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friday, july 29, 2011 the saratoga special 5 Quick Call STAKES recap Great Call Firm turf, cut back help Great Mills score

BY sean clancy Steve Asmussen picked out the Quick Call for three- time winner Great Mills and hoped the horse forgave him for three tough losses. Forgive and forget. Millennium Farm’s homebred ended a three-race losing streak with a complete performance in the $75,000 stakes. Great Mills stumbled out of the gate but quickly re- covered to etch out a comfortable stalking trip in fifth Tod Marks as Delaware shipper Fudgesicle took the field through Great Mills (8) surges for the finish line of Thursday’s Quick Call Stakes. a quarter in 21.34. As the field hit the turn, Julien Leparoux guided Great Mills into second, just off the stakes level with a win in the Grindstone in March. lengths by Banned. Sent to Indiana Downs for the Oli- 8-1 shot leader. Fudgesicle battled from the inside all Asmussen shipped north and aimed the son of War ver Stakes June 14, Great Mills faltered to finish last. the way down the stretch but Great Mills finally edged Front at the Grade III Transylvania at Keeneland. The latter two defeats came on softened turf. As- away to score by a definitive head. Bug Juice picked up He did everything but win, cruising along on the mussen aimed at the Quick Call; hoping firm ground third, after 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:01.31. lead and losing a nose decision to eventual Virginia and a shorter distance would do the trick. Great Mills finished 10th in his debut at Fair Derby winner Air Support. Asmussen kept the mon- Great Mills did not hold a grudge for the losses. Grounds in March and then rattled off three con- ey on the table and tried the Grade II American Turf secutive wins, climbing from the maiden ranks to the at Arlington Park where he finished fourth, beaten 7 See quick call page 8 MIDDLEBURG REAL ESTATE Serving Our Clients Since 1943

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6 the saratoga special friday, july 29, 2011 KESL-11336-3 Saratoga Special.indd 1 7/21/11 9:49 AM friday, july 29, 2011 the saratoga special 7 Great Mills handled the trip like it was where he was always meant to be; im- Quick Call – proving his record to four wins from eight Continued from page 6 starts while opening another window of opportunity for the rest of the year. “We’re guaranteed to reward a good “Now, there is some money for turf race with a tougher one. I like when sprinters against older horses, until this they don’t hold it against you, so many point it was like, ‘why would you?’ ” of them are like, ‘you blew it, you had Asmussen said. “Off the very disap- a shot and you blew it.’ I didn’t think pointing race in the Oliver, the ground he would, just because he’s got that per- was real soft, let’s get him back to doing sonality, unassuming, he’s a gallop girl’s what he does best.” dream, they fight over him,” Asmussen Asmussen gained confidence as he said. “It’s a great opportunity at Sara- watched Great Mills react to the changes. toga to run the horse, he’s a lovely little “When he moved to them around the horse for Millennium Farms, he was turn the way he did, it was like, ‘you be- beaten a nose to Air Support opening long with this group,’ ” Asmussen said. day at Keeneland and then caught two “If the other horse battles him off, it’s real soft courses going further than he only because he ran really well – 101 really wanted so it was nice to see him and 1 and you’ve got to go to get him, rewarded today.” just a nice talent.”

