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Tishmeister edges clear in the Statue of Liberty. Meister-ful

Tod Marks Inside Filly gives trainer Ritvo statue of liberty recap at Belmont. On July 26, she squandered a big lead here to fin- ❱ Mixed Up gets up in first Saratoga stakes score ish second against first-level New York-breds. A.P. Smithwick stee- Castellano wasn’t about to let that happen this time. by sean clancy “I didn’t want the lead, I knew Prado plechase stakes. was on a fast horse and it was a mile and Javier Castellano knew there was only one way for Tish- an eighth, that’s a long way to go,” Cas- meister to win the Statue of Liberty Stakes. tellano said. “Going to the lead cost me ❱ Classy veteran Get her back, get her relaxed and then hope she could get the win the last time. But this time, two Evening Attire gets 9 furlongs. horses went and I got her back, as soon She did all three to win her first stakes, taking the $150,000 as we went the first quarter, it was over. back to work today. race, restricted to 3-year-old fillies eligible for the New York Perfect.” Stallion Series, by a comfortable 1 1/2 lengths. Castellano lulled her to sleep, well off Owned by Howard Nolan’s Blue Sky Farm and John the rail and just off the ignorable speed of ❱ Hostess headlines in Hicks, the daughter of City Zip backed off longshot leader, City In the Clouds. Tim Ritvo City In The Clouds (Edgar Prado) who doled out the first “It felt comfortable, she was so re- Waya Stakes. quarter in 24.28 and the half in 49.57 seconds. Tishmeister laxed,” Castellano said. “It was a decent pace, not too slow hovered in second through three quarters in 1:14.06. Off the but not too fast. The key to the race was the first quarter mile, ❱ Friday Entries and turn, Tishmeister shot to the lead and found enough to hold when I got her slowed down, I said, ‘wow, I got it.’ After that, off Don’t Mind Me who swung out at the top of the stretch she was just galloping.” Handicapping. but couldn’t run down the winner. Western Sweep rallied be- It took Tishmeister 13 starts to break her maiden. She tried latedly to finish third. Trained by Tim Ritvo, Tishmeister cov- dirt, she tried turf, she tried Saratoga, she tried Finger Lakes, ❱ NY-bred yearlings to ered the distance in 1:50.16. she tried three trainers, she tried running for a claiming tag, Castellano had ridden the chestnut filly in her three previ- she tried Florida. auction tonight. ous starts. She led early in a New York-bred maiden at Bel- “She’s getting much more consistent running on the mont Park before finishing second. Then she came back to See statue of liberty page 2 break that condition, wiring eight foes in a one-turn maiden Custom-Painted Statue of Liberty – Continued from page 1 Ritvo said. “When she first started LAWN out, a lot of races came off the turf, and we tried them because she was working good, her form was just getting horrible JOCKEYS on the dirt, then you’d run her back on the grass and you didn’t have her tight enough. Now, with the consistency and having races back to back, she seems to be improving with every start.” Ritvo wheeled her back in two weeks, after finishing second during Opening Week. “We ran the other day with this race in mind,” Ritvo said. “We thought instead of working her off the maiden win, we’d give her an opportunity to see if she was good enough to win against allowance horses. Since then, she’s trained really good, we altered her training, galloping her a couple of miles on some days, trying to takes a little steam out of her.” About five years ago, Ritvo decided to leave his safe haven of Calder and spend six weeks knocking heads with the big boys at Saratoga. He’s held his own over the years but this was his first stakes win at Saratoga. Hand-Painted with “Just winning a race here is great feat,” Ritvo said. “We talked about it, your Farm’s Silks we knew this filly could run last year and as she developed in her last couple Contact Kevin at of races, we started feeling better and better about this race. We’ve won a few 410-392-5867 races every year but this is the biggest. for Pricing or further information It’s the pinnacle of racing, it’s an honor Saratoga Ad - 8/07 8/9/07 Tod 4:09 Marks PM to Page be here, 1 we love it, it’s part of history, Tishmeister and Javier Castellano return as Saratoga stakes winners. it’s everything you want.”

