the win by a half length going five
and one-half furlongs over a muddy strip. That gutsy performance was on April
3. Prior to that race, Star of Rome finished second beaten by five lengths at
the same distance over an off track. Star of Rome raced four times since November
of last year at the West Virginia oval and finished second once and third twice.
All races were at the $5,000 level which had never won four races. Today's race
was for three year olds and upward which had never won a state bred race other
than and was decided at five and one-half furlongs. Eight rivals went to post
with Dubb and Selinger's Anamericanbid was sent off at 8 to 5. Trained by M.
Anthony Ferraro, Anamericanbid was coming a pair of rallying runner-up finishes
against the same as he faced today. Also taking some money was Baker and Oliver's
Abagintwo. The Carl Baker trainee scored in his first outing on the year against
$4,000 starter allowance rivals on April 29 where he got the job done by a neck
over Sweet Time. Denise Cotrone's Michael's Temper was sent to the front and
opened up a length while getting the opening quarter in 23.45. Chasing in second
was Star of Rome along the three path and Abagintwo was to outside in the third
spot. Star of Rome and Abagintwo surrounded Michael's Temper nearing the quarter
pole with the trio stopping the timer for the half mile in 46.88. Two lengths
back in fourth along the fence was the favorite Anamericanbid. Star of Rome
and Abagintwo reached the eighth pole together with Michael's Temper dropping
back. Leafoutofyourbook was less then three lengths back and appeared to be
in gear. Star of Rome responded readily to the whip from Jesus Suarez and then
outran Abagintwo to the line by three-quarters of a length. Leafoutofyourbook
lacked room leaving the eighth pole and had to alter course to the inside. The
James Acquilano trainee finished strongly along the fence to earn the show spot
while only missing his win picture by little less than a length. Anamericanbid
never fired and finished fifth. Star of Rome got the distance over a fast track
in 1:05.53 and paid $23.40. The Progno owned and trained gelded son of Risen
Roman earned $11,760 and now has $44,003 in the bank. Bred by Michael S. Progno,
Star of Rome also qualified for $2,352 in breeders' awards.
(5/10)
Senorita American wins $19,600 allowance test
Thomas Brockley's SENORITA AMERICAN gained the lead in midstretch and
then held on stubbornly to score by a nose in today's $19,600 state bred feature.
Trained by Chris Englehart and ridden to victory by John Davila, Senorita American's
score today was her first on the year and fourth overall. Senorita American
finished fifth in her only start over this oval on April 25 going four and one-half
furlongs over a muddy track. Prior to coming here, Senorita American was claimed
in her last for $6,500 at Colonial Downs. Prior to that claim the Englehart
trained runner did not win a race last year but finished second twice and third
three times. The race today was for fillies and mares which had never won a
state bred race other than going five and one-half furlongs. Seven rivals went
to post including a Bruce Anderson trained entry. The entry of Donnas Destiny
and Watral Swee Dixie were sent off as the odds on choice at 3 to 5. Jim Hill's
Donna's Destiny was coming of a convincing five length wire-to-wire tally and
Watral Swee Dixie had not raced since November 22 of last year. Burning Fluid
finished second beaten six lengths in her first start of the year to Fair Prospect
going four and one-half furlongs over a muddy track, was let go as the second
choice at $3.45 to 1. Donnas Destiny broke well and opened up a length by the
time she reached the first quarter in 23.19. Senorita American was chasing in
second and Theonlyword a length behind the latter. Burning Fluid was four wide
leaving the backstretch and was only three and one-half lengths back. Donnas
Destiny got the half mile in 46.43 by head over Senorita American. Burning Fluid
was angled in on the turn and now was only two and one-half lengths behind.
Donnas Destiny and Senorita American entered the stretch together and matched
strides to the eighth pole. Senorita American edged clear some from Donnas Destiny
but then Burning Fluid was getting in gear and only had a length and one-half
to make up. Burning Fluid reached Senorita American to the outside and looked
like a winner, but the latter responded to steady pressure from Davila and held
on stubbornly to win by a nose. Donnas Destiny finished third beaten just over
three lengths. Senorita American got the distance over a fast track in 1:05.27
and returned $13.20. Bred by Robert Perez, the five year daughter of Astudillo(IRE)
out Miss Armor by Armor won $11,760 for her hard fought victory and now has
earnings exceeding $100,000. She also qualified for $1,176 in breeders' awards.