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8 the saratoga special friday, july 29, 2011 All in time Steeplechaser erases sting of tough decisions to capture Kiser Stakes Jack Fisher walked onto the dirt course Thursday racing RECAP and looked at the infield toteboard after the Jonathan Kiser Novice Stakes. “About time.” Ridden by Xavier Aizpuru, All To- It was hard to know if Fisher was gether scored for the third time over talking about Saratoga 2011, where jumps and sixth time in his career. Bred he had saddled four horses at the meet by Jayeff B Stables, All Together won without winning or Saratoga in general, three races for his breeder before being where he hadn’t won for a while or All purchased by Fisher. He earned cham- Together, his best steeplechase horse, pion novice honors last year after a who hadn’t won in three starts this year, two-win season. One of the last horses including two photo-finish losses. competing by the great sire Danzig, All Either way, it was a sweet win. Together is a half-brother to Grade I Owned by Andre Brewster and Shei- steeplechase winner Arcadius. la Williams (Fisher’s mother-in-law), Aizpuru won his third race, to coun- Dave Harmon All Together found a comfortable spot ter three kick-the-cat losses, on All To- All Together reaches the finish line with his first win – after two photo-finish losses – of 2011. in second, a couple of lengths off free gether. Kinda Spicy has done little wrong in and pulled away to win by 3 1/2-lengths leader Here Comes Art. Relaxed more “He’s just been beaten by better her young career. Just over a month af- over Authenticity. than usual, All Together jumped well horses on the day, this stride he’s beat, ter romping by nearly 7 lengths in her “She ran well,” trainer Tom Alber- throughout, getting a huge leap at the the next stride he wins, today was his debut at , the 3-year-old trani said of the Darley homebred. “She fourth-last when needed and kept tabs day and I’m thrilled for the horse be- filly ran her record to a perfect 2-for-2 was taken by surprise when he turned on Here Comes Art. The leader turned cause he does try,” Aizpuru said. “This with a score in Thursday’s 9th, a 9-fur- her head loose, a little confused, but she for home, still with a wet sail, but All is the horse that keeps me getting out of long allowance. ran on well and had something left.” Together flew the last and wore him bed in the morning. He’s easily the best The 3-year-old daughter of A.P. Indy This field of six included Believe In down on the run to the wire. In his horse I get to ride on a consistent basis. stalked a moderate early pace down A.P., 4th in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Ju- typical resolute gallop, All Together When you’re 36 and starting to think the backstretch, and was given her venile Fillies, who checked in third yes- powered across the wire, 2 1/4 lengths about what you’re going to do next, this cue around the far turn. Jockey John terday, and R Gypsy Gold, who finished ahead of favorite Demonstrative who is the horse who keeps you getting on Velazquez didn’t get a quick response third in last month’s Grade 1 Mother rallied from last to nail Here Comes Art their backs and going out there.” from the filly, but when the field turned See thursday page 12 in the final strides. – Sean Clancy for home, she reeled in Believe In A.P. WE HAVE 125 REASONS YOU’RE GONNA LOVE MAKING YOUR WAGERS WITH

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friday, july 29, 2011 the saratoga special 9 THURSDAY’s Saratoga results