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a. p. smithwick STakes recap All Right Now Mixed Up returns to stakes-winning form

BY JOE CLANCY Barbara Livingston Crossing the finish line aboard Mixed Up after Mixed Up (left) chases leader Preemptive Strike and Sweet Shani over the last fence en route to a victory in the A.P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes. Thursday’s A.P. Smithwick Memorial, Danielle Hods- don stood tall in the irons and pumped her right arm wick. A far tougher spot, the Grade II event lured vet- A Grade I winner in 2006 and 2007, Mixed Up won and – maybe for a moment – looked a little like Calvin eran stakes performer Preemptive Strike and talented for the eighth time in 17 career jump starts and col- Borel after the Kentucky Derby. newcomers Orison and Orsay in a field of six. lected $50,940 to push his career steeplechase bankroll But she deserved a little celebration. Preemptive Strike set a comfortable early pace for to $432,250 for owner Bill Pape. “I was pretty nervous coming into today,” she said. the first mile. Second early, Mixed Up stayed in touch Hodsdon rode a somewhat different race than usual “He was very taken aback by what happened at Phila- with the leader and was in a perfect stalking position on the 8-year-old son of Carnivalay, staying more in delphia – when we schooled him the other day he was once the real running started leaving the backside. Pre- touch with the pace early before calling on the gelding’s very, very sticky. It was a little stressful.” emptive Strike ratcheted up the pressure at the second- speed in the stretch. Making the Smithwick victory a relief in addition to last and flew into the final turn with the lead. Giving “He’s gotten to the point where he’s learned to relax a Grade II victory. the leader eight pounds, Mixed Up stayed in touch and out the back and I didn’t really want that going 2 1/16 At Philadelphia Park July 28, Mixed Up entered a in the clear as Sweet Shani briefly moved into second miles with Preemptive Strike on the lead so I was try- Pennsylvania-bred stakes as the odds-on favorite only just before the last fence. Preemptive Strike jumped the ing to sit second or third,” she said. “I was surprised at to lose Hodsdon with a mistake at the fourth fence. De- last in front and dug in, but Mixed Up edged alongside how keen he was, though it was good for his jumping signed as a prep for the Gr. I New York Turf Writers after landing and got up in the final yards to win by a and his confidence. But he was dragging me early.” Cup at the end of the Saratoga meet, the Philly race half-length. Sweet Shani, right there at the last fence, When Mixed Up was still dragging Hodsdon at the turned into a van ride for nothing – sending Hodsdon settled for third as the winner covered the 2 1/16 miles and trainer Jonathan Sheppard to Plan B, the Smith- in 3:45.56 while paying $4.90 as the 7-5 favorite. See smithwick next page

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4 Friday, August 10, 2007 Smithwick – Continued from previous page second-last, she knew she had a chance. Still, Preemptive Strike resisted the rally in the stretch. “The other horse had a little more when I got to him, but I didn’t want to get all the way there to head him (before the last fence),” Hodsdon said. “I had a little bit of a tired horse going to the last, but he absolutely dug in afterward.” Sheppard and Hodsdon paid credit to Matt Goins photo Mixed Up’s personality and attitude – he harasses Hodsdon while galloping most Ginny Howard mornings, demands extra attention and can generally be high-maintenance when Fine Antique