MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 For information about TDN, call 732-747-8060. FEATURE PRESENTATION • GIII HOLY BULL S. PREMIER YEARLINGS

JAN. 31-FEB. 1 KARAKA SALE KICKS OFF New Zealand Bloodstock will conduct the Premier Yearling Sale at Karaka Monday and Tuesday. A total of 503 youngsters have been catalogued for the two-day sale, including lot 37, a Zabeel (NZ) colt who is the first foal from multiple Group 1 win- ner Seachange (NZ) (Cape Cross DIALED IN BULLISH AT GULFSTREAM {Ire}) consigned by The Oaks Few were surprised with 5-2 shot Dialed In Stud; and Pencarrow Stud=s (Mineshaft)=s victory in Gulfstream's GIII Holy Bull S. lot 346, a son of Pins (Aus) out Sunday. However, the fashion in which he collected his of Group 1 winner Grand first graded stakes score cer- Echezeaux (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}). tainly raised a few eyebrows. The latter is a half-brother to Content to trail in ninth behind champion Darci Brahma (NZ) honest early splits of :23.96 (Danehill), as well as a Redoute=s Lot 37 - Zabeel/Seachange colt www.nzb.co.nz and :46.24, the Bob LaPenta- Choice (Aus) colt that sold for owned sophomore moved to NZ$1.3 million at this venue a year ago. Recent gradu- within striking distance ap- ates of the sale include dual G1 Cox Plate hero So You proaching the stretch. Finally Think (NZ) (High Chaparral {Ire}), a NZ$110,000 acqui- Equi-Sport changing to his proper lead sition in 2008. In 2010, 357 yearlings sold for nearing the sixteenth pole, the Nick Zito trainee hit NZ$65,373,500. The average was NZ$183,119 and another gear and strode home an impressive 1 1/2- the median was NZ$135,000. Three colts achieved length winner over Sweet Ducky (Pulpit). AActually I did seven-figure prices, highlighted by Cambridge Stud=s expect to be that far back,@ said rider Julien Leparoux. Zabeel--Diamond Like (NZ) colt that James Bester pur- ANick told me just to leave him alone and drop to the rail chased for NZ$2 million. Cont. p5 and that=s what I did. He said just to be patient. When I asked him, he really ran on well.@ Cont. p3 SWITCH DOMINATES IN SANTA MONICA Switch (Quiet American) kicks off 2011 the same way she concluded 2010--with a Grade I win. Settled just behind the early pace, the hot 1-5 choice powered to the fore ap- proaching the stretch and was all class as she drove home an easy five-length winner over Gilded Gem (Smarty Jones). AI didn=t think it would set up that easy,@ said Joel Rosario, who was also aboard Benoit for her Dec. 26 La Brea S. score. Cont. p2

POMEROYS PISTOL FIRES IN FORWARD GAL Much of the hype heading into Sunday=s GII Forward Gal S. at Gulfstream Park surrounded GI Spinaway S. heroine R Heat Lightning (Trippi) and J “TDN Rising Star” J Dancinginherdreams (Tapit), victorious in last fall=s GII Pocahontas S. However, it was 9-1 chance Pomeroys Pistol (Pomeroy) who fired her best shot on the day while coming from just off the pace to collect the lion=s share of the prize. Cont. p2 TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 1/31/11 • PAGE 2 of 7 • thoroughbreddailynews.com

Sunday, Gulfstream Park FORWARD GAL S.-GII, $200,000, GPX, 1-30, 3yo, f, RESULTS 7f, 1:22 4/5, ft. Sunday, Santa Anita 1--#@POMEROYS PISTOL, 116, f, 3, by Pomeroy 1st Dam: Prettyatthetable, by Point Given SANTA MONICA S.-GI, $250,000, SAX, 1-30, 4yo/up, 2nd Dam: Swearingen, by Deposit Ticket f/m, 7f, 1:20 3/5, ft. 3rd Dam: Firey Affair, by Explodent 1--SWITCH, 123, f, 4, by Quiet American ($22,000 RNA yrl '09 OBSAUG). O/B-Hardacre Farm 1st Dam: Antoniette (GSW, $399,140), by Nicholas LLC (FL); T-Amy Tarrant; J-Paco Lopez; $120,000. 2nd Dam: Queen of Women, by Sharpen Up (GB) 3rd Dam: Tash, by Never Bend Lifetime Record: 5-2-1-1, $188,990. Werk Nick Rating: B. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. ($150,000 yrl '08 KEESEP). O-C R K Stable; B-Calumet Farm (KY); T-J W Sadler; J-J Rosario; $150,000. Lifetime Record: 12-5-3-2, $782,600. 2--Dancinginherdreams, 120, f, 3, Tapit--Mayan Werk Nick Rating: C+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Milagra, by Menifee. ($40,000 yrl '09 KEEJAN; Another IBS G1 Winning Yearling Purchase $330,000 yrl '09 KEESEP). O-John C Oxley; B-Nancy Shuford (KY); T-John T Ward, Jr; $40,000. 2--Gilded Gem, 118, m, 5, Smarty Jones--Golden Jewel Elm Tree Sales Graduate Box, by Slew o' Gold. ($100,000 yrl '07 KEESEP). O/B-Gaines-Gentry & Serengeti Stable (KY); T-Bob Baffert; $50,000. 3--Evil Queen, 116, f, 3, Hear No Evil--Duchess d'Or, by 3--Sweet August Moon, 118, m, 6, Malibu Moon- - Tour d'Or. O/B-Jacks or Better Farm Inc (FL); Silent Academy, by Royal Academy. ($50,000 yrl '06 T-Stanley I Gold; $20,000. KEESEP; $400,000 2yo >07 OBSMAR). O-Legacy Margins: 3/4, 3HF, NK. Odds: 9.20, 1.30, 82.40. Ranch & Shirley MacPherson; B-Maple Leaf Farm Also Ran: R Heat Lightning, Third Chance, Devilish (PA); T-Brian J Koriner; $30,000. Lady, Alexandra Rylee. Margins: 3HF, 2 1/4, NK. Odds: 0.30, 10.70, 11.80. In second behind Third Chance (Kafwain) through Also Ran: Mother Ruth, Quisisana, Pica Slew. sharp but not suicidal early fractions of :22.34 and Scratched: Pinkarella, Mona de Momma. :44.69, Pomeroys Pistol had the jump on the late-clos- Switch, on the board in eight of 10 starts last season, ing filly Dancinginherdreams, who was making her first had the misfortune of kocking heads with the likes of start since her graded score at Churchill Downs last Zenyatta (Street Cry {Ire}), Blind Luck (Pollard=s Vision), October. With Pomeroys Pistol on top after three quar- Devil May Care (Malibu Moon) and Evening Jewel ters in 1:09.30, the undefeated grey's partner--Julien (Northern Afleet). The bay recorded her first win of the Leparoux--found himself with a lot to do with his cus- season in last June=s GII Hollywood Oaks, besting sub- tomary come-from-behind filly. While Pomeroys Pistol sequent champion Blind Luck. Fifth in the July 25 GII cut the corner turning for home, John Oxley's runner San Clemente H., she took the Torrey Pines S. Sept. 5 was fanned very wide, and despite cutting into the before finishing runner up to Zenyatta in the Oct. 2 leader's advantage with every stride, fell just short of GI Lady=s Secret S. and Dubai Majesty in the GI BC Filly keeping her perfect record in tact. Evil Queen, who & Mare Sprint in November. AWe=re going to look at the trailed in the early going, closed well to be third over R Santa Margarita [Mar. 12] and the Apple Blossom Heat Lightning. AThere was not much response from her [Oaklawn, Apr.15],@ said Sadler. AShe=ll have six, seven in the end, she just flattened,@ said Johnny Velazquez, races this year.@ Click for the brisnet.com chart, the brisnet.com who was aboard the second choice. AIt=s a little disap- PPs or the free brisnet.com catalogue-style pedigree. Video, sponsored pointing.@ Cont. p4 by Taylor Made.