(5/9)
Majestic Miesque proves best in $20,100 feature
One Pond Stable's MAJESTIC MIESQUE with Daniel Morales in the saddle
battled through the stretch to prove best by a head over Midnight Secret in
today's $20,100 featured eighth race. Trained by Chris Englehart, Majestic Miesque
had been away since November of last year. In his last race of the year, the
Englehart trainee pressed the pace in the six furlong test and then faded in
the late stages to finish fifth. That effort was against allowance state breds
which had never won three races other than. Majestic Miesque raced here five
times last year and scored twice. Both wins were against wide-open conditioned
allowance rivals at six furlongs. Prior to coming to Finger Lakes, Majestic
Miesque had been racing on the New York circuit where he got the money against
state breds going six panels at Belmont Park on September 14 of 2003. The race
today was three year olds and upward which had never won two state bred races
other than at five and one-half furlongs. Eight foes went to post and all were
shooting for the $20,100 up for grabs. Arthur Huberfeld's Doc's Option who was
coming off two runner-up finishes was the $2.00 to 1 favorite. Betty Jean Murphy's
Emmet Square scored in his first outing on the year with a length decision against
allowance state-breds at four and one-half furlongs over a sloppy track. Emmet
Square was the second choice at $2.65 to 1. Emmet Square and Wee David quickly
established the lead and got the first quarter in 23.02 with a length cushion
over Majestic Miesque and Midnight Secret. The early leaders maintained a slight
advantage nearing the quarter pole while getting the half mile in 46.88. Doc's
Option found an opening and moved between rivals in upper stretch. Majestic
Miesque was between foes along three path and making his move. Midnight Secret
moved to challenge while four across the track in upper stretch. All four reached
the eighth pole together with Majestic Miesque putting a head in front. Majestic
Miesque was between foes, Emmet Square also between foes while two deep, Doc's
Option was nearest the rail with Midnight Secret to the outside. All four had
a chance but Majestic Miesque responded to steady pressure and outran Midnight
Secret to the line for a head decision. Doc's Option finished third with Cape
Pogue making a late run to hit the board. Majestic Miesque got the distance
in 105.14 over a fast track and earned $12,060. Bred by John A. & Mary LaBagh
& Clay, et al. the 6 year old gelded son of Miesque's Son out of Regal Writ
by Commemorate now has five career wins out of 20 starts and has $114,236 in
the bank. Majestic Miesque also qualified for $1,206 in breeders' awards.
(5/8)
Watrals Strike Go takes $20,900 allowance test
Diamond Quad Stable's WATRALS STRIKE GO gained the lead in midstretch
and then edged clear to score by a length and one-half over Soon Soon in today's
featured seventh race. The race carrying a purse of $20,900 was for fillies
and mares which had never won a state bred race other than going one mile and
seventy yards. Watrals Strike Go had been racing at Aqueduct this past winter
for claiming prices ranging from $12,000 up to $18,000 where the M. Anthony
Ferraro trainee finished a second, third and fourth out of eight starts. Prior
to those races, Watrals Strike Go mainly raced here last year where she had
one win,six seconds and one third and earned $42,394. Seven rivals went to post
including an M. Anthony Ferraro trained entry of Precious Coco and Watrals Strike
Go. Precious Coco was coming off an impressive wire-to-wire eight and one-quarter
length romp in her last against conditioned allowance foes here going one mile
and forty yards. The entry was sent off as the second choice at $1.20 to 1.
Piazza Stable's Genevil who finished fourth in her first try over this oval
on April 22 going four and one-half furlongs was the slight favorite at $1.15
to 1. Prior to her race here, the Scott Everett trained runner had been racing
at Aqueduct last winter where she scored twice in six starts. Both victories
were against conditioned allowance state breds and around two turns. Precious
Coco broke sharply and got the first quarter in 23.85 with a length over Genevil
in second. Genevil collared Precious Coco nearing the half mile marker and stopped
the timer in 47.23. Watrals Strike Go was along the four path and not in any
hurry. Genevil shook loose from Precious Coco on the final bend but that lead
quickly diminished. Watrals Strike Go moved to challenge Genevil at the top
of lane while getting the three-quarters in 1:12.58. In the meantime, Assaf
Ronen's Soon Soon was gaining ground and had about six lengths to make up. Genevil
and Watrals Strike Go battled to the eighth pole. Watrals Strike Go responded
readily to Badamo's stick and put Genevil away with a sixteenth to go. Soon
Soon with Julio Pezua in the saddle, rallied to nail Genevil on the line to
earn the place with Watrals Strike Go getting the victory by a length and one-half.
Watrals Strike Go covered the distance in 1:44.04 over a fast track and earned
$12,540. Bred by Michael Watral, the six year old daughter of Dixie Brass out
of Strike it Easy by Easy Goer now has seven career wins out of 43 starts and
$159,700 in money won. Watrals Strike Go also qualified for $1,254 in breeders'
awards.