Sporting Jewelry it comes to anything but racing (for ex- 859-338-4034 ample, he balked while going into the [email protected] winner’s circle yesterday). “He certainly has that little pizzazz, a little bit of a character – he’s bouncy, he’s cocky, he’s aggressive, a little cheeky,” said Sheppard. “In the morning, he’s kind of got Dani’s number, but I think it helps him – he thinks he’s already won some little contest before he ever gets to Dave Harmon the races.” Mixed Up returns to the winner’s circle after winning the Smithwick. Mixed Up has definite views about things. “He’s very, very ornery and he wants A Saratoga Tradition to do things his way,” said Hodsdon. “It’s taken a long time for he and I to build up some trust, but that’s where his grit comes out. He’s got a lot of fight in him.” Sallee Horse Vans -For 29 Years- Sheppard has trained the winners of 10 Featuring Saratoga’s fi nest selection of Saratoga Sportswear & Souvenirs, steeplechase Eclipse Awards and is about Collectables, Jewelry, Fine Art & Crafts, halfway to an 11th with Mixed Up, who 1-800-967-VANS • 772-260-2586 Gifts for Horse & Dog Lovers of All Ages. excels at speedy racetrack steeplechases Corner of Broadway & Phila, Downtown Saratoga Springs (with wins at Keeneland, Saratoga and (518) 587-0666 • 800-422-6972 • Shop online at ImpressionsSaratoga.com Philadelphia on his past performances). The Pape/Sheppard homebred leads all American jumpers with $146,415 in earnings this year and would all but clinch the championship with another You invest a signifi cant amount of Grade I win. That opportunity comes Aug. 30 in the Turf Writers, a 2 3/8-mile time, energy and money with test that offers the added challenge of more weight from the handicapper. KIMBERLY DOLAN “We’ll see how the horse comes out of one goal in mind... HOME LOAN CONSULTANT the race, suss out the weights a little bit when the handicap gets published and (518) 265-7782 Cell then make a decision,” Sheppard said. (518) 580-1413 Fax ...to get your horse to the races! “Right now, all things being equal, that would be our goal, but the weight is ob- viously a concern. What are you going to do? He’s earned it. Some people felt 92 East Avenue Kelly Tucker has been turning out we weren’t going to be overly aggressive Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 today – maybe we didn’t want to knock sound, confi dent, race-ready 2YOs the horse out for the other race, but we WWW.KIMDOLANLOANS.COM in Aiken for more than a decade. wanted to win if we could.” [email protected] And it showed at the finish line. Breaking and training, sales prep, and lay-ups. Let’s talk about a training program designed to meet akeside Gourmet Dining and Inn your specifi c goals. References from some of the sport’s most elite available upon request. L ood and Wine and All that Jazz! SundayF August 12th 2-5pm Quality breaking & training Join us on the terrace for your thoroughbred investment overlooking beautiful Lake George for a special afternoon of food, wine and live Jazz. e Lake George Region’s Finest Alta Mira Dining Experience — Lakeside. Escape Packages Available! ★★★★ Times-Union Rating! (803) 215-7663 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3178 Lakeshore Drive, Lake George, NY Reservations suggested. 518-668-5928 [email protected] Dinner served Tues.-Sun. from 5:30pm Gourmet Dining & Inn

Friday, August 10, 2007 5 Saratoga Results

