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Handicappers: Charles Bedard, Erin Finley, Gaile Fitzgerald, Tod Marks Dean Keppler, John Shapazian Getting Lippy. Plum Pretty talks it up during a backside bath over the weekend. Distribution: The Special’s quotes from Saratoga Ryan Clancy, Jack Clancy, Nolan Clancy, worth repeating Jane Motion, Emmy Cristiano.

“I’ve been coming to this track since I was 6 years old, and I never, ever “Poe? Poe? Honey, there’s no Poe in my program.” Advertising Sales: saw a horse go wide on two turns and win a race on turf here. You can go Novice bettor watching the scratchboard Sunday Contact a Clancy or call wide on one, not two.” (contributed by reader Bill Kimok) Kathy Rubin at (203) 650-6815. Trainer Chad Brown, on Saratoga turf race strategy “I have two people keeping score and they never agree.” “Listen, don’t be a hero. Just do what I tell you to do.” The Special’s Joe Clancy when told Brown, on the favorite instructions of former boss Bobby Frankel of a discrepancy in the handicappers’ totals

“Mr. Dominguez, Mr. Dominguez, Mr. Dominguez, can you look into the “Where are we, Texas?” camera and say . . .” Jimmy Knowles, when seeing cowboy-hat-wearing Fan with a video camera, walking with Javier Castellano, Larry Jones and Kevin Cox on the backstretch The Saratoga Special NOT Ramon Dominguez, after the Jim Dandy Saturday “What time does the 8:15 train come through here?” Steeplechase Times “My daughter watches his kids, she’s the babysitter, but he’s still paying Agent Lenny Pike, standing by the rail of the Thoroughbred Racing Calendar the Florida rate. He’s winning races, he needs to pay more, he needs to pay main track at 8:07 Sunday morning The Best of The Saratoga Special the Saratoga rate.” Call us about your editorial needs. Jockey Edgar Prado, about Castellano’s winning streak “Did you have a paper route when you were a kid?” ST Publishing Inc. Home Office Trainer Frank Alexander to The Special’s Sean Clancy, midway through 364 Fair Hill Drive, Suite F, his paper route Sunday morning; no, he had a hot-walking route. “Well, I’m working really hard right now, but I’ll try to squeeze you in.” Elkton, MD 21921 Trainer Al Stall while sitting in a golf cart under a shade tree. (410) 392-5867 • Fax (410) 392-0170 “I remember when you had to be in Saratoga to read The Special. Now, you www.st-publishing.com “There were long drives in the mornings to Sportsman’s Park.” can read it anywhere in the world.” [email protected] Trainer David Fawkes about his teenage years Keeneland’s Geoffrey Russell, on the ‘I remember when’ column

4 the saratoga special wednesday, august 3, 2011 Continued from here&there... previous page worth repeating The Special’s quotes from Saratoga “I got dirty working by myself, how does that happen?” Jockey Rajiv Maragh, covered in dirt Saturday morning

“If it was cricket, I would play.” Maragh, about the jockeys’ softball game

“Every once in a while you have to hit the all button.” Overheard at the track Saturday

“My friend Brent from Canada called me by accident, I figured it was an omen.” Steeplechase jockey Matt McCarron, after using Canadian shipper Moonshine Mullin in the exacta with Stay Thirsty in the Jim Dandy

“Remember, don’t talk to strange boys. And all boys are strange.” Wayne Lukas, giving advice to Jane Motion By the numbers

25: Trainers with at least one win at the meet.

17: Jockeys with at least one win at the meet. License plates of the day

ZBISCUIT, New York. On a classic red Datsun 240Z (maybe a 260, it was zooming).

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Broken Trust Fund, fourth race. The 3-year-old filly is by Broken Vow out of Inherit.

Sour, ninth race. Adele Dilschneider’s homebred 3-year-old is by Lemon Drop Kid. weather

Today: Afternoon showers. High 81. Low 63. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 83. Low 63. Chance of rain 10 percent.

Friday: Partly cloudy. High 85. Low 69. Chance of rain 10 percent.

Saturday: Isolated thunderstorms. High 79. Low 66. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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wednesday, august 31, 2011 the saratoga special 5 Bulldogs Be Bullish, Ibboyee square off in New York-bred sprint stakes by katie bo williams morrissey stakes preview Today’s $75,000 John Morrissey Stakes has attracted a field of seven run- win up here. Saratoga is very tough,” ners, including the well-regarded Re- Rodriguez said. pole Stable’s 6-year-old Be Bullish. The Owned by Flying Zee Stable, Mine- eighth running of the New York-bred swept finished third June 11, but contest is contested over 6 1/2 furlongs he counted in front of him Kiaran on the main track. McLaughlin’s well-respected Long Be Bullish makes his first start in the Branch Stakes winner Rattlesnake Repole colors in the John Morrissey. Bridge. In his last start July 10, the colt A recent claim out of a sloppy Bel- grabbed the lead in the stretch only to mont start – which Be Bullish won by be collared in the final jumps. 2 lengths – the Pure Prize gelding now “He has a lot of issues, but every- calls George Weaver’s stable home. The thing is the right way with him right grey gelding is a veteran of 50 lifetime now and hopefully he keeps improv- starts, 10 of which have ended in the ing,” Rodriguez said. “We just have to winner’s circle. Red-hot Javier Castel- keep him happy and hopefully he per- lano will take the ride. forms the way he has been for us.” Rudy Rodriguez lodged his first Mineswept drops back from a mile stakes win at Saratoga in this race last for today’s race and will carry Ramon year with Endless Circle. This year, Dominguez in the irons. the former jockey enters Mineswept, a Popular Spa favorite Naughty New 4-year-old son of Mineshaft who has Yorker makes his second start of the year been knocking on the door in both of for Pat Kelly. A distant fifth in his 2011 his 2011 starts at Belmont. debut, the $60,000 Noble Nashua at “I’m very excited and I just hope he Belmont over a mile, the 9-year-old son runs the race we are expecting him to. of Quiet American has not seen the win- Tod Marks That would be very special to win this Be Bullish looks tough in today’s feature, the John Morrissey. two years in a row, but it’s not easy to See morrissey page 8

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KESL-11336-3 Saratoga Special.indd 1 7/21/11 9:49 AM wednesday, august 31, 2011 the saratoga special 7 Morrissey – Continued from page 6 Why would you ner’s circle since February 2008. In a ca- reer that spans 66 starts, 10 of which came at the Spa, Naughty New Yorker has call anyone else? amassed over $1 million in earnings and had his picture taken 12 times. The Fox Ridge Farm color-bearer ticked off a bullet work of 1:00 2/5 for 5 furlongs at Belmont Park July 16. Edgar Prado takes the reins. Todd Pletcher enters likely favorite Ibboyee for Stuart and Anita Subotnick. Last seen finishing eighth behind Tizway in the Met Mile, the 4-year-old son of Medallist is perhaps the most versatile performer on the card: Ibboyee finished fourth, beaten only three-quarters of a length by Capt. Candyman Can in the $60,000 Sir Shackleton over 6 1/2 fur- longs, won the $100,000 Spend A Buck over a mile and won the $150,000 New York Derby over a mile and a sixteenth. John Velazquez rides. Bruce Brown enters Mr. Windjam- mer, a 6-year-old son of Regal Classic who will try to reclaim the glory of his $50,000 George W. Barker win at Finger Lakes in 2010. Bred by Jeffrey Tucker’s My clients have earned over Stonebridge Farm, Mr. Windjammer makes his second start for Brown. Mr. $3 million in steeplechasing. Windjammer is the poster-child for his partnership, Stonegate Racing Stables, The latest ... Mr. Hot Stuff has won two owned by the Johnson family of Fort straight since converting to steeplechasing. Edward, New York. The first yearling purchase made by the partnership, Mr. Windjammer was named the Finger Sean Clancy Bloodstock Lakes Horse of the Year in 2009. Bernando Callejas and Ilmar Loaiza 302.545.7713 | [email protected] enter respective longshots Six Flings Connie Bush www.seanclancybloodstock.com and Overextended. Ibboyee is 7-5 in the John Morrissey. MIDDLEBURG REAL ESTATE Serving Our Clients Since 1943