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Sunday, Gulfstream Park Sluggish at the start, Dialed In trailed early as HOLY BULL S.-GIII, $400,000, GPX, 1-30, 3yo, 1m, Mucho Macho Man (Macho Uno) and Black N Beauty 1:35, ft. (Devil His Due) exchanged blows through the opening 1--#@DIALED IN, 116, c, 3, by Mineshaft half. Sweet Ducky poked his head in front after three 1st Dam: Miss Doolittle (GSP), by Storm Cat quarters in 1:10.33, as Dialed In 2nd Dam: Eliza, by Mt. Livermore improved his position to fifth. 3rd Dam: Daring Bidder, by Bidder While the early leaders wilted, ($475,000 yrl '09 FTSAUG). O-Robert V LaPenta; Sweet Ducky appeared to pose B-W S Farish, Madeleine Pickens & Skara Glen the biggest threat as he battled Stables (KY); T-Nicholas P Zito; J-Julien R Leparoux; to maintain his superiority. How- $240,000. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $268,800. ever, Dialed In finally got into the *1/2 to Broadway Gold (Seeking the Gold), SW, groove, and proved himself $166,645. Werk Nick Rating: A+++ *Triple Plus.* much-the-best while collecting EquiSport Click for eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. his first graded stakes victory. A 2--Sweet Ducky, 120, c, 3, Pulpit--Storm's Darling, by $475,000 FTSAUG yearling purchase, the dark bay Storm Boot. ($135,000 yrl '09 KEESEP). O-George & broke a step slow but rallied late to graduate at first Lori Hall; B-TDV Development Corporation (KY); asking in a Churchill Downs maiden Nov. 12. AHe=s very T-Kelly J Breen; $80,000. special,@ said Zito. AI=ve never had a horse do this--go THREE CHIMNEYS Sales Graduate from a maiden special race to jump up and win a race like the Holy Bull. I wasn=t that surprised that he was so 3--Gourmet Dinner, 120, c, 3, Trippi--Potluck Dinner, by far back early [15 lengths]. I had a good feeling and Pentelicus. ($40,000 2yo >10 OBSAPR). O-Our Sugar confidence in Julien [Leparoux] to let him be in the right Bear Stable; B-Ocala Stud & William Terrill (FL); place and then get into the mix. I just wanted him to T-Steven W Standridge; $40,000. get out clear and settle. I=m not sure what will be next. Margins: 1HF, HD, 3. Odds: 2.70, 14.10, 3.90. The idea is just to get him [to the ].@ Also Ran: Mucho Macho Man, Black N Beauty, Leave of Click for the brisnet.com chart or the brisnet.com PPs. Absence, Printing Press, Major Gain, Ribo Bobo. Video, sponsored by Taylor Made.

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GII Forward Gal S. Cont. from p2 Pomeroys Pistol kicked off her career with a 6 3/4- length score during Monmouth=s Elite meet Aug. 7, but failed to reproduce that effort when fifth in the Sept. 6 So- rority S. Third after a rough Few stallions sire start against allowance com- eight stakes winners and an pany at the Oceanport oval Eclipse Champion Oct. 3, the bay was given some time off before resuming in their first crop. with a good second in the six- Pollard’s Vision did exactly that, and ranks EquiSport furlong GIII Old Hat S. here Jan. 5. According to winning among the most successful trainer Amy Tarrant--who was collecting her first graded young sires in the country. stakes victory--the filly may return in the Feb. 26 GII Davona Dale S. Click for the brisnet.com chart, the 1ST CROP 1ST CROP STUD brisnet.com PPs or the free brisnet.com catalogue-style pedigree. SIRE SWs* CHAMPIONS FEE Video, sponsored by Taylor Made. POLLARD’S VISION 8 1 $12,500 Candy Ride 9 0 $40,000 Sunday, Tokyo, Japan Speightstown 8 0 $50,000 NEGISHI S.-G3, -72,880,000, Tokyo, 1-30, 4yo/up, Tapit 13 2 $80,000 1400m, 1:23.00, gd. Giant’s Causeway 9 1 $85,000 Distorted Humor 8 1 $100,000 1--SEI CRIMSON (JPN), 126, h, 5, by Eishin Sandy (Jpn) Medaglia d’Oro 10 1 $100,000 1st Dam: Suda Reef (Jpn), by South Atlantic (Ire) 2011 FEE: $12,500 LIVE FOAL 2nd Dam: Suda Frau (Jpn), by Northern Answer 3rd Dam: Yamato Tessen (Jpn), by Moutiers (Fr) *SWs at ages 2 & 3 O-Seiki Kaneda; B-Shimizu Stud; T-Toshiyuki Hattori; J-Hideaki Miyuki; -38,616,000. Lifetime Record: 23-8-3-4. Werk Nick Rating: C. Click for the Inquiries to: John J. Greely IV or Colleen Shryock (859) 846-9677 • www.wintergreenstallionstation.com eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. 2--Danon Come On (Jpn), 123, h, 5 Symboli Kris S-- Saturday Night, Sam Houston Shinko Angel, by Ogygian. O-Danox Inc; B-Northern JOHN B. CONNALLY TURF CUP H.-GIII, $200,000, Farm; -15,176,000. HOU, 1-29, 4yo/up, 1 1/8mT, 1:50 1/5, fm. 3--Daisho Jet (Jpn), 123, h, 8, Cryptic Rascal--Duty 1--@SCHRAMSBERG, 117, h, 5, by Storm Cat Echo (Jpn), by Magnitude (Ire). O-Yoshiaki Baba; 1st D am: Serena's Song (Ch. 3yo Filly, MGISW, $3,283,388), by Rahy B-M. M. Yamada Farm; -9,588,000. 2nd Dam: Imagining, by Northfields Margins: 1 1/4, 3, 1 3/4. Odds: 2.60, 3.80, 87.60. 3rd Dam: Image Intensifier, by Dancer's Image Click for the Racing Post chart. ($1,400,000 RNA yrl '07 KEESEP). O-B J Hammer; B-Robert & Beverly Lewis Trust (KY);T-C A Hartman; J-Chris Landeros; $120,000. Lifetime Sunday, Kyoto, Japan Record: 17-5-2-2, $327,126. *1/2 to Serena’s Tune (Mr. Prospector), KYOTO HIMBA S.-G3, -72,840,000, Kyoto, 1-30, MSW, $337,260; Arbitrate (Deputy Minister), SP, $195,390; Harlington 4yo/up, f/m, 1600mT, 1:33.70, fm. (Unbridled), GSW, $370,000; full to Sophisticat, G1SW-Eng, G1SP-Ire, 1--SHORYU MOON (JPN), 117, f, 4, by King Kamehameha (Jpn) GSW & G1SP-Fr, $444,231; Grand Reward, MGSP-Ire & Eng, $552,026. 1st Dam: Moon the Dream (Jpn), by Dance in the Dark (Jpn) Werk Nick Rating: A+++. *Triple Plus*. 2nd Dam: Miyoshi Cherry (Jpn), by Mendez (Fr) Click for eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. 3rd Dam: Mizuno Komachi (Jpn), by Fidalgo (GB) Raised and Sold by Denali O-W Ueda; B-Takamura Farm; T-S Sasaki; J-S Hama- 2--Southern Anthem, 114, g, 5, Royal Anthem-- naka; -38,588,000. Lifetime Record: 11-3-1-1. Werk Canberra, by Silver Hawk. ($11,000 yrl '07 KEEJAN). Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. O-Stacey Moak; B-Hopewell Investments LLC (KY); 2--Hikaru Amaranthus (Jpn), 119, m, 5, by Agnes T-Jeffrey D Thornbury; $40,000. Tachyon (Jpn)--Star Mie, by A.P. Indy. O-Kyoko 3--Stately Victor, 120, c, 4, Ghostzapper--Collect the Takahashi; B-Northern Farm; -15,168,000. Cash, by Dynaformer. ($250,000 2yo >09 ADNMAR; 3--Sangre Azul (Jpn), 117, f, 4, Kurofune--Remain $110,000 RNA yrl '08 KEESEP). O-T & Jack Conway; Love (Jpn), by Nabeel Dancer. O-Teruyoshi Aoki; B-Adena Springs (KY); T-M J Maker; $22,000. B-Eiichi Ishikawa; -9,584,000. Margins: 2 1/4, 1 1/4, HD. Odds: 2.80, 2.30, 1.50. Margins: 1 3/4, HF, 3/4. Odds: 9.70, 2.40, 33.30. Also Ran: And Music Came, Deputiformer, Fifteen Love, Click for the Racing Post chart. Spinning Touch, Barrier Reef. Scratched: Stachys. Cont. p5 TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 1/31/11 • PAGE 5 of 7 • thoroughbreddailynews.com