Thursday July 28. Sixth $35,000, Maiden Claiming $50,000-$40,000, 3 yo’s & up, 1M 6 Best Act R. Dominguez $9.80 $3.90 $2.80 First $73,000, Stakes - Jonathan Kiser Novice S., 4 & up, 2 1/16M 9 Dodging J. Velazquez $4.50 $2.90 2B All Together X. Aizpuru $8.30 $3.20 $2.10 1 Cousin Rich R. Maragh $4.50 8 Demonstrative R. Walsh $3.30 $2.30 B Colt 2008, by Pulpit - Mepanache by 1 Here Comes Art B. Dalton $3.60 Owner: Gary L. and Mary E. West. Trainer: Chad Brown. B Gelding 2005, by Danzig - Unify by Farma Way Breeder: Alpha Delta Stables, LLC (KY). Owner: Brewster, Andre, W., Williams, Sheila, J.. Late Scratches: Cold Precision, Research Report, Dynamite Dude Trainer: Jack Fisher. Time: 1:35.71 Breeder: Jayeff ‘B’ Stables (KY). Daily Double (2-6), $40.00; Exacta (6-9), $37.80; Superfecta (6-9-1-3), Late Scratches: Baltic Shore, Call Me Sonny $3,447.00; Trifecta (6-9-1), $248.00; Pic 3 (8-2-6), $334.00 Time: 3:51.50 Exacta (2-8), $18.60; Trifecta (2-8-1), $63.00 Seventh $78,000, Stakes - Quick Call S., 3 yo, 5 1/2F 8 Great Mills J. Leparoux $7.20 $4.30 $3.60 Second $56,000, AOC $75,000, 3 yo’s & up, 6F 10 Fudgesicle J. Rocco, Jr. $7.10 $4.90 1 Ha Ha Tonka R. Dominguez $5.50 $2.50 3 Bug Juice J. Castellano $5.90 3 Stormandaprayer J. Velazquez $2.90 Dk B/ Br Colt 2008, by - Oriental Glitter by Glitterman 5 The Underling R. Albarado Owner: Millennium Farms. Trainer: Steven Asmussen. Dk B/ Br Filly 2007, by Distorted Humor - Gata Bella by Breeder: Millennium Farms (KY). Owner: Robert E. and Lawana L. Low. Late Scratches: Philippe, Higher Court, Run Arnie Run Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel. Time: 1:01.31 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Robert E Low (KY). Daily Double (6-8), $38.60; Exacta (8-10), $57.50; Superfecta (8-10-3-1), Late Scratches: Hidden Value $2,887.00; Trifecta (8-10-3), $520.00; Consolation Double (6-4), $9.60; Time: 1:10.89 Pic 3 (2-6-8), $171.50; (2-6-4), $36.20 Daily Double (2-1), $23.40; Exacta (1-3), $12.60; Quinella (1-3), $6.70 Eighth $55,000, AOC $50,000, 3 yo’s & up, 6 1/2F Third $31,000, Claiming $14,000, 3 yo’s & up, 6F 5 Full of Gut C. Velasquez $4.40 $2.70 $2.40 2 Malibu Artiste D. Cohen $3.80 $3.10 $2.50 7 Taconic Victory J. Lezcano $2.70 $2.40 9 Spina J. Castellano $4.40 $3.50 1 Indian Burn I. Ortiz, Jr. $4.30 5 Right to Rule J. Leparoux $5.40 Ch Filly 2007, by Full Mandate - Sweet Caper by Cape Town B Mare 2006, by Malibu Moon - Artiste by Norquestor Owner: Scuderi, Vincent, S.. Trainer: Richard Dutrow, Jr.. Owner: Bruce Golden Racing. Breeder: Sisco Racing, Inc. (FL). Trainer: David Jacobson. Breeder: Castleton Lyons (KY). Late Scratches: Nimue Claimed: Malibu Artiste claimed by Contessa, Jennifer for $14,000, Time: 1:17.12 Winners Get Even claimed by Fire