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8 the saratoga special wednesday, august 3, 2011 wednesday, august 31, 2011 the saratoga special 9 Saratoga Leaders Through Monday, Aug. 1 Leading Trainers Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Win% $% purses Todd A. Pletcher 46 14 6 6 30.43 56.52 $1,053,820 Chad C. Brown 22 7 5 1 31.82 59.09 $527,460 Rudy R. Rodriguez 13 4 0 1 30.77 38.46 $103,620 Steven M. Asmussen 19 3 4 4 15.79 57.89 $239,600 H. Graham Motion 10 3 2 0 30.00 50.00 $221,040 Anthony W. Dutrow 5 3 2 0 60.00 100.00 $113,600 George Weaver 13 3 1 1 23.08 38.46 $118,700 William I. Mott 21 2 6 4 9.52 57.14 $210,560 Christophe Clement 10 2 2 2 20.00 60.00 $89,100 Dominick A. Schettino 7 2 2 1 28.57 71.43 $52,800 Thomas M. Bush 8 2 2 0 25.00 50.00 $53,960 Barclay Tagg 13 2 1 3 15.38 46.15 $98,020

Leading Jockeys John R. Velazquez 68 19 12 5 27.94 52.94 $902,590 Javier Castellano 73 16 9 7 21.92 43.84 $1,268,420 Ramon A. Dominguez 72 10 13 9 13.89 44.44 $660,040 Cornelio Velasquez 48 7 6 4 14.58 35.42 $310,670 Eddie Castro 40 7 5 6 17.50 45.00 $431,840 Rajiv Maragh 60 7 4 8 11.67 31.67 $387,992 Julien R. Leparoux 46 6 5 6 13.04 36.96 $401,620 Jose Lezcano 45 5 4 10 11.11 42.22 $351,860 David Cohen 25 3 2 4 12.00 36.00 $92,568 Corey Nakatani 19 3 2 2 15.79 36.84 $124,680 Kent J. Desormeaux 13 3 1 0 23.08 30.77 $80,560 Irad Ortiz, Jr. 37 3 0 6 8.11 24.32 $100,020

Leading Owners Repole Stable 15 5 1 3 33.33 60.00 $489,600 Michael Dubb 11 5 1 1 45.45 63.64 $131,680 Anstu Stables 5 2 1 0 40.00 60.00 $73,700 Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey 8 2 0 1 25.00 37.50 $71,160 Stonewall Farm 2 2 0 0 100.00 100.00 $35,400 Team Valor International 5 2 0 0 40.00 40.00 $66,500 Darley Stable 9 2 0 0 22.22 22.22 $71,680 Connie Bush Based on wins, winning percentage. The Special – it’s what’s for breakfast (of course, we don’t know about the guy on the right).

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10 the saratoga special wednesday, august 3, 2011 wednesday, august 31, 2011 the saratoga special 11 wednesday’s Saratoga entries

Wednesday, August 3. Post time 1 p.m. Entries with program number, 14 MTO Fortheloveof Anna R. Dominguez S. Asmussen 3-1 post position, horse, jockey, trainer and morning-line odds. 15 MTO Demure Halo J. Leparoux E. Kenneally 7-2 16 MTO Royal Lahaina M. Luzzi R. Dutrow, Jr. 5-2 1st (1:00PM). $53,000, ALW, 3 & up, F & M , 1 1/8M (Inner turf) Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta, Pic 3, Daily Double 1 1 Puzzling A. Solis C. McGaughey III 6-1 2 2 Inflation Hedge A. Garcia R. Violette, Jr. 7-2 5th (3:13PM). $29,000, MCL $50,000-$40,000, 3 yo’s & up, 6F 3 3 Loure J. Castellano T. Albertrani 3-1 1 1 The Defense Rests J. Leparoux M. Hushion 4-1 4 4 Kathern’s Kitten J. Leparoux M. Maker 6-1 2 2 Orsonian R. Albarado R. Nicks 5-2 5 5 Miss Laa di Da (GB) R. Maragh J. Sheppard 5-2 3 3 Cold Precision R. Curatolo P. Kelly 20-1 6 6 Speedy’s Gal J. Velazquez D. Donk 8-1 4 4 Show Time C. Velasquez D. Fawkes 10-1 7 7 Wickie’s Flame F. Lenclud I. Wilkes 15-1 5 5 Grimmer R. Maragh G. Contessa 10-1 8 8 Aquarius Star (IRE) R. Curatolo P. Biancone 20-1 6 6 Above Par R. Dominguez M. Hushion 8-1 9 MTO Go Unbridled H. Jerkens 4-1 7 7 Conway Hillbilly J. Lezcano D. Fawkes 15-1 10 MTO D’ Oratory R. Dominguez H. Bond 5-1 8 8 Special Action J. Castellano D. Galluscio 8-1 11 MTO Alykela J. Rodriguez G. DiSanto 15-1 9 9 Same Old Wish A. Garcia K. McLaughlin 3-1 12 MTO Beautiful Risk . W. Badgett, Jr. 8-1 Exacta, Trifecta, Pic 3, Pic 6, Daily Double 13 MTO Heavenly Landing J. Leparoux E. Kenneally 2-1 Exacta, Trifecta, Pic 3, Daily Double 6th (3:47PM). $45,000, SHP $16,000, 3 yo’s & up, 1 1/8M 1 1 Almighty Silver J. Espinoza P. Ortiz 15-1 2nd (1:33PM). $50,000, MSW, 2 yo, 5F 2 2 Joe Corrigan M. Studart R. Ubillo 12-1 1 1 One Slick Dude J. Castellano B. Levine 8-1 3 3 Frazil C. Velasquez L. Rice 5-2 2 2 Manx M. Cruz D. Lukas 12-1 4 4 Lucas Brady M. Cruz K. McPeek 5-1 3 3 My Wahoo S. Bridgmohan S. Margolis 4-1 5 5 Middle Bank J. Castellano R. Reid, Jr. 4-1 4 4 Backnbiz E. Castro R. Schosberg 20-1 6 6 Fugedaboudit Sandy J. Rodriguez D. Shivmangal 20-1 5 5 Hunt Crossing J. Velazquez T. Pletcher 8-5 7 7 Unbridled Heat J. Velazquez H. Jerkens 5-1 6 6 Al Mudeer A. Garcia K. McLaughlin 5-2 8 8 Sea Gaze R. Dominguez S. Asmussen 3-1 7 7 Iron Post R. Dominguez D. Fawkes 6-1 Exacta, Trifecta, Pic 3, Daily Double Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta, Pic 3, Pic 4, Daily Double 7th (4:21PM). $21,000, CLM $15,000, 3 yo’s & up, 1 1/8M 3rd (2:06PM). $50,000, MSW, 3 yo’s & up, F & M , 5 1/2F (Turf) 1 3 Allen’s Affair J. Espinoza G. Contessa 15-1 1 1 Yadira J. Leparoux S. Asmussen 5-1 1a 6 McGee’s Miricle J. Espinoza G. Contessa 15-1 2 2 Lynnette E. Prado W. Mott 7-2 2 1 Worth a Buck R. Maragh G. Weaver 6-1 3 3 Mi Hermana E. Castro B. Tagg 6-1 3 2 Blue Solitude M. Mena W. Cesare 20-1 4 4 Truffles A. Solis M. Hennig 12-1 4 4 Out of the Ghetto S. Bridgmohan I. Wilkes 4-1 5 5 Scootles J. Castellano J. Hertler 3-1 5 5 I Take Diamonds K. Desormeaux D. Stewart 6-1 6 6 Zero Yield R. Dominguez C. Brown 5-1 6 7 Mr. Bristol J. Leparoux N. Howard 5-2 7 7 Skiddles n’ Bob J. Espinoza S. Hough 15-1 7 8 Majestic Hope C. Nakatani N. Zito 5-1 8 8 Swinginfromarainbo I. Ortiz, Jr. R. Ubillo 20-1 8 9 Rightuplynn’salley C. Velasquez R. Schosberg 10-1 9 9 Shandrea M. Cruz L. Blusiewicz 8-1 9 10 Grounded Love J. Sanchez D. Schettino 8-1 10 MTO Starry J. Castellano C. Brown 4-1 Exacta, Trifecta, Pic 3, Pic 4, Daily Double 11 MTO Beautifulnightmare . M. Friedman 5-1 Exacta, Trifecta, Pic 3, Daily Double 8th (4:55PM). $75,000, STK - JOHN MORRISSEY, 3 yo’s & up, 6 1/2F 1 1 Mineswept R. Curatolo R. Rodriguez 5-1 4th (2:39PM). $49,000, OCL $50,000, 3 & up, F & M , 1M (Inner turf) 2 2 Mr. Windjammer E. Castro B. Brown 15-1 1 1 Northern Coast S. Bridgmohan M. Casse 3-1 3 3 Six Flings J. Espinoza B. Callejas 15-1 2 2 Cedar Grove R. Dominguez C. Brown 12-1 4 4 Overextended E. De Diego I. Loaiza 30-1 3 3 Saucy Jade J. Castellano T. Pletcher 6-1 5 5 Naughty New Yorker E. Prado P. Kelly 10-1 4 4 Miss Addison C. Velasquez D. Manning 8-1 6 6 Be Bullish J. Castellano G. Weaver 8-5 5 5 Royal Order M. Cruz E. Harty 20-1 7 7 Ibboyee J. Velazquez T. Pletcher 7-5 6 6 Silent Joy J. Castanon D. Romans 6-1 Exacta, Trifecta, Pic 3, Daily Double 7 7 Sovereign Crisis J. Leparoux C. Brown 9-2 8 8 Broken Trust Fund F. Geroux L. Rivelli 8-1 9th (5:30PM). $46,000, CLM $50,000-$40,000, 3yo, 1M (Inner turf) 9 9 Higher Incentive D. Cohen D. Jacobson 15-1 1 1 Punster R. Maragh F. Alexander 10-1 10 10 System Ready J. Velazquez T. Pletcher 5-1 2 2 Mister Pippit E. Castro S. Benzel 4-1 11 AE Ouchy Night E. Castro T. Bush 8-1 3 3 It Doesn’t Add Up C. Nakatani M. Scherer 6-1 12 AE Kaiser’s d’Light E. Prado K. Ritvo 15-1 4 4 Kid Curry A. Solis S. Hough 8-1 13 AE Dracup A. Solis L. Lewis 12-1 5 5 Chasing Moonlight J. Castellano T. Albertrani 15-1 6 6 Argentine Talisman J. Velazquez M. Matz 10-1 7 7 Sour A. Garcia A. Stall, Jr. 6-1 8 8 Top Surprize J. Alvarado L. Rivelli 5-2 9 9 Ivy Connection E. Prado H. Motion 8-1 10 10 Z Appeal J. Leparoux M. Maker 15-1 11 AE Cobalt Cat E. Prado T. Hamm 8-1 12 MTO David the Great F. Lenclud M. Nihei 8-1 13 MTO Divine Child C. Englehart 6-1 14 MTO One Cool Dude (arg) R. Dominguez M. Hushion 7-2 Exacta, Trifecta, Daily Double