GIII John B. Connally Turf Cup H. cont. Karaka Cont. from p1 Schramsberg, winner of last year=s Remington Green AKaraka 2010 saw pre-sale expectations totally sur- S. over the turf, ended 2010 with a runner-up effort in passed with one of the strongest sales on record,@ said the Zia Park Distance Championship and was coming Petrea Vela, NZB=s co-managing director. ASince then, off a fifth-place finish in the the trend across our sales throughout the year has been Jan. 8 Winsham Lad S. at for solid demand, particularly at the top Sunland Park. The chestnut of the market, albeit selective purchas- saved ground while chasing ing making less appealing stock much the pace, swept out three harder to sell, and generally average wide for the drive and prices showing some decline, but the spurted clear for his first clearance rates holding up well. If we graded tally. AI have to give had to predict, I'd anticipate a similar all the credit to the horse,@ trend at Karaka 2011. The top of the Schramsberg said winning rider Chris market will take care of itself, but it is Petrea Vela Sam Houston photo Landeros. AHe is an amazing likely to swing in favour of the buyers at thoroughbrednews.com.au animal. We looked at the the second and third sessions [Select and Festival Sales]. That said, we are very proud of the form and knew there wasn=t much pace in here. Our selection on offer and, if there is good demand, we are thought was if we were going to take it, let=s take it well-placed to capture it." Vela continued, Last year, nice and comfortable. Luckily, there were a couple A we noticed a palpable shift in buyers' appetites towards horses that wanted to go up front and press the pace; I more middle distance and staying horses. With New got a ground-saving trip and just waited for that move Zealand demonstrating that that is still where its partic- and he spurted when I asked him.@ Click for brisnet.com ular strength lies, I think that played a big part in the pps or brisnet.com chart. increased success of last year's sales series. We'd hope that that trend wouldn't be a one-off. If trainers last year were plotting a strategy to compete in the cups and classic races with New Zealand horses--which is a long-term plan when buying yearlings with that aim-- then we'd hope to see them back at Karaka to consoli- STANDING TALL date. In all likelihood, we won't see quite the firepower Sire of 13 Graded Stakes Winners, of last year, but still we're hoping to see a good turnout 38 Stakes Winners and 65 Stakes Horses again. AAlso going in our favour is the strong Australian The BEST VALUE at stud. currency. It is presenting international buyers with the most favourable exchange rate in over a decade which 2011 Stud Fee: $11,250 due 11/1 - $12,500 S&N is bound to be a factor in purchasing decisions. AWe're very pleased with the selection we have assembled this year. It features a good balance of sire power from New GI Santa Monica S. SWITCH (Quiet American) Zealand and around the world, including Australia, dominates in 2011 debut. Ireland, England, Canada, Argentina, Chile and the GII Forward Gal S. POMEROYS PISTOL (Pomeroy) United States. Buyers like to see sires and families that collects first graded score. are familiar to them, so as well as presenting the best GIII Holy Bull S. DIALED IN (Mineshaft) comes from of the local product, it's important to have an interna- off the pace to win. tional flavour." Catalogues, photos and pedigree up- dates are available on www.nzb.co.nz.

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Giant Oak, Eldaafer & Rule Drill for Donn A trio of probable runners drilled Sunday morning for an upcoming start in Saturday=s GI Donn H. at Gulfstream. Heading the triumvirate was GISW Giant Oak (Giant=s Causeway), who covered five furlongs in :59 3/5, the second fastest of 32 moves at the distance yesterday. Also working at the Hallandale oval was Eldaafer (A.P. Indy), winner of last fall=s GIII Breeders= Cup Marathon, who negotiated a half-mile in :48 3/5. The drill was the 18th fastest of 46 works at the dis- tance. Rounding out the threesome was dual Grade III winner Rule (Roman Ruler), who earned a bullet for five- eighths at Palm Meadows with a 1:00 4/5 final time. Also expected for the Donn are Fly Down (Mineshaft), Morning Line (Tiznow), I Want Revenge (Stephen Got Even) and Square Eddie (Smart Strike), who was sched- uled to arrive from California yesterday afternoon. NEWS TODAY ELLIOTT BURCH DEAD AT 86 Hall of Fame trainer J. Elliott Burch, who conditioned six champions, including Horses of the Year and and Co- Horse of the Year , died Saturday at Newport Hospital in Rhode Island of complications from pneumonia. He was 86. Burch was born into training roy- alty. Both his father Preston Burch and grandfather William Burch were Hall of Fame trainers. In 1957, he took over for his father as head trainer for 's . For Brookmeade, he sent out Sword Dancer to second- place finishes in the 1959 Kentucky Elliot Burch NYRA Derby and Preakness before the colt finally broke through with a victory in the Belmont S. Sword Dancer also won that season=s Metropolitan H., Travers S., Woodward S. and on his way to Horse of the Year honors.

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Cont. from p6 In 1964, Burch made the move to =s pow- erful , and they enjoyed immediate success with , who followed in Sword Dancer=s steps to win the Belmont for Burch. In the process, he dashed the Triple Crown aspirations of a small Canadian invader named Northern Dancer. Quad- rangle also won the Wood Memorial and the Travers S. in New York. The third and final of Burch=s Belmont winners came in the form of Rokeby=s Arts and Letters, who himself spoiled the Triple Crown quest of Majestic Prince in 1969 (video) after run- ning second to that horse in both the Derby and Preakness. By season=s end, Arts and Letters=s resume would include the Met Mile, Travers, Wood- Arts and Letters wins the Belmont ward and Jockey Club NYRA photo Gold Cup. He was recog- nized as champion three- year-old colt and Horse of the Year. A year later, Fort Marcy was named Co-Horse of the Year after wins in the United Nations H., Man O= War S. and Bowling Green H. Fort Marcy was also champion turf horse in >67 and >70, co-champion turf horse in >68 vinery.com and champion older horse in >70. Burch also trained , the top two-year-old and three-year-old filly of >60 and >61; , who won the 1972 Travers, Woodward, He had four grandchildren: Kathryn, Mackenzie, Char- and Brooklyn H. on the way to becoming that year=s lotte and Olivia. three-year-old champion; and , cham- Friends and family are inviting to calling hours on pion male turf horse in 1971. Burch retired from training Thursday, Feb. 3 from 5 -7 pm at the O=Neill-Hayes in 1985 with 30 stakes winners to his credit. funeral home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI. A Memo- AElliott Burch was inducted into the Hall of Fame the rial Service will be held United Congregational Church same year that I became a racing fan,@ New York Rac- 524 Valley Road, Middletown on Saturday ing Association President and CEO Charles Hayward Feb. 12 at 11:30 am. The family will also hold a private commented yesterday. AI had the good fortune to meet service at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may Mr. Burch, as I was friends with all of his children. We be made to Newport Hospital, or the National Museum all know that he was a brilliant trainer and a great of Racing in Saratoga, NY at www.racingmuseum.org. horseman. He was also a devoted father who cared deeply for his family. He was an avid reader, and I enjoyed hearing him speak about his favorite books. Elliott Burch will be missed, and we should all thank him for the many contributions that he made to Thorough- bred racing.@ Born on Mar. 3, 1924, in Washington, D.C., Burch served in the Army Signal Corps during World War II before going to work for Daily Racing Form as a writer. He was an assistant under his father beginning in 1955. Burch was inducted into Racing s Hall of Fame in 1980. = NYRA impresses in wake of OTB shutdown Predeceased by his wife, Phyllis Hammond Burch, Michael Veitch, The Saratogian Burch was the father of one daughter, Jehanne Burch, of Middletown, RI, and three sons: Daniel and his wife The Science of Horse Training: Uncle Mo vs. Comma Patricia of Manhasset, NY, Richard and his wife Marga- To The Top ret of Charlotte, NC, and the late William E. Burch. The Science of Horse Training Blog