(5/7)
Ava Marisa wins second straight in $20,100 feature
Emily Schoeneman's AVA MARISA scored her second straight tally by besting
Fair Prospect by a neck in today's $20,100 featured eighth race. Trained by
Felix Monserrate, Ava Marisa made her first start of the year on April 16 going
four and one-half furlongs against allowance state bred rivals where she drew
clear late to score by a length and half over Fair Prospect. Ridden today by
Michael Davila, this was Ava Marisa's sixth lifetime win. Last year the six
year old daughter of Big Mukora had one win, two seconds, four thirds out of
15 starts and $22,802 in earnings. So far this year, Ava Marisa has doubled
her earnings in only two starts. The race today was for fillies and mares which
had never won two state bred races other than going five furlongs. Seven rivals
went to post including a Michael A. Lecesse trained entry of Fair Prospect and
Firmament. The entry, with Fair Prospect the best of the pair on paper was dismissed
at 4 to 5. Ava Marisa who just beat Fair Prospect was let go at a nice $3.05
to 1. Fair Prospect broke sharply and quickly established a length lead over
Ava Marisa while getting the opening quarter in 22.92. Fair Prospect was racing
just off the inner barrier while Ava Marisa was along the three path. Fair Prospect
reached the quarter pole in 46.68 and still maintained a length lead. Two lengths
behind Ava Marisa in third was Heaven's Thunder and it looked like the Oscar
Barrera trained runner was ready to make a move. Ava Marisa moved to challenge
Fair Prospect an eighth of a mile out with Heaven's Thunder only three and one-half
lengths back. Fair Prospect and Ava Marisa matched strides through the final
sixteenth with Ava Marisa proving best by a neck on the line. Heaven's Thunder
hung in the late stages but finished a respectable third beaten only about three
and one-half lengths. Ava Marisa covered the five furlong test in 59.35 over
a fast track and returned $8.10. The Felix Monserrate trained runner earned
$12,060 for her tally and now has $23,820 for the year. Bred by Raymond A. and
Leslie Roncari-Marconi, the daughter of Big Mukora out Julie of Winloc by Lost
Code now has six career wins out of 30 starts and $75,570 in the bank. Ava Marisa
also qualified for $2,412 in breeders' awards.
(5/6)
Ave's Princessa draws off in $19,900 "Lakes" feature
Barbara McNulty and Josef Omland's AVE'S PRINCESSA put Kelly Bear away
in upper stretch and drew off to win by almost 5 lengths in today's $19,900
featured seventh race. Trained by Robert Ringhoff and ridden to victory by Carlos
Dominguez, this was Ave's Princessa's second win on the year and fifth overall.
The five year old daughter of Key Contender raced at Laurel Race Course over
the winter and left there with one win, a second and a fourth place finish out
of three starts. Ave's Princessa's tally at Laurel was for a claiming price
of $5,000 going one mile. Today's race was for fillies and mares which had never
won a state bred race other than at one mile and seventy yards. Seven foes went
to the starting gate with Paraneck Stable's Kiss the Lips the one to beat at
4 to 5. Trained by Jennifer Pederson, Kiss the Lips shipped in from Aqueduct
and has had a race over this oval against similar but thirty yards shorter than
today's test. Kiss the Lips finished second to runaway winner Precious Coco
beaten by just over eight lengths at odds of 2 to 5. Prior to her runner-up
finish here on April 29, she had been running with conditioned wide-open allowance
foes most of the winter where she finished second three times beaten a total
of about a length and one-half. Jose A. Cabrera's recently claimed Kelly Bear
went out with Ave's Princessa to contest the lead with Kelly Bear getting the
first quarter in 23.92. The pacesetters continued matching strides up the backstretch
while stopping the timer for the half mile in 48.11 with a two and one-half
length lead over Kiss the Lips along the three path and Real Assets five wide.
Ave's Princessa gave Kelly Bear the slip nearing the quarter pole and entered
the lane with a length lead while getting the three-quarters in 1:13.81. Kelly
Bear began to drop back with Kiss the Lips taking up the chase in the lane.
Ave's Princessa quickly put five lengths on Kiss the Lips in midstretch. Jelly
Roll Journey who trailed most the way was beginning to get it in gear while
racing well out in the strip. Ave's Princessa went on to score by four and one-half
lengths over the late charging Jelly Roll Journey. King's Lassie was along for
a share while Kiss the Lips faded to finish fourth. Ave's Princessa covered
the distance in 1:45 flat over a fast track and earned $11,940 for her convincing
score. Bred by her owners, the five year old daughter of Key Contender out of
Ave's Finale, by Personal Flag now has a record of 5 wins, 2 seconds, three
thirds and money won exceeding $71,000. Ave's Princess also earned $2,388 in
breeders' awards.
(5/3)
Sunnyridge Sam upsets at 8 to 1 in $20,600 allowance feature
Douglass Nunn's owned and trained SUNNYRIDGE SAM responded to steady
pressure from Daniel Centeno to prove best by almost two lengths in today's
$20,600 featured state bred event returning $18.60. Sunnyridge Sam was claimed
for $10,000 by his current connections at Aqueduct on March 6 where he showed
good early speed in the six furlong test but faded in the lane to finish fifth.
The Doug Nunn trainee had a race over this oval on April 23 against never won
three state bred races going four and one-half furlongs over a sloppy track.
Sunnyridge Sam sent off at $2.90 to 1 in that race was well placed throughout
but lacked the late needed response and finished a respectable fourth beaten
two and one-half lengths to the highly regarded Shuffle Board. Today's contest
was at five furlongs and with the same conditions as Sunnyridge Sam's last race
here. Eight rivals went to post with Agnes Perdue's Passing Ships, who finished
second to Shuffle Board in his most recent, went off as the $2.05 to 1 favorite.