10th (6:04PM). $29,000, CLM $25,000, 3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F (Turf) 1 2 Racing Office Joe M. Mena M. Scherer 10-1 1a AE Putitonwaynestab M. Cruz M. Scherer 10-1 2 1 Thisonesforruthie J. Leparoux T. Hills 8-1 3 3 Dontquityourdayjob J. Rodriguez F. Martin, Sr. 50-1 4 4 History Starts Now D. Cohen D. Jacobson 12-1 5 5 B G Suavecito R. Albarado R. Granger 3-1 6 6 Hooligan’s Delight I. Ortiz, Jr. R. Barbara 20-1 7 7 Paul’s Ace R. Curatolo K. Ritvo 6-1 Read The Special 8 8 Ziptronic R. Maragh G. Contessa 7-2 9 9 Wascally Rabbit J. Espinoza G. Contessa 5-1 Online, 10 10 Montana Knight R. Dominguez M. Hushion 5-1 eautiful Queen Anne 11 AE Coronation Day J. Castellano G. Weaver 7-2 at the track, B 12 AE Tom Kitten J. Velazquez S. Benzel 8-1 Victorian home or B&B or around town on Union Ave. 9 Bedrooms, 13 AE Ruhtro S. Bridgmohan M. Casse 5-2 8 Baths, 6 Fireplaces. Exacta, Trifecta

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12 the saratoga special wednesday, august 3, 2011 the Power grid John Gaile Dean Erin Charles Race # Shapazian Fitzgerald Keppler Finley Bedard

Loure D’Oratory Miss Laa di Da Miss Laa Di Da Inflation Hedge 1 Inflation Hedge Miss Laa di Da Loure Kathern’s Kitten Speedy’s Gal Kathern’s Kitten Loure Speedy’s Gal Loure Kathern’s Kitten Hunt Crossing Hunt Crossing Hunt Crossing Hunt Crossing Hunt Crossing 2 Al Mudeer My Wahoo My Wahoo Al Mudeer Al Mudeer Iron Post Iron Post Backnbiz Iron Post Iron Post Mi Hermana Zero Yield Mi Hermana Zero Yield Scootles 3 Zero Yield Starry Lynnette Mi Hermana Lynnette Lynnette Mi Hermana Zero Yield Scootles Truffles Northern Coast Northern Coast Sovereign Crisis System Ready Northern Coast 4 Saucy Jade Saucy Jade Broken Trust Fund Northern Coast Miss Addison System Ready Royal Lahaina System Ready Sovereign Crisis System Ready The Defense Rests Orsonian Above Par Orsonian The Defense Rests 5 Special Action Same Old Wish Special Action The Defense Rests Show Time Show Time The Defense Rests The Defense Rests Same Old Wish Grimmer Frazil Sea Gaze Unbridled Heat Lucas Brady Frazil 6 Sea Gaze Frazil Joe Corrigan Frazil Sea Gaze Almighty Silver Middle Bank Almighty Silver Unbridled Heat Middle Bank Out of the Ghetto Out Of The Ghetto Majestic Hope Mr. Bristol Worth A Buck Grounded Love I Take Diamonds Rightuplynn’salley Majestic Hope Grounded Love 7 Majestic Hope Grounded Love Out of the Ghetto Out of the Ghetto I Take Diamonds Be Bullish Be Bullish Ibboyee Ibboyee Ibboyee Mineswept Ibboyee Mineswept Be Bullish Be Bullish 8 Ibboyee Mineswept Be Bullish Mineswept Naughty New Yorker One Cool Dude Top Surprize Top Surprize Top Surprize Top Surprize Top Surprize One Cool Dude Z Appeal Mister Pippit Kid Curry 9 Mister Pippit Mister Pippit Mister Pippit It Doesn’t Add Up Mister Pippit Ziptronic Coronation Day Montana Knight Ziptronic B G Suavecito Coronation Day Montana Knight History Starts Now Montana Knight Hooligan’s Delight 10 Montana Knight Ziptronic Paul’s Ace Paul’s Ace Ziptronic Records 28/81 24/81 17/81 22/81 12/81

Handicapper’s Scorecard Monday was a dark day for the Special staff. John Shapa- zian continues to lead 28-24 over Gaile Fitzgerald in our in-house win column as we start another week of exciting racing the Spa. Handicapper Erin Finley is in striking distance with 22 victories, followed by Dean Keppler and Charles Bedard to round out the field. The pick six paid $78,716 Monday afternoon and there is no carryover today.