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5th-GPX, $38,500, Msw, 3yo, 1m, 1:36 4/5, ft. NORTH AMERICA +NACHO BUSINESS (c, 3, Rahy--Palaestra {MSP, $127,965}, by Atticus), a $150,000 KEESEP yearling, was sent off at 7-1 in this unveiling. The dark bay tracked pacesetting favorite Bowman=s Causeway (Gi- ant=s Causeway) through moderate fractions while skimming the rail. He waited for racing room on the Yesterday=s Results: turn, split foes to take on the leader in upper stretch, 7th-GPX, $45,000, Alw, Opt. Clm. ($80,000), C, took over as that rival began to tire at midstretch and 4yo/up, f/m, 7 1/2f, 1:29 1/5, ft. drew clear to best the crowd=s choice by 1 1/4 lengths. 1--QUIET TEMPER, 119, f, 4, Quiet American--Dead Bowman=s Causeway was 7 1/4 lengths clear of third- Aim, by Silver Deputy. ($90,000 yrl '08 KEESEP). place finisher Redwood Falls (Indian Charlie). Click for O-Mark Stanley; B-James Jones (KY); T-D Romans. the brisnet.com chart. Video, sponsored by Taylor Lifetime Record: MGSW, 14-4-4-0, $633,643. Made. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $23,100. 2--The Isabella Angel, 121, f, 4, Woodman--Treasured THREE CHIMNEYS Raised, Grazed, & Sold Freedom, by Open Forum. ($22,000 yrl '08 TEXAUG). O-George & Lori Hall. B-Three Chimneys Farm LLC & 3--Dubai Dancer, 119, f, 4, A.P. Indy--Dubai Belle, by Trust B U/T Albert G Clay Restated Rev Trust (KY). Mr. Prospector. T-Kelly J Breen. Margins: 3/4, NK, 1HF. Odds: 4.10, 11.30, 1.60. Quiet Temper, looking for her first victory since win- ning last year=s GII Fair Ground Oaks, was getting a break from the graded stakes ranks after a sixth-place TODAY’S INSIGHTS effort in the Jan. 1 GIII Stage Door Betty H. at Calder. Last in the early going, the bay filly swept to the out- 2:40p 3rd-FGX, $47K, Msw, 3yo, 1m 70y side for the drive and closed stoutly to get the front in HRTV SOUR (Lemon Drop Kid) recovered from a slow start to be a the final strides. Awesome Maria (Maria=s Mon) was late-running second behind the impressive Machen (Distorted scratched. brisnet.com chart. Video, sponsored by Taylor Made. Humor) in his Jan. 2 six-furlong debut over this strip. Al Stall Jr. trains the Adele Dilschneider homebred. Westrock Stables’ 2nd-GPX, $40,500, Alw, NW1LX, 3yo, f, 6 1/2f, Indy Heir (A.P. Indy) ships in from Oaklawn to make his debut 1:15 3/5, ft. for trainer D. Wayne Lukas. The $210,000 KEESEP yearling is OH CAROLE (f, 3, Unbridled=s Song--Renowned Cat, by the first foal of Grade I winner Pampered Princess (Indian Storm Cat) closed late to take her Oct. 15 debut at Charlie). brisnet.com pps Keeneland by 3/4 lengths despite racing greenly. Sent off the 9-5 crowd=s choice, the bay filly broke alertly, but was taken in hand early. Rallying widest into the AMERICAN-BRED WINNERS stretch, she took charge with a furlong to run and pulled clear to score by 1 3/4 lengths over Funny Sunny IN BRITAIN: (Sharp Humor). Oh Carole was a $135,000 KEESEP Lovers Causeway, g, 4, Giant=s Causeway--Heeremandi yearling. Click for the brisnet.com chart. Video, sponsored by Taylor (Ire) (SW-Ire & G1SP-Fr), by Royal Academy. Made. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $52,500. Kempton Park, Britain, 1-30, Hcp, 4yo/up, 1 1/2m (AWT). B-Skara Glen Stables. *$160,000 yrl >08 O-Lally Stable. B-Stonestreet Holdings KEESEP; 55,000gns RNA HIT >10 TATHIT. LLC (KY). T-Eddie Kenneally.

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Yesterday=s Results: 8th-AQU, $46,000, Alw, Opt. Clm. ($50,000), C, 4yo/up, 6f, 1:10 3/5, gd. DRIVEN BY SOLAR (h, 5, Freud--Solar Song, by Fly So Free), on the board in seven of eight previous inner track outings, was coming off a 1 3/4-length victory Check your email after 12:01 a.m. for Monday’s value over track and trip Dec. 29. The 4-1 shot set the pace play: a lifetime breeding right to Jump Start at a through fractions of :23.47, :46.81 and :58.45 and savings based on up-front payment. outbattled Poppa=s Pick (Formal Dinner) to the wire to score by 3/4 lengths. Sales history: $4,200 yrl '07 FTNYRG; $120,000 2yo >08 OBSJUN. Click for the brisnet.com chart. Video, sponsored by Taylor Made. Lifetime Record: 10-5-1-2, $147,997. Rehabbed & Trained by Crupi’s New Castle Farm O-Repole Stable. B-Linda Handford (NY). T-T Pletcher.

2nd-AQU, $42,000, Msw, 3yo, f, 6f, 1:11 3/5, gd. PORTSIDE (f, 3, Congrats--Port Isabel, by Time to Ex- plode) debuted with a fourth-place effort over this main track last Nov. 11 and switched to the turf for a fifth- place finish Nov. 24. She was most recently a solid runner-up over track and trip Jan. 5. The 5-1 shot Follow the instructions in the email if you’re interested in chased pacesetting favorite Espresso Martini (Grand buying the share. You have until 3 p.m. Slam) through fractions of :22.76 and :46.10, forged to Questions? [email protected] o r the lead in upper stretch and pulled clear in the final [email protected]. strides to win by 1 1/4 lengths. Good Habits (Freud) was second, while Espresso Martini tired to fifth. Sales history: $30,000 wlng '08 OBSOCT; $87,000 2yo >10 • ON THE WORKTAB • OBSMAR; $29,000 RNA yrl '09 FTMOCT. Click for the CALDER brisnet.com chart. Video, sponsored by Taylor Made. Jackson Bend (Hear No Evil), 4f, :50.60, 15/24 Lifetime Record: 4-1-1-0, $37,230. FAIR GROUNDS O-John Moirano, Team Stallion Racing Corp & Jennifer Friesan Fire (A.P. Indy), 5f, 1:02.80, 44/58 Contessa. B-Montgomery Farm (FL). T-Gary C GULFSTREAM Contessa. Get Stormy (Stormy Atlantic), 5fT, :59.60, 2/8 HOLLYWOOD PARK 3rd-AQU, $40,850, Msw, 4yo/up, 1m, 1:38 1/5, gd. Bourban Bay (Sligo Bay {Ire}), 6f, 1:15.60, 12/12 BAKHOOR (g, 4, Storm Cat--Gossamer, by Seattle Crisp (El Corredor), 5f, 1:00.80, 12/31 Slew), transferred from the Eoin Harty barn after a Proudinsky (Ger) (Silvano {Ger}), 4f, :48.20, 5/28 fourth-place effort at Saratoga last summer, was third Turbulent Descent (Congrats), 5f, :59.20, 1/31 over Aqueduct=s inner track in his debut for Kiaran Zardana (Brz) (Crimson Tide {Ire}), 6f, 1:12.80, 2/12 McLaughlin Dec. 11. The 8-5 second choice pressed PALM MEADOWS the pace early, was niggled at to take over on the turn Brethren (Distorted Humor), 5f, 1:02.20, 12/23 and held sway over Savannah Bay (Mineshaft) late to Capt. Candyman Can (Candy Ride {Arg}), 5f, 1:01.00, 3/23 win by 2 1/4 lengths. Bakhoor, a $1.2-million KEESEP Rule (Roman Ruler), 5f, 1:00.30, 1/23 yearling, is a half-brother to Bachelor Duke (Miswaki, Stay Thirsty (Bernardini), 3f, :36.95, 1/5 Hwt. 3yo-Ire at 7-9.5f, G1SW-Ire & GSP-Eng, Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie), 3f, :39.95, 5/5 $311,241). Click for the brisnet.com chart. Video, sponsored by Taylor Made. Lifetime Record: 5-1-1-1, $42,840. Sunday Cancellations THREE CHIMNEYS Sales Graduate PARK RACING (races 2-9, track condition) O-Darley Stable. B-Airlie Stud & Stonerside Stable (KY). T-Kiaran P McLaughlin. P TDN AROUND THE WORLD • 1/31/11 • PAGE 3 of 7 • thoroughbreddailynews.com