That was Passing Ships first start of the year and only missed by one and three-quarter
lengths. Last year Passing Ships had two wins, two seconds and five thirds out
of only 12 starts. Also taking some money in the wagering at $4.10 to 1 was
Schouten and Robinson's Pleasant Trick. Pleasant Trick rallied to score here
in his first start of the year at four and one-half furlongs at $5.40 to 1.
Elaine Castillo was along for the ride and has the mount again today. Flying
Zee Stable's Waterundrthebridge and Sunnyridge Sam broke together and went out
to set the pace while getting the first quarter in 22.69. They held a length
lead over Pleasant Trick along three path and Passing Ships to the outside of
the latter. The pacesetters matched strides to the quarter pole in 46.35 and
maintained that one length cushion over Passing Ships with Pleasant Trick dropping
back some. Jockey Daniel Centeno asked Sunnyridge Sam for more and got it. The
duo put away Waterundrthebridge in upper stretch and held a length lead with
a furlong to go over Passing Ships. In the meantime, Pleasant Trick was angled
out for the drive and had about 6 lengths to make up. Sunnyridge Sam responded
to steady urging and they outran Passing Ships to the line for a length and
three-quarter score. Pleasant Trick rallied for the show spot. Sunnyridge Sam
covered the five furlong distance over a fast track in 58.77 and scored $12,360.
Bred by Dennis Drazin, the five year old gelded son of Smart Strike out of Know
B's, by Island Whirl now has five career wins out of 21 tries and sports a bankroll
of $95,816. Sunnyridge Sam also qualified for $1,236 in breeders' awards.
(5/2) The Queen's Doc wire's field of 8 at "Lakes"
New Venture Stable's THE QUEEN'S DOC made every pole a winning one in
today's $19,900 featured eighth race. Trained by Michael A. Lecesse and ridden
by Pedro Rodriquez, the duo got the job done by five and one-half lengths to
notch his fifth career win. The Queen's Doc had made one trip over this oval
on April 15 against conditioned allowance state breds going four and one-half
furlongs. The Lecesse trainee drifted in at the sixteenth pole causing interference
and was disqualified from third and placed eighth. The Queen's Doc, sent off
as the $2.45 to 1 favorite missed in that four and one-half furlong test by
three and one-half lengths to Decisive Strike. Today's race was for three year
olds and upward which had never won a state bred race other than and was to
be decided at one mile and forty yards with the winner to receive $11,940. Eight
foes went to post with The Queen's Doc sent off the luke warm choice at $2.10
with Albert Fried Jr's Missed the Call second in the wagering at $2.55 to 1.
The Queen's Doc wasted no time in establishing the lead. With Pedro Rodriguez
in the saddle, they quickly opened up six lengths on the field while getting
the opening quarter in 24.36. Missed The Call was chasing in second and had
a length and one-half to the good over Character Actor. The Queen's Doc continued
with a lengthy lead getting the half mile in 48.74 and reached the quarter pole
in 113.56 with a three length cushion over Missed the Call and nobody making
up any ground. Rodriquez went to the whip in midstretch and was clear by four
and went on to win by five and one-half lengths over Missed the Call. Paraneck
Stable's Run to Glory was along for a share but was beaten by almost ten lengths.
The Queen's Doc covered the one mile and forty yard test over a fast track in
142.81 and earned $11,940. Bred by Barbara Brewer, the four year old gelded
son of Dr. Adagio out Regent's Queen by Vice Regent now has $84,526 in money
won and also qualified for $1,194 in breeders' awards.
(4/30)
Pervasive Force wins open allowance test
PERVASIVE FORCE came from slightly off the pace to score in today's $14,600
wide-open conditioned allowance test giving Oakwood Stable and trainer Daniel
H. Conway Jr. a double on the card. Ridden by Chin Yang, Pervasive Force bested
R Big Daddy by three-quarters of a length. Oakwood Stable, Conway and Yang got
the job done in the third race with Sweet Hours. Sweet Hours scored by a length
and one-half against maiden $15,000 claimers. Pervasive Force finished a respectable
third in his first start over this oval on April 19 against similar despite
having to check at the quarter pole. The Conway trained runner missed the win
by three-quarters of length at four and one-half furlongs. Today's race was
for three year olds and upward which had never won two races going five-eighths
of a mile. Seven rivals went to post with Paul W. Barrow's owned and trained
R Big Daddy sent off the luke warm choice at $2.30 to 1 with Pervasive Force
at $2.80 to 1. R Big Daddy was coming out of the same race as Pervasive Force
where he ran second beating the latter by a head. R Big Daddy broke on top and
went out to set the pace while pressed by Fence Cat and getting the opening
quarter in 22.51. Pervasive Force was laying fourth about three lengths back.