Longshot of the Day – Sponsored by You! Contact The Special and put your farm,business or name here. [email protected] wednesday, august 31, 2011 the saratoga special 13 amsterdam STAKES recap Roundup at Spa Caleb’s Posse rolls by in Monday stakes rally BY sean clancy Donnie Von Hemel thought long and hard. “Good question,” said Von Hemel, finally looking up from his cowboy hat. “I don’t know if I would have made the move or not.” Caleb’s Posse, part of the Von Hemel sidecar pulled by Jim Dandy starter Alternation, upset the Amster- dam Monday with a power move on the turn. Ridden by Rajiv Maragh, Caleb’s Posse sat poised behind a wicked scramble on the lead before angling out at the Dave Harmon Caleb’s Posse (left) kicks clear in Monday’s Amsterdam for trainer Donnie Von Hemel. head of the stretch and accelerating to an easy 4-length win over Redeemed who closed for second with Wine Grade II stakes? sponsible for it all, finished fourth in the Jim Dandy Police third. Caleb’s Posse finished 6 1/2 furlongs in Good question. Moot point. Saturday. 1:15.88. Owned by McNeill Stable and Cheyenne Sta- “I think we would have looked but it would have The Amsterdam, as always, represented a conflu- ble, Caleb’s Posse earned his sixth victory in his 13th been a tougher decision,” Von Hemel said. “I don’t ence of 3-year-olds still searching for their niche, in- career start. know what we would have decided, but that doesn’t cluding To Honor And Serve who hadn’t run since Von Hemel, making his first full-meet foray to matter now.” finishing third in the Grade I Florida Derby. Like most Saratoga, filled in Caleb’s Posse’s name on his stall ap- Nope. of the Amsterdam starters, Caleb’s Posse had his dalli- plication after writing in Alternation. If it wasn’t for Caleb’s Posse represented Von Hemel’s third starter Alternation, would he have run Caleb’s Posse in the at the meet and second win. Alternation, who’s re- See amsterdam page 16 10 two-year-old winners in 2011 and still counting!

• Overdriven – GII Sanford winner at Saratoga for Mike Repole and Todd Pletcher.

• Twelve Hundred at Arlington Park for B. Jock Racing and James Divito

• Hot Ride at Calder for Carolynn Stables and Joe Catanese

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wednesday, august 31, 2011 the saratoga special 17 Monday racing recap Cricket’s Destiny ‘Ahvee’ charges home to win turf sprint stakes by katie bo williams Avram Freedberg and John Velazquez stood shoul- der-to-shoulder for the trophy presentation after Monday’s $75,000 Smart And Fancy Stakes over 5 1/2 furlongs on the Mellon Course. They were dressed exactly alike: yellow silks with a brown emblem on the chest and the back. In Freed- berg’s case, the emblem was a clear-cut photograph of Dave Harmon a brown-eyed dog. Ahvee’s Destiny streaks home with a stakes score for trainer Linda Rice. “Cricket was our dog for 15 years and the stable is named after her, Everything’s Cricket Racing,” said “I thought she was in a great spot, that’s exactly Freedberg, who towered over his diminutive partner. where she likes to run from, sit and stalk on the out- “She appears on the front and the back of the silks. side,” Rice said. She’s also run a lot of races on this I wear them every time we’re in the winner’s circle. course, she really favors this course.” I used to wear it into the paddock but I scared the No surprise there. Saratoga is a home-field advan- horses, they thought I was going to get on their back.” tage for Ahvee’s Destiny, who was bred and born 10 Monday was the first opportunity Freedberg has minutes up the road in Stillwater at Sez Who Thor- had to don the silks this year at Saratoga, although oughbreds. Sez Who, owned by Richard Simon, was he has come close: Hear The Footsteps ran a chasing another casualty of the industry-wide economic con- second to Writingonthewall in Sunday’s nightcap. traction and dissolved in 2009. The horse that got Freedberg off the duck, appro- Freedberg wasn’t the only one Ahvee’s Destiny got priately, was his namesake: a 7-year-old mare named off the duck. The race represented Rice’s first win of Ahvee’s Destiny trained by Linda Rice. the Saratoga meet. A $130,000 OBS purchase by Harry Aleo, Ahvee’s “We started out a little slow I needed to give my Destiny is 5-for-10 at Saratoga after Monday’s score. horses a break after Belmont, we had such a good Seventh last out in a $50,000 overnight stakes at Co- meet down there,” Rice said. “I knew we’d get off to lonial Downs, the daughter of Rizzi has not seen the a slow start, but I think things will start to come to- winner’s circle since June 2010, but once played the gether now.” leading role in an all Linda Rice superfecta in the 2008 Mechanicville Stakes here. • Sitting behind his desk at his Oklahoma barn the Breaking alertly, Ahvee’s Destiny sat off the flanks morning before Opening Day, Chad Brown mused on of Out Post into the turn, out of the turn and into the the greatest weakness of his stable. stretch. The moment came – hang or overtake – and “I could use a few more stake horses. I’m not real Ahvee’s Destiny overtook, claiming the lead and pin- strong in the stake races, particularly on the dirt. I ning her ears against a few brazen closers. don’t have a lot of them right now.” Two days after winning the Grade I Diana with Zag- Dave Harmon ora and moments after win- Owner Avram Freedberg sports his silks in the winner’s circle ning the Rachel Alexandra with John Velazquez and trainer Linda Rice (right). with Kid Kate (on the dirt), the whip with equal determination and between them, Brown had to laugh at him- they got the job done. self. “I’ll tell you what,” Brown said. “Castro rode her “That was a promotional last time and I was so impressed with the ride even ad for horses. It’s all part of when she finished second that it was a no-brainer, im- my strategy,” he joked. “Feel mediately when I picked this race out I said you’re bad for Chad Brown, send going to ride her back. I loved the ride, I thought he him some stakes horses.” got along with her very well. I didn’t give him any Nobody had to feel sorry instructions. I said, ride her the same way you rode for Brown on Monday when the last time when she finished second at the race at he was standing in the win- Belmont. So, he did.” ner’s circle after the 7-fur- The second in question was the Grade III Bed o’ long $75,000 Rachel Alex- Roses on July 3. Kid Kate finished 5 lengths adrift of andra. Tamarind Hall over the same distance as the Rachel Kid Kate followed a hot- Alexandra. potato style game of pass- “There have been other jockeys that have ridden the-pace between Lisa’s her well, Dominguez won a stake on her, Lezcano Booby Trap and Katy Now has won on her,” Brown said. “I go by right now. I that produced fractions of thought he stepped in and did a good job and with a 22.21 and 44.73 seconds come from behind sprinter type horse I think it’s im- through the opening stages. portant that you know them a little bit. I kind of go The Dell Ridge homebred race to race with my horses that way. Whatever is go- made a bid from the back ing on currently with them I roll with.” of the pack just before the The 4-year-old daughter of Lemon Drop Kid is quarter pole and chugged 6-for-16 lifetime after Monday – 3-for-3 at Saratoga Dave Harmon away, determinedly poking – and Brown is confident he has found his filly’s level Kid Kate reaches for the wire in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes Monday. her nose in front with every See monday page 19 stride. Eddie Castro went to