Cat Racing Stable for $14,000 Daily Double (8-5), $13.00; Exacta (5-7), $11.00; Superfecta (5-7-1-2), Time: 1:10.74 $168.00; Trifecta (5-7-1), $56.00; Consolation Double (8-6), $6.30; Daily Double (1-2), $13.00; Exacta (2-9), $17.60; Superfecta (2-9-5-1), Pic 3 (6-8-5), $103.00; (6-4-5), $23.80; (6-4-6), $8.70; (6-8-6), $39.20 $1,263.00; Trifecta (2-9-5), $110.00; Pic 3 (2-1-2), $51.00 Ninth $54,000, Allowance, 3 yo’s & up, 1 1/8M Fourth $62,000, AOC $100,000, 3 yo’s & up, 1M 5 Kinda Spicy J. Velazquez $4.50 $3.40 $3.00 8 Boots Ahead E. Castro $17.00 $9.10 $5.30 8 Authenticity J. Leparoux $5.20 $3.90 4 Loup Breton (IRE) J. Velazquez $6.60 $4.30 7 Believe in A. P. R. Dominguez $3.70 2 Exhi J. Castellano $3.70 B Filly 2008, by A.P. Indy - Isola Piu Bella (CHI) by Rich Man’s Gold Ch Gelding 2006, by Storm Boot - Mostbeautifulsound by Miswaki Owner: Darley Stable. Trainer: Thomas Albertrani. Breeder: Darley (KY). Owner: Peace, Agnes. Trainer: George Weaver. Late Scratches: So Much Love, Hot Danger Breeder: Dr. Hiram Polk & Dr. J. David Richardson (KY). Time: 1:50.93 Late Scratches: Our Dark Knight Daily Double (5-5), $8.20; Exacta (5-8), $26.40; Trifecta (5-8-7), $78.00; Time: 1:35.02 Pic 3 (8-5-5), $49.40; (8-6-5), $20.20; Daily Double (2-8), $63.00; Exacta (8-4), $110.50; Quinella (4-8), $58.50; Place Pix Nine (1/6/9-3/8/10-1/5/7-5), $14.80 Superfecta (8-4-2-5), $1,363.00; Trifecta (8-4-2), $325.00; Pic 3 (1-2-8), $150.50 Tenth $34,000, Claiming $35,000, 3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F 2 Moon Struck Nemi K. Desormeaux $29.60 $14.80 $8.60 Fifth $54,000, Maiden special weight, 2 yo, 1 1/16M 3 Watkins Glen R. Dominguez $6.30 $3.40 2 Crazy Party J. Velazquez $7.90 $5.60 $3.40 5 Jazz Life (BRZ) R. Albarado $3.40 5 Regalo Mia F. Lenclud $12.80 $7.80 Dk B/ Br Filly 2007, by Malibu Moon - Shawnee Country by Chief’s Crown 6 Honey Talk E. Prado $8.00 Owner: Kari, Will. Trainer: Ronny Werner. Breeder: Overbrook Farm (KY). B Filly 2009, by A.P. Indy - Wakigoer by Miswaki Late Scratches: Sotique, Backslash, Moshe Diane, Lily Meadow, Owner: Wertheimer EtFrere. Always a Party, Marie’s Babe Trainer: . Claimed: Elle Special claimed by Jamgotchian, Jerry for $35,000 Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere (KY). Time: 1:02.25 Late Scratches: La Capella, Salsa Mambo Daily Double (5-2), $101.50; Exacta (2-3), $191.50; Superfecta Time: 1:43.09 (2-3-5-6), $4,609.00; Trifecta (2-3-5), $829.00; Pic 3 (5-5-2), $213.50; Daily Double (8-2), $128.00; Exacta (2-5), $71.50; Superfecta (2-5-6-7), Pic 4 (4/5/8/11-5/6/8-2/4/5-2), $668.00; $6,755.00; Trifecta (2-5-6), $810.00; Pic 3 (2-8-2), $189.50; Pic 6 (2-6-4/5/8/11-5/6/8-2/4/5-2), $58.00; Pic 4 (1-2-8-2), $679.00 Pic 6 (2-6-4/5/8/11-5/6/8-2/4/5-2), $7,103.00