R Big Daddy put a length on Fence Cat nearing the quarter pole and stopped the
timer for the half in 46.73. Pervasive Force was along the five path and was
gaining ground. Yang got his mount to within a length and one-half as they turned
for home. Herbert S. Anderson's Karl's Runner was making a run along the fence
and was only a head behind Pervasive Force. R Big Daddy reached the eighth pole
with a head advantage over Pervasive Force and a length and one-half on Karl's
Runner. R Big Daddy and Pervasive Force matched strides through the final eighth
with Pervasive Force having a little more left in his tank and bested the latter
by three-quarters of a length on the line. Karl's Runner was angled out and
finished with good energy while missing the place by a half length to R Big
Daddy. Call the Lark made a late bid to hit the board and only missed the winners
share by a length and one-half. Pervasive Force covered the five furlong test
over a sloppy track in 100.21 and earned $8,760. Bred by Juliana and Francis
A. and Gregory Garofalo et al., the four year old gelded son of Artax out of
Wilds Best Turn by Wild Again now has two career wins out of only nine starts
and a bankroll of $33,380.
(4/29)
Illegal romps in $20,100 Lakes Feature
Mark T. Jordan's ILLEGAL made amends today when he destroyed a field
of six by just over six lengths in today's $20,100 featured eighth race. The
Chris Englehart trainee got the four one-half furlong distance in 51.11 which
was the fastest time of year and only two ticks off the track record (50.60).
Illegal nailed down the opening quarter in a quick 22.23 and sizzled through
the half mile in 44.91. Illegal's first start of the year was on April 19 going
the same distance but ducked out at the start and could only put two and one-half
lengths on the field after the first quarter. The speedster got to the eighth
pole with a four length lead and looked like he was on his way to the winners
circled but got caught in the final yards and finished third beaten three-quarters
of length for all of it to the fast closing Pleasant Trick. Illegal went off
at odds of 1 to 4. Today's test was for three year olds and upward which had
never won two state bred races other than and all were shooting for the $20,100
up for grabs. Six rivals went to the starting gate with Illegal the odds on
choice at 1 to 2. Arthur Huberfeld's Doc's Option bested Illegal for the place
in his last, was the second choice at $3.30 to 1. On paper it looked like it
could only be an Illegal Doc's Option exacta. Illegal with John R. Davila up,
quickly established command and sprinted clear to a four and one-half length
lead over Doc's Option. Doc's Option had a length and one-half over Wee David
in third. Illegal was never really asked and reached the eighth pole with a
nine length lead. Davila grabbed hold of his mount and was under wraps through
the final yards to score by six and one-quarter lengths. Doc's Option finished
second by almost four lengths over Christopher Progno's Frank Headley. Illegal
earned $12,060 for the win. Bred by Juliana Garofalo, the four five year gelded
son of Key Contender out of Irish Weekend by Mehment now has five wins out of
22 starts and $81,813 in money won. Illegal also qualified for $2,412 in breeders'
awards.
(4/26)
Fakeyouout ships in from Mountaineer Park to earn diploma
Pointe East Stable's FAKEYOUOUT shipped in from Mountaineer Park to
capture today's state-bred maiden allowance test by a length. Trained by Chris
Englehart, Fakeyouout's most recent race was on April 8 at Mountaineer Park
going against maiden allowance rivals at one mile. The daughter of Runaway Groom
ran a respectable fourth beaten almost ten lengths with the winner getting the
job done by almost three lengths. Prior to that effort, Fakeyouout ran over
the same oval and distance on February 19 where she finished second beaten four
lengths to Doctor Jane. Fakeyouout was ridden to victory today by John R. Davila
and came into this race with one second and one third out of only seven starts
and earnings of $11,560. The race today carried a solid purse of $17,500 and
was contested at one mile and forty yards. Six rivals went to post with Fakeyouout
the top choice at $1.60 to 1. Herbert S. Anderson Jr's Baby Wonder was second
in the wagering at $1.70 to 1. Baby Wonder was coming off a runner-up finish
here going four and one-half furlongs to Keepswooinshoes. The Bryan Armstrong
trainee was beaten five and one-half lengths. Before that race, Baby Wonder
was running at Tampa Bay Downs where she started six times and only hit the
board once. Lovely Senorita with Michael Davila up, broke well and set the pace
while getting fractions of 24.31 for the opening quarter and the half mile 48.78.
Baby Wonder was to the outside of the pacesetter and only a length back leaving
the three-eighth pole. Fakeyouout was lagging far back and had about lengths
to make-up by the time the leaders got to the quarter pole in 1:15 flat. Baby
Wonder and Lovely Senorita entered the lane together with Baby Wonder putting
a length on the latter with a furlong to go. In the meantime, Fakeyouout was
getting it in gear along the rail. Jockey John Davila angled his mount for racing
room. Fakeyouout responded to the whip and closed determinedly to collar Baby
Wonder in the final yards and go on to win by a length. Baby Wonder finished
second with Lovely Senorita narrowly holding the show by a neck over Dreams
Are Forever. Fakeyouout got the distance in 1:48.08 over a fast track. Fakeyouout
earned $10,500 for her rallying performance. Bred by Pointe East Stable, the
four year old daughter of Runaway Groom out of Lynnen by Twilight Agenda now
has a record of one win, a second and a third out only eight starts and $22,500
in the bank. Fakeyouout also qualified for $1,050 in breeders' awards.