18 the saratoga special wednesday, august 3, 2011 are,” said trainer Allen Jerkens. “Some- times no matter what you do with them, Monday – they’re still nervous. She’s only nervous Continued from page 18 when she goes to the gate, and we take her there a lot, try to get her over it.” ping-ponging between Grade IIIs and The 7-furlong contest was Precious overnight stakes. Soul’s second race in 10 days, a bold “She’s a real honest, hard-knock- move that paid off. Jerkens doesn’t ing horse. Everything Dell Ridge has credit himself with any sophisticated sent me has been hickory-tree sound,” strategy. Brown said. “They breed strong horses, “Well,” Jerkens shrugged. “She so she survived all winter at Aqueduct wasn’t running so good when she and ran right on through this year be- had two months’ rest, so I figured she cause she’s a hardy, sound horse and couldn’t do any worse with eight days’ pretty much everything they have sent rest. She came to me, she won the first me is that way.” start, so then we thought we really had something. Her shin was bothering her • Ramon Dominguez waited to come and we gave her two months off. Then into the winner’s circle and saluted the we ran her at Belmont Park and she clouds with his whip twice. The solid didn’t run up into the mud or whatever, gelding beneath him, bay without a then we gave her another two months mark on him save a freckle of white on off and then she ran the other day and his wide forehead, had just emerged the we ran her back today.” victor from the cavalry charge around The daughter of Distorted Humor the bend in Monday’s third. finished third on Opening Day to the Standing in the winner’s circle wait- Dave Harmon highly regarded Valiant Passion. Pre- ing for the horse was Marlene Brody in Precious Soul wins Monday’s fifth for trainer Allen Jerkens. cious Soul took a similar running style a neat white suit. The elegant owner- on Monday as she did against Valiant breeder owns and operates Gallagher’s of seconds before drawing clear to put “Yes,” Brody said. “There is going Passion, tracking just off the pace. Stud, the birthplace of Dominguez’s Chad Brown in front of the lens once to be a yearling by her in September by Jerkens isn’t rating his expectations mount, 4-year-old Atitlan. Gallagher’s again. Discreet Cat. He won very nicely to- Stud (and Brody) have been in Colum- Flanked by her manager, Mallory day.” too harshly after his filly’s impressive bia County, an hour from Saratoga, by Mort, Brody took the stairs back into • Precious Soul has never thought score. her reckoning for the last 34 years. the clubhouse, but not before pausing much of the gate. She doesn’t care for it “You always hope, especially when The clear standout on looks alone, to reflect on the mare that produced in the mornings and she doesn’t care for you have a well-bred horse. There were Atitlan strolled around the paddock Atitlan (Bonita Chica, a daughter of it in the afternoons, either. some fair fillies in this race,” he said. with his nose between his knees and Turkoman). Afternoons included Monday’s fifth, ambled to the gate before getting down “She’s a beautiful mare and she con- $52,000 non-winners of two, which the NYRA NOTES: Attendance for the to business. Keen early, he broke on the sistently makes beautiful yearlings,” 3-year-old filly took control of to the first 10 days of the meet is up 1.3 per- outside before zipping through a nar- Brody said. tune of 6 lengths. cent compared to 2010 while on-track row a hole into the middle of the pack “You planned this mating particu- “We took her to the gate the other handle was up 4.5 percent. All-sources around the first turn. Reserved until larly because it’s the same cross as Point morning and she went in, but she didn’t handle was up 1.6 percent over the first the stretch, he hung for just the barest Given,” Mort reminded her. want to go in today, that’s how they 10 days of the 2010 meet.

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PHOTO BY: Hoofprints Grace Hall wednesday, august 31, 2011 the saratoga special 19 Get MONday’s Saratoga results Monday August 01. Sixth $45,000, NY-Bred Maiden special weight, 3 yo & up, 5 1/2F 4 All Class C. Velasquez $10.00 $5.50 $3.20 First $25,200, Claiming $15,000, 3 yo's & up, 6F 1 Strolldownbroadway R. Dominguez $9.10 $5.40 9 Belle Muse R. Albarado $20.80 $9.20 $5.50 11 Paci Di Notte R. Maragh $2.60 at these and other fine 10 Gin Cat E. Castro $13.80 $7.50 Gr/ro Colt 2008, by Value Plus - Tangerine Spice by Woodman 6 Chickatari R. Dominguez $3.60 Owner: Wachtel Stable. distribution stops in and Ch Filly 2007, by Woke Up Dreamin - Peyvon by Slewacide Trainer: Chris Englehart. around Saratoga Owner: Pucek, John, Paul. Trainer: John Pucek. Breeder: Avandelle Farm (NY). Breeder: Clay Neel & Mena Neel (KY). Late Scratches: Midnight Max, Pegasus Papou, Warrior From Above, Late Scratches: McKenzie River Mr Ames Adirondack Inn Claimed: High Flying Adore claimed by Canzone, Sr., Peter J. Time: 1:03.29 and Eloise for $15,000 Daily Double (4-4), $49.00; Exacta (4-1), $80.50; Beverly’s Time: 1:12.17 Superfecta (4-1-11-7), $1,977.00; Exacta (9-10), $215.50; Superfecta (9-10-6-5), $4,515.00; Trifecta (4-1-11), $254.50; Brunswick B&B Trifecta (9-10-6), $1,376.00 Pic 3 (10-4-4), $300.00

Country Corner Restaurant Second $78,000, Stakes - Smart and Fancy S., 3 yo & up, 5 1/2F Seventh $78,000, Stakes - Rachel Alexandra S., 3 yo's & up, 7F Crush & Cask wine store 5 Ahvee's Destiny J. Velazquez $27.60 $12.60 $6.80 6 Kid Kate E. Castro $13.00 $5.70 $3.90 8 Legally Blanca C. Velasquez $5.50 $3.40 1 Belle of the Hall R. Dominguez $15.60 $8.50 D’Andrea’s Pizza 7 Strike the Bell J. Castellano $3.80 4 Katy Now J. Velazquez $4.90 Ch Mare 2004, by Rizzi - Love Destiny by Silver Deputy B Filly 2007, by Lemon Drop Kid - Run Kate Run by Cherokee Run Five Points Market Owner: Everything's Cricket Racing. Trainer: Linda Rice. Owner: Dell Ridge Farm. Breeder: Sez Who Thoroughbreds (NY). Trainer: Chad Brown. Giacone’s Market/Deli Late Scratches: Devilish Spirit, Full of Gut Breeder: Dell Ridge Farm, LLC (KY). Time: 1:02.17 Late Scratches: Comic Marvel Gideon Putnam Hotel Daily Double (9-5), $274.50; Exacta (5-8), $143.50; Quinella (5-8), $58.00; Time: 1:24 Superfecta (5-8-7-4), $4,031.00; Trifecta (5-8-7), $602.00 Daily Double (4-6), $73.00; Exacta (6-1), $186.00; Hampton Inn Superfecta (6-1-4-9), $8,102.00; Hilton Garden Inn Third $48,000, NY-Bred Maiden special weight, 3 y & up, 1 1/8M Trifecta (6-1-4), $918.00; 12 Atitlan R. Dominguez $5.30 $3.30 $3.10 Pic 3 (4-4-6), $499.00 Holiday Inn 5 Mightylover J. Velazquez $4.80 $4.30 2 Majesty's Pilgrim M. Luzzi $16.80 Eighth $150,000, Stakes - Amsterdam S., 3 yo, 6 1/2F Inn at Saratoga B Gelding 2007, by Thunder Gulch - Bonita Chica by Turkoman 4 Caleb's Posse R. Maragh $27.60 $11.00 $5.10 Owner: Gallagher's Stud. Trainer: Chad Brown. 2 Redeemed E. Prado $7.10 $4.60 Impressions Breeder: Gallagher's Stud (NY). 3 Wine Police J. Leparoux $4.60 Johnny’s Ice Cream Late Scratches: This Hard Land B Colt 2008, by Posse - Abbey's Missy by Slewacide Time: 1:50.30 Owner: McNeill Stables LLC, Cheyenne Stables, LLC. Leon’s Restaurant Daily Double (5-12), $91.00; Exacta (12-5), $24.40; Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel. Superfecta (12-5-2-4), $2,271.00; Trifecta (12-5-2), $516.00; Breeder: Don C. McNeill (KY). Lyrical Ballad bookstore Pic 3 (9-5-12), $739.00 Time: 1:15.88 Daily Double (6-4), $183.00; Exacta (4-2), $118.00; Parting Glass Pub Fourth $28,080, Maiden Claiming $25,000, 3 yo's & up, 1 3/16M Superfecta (4-2-3-7), $3,263.00; Trifecta (4-2-3), $852.00; 10 East Indies I. Ortiz, Jr. $11.60 $6.90 $4.60 Pic 3 (4-6-4), $1,055.00; Price Chopper 6 Gunman E. Prado $8.20 $4.40 Place Pix Nine (1/3/4-1/4/11-1/4/6-4), $433.00 Saratoga Coffee Traders 2 Parcel F. Lenclud $2.70 Ch Gelding 2008, by Orientate - Classy Assets by Jade Hunter Ninth $30,120, NY-Bred Maiden Claiming $20,000, 3 yo's & up, 6F Saratoga Arms B&B Owner: MeB Racing Stables, LLC. Trainer: Dominick Schettino. 1 Ohbabyobeyme R. Dominguez $9.70 $5.20 $4.30 Breeder: Adena Springs (ON). 13 Spa City Lover J. Sanchez $5.70 $4.70 Saratoga Sleigh B&B Late Scratches: Master John, Gypsy Warrior, Pure Kraft, Ess Shape, 2 Dixieland Cowgirl E. Castro $8.80 Willy Pay B Filly 2008, by Awesome Again - La Sorpresa (ARG) by Slew Gin Fizz Siro’s Restaurant Claimed: Play It Smart claimed by Rivelli, Larry for $25,000 Owner: Dubb, Michael, Grant, Stuart, Bethlehem Stables LLC. Time: 1:55.58 Trainer: Anthony Dutrow. Sperry’s Daily Double (12-10), $27.20; Exacta (10-6), $111.00; Breeder: Anjes Farm (NY). Spring Street Deli Quinella (6-10), $60.00; Superfecta (10-6-2-9), $1,590.00; Time: 1:12.41 Trifecta (10-6-2), $270.00; Pic 3 (5-12-10), $393.00 Daily Double (4-1), $127.00; Exacta (1-13), $46.80; Stadium Cafe Superfecta (1-13-2-3), $3,406.00; Trifecta (1-13-2), $442.50; Fifth $54,000, Allowance, 3 yo's & up, 7F Pic 3 (6-4-1), $805.00; Pic 4 (4-6-4-1), $5,245.00; Stewarts Shops 4 Precious Soul E. Prado $15.80 $5.50 $8.00 Pic 6 (10-4-4-6-4-1), $877.00; Pic 6 (10-4-4-6-4-1), $78,716.00 3 Champagne Run S. Bridgmohan $7.20 $9.80 The Bread Basket 1 Bid a Moon J. Lezcano $13.20 Ch Filly 2008, by Distorted Humor - Love That Jazz by Dixieland Band Attendance: 12,814. On Track Handle: 2,026,202 The Cupcake Lab Owner: Cowan, Irving, M.. Intra-State Handle: 1,909,844. Inter-State Handle: 6,216,977 The Reading Room Trainer: H. Jerkens. Breeder: Irving Cowan (KY). Copyright 2011 EQUIBASE Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Uncommon Grounds Time: 1:24.02 Daily Double (10-4), $66.00; Exacta (4-3), $92.50; Union Gables B&B Superfecta (4-3-1-5), $2,188.00; Trifecta (4-3-1), $505.00; Pic 3 (12-10-4), $257.50; Pic 4 (5-12/13-10-4), $4,678.00 Virgil’s Coffee Shop Washington Inn B&B