8th-OPX, $37,500, Alw, NW2L, 3yo, f, 1 1/16m, 1:45, CENTRAL ft. SUMMER SOIREE (f, 3, War Front--Mazel Tov, by Mazel Yesterday=s Results: Trick), a 6 1/4-length maiden winner in an off-the-turfer at Delaware last August, was third in the Oct. 2 Blue J NEW “TDN Rising Star” J Hen S. and third again in an Oct. 25 Delaware allow- 5th-FG, $41,000, Alw, Opt. Clm. ($50,000), NW1LX, ance last time out. The 5-2 shot set the pace through 3yo, 1m70yds, 1:44 3/5, ft. fractions of :24.08, :48.30 and 1:12.94. She extended MACHEN, c, 3, by Distorted Humor her advantage at every call and sailed under the wire 1st Dam: Ready=s Gal (MGSW & GISP, $609,959), 9 3/4 lengths the best. Summer Soiree RNA=d for by More Than Ready $70,000 as a KEENOV weanling and for $72,000 as an 2nd Dam: Exquisite Mistress, by Nasty and Bold FTKJUL yearling. Click for the brisnet.com chart. Video, 3rd Dam: El Hamo, by Search For Gold sponsored by Taylor Made. Lifetime Record: SP, Machen, who caused a stir with his 5 1/2-length 7-2-0-3, $62,780. debut victory going six furlongs at Fair Grounds Jan. 2, O-Wahoo Partners LLC and Bret & Brereton Jones. proved that win was no fluke with a dominant win B-Brereton C & Bret Jones (KY). T-J Larry Jones. Sunday in New Orleans. The chestnut colt, sent off at 1-9, broke tardily but rushed into contention and was rank in behind foes on the first turn. Pulling under a Jamie Theriot stranglehold behind pedestrian splits down the backstretch, Machen was forced to wait for racing room into the stretch after three-quarters in 1:15.61, split foes in upper stretch and burst clear First/Second-crop starters to watch: Monday, Jan. 31 despite drifting out to win by five lengths under a hand Sire (Sire’s Sire), current farm, 2007 Fee, #foals of racing age/Winners/ ride. Don Dulce (Maria's Mon) was second. AIt was only BlackTypeWnrs * Race #-track, race type, distance, runner, odds (if available) his second start and, it=s funny, he=s got a great de- FLOWER ALLEY (Distorted Humor), Three Chimneys Farm, meanor, but these three-year-olds, they=re still kind of $25K, 160/9/2 young and they=re looking around,@ trainer Neil Howard 3-FG, Msw, 1m, Heiden, $30K KEE SEP yrl, 9-2 said. AThey=re not completely smooth yet. I think all of 3-PRX, Msw, 6f, Grace Alley, $50K EAS MAY 2yo, 5-2 that will subside away. Jamie looked like he was sitting SILVER TRAIN (Old Trieste), Vinery, $25K, 203/30/1 on horse. He was just kind of sitting there, perched up. 3-FG, Msw, 1m, Devil's Hammock, $82K KEE SEP yrl, 9-2 It looked like he had plenty of horse under him and then when that hole opened up he accelerated beautifully. You couldn=t not be happy with what you saw there.@ Howard said the Feb. 19 GII Risen Star S. could be next for Machen. Howard also trains promising sophomores Prime Cut (Bernstein), also owned by Courtlandt, and GIII Lecomte S. winner Wilkinson (Lemon Drop Kid). Click for brisnet.com catalogue-style pedigree o r STANDING TALL brisnet.com chart. Video, sponsored by Taylor Made Sire of 13 Graded Stakes Winners, Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $46,800. 38 Stakes Winners and 65 Stakes Horses O/B-Courtlandt Farms (KY). T-Neil J Howard. The BEST VALUE at stud. 7th-FGX, $39,000, Msw, 3yo, f, 1m70y (off turf), 2011 Stud Fee: $11,250 due 11/1 - $12,500 S&N 1:44, ft. +HARBOR FOX (f, 3, Rockport Harbor--Cherokee Mel- ody, by Cherokee Run), who had been training strongly 2nd-GPX (NW1LX) Oh Carole (Unbridled=s Song) for her debut, drew into the field when this race came stays unbeaten in two outings. off the turf and was sent off the 6-5 favorite. The dark 5th-GPX (Msw) Nacho Business (Rahy) debuts a bay filly chased the pace from third, pulled Rosie 1 1/4-length victor. Napravnik to the lead on the turn and held off Achiev- 2nd-AQU (Msw) Portside (Congrats) graduates by ing (Bernardini) late for a one-length tally. A $5,000 1 1/4 lengths. KEESEP yearling, Harbor Fox was a $67,000 TEXMAR 5th-FGX (NW1LX) Machen (Distorted Humor) juvenile. Click for the brisnet.com chart. Video, spon- dominates to go two-for-two and become a TDN sored by Taylor Made. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, Rising Star. $23,400. 7th-FGX (Msw) Harbor Fox (Rockport Harbor) holds O-Fox Hill Farms Inc. B-David E Hager II (KY). T-Michael on for one-length debut win. Stidham. P TDN AROUND THE WORLD • 1/31/11 • PAGE 4 of 7 • thoroughbreddailynews.com

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Yesterday=s Results: WISHING WELL S., $78,400, SAX, 1-30, (R), 4yo/up, f/m, a6 1/2fT, 1:13 1/5, fm. 1--REBA IS TOPS, 120, m, 7, He's Tops--Miss Kyama, 4.50 Wolverhampton, Mdn, £2,700, 3yo, 7f 32yds (AWT) by Present Value. O-Kenny Marshall, Gordy Jarnig & FALMOUTH BAY (Elusive Quality) debuts for the Sheikh Hamdan bin Eric Schweiger; B-C E ARich@ & Ann Richardson (WA); Mohammed Al Maktoum-Mark Johnston partnership which has unleashed T-Mark Glatt; J-Joseph Talamo; $46,080. Lifetime some smart performers on the Polytrack in recent seasons. Out of the 1997 Record: MGSP, 29-14-6-4, $454,709. GI Apple Blossom H. heroine Halo America (Waquoit), he is therefore a 2--Catchy Tune, 120, f, 4, Bernstein--Unbridled Assay, half-brother to the 2002 G1 Phoenix S. and 2003 GI Malibu S. runner-up by Unbridled's Song. O-J & Cheryl Toffan. $15,360. Marino Marini (Storm Cat).