(4/25)
Penn Shipper makes in 4 straight at the "Lakes"
Bruno Schickedanz' SINNERS ACCEPTED shipped in from Penn National to
make it four straight wins with a three and one-quarter length tally in today's
$19,600 featured seventh race. Trained by Sam J. Keyrouze and ridden by regular
jockey Jorge Tipa, Sinners Accepted rattled off three straight wins at Penn
National starting on February 19 for a claiming tag of $4,000 going six furlongs.
The daughter of Traitor wired a field of six by almost thirteen lengths. Came
right back against similar going five and one-half furlongs with a two and three-quarter
length score. On April 7 against conditioned allowance rivals, she took control
in the six furlong test entering the lane and then romped home by almost seven
lengths. The Keyrouze trainee is undefeated for the 2005 racing season. Today's
test was for fillies and mares which had never won a state bred race other than
and was decided at four and one-half furlongs. Seven rivals went to post with
Sinners Accepted sent off as the 8 to 5 choice in the wagering. Gumpster Stable's
Thecatsoutofthebag broke quickly and rushed out to put a three and one-half
length to the good over Sinners Accepted while getting the opening quarter in
a sizzling 22.91. Retrieve the Gold was laying third midway on the turn and
had about 5 lengths to make-up. Thecatsoutofthebag reached furlong marker in
the lane and held a diminishing length and one-half lead over Sinners Accepted
and three and one-half lengths over Retrieve the Gold. Sinners Accepted moved
quickly to collar the front-runner and under steady urging from jockey Jorge
Tipa the duo drew clear for a three and one-quarter length tally. Paraneck Stable's
Theonlyword came flying late to best Thecatsoutofthebag for the place by a head.
Retrieve the Gold finished fourth. Sinners Accepted covered the four and one-half
furlong test over a muddy surface in 53.13. That was Sinners Accepted sixth
win out of only ten starts and first try against state bred rivals. Bred by
Jayvee Stables, the four year old daughter of Traitor out of Voodoo Secret by
Clever Secret earned $11,760 for her score today and now has a bankroll of $40,656.
Sinners Accepted also qualified for $1,176 in breeders' awards.
(4/23)
Shuffle Board wires field of 6 at the "Lakes"
Michael A. Lecesse's SHUFFLEBOARD coming off two bullet workouts wired
a field of six to take today's $20,600 featured eighth race by a length and
three-quarters. The Lecesse trainee last raced on October 28 of 2004 going six
panels over a fast track where he destroyed a field of non-winners of two state
bred races other than by almost eight lengths. That was Shuffle Boards fourth
win on the year and banked $45,466. Getting the job done on Shuffle Board today
was Pedro A. Rodriguez. Pedro also was aboard for that runaway tally last October.
The race today was for three year olds and upward which had never won three
state bred races other than going four and one-half furlongs. Six rivals went
to the starting gate with Shuffle Board dismissed as the 3 to 5 choice. Douglas
Nunn's shipper from Aqueduct was getting played and was let go as the second
choice at $2.90 to 1. Sunnyridge Sam raced three times this year with two third
place finishes. All three races were at six furlongs where he was on or near
the lead turning for home. Shuffle Board broke in stride and quickly opened
up a three length cushion while getting the first quarter in 22.30. Stalking
in second along the three path was Flying Zee Stable's Waterundrthebridge and
Sunnyridge Sam along the fence in third. Pedro Rodriguez let out a notch and
reached the eighth pole with a four and one-half length lead over Sunnyridge
Sam, Passing Ships, Waterundrthebridge and Watralsoutherncure. Pedro grabbed
hold of Shuffle Board and was under wraps through the final yards to win in
hand. The margin of victory could have been by many more. Passing Ships outran
Watralsoutherncure to the line to earn the place. Despite bobbling and checking
at the start, Watralsoutherncure ran a big race to nail down the show spot while
only missing the win by just less than two lengths. Shuffle Board covered the
distance over a sloppy track in 52.08 and earned $12,360. That was Shuffle Board's
seventh career win out of only 21 starts and now has $98,826 in money won. Bred
by Roger L. Toffolon, the 5 year old gelded son of Sea Salute out of Frivolous
Fan by Lear Fan also qualified for $2,472 in breeders' awards.
(4/22)
Flora Mac Flimsey came flying to score in $20,600 feature
Stephen P. Ubbink's owned and trained FLORA MAC FLIMSEY came flying to
nail Winloc's Sunshine to win today's $20,600 featured eighth race by a neck.
Ridden to victory by Jose A. Gutierrez, Flora Mac Flimsey had been away since
last November 27 where she finished a respectable third going one mile and seventy
yards. Last year the Ubbink trained runner only started seven times with three
third place finishes and earnings of $9,775. The race today was for fillies
and mares which had never won three state bred races other than going four and
one-half furlongs. Seven state bred rivals went to post and all were shooting
for the $12,360 winners share. Piazza Stable's Genevil shipped in from Aqueduct
under the care of conditioner Scott Everett was sent off as the luke warm favorite
at $2.00 to 1. Genevil's most recent tally was two starts back at Aqueduct against
conditioned allowance state breds over the inner track going one mile and one-eighth
where she held on stubbornly to win by a neck. Genevil also had a couple of
races over this oval last fall. She finished second beaten a nose in her first
start around two turns and then came back and showed some good speed to the
final turn but faded to finish sixth. Genevil was also the class of the race
with $159,678 in the bank. Douglas Nunn's owned and trained Fuzzie's First broke
sharply and opened up a quick two lengths over Jane M. Freed's Countdown and
Script R Farm's Winloc's Sunshine while stopping the timer for the opening quarter
in 22.40. Flora Mac Flimsey was last and had about eight lengths to make-up.