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10 the saratoga special friday, july 29, 2011 Thursday’S Saratoga winners • Photos by Tod Marks & dave harmon 1 All Together 2 Ha Ha Tonka

3 Malibu Artiste 5 Crazy Party

4 Boots Ahead 6 Best Act

8 Full of Gut 9 Kinda Spicy 10 Moon Struck Nemi

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True Feelings friday, july 29, 2011 the saratoga special 11 Thursday – Continued from page 9 Goose. This shaped up as a tough test on paper, but it was one Albertrani’s fil- ly ultimately passed with flying colors. “She always showed a lot of talent from the early stages, before she ran,” Albertrani said. “We’re happy to see she turned out the way we were hoping.”

• For the second time in two days, a short field of five scratched down to four. And for the second time in two days, a talented 4-year-old filly altered her running style and found the win- ner’s circle. Stakes-winner Ha Ha Tonka was sent away as the 8-5 co-favorite, and had shown ample early speed in her five lifetime starts. However, she stalked the early pace set by Stormandaprayer, set- tling in second out of the gate. “She broke sharply and settled right off the pace,” winning trainer Donnie Dave Harmon Von Hemel said. “She engaged on the Kinda Spicy draws off from the field to win Thursday’s ninth race. turn and prevailed down the lane. I’m just thrilled to death by the way she we needed to,” Von Hemel said. “With used a stellar ride from Eddie Castro to victorious owner Vincent Scuderi was ran.” a small field like that, it worked out pick up his first victory since October. accompanied by a full-blown entourage Owned by Robert and Lawana Low, pretty good for us.” “This horse has always shown us after his filly Full Of Gut notched her the daughter of Distorted Humor reeled This is the fourth win in six lifetime quite a bit of talent,” trainer George fourth consecutive win. in Stormandaprayer in the final furlong, starts for Ha Ha Tonka. Her last two Weaver said. “If you look at his record, “I have a lot of friends,” Scuderi pulling away to win by over 2 lengths starts had been in stakes company at he’s always right there. The timing of laughed. “Some days I’m popular, other in 1:10.89 for the 6-furlong distance. Prairie Meadows, where she won the this race was right, and it looked like a days I’m not. Today, I was.” The early pacesetter, trained by Todd Prairie Rose and finished second in the good spot for him to try and get back to And for good reason. Pletcher, hung on for second, with The Saylorville. the winner’s circle and hopefully head The 4-year-old daughter of Full Underling and Bwana Babe completing to bigger things.” Mandate overcame a stumble at the the order of finish. • Thursday’s fourth could have been a This was Boots Ahead’s second start start, dueling with Isn’t She Grand out “We thought Pletcher’s horse was feature race almost anywhere else, as all off a six-month layoff, coming exactly of the gate. Heading into the stretch, the top speed in the race, and we would seven runners exited recent stakes races. three weeks after a 3rd in an overnight jockey Cornelio Velasquez asked her for probably be second or third and hope to Most of the field was tightly-packed un- stakes at Belmont Park. The gelding by run, and she pulled away, winning by gettrf_SS7.23 a good position 7/22/11 to run 1:27 at herPM whenPage 1 der the wire, but winner Boots Ahead Storm Boot rated in 4th in the early go- just over a length despite continuing her ing before diving towards the rail en- habit of drifting out in the lane. tering the stretch and pulling clear by “This win is fantastic,” Scuderi said. almost 2 lengths at the line. “I’ve got all of my friends here, and to- “We’re proud of the horse,” Weaver day couldn’t be a better day. We’ve done AN FOR THE said. “I thought Eddie rode him great, very well with this horse, and I’m very Evening and it’s always exciting to win here. We happy with her.” feel like he deserves it. Any time you Full Of Gut extended a win streak train a horse who puts everything he’s that dates back to May 26. Taconic THOROUGHBRED got out all the time, you feel good for Victory rallied for second, while Indian TRF SARATOGA GALA • SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011 the horse because they know when they Burn ran third. The race also featured SARATOGA CITY CENTER COCKTAIL CHIC win.” a horse that would be deemed a non- • Grade II winner Loup Breton fin- starter, as Lots Of Stones was ruled to With Manhattan's premier dance band New York Motion. Champagne flowing courtesy of Sherry-Lehmann. ished second, a nose in front of uncou- have had her chances compromised pled stablemate Exhi. after being held when the gates were sprung. • Trainer Todd Pletcher has a repu- tation for unveiling talented 2-year-olds • Moon Struck Nemi pulled off Dinner and Dancing at the Spa, and he lived up to it again the upset in the 10th, romping by 4 HOSTED BY in the 5th with first-time starter Crazy 1/2-lengths at over 13-1 odds in the 5 Party. The daughter of A.P. Indy was 1/2-furlong turf sprint. 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BY joe clancy Allen Jerkens and Shug McGaughey train different horses in today’s feature, the $75,000 Curlin Stakes, but sound about the same. “What you see is what you get,” Jerkens said about Bold Warrior. “He never came to me until February. I hope he’s all right. He’s done all we’ve hoped for so far. It’s just a question of if he can step up against bet- Connie Bush Point Of Entry enjoys some grass before today’s Curlin Stakes. ter horses.” “We want to see where we stand,” McGaughey the next group could find themselves taking on their en score going 6 furlongs in 1:09 1/5 and repeated said of Point Of Entry. “He’s a big, leggy Dynaformer more advanced peers this summer or fall. that effort with a first-level allowance triumph at 7 that the more time he gets the better he’s going to be. I The Curlin – for horses which have not won a grad- furlongs again. The son of Bernardini and champion think he’s a nice horse. It’s just a matter of if it’s going ed stakes over a mile in 2011 – makes a nice spring- Hollywood Wildcat rated just off the pace in all three to be right now, if it’s going to be later on or if it’s go- board. Today’s seventh race drew no stakes winners starts and gets a chance to stretch his speed around ing to be the grass or what.” and just one 2-year-old winner, but a competitive another turn and across another 2 furlongs. Such is the life of the trainers of 3-year-olds started group. Bold Warrior is the 5-2 favorite. Point Of Entry Jerkens knows his horse could be in front, but a little slowly, needed some time, didn’t quite get there is the 10-1 outsider. Either could win. Or not. doesn’t think he has to be. in the spring. The first wave ran in the Triple Crown. Owned and bred by Irving Cowan, Bold Warrior “We’ve done longer gallops, longer breezes with The second wave heads for the Haskell and the Jim finished second in his debut at Belmont in April – go- him,” the trainer said. “He hasn’t been hard to rate Dandy. A little late to the party perhaps, the horses in ing 7 furlongs. He followed that with a 3-length maid- See curlin page 19 tradition