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wednesday, august 31, 2011 the saratoga special 21 fourstardave STAKES recap Fast Options Sidney’s Candy makes light work of Grade II

BY sean clancy Elliott Walden laughed at the difference between Sidney’s Candy in the morning and Sidney’s Candy in the afternoon. “He worked faster than he ran,” Walden said. “He went three quarters in 1:14, he went in 1:09 the other day.” Something like that. On July 24, WinStar Farm’s recent purchase Sid- Dave Harmon ney’s Candy breezed 5 furlongs in 57.60 seconds, con- Sidney’s Candy bounds away from the start with a clear lead in Sunday’s Fourstardave. vincing his connections to run him on the turf in Sun- at Hollywood Park, Sidney’s Candy moved from John in company,’ ” Pletcher said. “Everything has gone day’s Fourstardave. Eight days later, Sidney’s Candy Sadler’s California barn to Pletcher’s Belmont barn. even easier than I expected; the first time we breezed went to the lead in the Grade II stakes, going a half Sidney’s Candy hid nothing in his career, win- him by himself, very relaxed, breezed him again, re- in 50.49 and three-quarters in 1:14.35 on his way to ning graded stakes on the dirt, synthetic and the laxed, put him in company, relaxed. You want to an easy win over Moryba and Beau Choix. Owned by turf, all accomplished choke-out from the start. make sure you don’t make any mistakes along the way WinStar Farm and Rubio B Stable, the son of Candy Pletcher got the horse this summer and waited for and he made the job pretty easy.” Ride finished 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.25 to pick up his the bomb. Pletcher and Walden were faced with a tough de- seventh victory in 14 career starts. “He’s actually more settled than we anticipated. cision on where to begin an East Coast campaign; Purchased by his present connections after finishing The first time we breezed him we didn’t know what to second in the Grade II American Handicap on the turf expect, we said, ‘wow, he’s pretty kind, he can do that See fourstardave page 23

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22 the saratoga special wednesday, august 3, 2011 II La Jolla before taking a crack at the Breeders’ Cup Mile where he faded to Fourstardave – sixth after leading the whole way. He Continued from page 22 won one of his next three starts before being purchased by WinStar Farm and dirt, turf, short or long. Sidney’s Candy Rubio B for a stallion career at the end worked well on the dirt but when intro- of the season. Rubio B, an Argentina- duced to the Oklahoma turf July 24, the based stud farm, will stand the son of decision was made. Argentine great Candy Ride during the “Usually you get a horse at his age, southern hemisphere season. he’s a sprinter, he’s a dirt horse, he’s a Gavin Murphy, managing partner turf horse, whatever,” Pletcher said. of SF Bloodstock and a partner in the “With him he’s run well on all three horse, looked at Sidney’s Candy as a surfaces and at difference distances, it’s must-have stallion prospect and a must- trying to figure out what you want to see racing prospect. do with him. This one, you’re thinking, “It’s a great thrill, it’s a relief too. should we look at the Vanderbilt three- We’ve always liked the horse but until quarters on the dirt? the Whitney going he actually does it for you . . . ” Murphy a mile and a quarter? the Fourstardave said. “We’re invested in a few horses, going a mile and a sixteenth on the dirt? including some with WinStar, for us, The main thing we wanted to do was to it’s just part of a program we’re build- get off to a good start and win a race ing, WinStar is a very good partner, if with him.” Mission accomplished. they’re excited about a horse, we often John Velazquez guided Sidney’s Can- are too. He’d already done a lot as a dy from the fifth stall to gain a comfort- stallion prospect and we felt like he still able lead, doling out the first quarter in had the rest of the year to run out and 25.83 seconds. It got easier from there. we thought he was rounding into form Sidney’s Candy lobbed on the lead, felt so we’re excited to what’s next.” some pressure from Moryba and others Sent off the 1-4 favorite, Sidney’s at the top of the stretch, kicked clear to Candy ticked his career earnings to win by a little over a length in what was more than $1 million with the victory published as a race but looked more like and gave his connections a stakes book a procession. Tod Marks full of options. Sidney’s Candy exits the winner’s circle with a Saratoga stakes score to his credit. “Obviously he got away with pe- “It’s exciting, but when you’re 1-5, destrian fractions, but the thing I liked Off his breeze the other day, I was pret- Louisville for the Kentucky Derby as a it’s more relief, “Elliott Walden said. about it was that the horse was very ty confident.” legitimate contender. That legitimacy “It’s a bonus, we felt like coming back settled and he finished up well and over Sidney’s Candy began his career, took a hit when he drew the outside post east, he could use his speed here and a turf course that probably had a little dominating California’s 3-year-old con- in the field of 20 and it further eroded maybe win another Grade I. He’s so ver- more cut to it than he’s used to,” Pletch- tingent last spring. Leading every step of when he pulled Joe Talamo through satile. We’ll talk to Todd but anything’s er said. “Sometimes the hardest ones to the way, he rattled off wins in the Grade tough fractions. He was finished after a on the table, races like the Forego, or win are the ones you’re supposed to win II San Vicente, Grade II San Felipe and mile. Regrouped, he finished second in something going one-turn at Belmont, so you don’t take anything for granted. Grade I Santa Anita Derby. He came to theETR_4.875x6.75 Grade II Swaps 1-4 and page won local the Gradead:Layout there 1 are7/7/11 lot of 2:26options.” PM Page 1

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BY joe clancy Jockeys and agents study form, line up morning works, talk to trainers and carefully choose mounts. And sometimes they just answer the phone. Javier Castellano would have simply watched Sun- day’s Grade I Ruffian Stakes until trainer Marty Wolf- son called about Ask The Moon. The 5-year-old mare needed a jockey after Luis Saez stayed at Monmouth Park to ride on the Haskell undercard. Castellano agreed, but wasn’t sure what he was getting into. “About 11, 11:30, the last minute, they called and said you’re picking up the mount,” he said. “I figured it was a good pick-up mount. It’s a Grade I race. I didn’t know anything about the horse, though. I didn’t even see a replay.” Ask The Moon and Castellano got along like old friends, making the lead with a Quarter Horse start from the rail, controlling the race throughout and Tod Marks See ruffian page 25 trf_SS7.23 7/22/11 1:27 PM Page 1 Ask The Moon draws off late to upset Sunday’s Grade I Ruffian.