3--Well Deserved, 118, f, 4, Cactus Ridge--Lodden Blue, by Coronado's Quest. ($100,000 2yo >09 BESMAR; $6,500 RNA wlng '07 KEENOV). O-Marc C Ferrell. $9,216. Margins: 2 1/4, 3/4, 3/4. Odds: 3.20, 7.50, 16.80. Reba Is Tops was third behind the speedy Unzip Me (City Zip) down the hillside turf course in the Jan. 2 GIII Monrovia S. before recording a narrow nose victory over the same course in a Jan. 21 optional claimer. The bay mare trailed as Well Deserved took the field through fractions of :21.73, :43.98 and 1:07.00. Reba Is Tops www.coolmore.com angled to the outside and uncorked a furious stretch run to storm past Benoit the pacesetter in deep stretch and EUROPE win going away in her career finale. Click for the brisnet.com chart. Video, sponsored by Taylor Made.

9th-SAX, $55,200, Msw, 3yo, f, 6 1/2f, 1:15 4/5, ft. ITALY GONELIKEAHURRICANE (f, 3, Exchange Rate--Sangue too Loud, by Slew Sangue) had not started since run- Saturday's Results: ning third in her unveiling at Hollywood last Nov. 27. Rome, 15.50, Mdn, i10,800, 3yo, 6f (AWT), 1:11.10, The gray filly, sent off at 5-1, battled Tuesdays With P stn. (Ghostzapper) through fractions of :21.92 and :44.28. +SANDSLASH (IRE) (f, 3, Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}- - She began to assert control in upper stretch and inched Slap Shot {Ire} {Hwt 2yo Filly-Ity, Hwt 3yo-Ity at 5-7f, clear late to best that rival by 1 1/4 lengths. Sales Hwt Older Mare-Eng at 5-7, GSW-Ity, G1SP-Fr, GSP- history: $120,000 RNA 2yo 2010 OBSMAR. Click for Eng, $302,023}, by Lycius), sent off the 30-1 outsider, the brisnet.com chart. Video, sponsored by Taylor was settled in rear early before challenging wide in the Made. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1, $36,960. straight. Sweeping to the front with 1 1/2 furlongs O-Terra Di Sienna Stables. B-Sienna Farms LLC (FL). remaining, she was firmly in command in the run to the T-John A Shirreffs. line and had 2 1/2 lengths to spare over Gabby=s Brother (Ire) (Ashkalani {Ire}). Sales history: i100,000 • ON THE WORKTAB • RNA yrl >09 ARQAUG. Lifetime Record: 1 start, 1 win, SANTA ANITA i5,100. Always a Princess (Leroidesanimaux {Brz}), 3f, :36.40, 8/25 O-Scuderia Lechereo di Riccardi Paolo; B-Azienda Dakota Phone (Zavata), 5fT, 1:05.20, 9/10 Agricola Valle Falcone Srl; T-Soc Al L Riccardi Racing. Izshelegal (Maria’s Mon), 3f, :36.40, 8/25 J P’s Gusto (Successful Appeal), 3f, :36.40, 8/25 Marlang (Langfuhr), 6fT, 1:18.40, 6/6 EUROPEAN-BRED WINNERS Sidney’s Candy (Candy Ride {Arg}),4fT, :48.00, 1/10 Silver Swallow (Alphabet Soup), 5f, 1:00.20, 7/60 IN AUSTRALASIA: Thiskyhasnolimit (Sky Mesa), 5f, 1:01.80, 35/60 Muir (GB), g, 5, Galileo (Ire)--Belle Allemande, by Royal Twirling Candy (Candy Ride {Arg}), 7f, 1:25.00, 1/3 Academy. Sandown (Melbourne), 1-29, Hcp, 4yo/up, Unzip Me (City Zip), 6fT, 1:17.60, 5/6 1 1/2mT. B-Howard Barton Stud. P TDN AROUND THE WORLD • 1/31/11 • PAGE 5 of 7 • thoroughbreddailynews.com

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Yesterday=s Results: THE STEWARDS= CUP, HK$8,000,000, Sha Tin, 1-30, Yesterday=s Results: 3yo/up, 1600mT, 1:34.92, gd. KARAKA MILLION-Listed, NZ$1,000,000, ELL, (R), 1-- (NZ), 126, g, 5, by Golan (Ire) 2yo, 1200mT, 1.11.82, dead. 1st Dam: Wychwood Rose (NZ), by Volksraad (GB) 1--FORT LINCOLN (AUS), 123, c, 2, by Charge Forward (Aus) 2nd Dam: Wychwood Lass (NZ), by Clay Hero (Aus) 1st Dam: Belle Toujours (NZ), by Flying Spur (Aus) 3rd Dam: Sequita, by Czaravich 2nd Dam: Cast Your Fate (Aus), by Bletchingly (Aus) O-Kwok Siu Ming; B-Windsor Park Stud Ltd; T-A S 3rd Dam: Shannon Belle (NZ), by Balmerino (NZ) Cruz; J-G Mosse; HK$4,560,000. Lifetime Record: (NZ$110,000 yrl >10 NZBPRM). O-Lincoln Farms 19-9-1-3. Ltd; B-J L Egan & M Kent; T-Lisa Latta; J-Jonathan 2--Sunny King (Ire), 126, g, 8, by Desert Sun (GB)-- Riddell; NZ$550,500. Lifetime Record: 7-2-0-1, Princess Mood (Ger), by Muhtarram. O-Mathew NZ$558,587. Wong; B-P G Lyons; HK$1,760,000. 2--Antonio Lombardo (NZ), 123, c, 2, by Pins (Aus)-- 3-- (Jpn), 126, g, 5, Tertullian--Iberi, by Rainbow Petit Verdot (NZ), by Carnegie (NZ). (NZ$120,000 yrl Quest. O-Siu Pak Kwan; B-Gestut Schlenderhan; >10 NZBPRM). O-T E Luke & Mrs K & P N McKay; HK$920,000. B-R M Anderson, Mrs C N Taylor & Trelawney Margins: NK, HF, HF. Odds: 2-1, 6-5, 29-1. Thoroughbred Ltd; NZ$170,000. Also Ran: Special Days (NZ), Mr Medici (Ire), , Packing Winner 3--Planet Rock (Aus), 120, f, 2, Fastnet Rock (Aus)- - (NZ), (NZ), Fellowship (NZ), (GB), Chater Way (GB), Akris (NZ), by Zabeel (NZ). (NZ$290,000 yrl >10 Young Elite (Aus). NZBPRM ). O-Barneswood Farm Limted for S C Green Looking to confirm his 9-1 upset of the G1 Cathay & G C Beemsterboer; B-W J Gleeson; NZ$75,000. Pacific in December, the Tony Cruz- Margins: NO, 3/4, HD. Odds: 41-1, 18-1, 5-2. trained Beauty Flash gamely held off a host of challeng- Also Ran: Super Easy (NZ), Savabill (NZ), Queen ers to take the first leg of the Hong Kong Triple Crown. Boudicca (NZ), Cracker (NZ), Lady Chapel (NZ), Away alertly under Gerald Mosse, he kept close tabs on Chateauneuf Dupape (NZ), Release Me (NZ), the pacesetting Packing Winner (NZ) (Zabeel {NZ}) as Brackenwood (NZ), Jackthelad (NZ), Dollario (NZ), Vene- they made the right-hand turn into the stretch, forged tian Raider (NZ). Scratched: Smoke 'n' Mirrors (NZ), The to lead in midstretch and kept finding more as favored Aftershock (NZ), Beejay Belle (NZ), Witz End (NZ). Sunny King ran him to a neck. AWhat I asked him to do, Fort Lincoln, a NZ$110,000 yearling purchase by he did,@ Mosse said. ATony said to me >Give him a trainer Lisa Latta at last year=s Premier Yearling Sale, chance to breathe and he will turn the engine on him- hadn=t won since breaking his maiden last October and self.= And he was right. At the 200 meters, there were came into this off a dead-heat sixth in the Countdown horses going faster than me, to Karaka Million 2YO Jan. 15. The beneficiary of a and I didn=t want to use the brilliantly timed Jonathan Riddell ride, the second-lon- whip because he doesn=t like gest shot in the field rated in midpack, threaded his that. But he has such a big way through to get within striking distance, and arrived heart he kept quickening and on the scene with a flourish in the shadow of the wire fought them off.@ Cruz attrib- to produce the big upset. Fort Lincoln was consigned to Beauty Flash holds off uted the five-year-old's im- last year=s Premier sale by Curraghmore Stud. The filly Sunny King hkjc.com photo provement this year to the fact Planet Rock, the post-time favorite, loomed a threat that his lungs are cleaner now from the outside, but couldn=t quite get it done in a than they were last season. "Last year," said the trainer nonetheless honest effort. "He ran very well--he pro- "he had blood in the trachea almost every time he raced duced a good turn-of-foot and really hit the line or trialed. This year, he's scoping much cleaner, and I strongly, and Jonathan produced a great ride," said put that down to his being stronger now than he was Latta. "It's a wonderful result for our owners; he's a as a four-year-old." Cruz said Beauty Flash will now be horse that continues to improve and shows more and targeted to the 1800-meter G1 Dubai Duty Free at more ability, so he will be an exciting prospect. We saw Meydan in March, but did not rule out a crack at the the horse at the Premier Sale last year, and he looked 2000-meter second leg of the Triple Crown, the like he was the type that would run early, so we Citibank Hong Kong Gold Cup Feb. 27. The old veteran bought him with the Karaka Million in mind, so to actu- Good Ba Ba (Lear Fan) shadowed the leaders--A[He] ally go out and win the race is a great result. We will hasn=t been this close in years,@ the track announcer have to sit down and decide where to send him next, said of the typically late-running gelding--but didn=t the Sires Produce is a race we would like to see him run have the needed punch and faded to sixth. Click for the in, so we will see how he goes in the coming Racing Post chart or HKJC.com video. weeks."Click for NZ Racing Chart or video. P TDN AROUND THE WORLD • 1/31/11 • PAGE 6 of 7 • thoroughbreddailynews.com