Fuzzie's First maintained a length lead nearing the eighth pole but she ducked
in sharply almost hitting the rail. Winloc's Sunshine took advantage of Fuzzie's
Firsts mishap and quickly overtook her and looked like a winner with a sixteenth
to go. Countdown began to fade but Flora Mac Flimsey responded to Gutierrez's
urging and they closed extremely fast to nail Winloc's Sunshine on the wire.
Heaven's Thunder was along for third despite lacking room and having to check
at the sixteenth pole. Genevil was in a striking position along the rail but
failed to fire and wound hitting the board beaten almost three lengths. Flora
Mac Flimsey covered the four and one-half furlong distance over a fast track
in 52.59 and earned $12,360. Bred by Mrs. Thomas Muller, the seven year old
daughter of Big Mukora out of Passing Cloud by Poison Ivory now has 7 career
wins out of 38 starts and sports a bankroll of $91,272. Also Mrs. Thomas Muller
earned $2,472 in breeders' awards.
(4/19)
Pleasant Trick upsets in $20,100 Lakes Feature
Theodus J. Schouten and Mike Robinson's PLEASANT TRICK rallied through
the stretch to score by three-quarters of length in today's $20,100 featured
eighth race. Trained by Michael A. Lecesse, this was Pleasant Trick's first
start since November of last year. Ridden by Elaine Castillo, last year Pleasant
Trick had three wins two seconds, three thirds for earning of $50,749. Six rivals
which had never won two state bred races other than went to post with Mark T.
Jordan's Illegal sent off at 2 to 5. Trained by last years leading conditioner
Chris Englehart, Illegal always shows good early speed and with today's distance
of four and one-half furlongs he looked like a cinch. Pleasant Trick was dismissed
as the third choice in the wagering at 5.40 to 1. Illegal with John R. Davila
up, ducked out some at the start and broke last. Davila got his mount in gear
and they quickly took command while getting the first quarter in 22.10 and a
two length advantage over Doc's Option. Tony Curtis was along the fence in third
with Pleasant Trick along the five path in fourth. Illegal opened up a four
length lead with a furlong to go and looked home free. Doc's Option was chasing
in second while Pleasant Trick was angled to the outside for clear sailing.
Elaine Castillo got Pleasant Trick to fire and the duo outran Doc's Option to
the line for a three-quarter length decision. Illegal finished third while missing
the place by a nose. Pleasant Trick got the four and one-half furlong test in
52.35 over a fast track and was awarded $12,060. That was Pleasant Trick's seventh
career win. Bred by Driver-Ferguson and Glencrest Farm, the five year gelded
son of Clever Trick out of Greatly Shocked by Great Neck now has career earnings
exceeding $140,000 and qualified for $1,206 in breeders' awards.
(4/18)
Value Taker takes $17,200 "MSW"
Tri Richard Stable's VALUE TAKER collared the pacesetter in midstretch
and then drew clear by three lengths to take today's $17,200 state-bred maiden
allowance test. Trained by Charlton Baker and ridden to victory by Michael Davila,
this was Value Taker's second try on the year and seventeenth career start.
Prior to today's tally, the Baker trainee last raced on March 7 at Mountaineer
Park in a Maiden Special Weight going five and one-half furlongs over a muddy
track where he showed good early speed but tired to finish fifth beaten just
over seven lengths. Coming in today's race, Value taker had been campaigning
mostly at Aqueduct and Belmont and in those races earned $12,025. Eight three
year olds and upward went to post going four and one-half furlongs with Henry
Jellows' Mister Budster sent off as the odds on choice at 1 to 2. He was coming
off a disappointing race at Aqueduct on January 30. Before that the Michael
Charles Aro trained runner finished a respectable third against state-breds
over the same oval going six panels. Last year Mister Budster started three
times at Suffolk Downs where he finished runner-up twice and sixth in his debut
on October 9. Value Taker was sent off as the second choice in the wagering
at $3.15 to 1. Barb's Bid broke sharply and quickly opened up a pair and a half
on the turn and stopped the timer for the first quarter in 22.60 with Value
Taker stalking in second just off the rail. Mister Budster with Pedro Rodriguez
in the saddle was three lengths back in third while sitting chilly along the
three path. Barb's Bid maintained the advantage into the lane but that lead
was quickly diminishing. Value Taker responded when roused and got to within
a half length to the outside of Barb's Bid with a furlong remaining. Meanwhile,
Mister Budster was angled to the fence for the drive and was only two lengths
out of it with an eighth of mile to go. Value Taker put Barb's Bid away and
went on to post a three length tally. Mister Budster finished well along the
rail to clearly best Barb's Bid by three lengths. Value Taker got the four and
one-half furlong test over a fast track in 52.62 and earned $10,320. Bred by
Milfer Farm Inc., the 4 year old son
of Take Me Out out of Val du Neuf by Val de l'Orne(FR) now has a bankroll of
$22,355 and qualified for $2,064 in breeders' awards.