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friday, july 29, 2011 the saratoga special 15 Friday’s Saratoga entries Friday, July 29. Post time 2:30 p.m. Entries with program number, post 6th -- $30,000, MCL $50,000-$40,000, 3 yo’s & up, F & M (fillies position, horse, jockey, trainer and morning-line odds. and ), 1M (Turf) 1 1 Casa Tua J. Lezcano B. Tagg 5-1 1st -- $36,000, CLM $25,000, 3 yo’s & up, F & M, 6F 2 2 Moreno’s Mon C. Nakatani E. Guillot 15-1 1 1 Kissa Melissa D. Cohen D. Jacobson 7-2 3 3 Natalie Victoria J. Castellano C. Brown 3-1 2 2 Tempest Storm R. Dominguez C. Domino 5-2 4 4 Sortilege D. Cohen J. Kimmel 10-1 3 3 Stanford Dolly J. Velazquez B. Levine 4-1 5 5 Itsabeautifulthing C. Velasquez C. Clement 10-1 4 4 Sweet Like Sugar J. Castanon P. Gulyas 12-1 6 6 Thunder Lilly R. Maragh R. Nicks 8-1 5 5 Iberian Gate E. Castro R. DeMola 15-1 7 7 Dixie Shoes J. Velazquez T. Pletcher 8-1 6 6 Miss Diane R. Maragh M. Scherer 6-1 8 8 Roses for the Star J. Espinoza P. Kelly 8-1 7 7 Malibu Moon Dance J. Castellano M. Trombetta 8-1 9 9 Miraculum E. Castro E. Barker 20-1 8 8 Glowing Report M. Cruz D. Lukas 6-1 10 10 Summer Sky R. Dominguez M. Trombetta 4-1 11 AE Eleven of Hearts E. Prado M. Nihei 15-1 2nd -- $51,000, MSW, 3 yo’s & up, 1 3/16M (Turf) 12 AE Silver Screamer J. Castellano G. Weaver 5-2 1 1 Imaging A. Solis C. McGaughey III 12-1 13 AE Truffles A. Solis M. Hennig 12-1 2 2 Rivendell M. Cruz C. Lopresti 10-1 14 MTO Evening Toast K. Desormeaux R. Hess, Jr. 6-1 3 3 Smokin Star J. Leparoux M. Nihei 8-1 15 MTO Aintnothinbutakiss C. Velasquez A. Dutrow 5-1 4 4 Tom Cat Allie R. Maragh E. Reed 20-1 16 MTO Cupolatte J. Espinoza J. Jerkens 6-1 5 5 D’marin E. Prado J. Baker 10-1 6 6 Springcourt J. Velazquez T. Pletcher 5-1 7th -- $75,000, STK - THE CURLIN, 3 yo, 1 1/8M 7 7 Thisskysabeauty J. Rodriguez A. Lakeman 50-1 1 1 Bold Warrior J. Lezcano H. Jerkens 5-2 8 8 Reach a Decision E. Castro W. Mott 10-1 2 2 Prime Cut E. Prado N. Howard 7-2 9 9 Big Herman C. Velasquez B. Tagg 5-1 3 3 Raison d’Etat E. Castro W. Mott 3-1 10 10 Magnificent Moon J. Castellano R. DeMola 6-1 4 4 Turbo Compressor J. Castellano T. Pletcher 8-1 11 11 Colossal Gift R. Dominguez C. Clement 5-2 5 5 Point of Entry J. Velazquez C. McGaughey III 10-1 12 MTO Bayamo E. Prado T. Albertrani 6-1 6 6 Will’s Wildcat C. Velasquez J. Baker 8-1 13 MTO Tapaway J. Leparoux M. Maker 6-1 7 7 Golden Gulch J. Leparoux E. Kenneally 6-1 14 MTO Bomber Boy N. Zito 3-1 15 MTO Cold Precision J. Chavez P. Kelly 15-1 8th -- $24,000, CLM $20,000, 3 yo’s & up, F & M, 5 1/2F (Turf) 1 1 Proven Right A. Garcia C. Englehart 12-1 3rd -- $57,000, AOC $75,000, 3 yo’s & up, 1 1/8M 2 2 I’m a Personal Jet E. Castro J. Hooper 15-1 1 1 Ice Box J. Lezcano N. Zito 5-2 3 3 Copious Notes C. Nakatani G. Contessa 12-1 2 2 Convocation