BLACK-TYPE WINNER BY U.S. SIRE: 5th-HOU, $21,500, 1-29, NW1X, 4yo/up, f/m, #Sepoy (Aus), c, 2, Elusive Quality--Watchful (Aus), by 1 1/16mT, 1:45 1/5, fm. Danehill. Caulfield (Melbourne), 1-26, Blue Diamond MAYMEISTER (f, 4, Holzmeister--Moon Tide, by Storm Preview (C&G)-Listed, 2yo, c/g, 5fT, A$60,000 to Bird) Lifetime Record: 18-3-3-6, $69,472. O-Richter winner. B-Darley. Family Trust. B-Stonerside Stable (TX). T-Danny Pish. *$8,000 yrl '08 FTKOCT. **1/2 to Moon Kid (Lemon BLACK-TYPE WINNERS BY EUROPEAN SIRES: Drop Kid), SW, $175,009. One Last Dance (Aus), f, 2, Encosta de Lago (Aus)-- One World (Aus) (GSW-Aus & G1SP-HK), by Danehill. ADDITIONAL MAIDEN WINNERS: Caulfield (Melbourne), 1-26, Blue Diamond Preview Miracle Creek, c, 3, Afternoon Deelites--Spur Creek, by (Fillies)-Listed, 2yo, f, 5fT, A$60,000 to winner. Northern Spur (Ire). DED, 1-29, 1m, 1:40. B-Mel B-Fairway Thoroughbreds. Silver (LA). *$3,500 wlng '08 OBSOCT; $12,000 yrl Dalzar (Aus), g, 6, Xaar (GB)--Maharani (Aus), by '09 OBSAUG. Dalmacia (NZ). Caloundra (Queensland), 1-28, Di Colas Team, f, 3, Belong to Me--Team Webster, by Sunshine Coast Cup-Listed, 3yo/up, 7fT, A$64,000 Alydeed. CTX, 1-29, (S), 7f, 1:32 1/5. B-Michael to winner. B-P C Racing Investments. Schiano di Cola (WV). Running With Heat, f, 3, Running Stag--Texas Heat, by Dixieland Heat. HOU, 1-29, (S), 5 1/2f, 1:06. B R E E D E R S’ E D I T I O N B-Rock'n Robin Stables (TX). +Magic Mama, f, 3, Successful Appeal--Silken Magic AMERICA (SW & GSP, $100,550), by Naevus. SAX, 1-30, (C), 6f, 1:11. B-Gulf Coast Farms LLC (KY). *$37,000 ALLOWANCE RESULTS: 2yo >10 BESMAY; $55,000 RNA 2yo >10 OBSFEB. 9th-FGX, $43,080, NW1X, 4yo/up, 1 1/16m (off turf), **1/2 to Magical Forest (Forest Camp), GSW, 1:45 4/5, ft. $328,399. FIST OF RAGE (c, 4, Consolidator--Risen Miss, by Praviana, f, 3, Tapit--Nurse Margaret, by Captain Peteski) Lifetime Record: 15-4-3-4, $103,480. O-Rollin Bodgit. GPX, 1-30, (C), 7 1/2fT, 1:32 3/5. B-David Fishback & Charles Logsdon. B-Fairly Stable LLC (KY). Soblick (KY). *$140,000 yrl '09 KEESEP. **1/2 to T-Michael J Maker. *$55,000 yrl '08 FTKJUL. Livin Lovin (Birdstone), GSW, $162,153. +Waimea Canyon, g, 4, Father Steve--Jamie Marie, by 9th-GPX, $42,700, NW1$LX, 4yo/up, f/m, 5fT, Lyphard's Ridge. OPX, 1-30, (S), (C), 6f, 1:12 1/5. :56 1/5, fm. B-Bobby Lee Hall (AR). LOSE NONE (m, 5, Royal Academy--Win Won {SW, Breezy Point, g, 4, Point Given--Shakopee (SW, $235,057}, by Air Forbes Won) Lifetime Record: MSP, $102,706), by Evansville Slew. HOU, 1-29, 6f, 20-3-6-5, $118,313. O-Wildcat Thoroughbred LLC. 1:11 3/5. B-Camelia J Casby & The Thoroughbred B-William P Stiritz (IL). T-Tammy Domenosky. Corporation (KY). *$6,000 wlng '07 KEENOV. 6th-AQU, $42,000, Opt. Clm. ($25,000), NW2LX, (S), AMERICAN-SIRED WINNERS 4yo/up, 6f, 1:11 1/5, gd. HEAVENLY BLAZE (h, 5, Judge T C--Halfway to IN AUSTRALASIA: Heaven, by Comet Shine) Lifetime Record: 22-3-2-4, Danvinsky (NZ), g, 3, Stravinsky--Danvers (Aus), by $132,143. O-Jane Sessler, Roger Bogsted & Thomas Danzero (Aus). Riccarton (Christchurch), 1-29, Hcp, Flatley. B-R Circle of Friends Stable (NY). T-J Ferraro. 3yo, 5fT. B-Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan. Soldiers Tale (NZ), g, 3, Stravinsky--Foxy Blonde (NZ), 7th-AQU, $40,000, NW1LX, (S), 4yo/up, 6f, 1:10 2/5, by Volksraad (GB). Riccarton (Christchurch), 1-29, gd. Mdn, 3yo/up, 6fT. B-Mrs V S Vandorp. WON GREAT CLASSIC (g, 5, Regal Classic--Won Moro Canley Cares (Aus), m, 5, E Dubai--Grandeye (Aus), by {SW, $210,210}, by Air Forbes Won) Lifetime Record: Grand Lodge. Warwick Farm (Sydney), 1-26, Hcp, 20-2-6-2, $102,465. O-La Marca Stable. B-Bada Bing 4yo/up, f/m, 6fT. B-Kendel Park Stud. Stable (NY). T-Bruce R Brown. African Prince (Aus), g, 5, Johannesburg--Donna Amata (Aus), by Anabaa. Randwick (Sydney), 1-29, Hcp, 3rd-GGX, $36,544, NW1X, 3yo, f, 1m (AWT), 4yo/up, 1 1/4mT. B-Mr P Ward. 1:41 1/5, ft. Silent Movie (Aus), g, 6, Royal Academy--Quiet Aggie, PERFECT FASHION (f, 3, Eddington--Raintree Lake by Alleged. Eagle Farm (Brisbane), 1-26, Hcp, {SP}, by Salt Lake) Lifetime Record: 8-4-1-0, $45,005. 4yo/up, c/g, 6fT. B-Mr G Pemberton. O-John Carver, Jerry Hollendorfer & George Todaro. Ollie Vollie (Aus), g, 8, Belong To Me--Lockley=s Dance B-Lavin Bloodstock & Leroy S Close (KY). T-Jerry (Aus), by Bletchingly (Aus). Doomben (Brisbane), Hollendorfer. *$85,000 yrl '09 KEESEP. 1-29, Hcp, 4yo/up, 5f 120ydsT. B-Mr B W McHugh. P TDN AROUND THE WORLD • 1/31/11 • PAGE 7 of 7 • thoroughbreddailynews.com