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24 the saratoga special wednesday, august 3, 2011 Ruffian – Continued from page 24 winning by 5 3/4 lengths over Super Espresso and Payton d’Oro. The latter was moved up from fourth on the dis- qualification of Tiz Miz Sue for -inter ference in the stretch. Sent off at 18-1, Ask The Moon covered 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.46 and earned an automatic bid to the Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic for Farnsworth Farm and trainer Marty Wolfson. The trainer came up with the pace play, telling Castellano to try for the lead in a race seemingly heavy of early speed with Absinthe Minded and Dy- nazaper among the field of seven. “Don’t be afraid to put her on the lead,” Wolfson told Castellano. “What? The lead? Everybody wants the lead,” Castellano thought. Wolfson’s instructions did not say go at all costs, only that Ask The Moon would be tough to pass if she found a spot up front. Castellano found it, beat- Tod Marks Ask The Moon (right) breaks running in the Ruffian. ing Absinthe Minded to the first turn and forcing the others to play stalking in front and running away. She drifted The daughter of Malibu Moon raced Farm, sold at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic roles. in the stretch, but won easily to halt a for trainer Ned Allard until two starts as a yearling for $45,000 (to Nick de “He said the horse doesn’t like to 12-race losing streak dating to October ago at Belmont. Meric) and at Ocala Breeders Sale the rate, she’s free running,” Castellano 2009. Trainer Gary Contessa claimed next year for $125,000 (to Allard). said. “He has good opinions, so I lis- “The key was the first turn, when her for Farnsworth in June, spending She came into Sunday’s Ruffian tened to him. She beat the gate, she she was able to relax,” Castellano said. $75,000 on the Maryland-bred. She with eight prior victories including two jumped so quick. I took advantage and “The ears went back and forth, she lis- was second that day and third in her stakes. let her run to the first turn. She got a tened to me. We were going pretty fast first start for the new owners, in Bel- The Grade I completed a big week- position.” into the first turn, then she came back. mont’s Sky Beauty Stakes. Ask The end for Castellano, who won the Grade From there, Ask The Moon dictated. She was galloping along so happy. I Moon joined Wolfson’s string at Mon- I Diana and the Grade II Jim Dandy the She went the first quarter-mile in 23.61 knew when it was going to be time to mouth Park, site of her last three works day before. seconds, passed the half-mile in 46.92 push the button she was going to go. I before the Ruffian. “Today was a lucky day,” he said. and clocked 6 furlongs in 1:10.83. By got to the quarter pole I asked her and Ask The Moon, bred by Charlie and “You never know in this game. Some- the quarter pole she was 3 1/2 lengths she took off.” Cynthia McGinnes and Country Life times, you just get a phone call.”

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wednesday, august 31, 2011 the saratoga special 25 Too Close Sunday’s first ends in dead heat for Marquet Rebel, Stud Muffin sunday racing RECAP by katie bo williams In the aftermath of Sunday’s first race, fident that our nose was on the wire, I David Cohen and Cornelio Velasquez felt a lot more confident after watching milled around in front of the winner’s that slo-mo replay, though,” Cohen said. circle on Marquet Rebel and Stud Muf- fin, waiting for the results of the photo. • George and Stephanie Autry just Cohen and Marquet Rebel had wanted to have a runner at Saratoga. drawn clear in the stretch of the 1 1/8- Having a winner was the frosting. In mile claimer, but their victory was no Sunday’s second, a New York-bred clear-cut thing: in the final jumps, Stud Tod Marks maiden special for 2-year-olds, Bella- Stud Muffin shared a win with Marquet Rebel in Sundy’s first race. Muffin charged down on him, stretch- court gave them both. ing out his nose. The riders walked cir- The brightly colored chestnut had to The filly was a veteran of one start, a fessional horse. I thought he’d run well cles in front of the grandstand, waiting come three wide on the turn under Ed- 5 ½-furlong furlong maiden at Belmont first time out, which he did,” he said. for the powers that be to cast judgment. die Castro, but she still proved 6 lengths July 10 where she finished 9 lengths “We’ve had him all spring. He was in Tom Durkin announced the winner – the better when it counted. When her back in sixth. The owners were out of Ocala through the winter. He’s a pretty Marquet Rebel – Cohen exchanged high filly came into the winner’s circle, ears the country and missed the race. horse, he’s got a lot of quality. We’ve fives, Velasquez jumped down and Stud swiveling like satellites, Stephanie Autry “We had high hopes for her there, liked him all along.” Muffin’s groom whipped the tack off. said: “She just had that look in her eye.” and she didn’t do as well as we thought,” Professor Fate belongs to Avalon False alarm. The replay flashed again For a while. said Autry. “I think she didn’t like hav- Farms, owned and operated by John and Durkin announced the correction: “We got her at the Preferred Yearling ing the dirt in her face and she didn’t and Ann Wieczorek of Tulsa, Okla. Dead heat. Stud Muffin made an about- sale last year and I just really thought ever have it in her face today because face back to the winner’s circle: tack she looked like she wanted to get out she got out there pretty well and went • It took a lot of patience and a back on, rider back on, get in line to there and run and she wanted to win,” a little bit wide then really poured it on little faith to get Unknown Wonder to have your photo taken. Autry said. “She looked like she could the last 3 or 4 furlongs.” the winner’s circle, but Jimmy Ferraro “I knew it was very close after watch- be a boxer if not a runner. She looked North Carolina residents, the Autrys had both in sufficient quantities to get ing the replay slo-mo, definitely felt con- tough to me. I think she’s beautiful.” have five horses in training, all based at a picture taken of the 6-year-old mare Fair Hill Training Center with Chuck after the fifth. The gray daughter of Lawrence. Wild Wonder showed commendable “This is the first time we’ve ever had courage in the final, desperate breaths a horse run at Saratoga and we’ve been of the $25,000 maiden, digging in to waiting for it to happen for about five close with authority after sitting no bet- years so to have her win the first time ter than midpack for the majority of the we’ve ever run up here is really cool,” 5 1/2 furlongs. Autry said. A veteran of only three lifetime starts, all this year, Unknown Wonder almost • With sire Lion Heart now stand- didn’t make it to the track on Sunday, ing in Turkey, his offspring continue to much less the winner’s circle. Owner shine. In Sunday’s fourth, a 5 1/2-fur- Harvey Avidon had nearly run out of long maiden claimer for 2-year-olds, patience for the New Jersey homebred. Professor Fate Fate drifted in at the “She had some issues, she’s a late start, brushed with King And Crusader, bloomer,” Ferraro said. “The owner blew five wide out of the turn, lugged was ready to pull the plug on her. I said in in the final sixteenth and still coasted no, let’s give her another chance. She home by 2 lengths. had some excuses the last couple of Waiting to enter the winner’s circle, times. It was too long for her last time. the colt lowered his head kindly and al- She tries all the time. She’s a trier.” lowed a sponge of water to be squeezed After the race, Unknown Wonder over it. The race was Professor Fate’s stood outside of the winner’s circle first start, but neither his attitude nor his while her groom sluiced buckets of wa- Tod Marks win surprised trainer Eddie Kenneally. ter over her withers and down her chest. Marquet Rebel awaits the photo decision after Sunday’s first race. “He’s that type of horse. He’s a pro- See sunday page 27

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26 the saratoga special wednesday, august 3, 2011 this time it went my way.” The 4-year-old Ken and Sarah Ramsey Sunday – homebred cut an impressive figure, a Continued from page 26 big bay with enough presence to make Brown’s intentions for the horse seem Her skin showed blue through the grey plausible. and she trembled a little from all that try. “He’s going to step up to the next “Maybe two lifetime, same price,” allowance condition, bring him along Ferraro said. gradually,” the trainer said. “Mr. Ramsey has been real patient with this horse, he • Chad Brown walked almost all the started out with a few problems when he way back to the jocks’ room with Jose was young, but he seems to be working Lezcano after the rider won the bob on his way through them.” Brown’s Hyper over the inner turf in Sun- Tod Marks The son of Victory Gallop made his de- day’s sixth race, a starter allowance on Professor Fate (3) rallies late to win Sunday’s fourth race. but in November, running fourth, before the turf. nabbing a narrow victory in a maiden Lezcano and Hyper did furious battle with Robby speculation in the grandstand of another dead heat. “I tell you what, live, no, I didn’t think I’d gotten it, special at Gulfstream. Two seconds in allowance com- Albarado and Versailles Road through the final six- pany at Belmont followed, making the horse the well- teenth, trading noses with every stride: Versailles Road but I did when they started showing slo-mo,” Brown said. “I got the break today. I felt bad for Ian Wilkes played favorite on Sunday. extended his shoulder, his nose dropped down ahead; “Mr. Ramsey never tells me where or when to run Hyper took a stride, and it was his nose to the good. because I thought his horse ran really well, and it’s tough to win up here. I’ve lost plenty of those too, so them, he trusts my judgment,” Brown said. “He’s an The result at the wire was close enough that there was easy guy to train for.”