(4/16)
Ava Marisa captures $19,600 feature
Emily Schoeneman's AVA MARISA wore down Fair Prospect in the final yards
to win by a length and one-half in today's $19,600 featured eighth race. Trained
by Felix Monseratte, Ava Marisa last raced at Mountaineer Park on December 7
of last year for a claiming tag of $30,000. Going five and one-half furlongs
over a muddy track, Ava Marisa showed her usual early gas and was laying third
after the first quarter in 22.1 and only a length and one-half from the pacesetter.
But Ava Marisa could not get any closer than that and faded to finish sixth
beaten eight lengths to Proud Tears. Ridden to victory today by Michael A. Davila
Jr., trainer Monseratte had her fit and ready to roll. The race today was for
fillies and mares which had never won a state bred race other than and was to
be decided at four and one-half furlongs. Nine rivals went to the starting gate
including a Donna Bireta trained entry with Louis A. Bisso Jr's Fair Prospect
sent off as the $2.15 to 1 choice in the wagering. Fair Prospect had not raced
since last July here where the Michael A. Lecesse trainee wired a field of conditioned
allowance foes going one mile and seventy yards by three lengths. That tally
was her second in a row and fourth on the year. Fair Prospect breaking from
the seven post, broke quickly with Joe Badamo in the irons and got the opening
quarter in 22.44 and a length and one-half to the good over Tony's Girl along
the fence and Ava Marisa outside on the three path. Fair Prospect maintained
the advantage to midstretch but Ava Marisa responded readily to Davila's stick
and moved to within a half length of the lead with a furlong to go. Second choice
in the wagering was Paraneck Stable's Logical Art Form who was shipping in from
Aqueduct was making a move but had about six lengths to make up with a furlong
to go. Ava Marisa and Fair Prospect matched strides to the late stages but Ava
Marisa edged clear to prove best by a length and one-half over the latter. Tony's
Girl finished third with Logical Art Form making a late run to hit the board.
Ava Marisa stopped the timer for the four and one-half furlong distance over
a fast strip in 52.18 and earned $11,760. Bred by Raymond A Roncari and Leslie
Roncari-Marconi, the six year old daughter of Big Mukora out of Julia of Winloc
by Lost Code now has five career wins and a sports a bankroll of $62,249. Also,
Ava Marisa qualified for $2,352 in breeders' awards.
(4/15)
Decisive Strike romps on opening day
Finger Lakes Racetrack open the doors today to start their forty fourth season
of live racing with Assaf Ronen's DECISIVE STRIKE capturing the $19,600
featured eighth race by three and one-half lengths. Ridden to victory by Chin
Yang, Decisive Strike has never been beaten here at Finger Lakes. The Assaf
Ronen's owned and trained runner broke his maiden here last August going six
furlongs by three and one-quarter lengths over a fast track. Decisive Strike's
most recent race was at Aqueduct going seven furlongs where he showed some early
speed but faded to finish eighth. That was his first start since January 16.
Eight three year olds and upward which had never won a state bred race other
than going four and one-half furlongs went to post today with New Valentine
Stable's The Queen's Doc sent off the $2.40 to 1 choice. Decisive Strike was
let go at $8.50 to 1. Clarke D..Whitaker's Hidden Account broke sharply and
went out to contest the lead with Decisive Strike. Hidden Account got the opening
quarter in 22.81 with a half length advantage over the latter. A length behind
the pacesetters was Samuel J. Keyrouze's I'am a Red Sox Fan along the four path
in third. Decisive Strike and Hidden Account entered the lane together while
The Queen's Doc still had about five lengths to make up. Decisive Strike responded
when roused by Yang nearing the eighth pole and put a quick length on Hidden
Account. In the meantime, The Queen's Doc was drifting in and then bumped with
Satellite Problem nearing the sixteenth pole. Hidden Account had had enough
and began to fade. Decisive Strike quickly opened up daylight and went on to
prove best in a hand ride. Decisive Strike covered the four and one-half furlongs
in 52.56 over a fast track. Anamericanbid was getting it in gear but lacked
room nearing the sixteenth pole and had to check. With John Grabowski in the
irons, Anamericanbid recovered and finished strongly to best The Queen's Doc
for the place. After a stewards inquiry, The Queen's Doc was disqualified from
third and placed last. Decisive Strike's convincing tally was worth $11,760.
Bred by Gallagher Stud, the five
year old gelded son of Miswaki out of Karla Whyller by Salse now has two scores
and earnings exceeding $39,000. Decisive Strike qualified for $1,176 in breeders'
awards.
(4/13) Englehart and Davila Look to Pick Up Where they Left
Off - 44th season of live racing begins at Finger Lakes on Friday
FARMINGTON, N.Y. - Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack opens the curtain on its
2005 live thoroughbred racing season on Friday with a nine-race card.