Pointe Dancer (Aus), f, 4, Noverre--Volante Marie B R E E D E R S’ E D I T I O N (Aus), by Flying Spur (Aus). Eagle Farm (Brisbane), 1-26, Hcp, 3yo/up, f/m, 5fT. B-Baerami EUROPE Thoroughbreds. Maroon Bells (Aus), f, 4, Piccolo (GB)--Krabloonik (Aus), CONDITIONS RESULTS: by St Covet (Aus). Doomben (Brisbane), 1-29, Hcp, ITALY, Siracusa, 16.05, 1-29, i9,000, 3yo, 1 1/8m 4yo/up, 6f 165ydsT. B-Mr J O=Brien. (AWT), time: n/a, stn. Buffalo (Aus), g, 4, --Softshoe (Ire), by SUPER TO BEND (IRE) (c, 3, Refuse To Bend {Ire}-- Zafonic. Warwick Farm (Sydney), 1-26, Hcp, 4yo/up, Miss Penton {GB}, by Primo Dominie {GB}) Lifetime c/g, 1mT. B-Darley Australia Pty Ltd Kelvinside. Record: 10-7-1-0, i45,135. O-Scuderia Bosco Srl Apennine (Aus), m, 5, Dubai Destination--Apollo Unipersonale; B/T-Sebastiano Cannavo. *15,000gns yrl Wonder (Aus), by Rory=s Jester (Aus). Moonee Valley >09 TATOCT. **1/2 to Balkenhol (Ire) (Polar Falcon), (Melbourne), 1-28, Hcp, 4yo/up, f/m, 10f 45ydsT. MSW-Ity, $175,030; Leo (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), GSW, B-Whitling Bloodstock. $333,804. Hinemoa (NZ), m, 5, Elusive City--Titania (NZ), by Grosvenor (NZ). Trentham (Wellington), 1-29, Hcp, ADDITIONAL MAIDEN WINNERS: 3yo/up, 6fT. B-C R Grace. Dazzled (GB), f, 4, Starcraft (NZ)--Morning After (GB), Valderama (NZ), m, 5, Elusive City--Starzeel (NZ), by by Emperor Jones. Kempton Park, Britain, 1-30, Mdn, Zabeel (NZ). Trentham (Wellington), 1-24, Mdn, 3-5yo, f/m, 1m (AWT). B-The Nightcaps. 3yo/up, 1 3/8mT. B-Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan. Lisa Love (NZ), m, 5, Generous (Ire)--Flaring Star (Aus), EUROPEAN-SIRED WINNERS by Dehere. Riccarton (Christchurch), 1-29, Hcp, 3yo/up, 6fT. B-D G & R B McLaren Ltd & Westbury Stud Ltd. IN AUSTRALASIA: New Moon (NZ), g, 5, Ishiguru--Light >N Easy (NZ), by Celtic Dancer (Aus), g, 3, Choisir (Aus)--Little Wonder Imperial Guard (GB). Ellerslie (Auckland), 1-30, Hcp, Why (Aus), by Kala Dancer (GB). Doomben 3yo/up, 7fT. B-A Devcich. (Brisbane), 1-29, Hcp, 3yo, 6f 165ydsT. B-Klemley Montgomery (NZ), g, 5, Montjeu (Ire)--All Zalute (NZ), Pty Ltd. by Zabeel (NZ). Moonee Valley (Melbourne), 1-28, So Detached (Aus), f, 3, One Cool Cat--Voltdanze Hcp, 4yo/up, c/g, 1 7/8mT. B-Mrs C A & C C (Aus), by Danzero (Aus). Warwick Farm (Sydney), Chamberlain. 1-26, Hcp, 3yo/up, 7fT. B-Best Western Group Pty Roi d=Jeu (NZ), g, 5, Montjeu (Ire)--Balinchy (NZ), by Ltd. Lord Ballina (Aus). Trentham (Wellington), 1-29, Hcp, Banchee (NZ), f, 3, Oratorio (Ire)--Miss Jessie Jay (NZ), 4yo/up, 1 1/2mT. B-A & Mrs B C Smith. by Spectacularphantom. Ellerslie (Auckland), 1-30, The Wingman (NZ), g, 5, Montjeu (Ire)--Pan For Glitter, Hcp, 3yo, 1mT. B-Hallmark Stud Ltd & T O Hurley. by Crafty Prospector. Moonee Valley (Melbourne), Arakti (Aus), g, 3, Rakti (GB)--Eliza Sunset (Aus), by 1-28, Hcp, 4yo/up, 1mT. B-Dennis & Joyce Clout Desert Sun (GB). Ellerslie (Auckland), 1-30, Hcp, Family Trusts & Haunui Farm Ltd. 3yo/up, 1 5/16mT. B-Chatswood Stud Holdings Pty Dane the Rave (Aus), g, 6, Danehill Dancer (Ire)--All the Ltd. Rave (Aus), by Forest Glow. Sandown (Melbourne), Artistic (Aus), c, 3, Shamardal--Splash of Colour (NZ), 1-29, Hcp, 4yo/up, 7 1/2fT. B-Milburn Creek by Fusaichi Pegasus. Canterbury (Sydney), 1-28, Thoroughbred Stud. Mdn, 3yo/up, 6f 55ydsT. B-Mrs S Walker. Red Buttons (Aus), c, 6, Red Ransom--Funster (Aus), Suribachi (NZ), g, 3, Storming Home (GB)--Hill of Hope by Rory=s Jester (Aus). Sandown (Melbourne), 1-29, (Aus), by Danehill. Trentham (Wellington), 1-24, Hcp, 4yo/up, 1 1/8mT. B-Mr B T Agnew. Mdn, 3yo/up, 6fT. B-Stoney Bridge Thoroughbred Ltd. TDN TODAY Sweetest Melody (Aus), f, 4, Encosta de Lago (Aus)-- Ornamental Rose (Aus), by Catrail. Canterbury Around the World...... 7 pages (Sydney), 1-28, Hcp, 4yo/up, f/m, 1 3/16mT. B-Gooree Park Stud Pty Ltd. The brisnet.com >Race of the Day= is the Rokatoko (Aus), g, 4, Fastnet Rock (Aus)--Crestfallen 9th Race, $47,000 Allowance, at Parx Racing. (Aus), by Rivotious. Eagle Farm (Brisbane), 1-26, Hcp, For pps and a complete race analysis, click here. 4yo/up, c/g, 7fT. B-C & R Thurecht Pty Ltd. Justanexcuse (NZ), g, 4, No Excuse Needed (GB)-- Aggressive (NZ), by Val Dansant. Trentham All horses in the TDN are bred in North America, (Wellington), 1-29, Hcp, 4yo/up, 1mT. B-S A Luey & unless otherwise indicated Waikato Stud 2001 Ltd.