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Daily Double (7-4), $323.00; Exacta (4-6), $25.80; Gr/ro Gelding 2004, by Raffie's Majesty - Saratoga Princess by Seattle Superfecta (4-6-7-2), $1,212.00; Trifecta (4-6-7), $297.00; Adirondack Inn Dancer Pic 3 (3-7-4), $1,820.00 Owner: Dubb, Michael. Trainer: Rudy Rodriguez. Breeder: Majesty Stud (NY). Beverly’s Late Scratches: Paisano Creek Seventh $31,120, Claiming $15,000, 3 yo's & up, 7F Claimed: Show Trial claimed by Rice, Linda for $14,000 15 Never Right Joey J. Velazquez $8.70 $5.40 $4.60 Brunswick B&B Time: 1:52.24 7 Fiery Rebel J. Espinoza $27.60 $14.00 Exacta (3-5), $37.80; Exacta (5-3), $32.60; 5 Make Note I. Ortiz, Jr. $6.40 Country Corner Restaurant Superfecta (3-5-6-10), $3,397.00; Superfecta (5-3-6-10), $3,038.00; Ch Gelding 2008, by Tapit - Backwoods Teacher by Woodman Trifecta (3-5-6), $278.50; Trifecta (5-3-6), $219.00 Owner: Repole Stable. Trainer: Todd Pletcher. Crush & Cask wine store Breeder: JMJ Racing Stables, LLC (NY). D’Andrea’s Pizza Second $46,000, NY-Bred Maiden special weight, 2 yo, 6F Late Scratches: Putitonwaynestab, History Starts Now 8 Bellacourt E. Castro $29.60 $14.40 $7.90 Claimed: Emma's Posse claimed by Jacobson, David for $15,000 Five Points Market 6 Sally's Dream C. Velasquez $18.40 $9.20 Time: 1:24.44 4 Shesabronxbomber C. Nakatani $4.70 Daily Double (4-15), $44.60; Exacta (15-7), $385.00; Giacone’s Market/Deli Ch Filly 2009, by Lion Heart - Gold Court by Strike the Gold Superfecta (15-7-5-10), $12,344.00; Trifecta (15-7-5), $2,944.00; Owner: Autry, George, Autry, Stephanie. Trainer: James Lawrence, II. Pic 3 (7-4-15), $2,694.00 Gideon Putnam Hotel Breeder: Cheryl A. Prudhomme &Dr. Michael T. Gallivan (NY). Hampton Inn Time: 1:11.95 Eighth $150,000, Stakes - Fourstardave H., 3 yo's & up, 1 1/16M Daily Double (3-8), $109.50; Daily Double (5-8), $73.50; 5 Sidney's Candy J. Velazquez $2.60 $2.50 $2.10 Hilton Garden Inn Exacta (8-6), $447.00; Quinella (6-8), $192.00; 6 Moryba (BRZ) R. Maragh $6.60 $4.90 Trifecta (8-6-4), $2,181.00 1 Beau Choix R. Dominguez $4.10 Holiday Inn Ch Colt 2007, by Candy Ride (ARG) - Fair Exchange by Storm Cat Third $45,000, NY-Bred Maiden special weight, 3 yO & up, 5 1/2F Owner: WinStar Farm, Rubio B. Stable. Trainer: Todd Pletcher. Inn at Saratoga 3 Queens Or Better J. Espinoza $5.00 $3.10 $2.50 Breeder: Jenny Craig & Sidney H. Craig (KY). Time: 1:43.25 5 Sweet Penny J. Rodriguez $13.20 $7.10 Daily Double (15-5), $12.20; Exacta (5-6), $19.80; Impressions 10 City Vice F. Lenclud $7.70 Superfecta (5-6-1-3), $255.40; Trifecta (5-6-1), $102.50; Johnny’s Ice Cream B Filly 2007, by Artax - Unbridled Cyclone by Judge T C Pic 3 (4-15-5), $66.00 Owner: Tucker, Jeffrey. Trainer: John Morrison. Breeder: Jeffrey Tucker (NY). Leon’s Restaurant Late Scratches: Salt Water Lullaby, Juliann's Approval, Drinksonthehouse, Ninth $250,000, Stk - Ruffian Invitational H., 3 yo & up, 1 1/8M Sweet a Way 1 Ask the Moon J. Castellano $38.00 $13.20 $6.70 Lyrical Ballad bookstore Time: 1:03.82 2 Super Espresso R. Dominguez $4.90 $3.00 Daily Double (8-3), $93.00; Exacta (3-5), $84.50; 5 Payton d'Oro G. Saez $2.80 Parting Glass Pub Superfecta (3-5-10-8), $4,807.00; Trifecta (3-5-10), $1,162.00; B Mare 2005, by Malibu Moon - Always Asking by Valid Appeal Pic 3 (3-8-3), $257.50; (5-8-3), $188.00 Owner: Farnsworth Stables. Trainer: Martin Wolfson. Price Chopper Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Charles McGinnes & CountryLife Farm (MD). Saratoga Coffee Traders Fourth $35,000, Maiden Claiming $50,000, 2 yo, 5 1/2F Time: 1:50.46 3 Professor Fate J. Castellano $14.60 $6.20 $4.60 Daily Double (5-1), $87.50; Exacta (1-2), $173.50; Saratoga Arms B&B 2 Silver Max R. Albarado $3.90 $3.40 Superfecta (1-2-5-7), $2,188.00; Trifecta (1-2-5), $570.00; 5 Bunker's Ledge M. Cruz $11.00 Pic 3 (15-5-1), $433.50; Place Pix Nine (4/6/7-5/7/15-1/5/6-1), $559.00 Saratoga Sleigh B&B B Colt 2009, by Lion Heart - Sixteen Spices by Capote Owner: Avalon Farms. Trainer: Eddie Kenneally. Tenth $49,000, NY-Bred AOC $25,000, 3 yo's & up, 1 1/16M Siro’s Restaurant Breeder: Avalon Farms, Inc. (KY). 5 Writingonthewall J. Velazquez $5.80 $3.90 $3.20 Time: 1:05.79 4 Hear the Footsteps C. Velasquez $3.90 $3.80 Sperry’s Daily Double (3-3), $23.20; Exacta (3-2), $76.00; Quinella (2-3), $29.20; 2 Midnight Billy I. Ortiz, Jr. $5.10 Spring Street Deli Superfecta (3-2-5-1), $11,378.00; Trifecta (3-2-5), $914.00; Dk B/ Br Gelding 2005, by E Dubai - Old Emotions by Wild Again Pic 3 (8-3-3), $627.00 Owner: Repole Stable. Trainer: Todd Pletcher. Breeder: Flying Zee Stables (NY). Stadium Cafe Late Scratches: Tap Attack, Alltiffedoff, Coljak, Whateverittakes, Fifth $27,120, Maiden Claiming $25,000, 3 yo's & up, 5 1/2F J L Bernstein Stewarts Shops 7 Unknown Wonder J. 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DH - Marquet Rebel Bellacourt 1 DH - Stud Muffin (grey) 2 6 Hyper (right)

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