J. Castellano J. Jerkens 2-1 4 4 Ms Diller J. Castellano B. Callejas 3-1 3 3 Ron the Greek J. Velazquez W. Mott 3-1 5 5 My Nan Nell (IRE) D. Cohen D. Jacobson 5-1 4 4 Anak Nakal C. Velasquez R. Rodriguez 8-1 6 6 Rakehellish J. Espinoza J. Morrison 8-1 5 5 Wilkinson J. Leparoux N. Howard 6-1 7 7 Frazzie C. Velasquez R. Schosberg 7-2 6 6 Northern Giant C. Nakatani D. Lukas 8-1 8 8 Amirahy I. Ortiz, Jr. J. Toner 9-2 9 9 Hookin the Goods E. Prado E. Pringle 30-1 4th -- $29,000, CLM $25,000, 3 yo’s & up, 6 1/2F 10 10 Valuable Lady J. Leparoux N. Terracciano 10-1 1 1 Speight of Hand J. Castellano C. Brown 2-1 11 AE Bullet Baby J. Chavez L. Gyarmati 15-1 2 2 Endless Circle I. Ortiz, Jr. R. Rodriguez 4-1 12 AE Marie’s Babe J. Rodriguez W. Badgett, Jr. 15-1 3 3 Vose the Host R. Albarado R. Barbara 10-1 13 AE Always a Party J. Castellano J. Terranova, II 2-1 4 4 Cantrushperfection J. Castanon R. Dutrow, Jr. 7-2 14 MTO Lily Meadow C. Velasquez L. Rice 9-5 5 5 Cave’s Valley R. Dominguez M. Trombetta 3-1 15 MTO Backslash R. Dominguez R. Dutrow, Jr. 2-1 6 6 Seeking Anita M. Studart G. Sciacca 30-1 16 MTO Moshe Diane J. Velazquez D. Donk 4-1 7 7 Ultimo Principe J. Velazquez R. 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20 the saratoga special friday, july 29, 2011 Coffee – Continued from page 22 I remember when . . . Quint Kes- senich bounded into our office, ready to work and then outworked all of us. I remember when . . . current Loui- in town! siana Downs announcer Travis Stone stopped me and asked for a job. I remember when . . . The Special’s Make your business a “Best Bet” for the meet • E-mail Kathy Rubin at [email protected] distribution team members were too young to carry newspapers. I remember when . . . the restaurant Joan Porter Jannaman next to the Sunoco station was called The Old Firehouse. Fine Equine Art I remember when . . . Frank worked Oil Paintings at the Parting Glass. 615-822-3124 I remember when . . . Chico wasn’t the only shoeshine guy. I remember when . . . the programs were all small. I remember when . . . they served clams on the half shell and corn on the Best Bets cob on the frontside. www. .com lakehillstudio I remember when . . . you could ride on the showgrounds next door. I remember when . . . the canoe wound up in Peggy Steinman’s pool. I remember when . . . my college roommate and the third member of The Your top pick for Special team back when we started in 2001, called to tell me his wife was hav- ing surgery to remove a brain tumor. It was Wednesday, after the races, walk- ing across Union Avenue, Winter Mem- ories had just won the Lake George and I looked up and said a prayer, hoping I’ll remember the time he called and said everything went smoothly, there’s nothing to worry about.

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