Thursday, August 9 $2 Exacta 7-8 Paid $23.60; $2 Trifecta 7-8-4 Paid $107.50; $2 Pick 3 (10- 5-7) 3 Correct Paid $371.00 Pick 3 Pool $96,620; $2 Pick 4 (5-10-5-7) 4 1st. A. P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase (Gr. II). Correct Paid $1,594.00 2 1/16 Miles. Hurdle. 4&Up. Purse $84,900. 6 Mixed Up Hodsdon D 4.90 2.90 2.50 7th. 5 1/2 Furlongs. Turf. 3&Up. AOC 50,000. Purse $69,000. 4 Preemptive Strike Young P J 3.40 2.90 5 English Colony (GB) Velasquez C 4.50 3.10 2.70 3 Sweet Shani (NZ) Aizpuru X 3.60 3 Ever a Friend Gomez G K 4.30 3.80 Finish Time: 3:45.56 8 Count On Pal Rojas R I 5.80 Trainer: Jonathan Sheppard. Owner: Bill Pape. Finish Time: 1:03.61 B.g.8 Carnivalay-Oh Nonsense, Oh Say. Trainer: Angel Penna. Owner: Lazy F Ranch and Will Farish. Bred by Bill Pape & Jonathan Sheppard (PA). B.c.3 Rock of Gibralter (IRE)-Jemima (GB), Owington (GB). $2 Exacta 6-4 Paid $15.80; $2 Trifecta 6-4-3 Paid $96.00 Bred by Will Farish (GB). Saratoga’s ORIGINAL $2 Exacta 5-3 Paid $17.80; $2 Trifecta 5-3-8 Paid $97.50; $2 Daily Double 2nd. 5 Furlongs. Fillies. 2YO. NY Bred. MSW. Purse $56,000. (7-5) Paid $21.80; $2 Pick 3 (5-7-5) 3 Correct Paid $221.50 Racing Partnership 8 Myakka Velasquez C 5.40 3.30 2.80 offers you the exciting 2 Reversible Error Dominguez R A 5.60 4.10 8th. The Statue of Liberty. 1 1/8 Miles. Turf. Fillies. 3YO. 4 Sand and Song Garcia Alan 5.50 NY Bred. Purse $150,000. opportunity to become Finish Time: 58.20 5 Tishmeister Castellano J J 7.40 3.60 2.60 PART owner of a racehorse Trainer: Linda Rice. Owner: Patsy Symons. 4 Don’t Mind Me Dominguez R A 3.50 2.80 FULL B.f.2 Crafty Prospector-Talamanca, St. Jovite. 1 Western Sweep Bejarano R 3.70 while enjoying FULL Bred by Sequel 2004 (NY). Finish Time: 1:50.16 ownership privileges. $2 Exacta 8-2 Paid $37.40; $2 Quinella 2-8 Paid $21.80; $2 Trifecta 8-2-4 Trainer: Tim Ritvo. Owner: Blue Sky Farm. Paid $258.50; $2 Daily Double (6-8) Paid $15.60 Ch.f.3 City Zip-Kristy K, Meadowlake. Bred by Gus Schoenborn Jr (KY). 3rd. 1 1/16 Miles. Turf. F&M. 4&Up. AOC 75,000. Purse: $72,000. $2 Exacta 5-4 Paid $23.60; $2 Trifecta 5-4-1 Paid $97.00; $2 Grand Slam 5 Criminologist Prado E S 6.80 3.70 2.80 (1/5/9-4/7/8-3/5/8-5) Paid $40.40 6 Sky High Flyer (GB) Leparoux J R 3.80 2.80 4 Miracle Moment Dominguez R A 2.90 9th. 5 1/2 Furlongs. Turf. 3&Up. NY Bred. Purse $56,000. Finish Time: 1:42.37 10 Lhotse Quality Gomez G K 8.70 4.10 3.80 Trainer: Shug McGaughey. Owner: Stuart Janney III & Phipps Stable. 3 Jets Only Castellano J J 2.90 2.40 Gr./Ro.f.4 Maria’s Mon-Search Party, Seeking the Gold. 8 Prime Obsession Velasquez C 6.90 Bred by Stuart Janney III & Phipps Stable (KY). Finish Time: 1:04.85 $2 Exacta 5-6 Paid $23.40; $2 Trifecta 5-6-4 Paid $54.50; $2 Daily Double Trainer: Richard Dutrow. Owner: Sanford Goldfarb, Ira Davis, (8-5) Paid $23.40 Jeff Bussan & Michael Dubb. Dk.B./Br.g.4 Elusive Quality-Lhotse, The Minstrel. 4th. 6 Furlongs. F&M. 3&Up. Mdn Clm 40,000. Purse $24,000. Bred by Berkshire Stud (NY). 10 My Fair El Prado E S 4.80 2.90 2.50 $2 Exacta 10-3 Paid $28.60; $2 Trifecta 10-3-8 Paid $267.00; $2 Superfecta YO U enjoy the thrills 8 Ivory Star Castellano J J 4.80 3.30 10-3-8-7 Paid $1,313.00 $2 Daily Double (5-10) Paid $57.00; $2 Pick 3 6 Foxy Patty Hill C 3.50 (5-5-10) 3 Correct Paid $130.00; $2 Pick 4 (7-5-5-10) 4 Correct Paid of racing. Finish Time: 1:11.00 $592.00; $2 Pick 6 (10-5-7-5-5-10) 5 Correct Paid $280.50; $2 Consolation W E Trainer: Richard Dutrow. Owner: Sanford Goldfarb. Pick 3 (7-5-6) Paid $24.00 W E take care of Ch.f.3 Three Wonders-Starinthemeadow, Meadowlake. Bred by Hidden Point Farm (FL). Track: Fast; Turf: Good everything else! $2 Exacta 10-8 Paid $23.00; $2 Quinella 8-10 Paid $14.60; $2 Trifecta 10-8-6 Attendance: 20,179; Handle: $2,969,172 Paid $105.50; $2 Pick 3 (8-5-10) 3 Correct Paid $51.00; $2 Superfecta 10-8-6-3 Paid $1,124.00 How We Did 5th. 1 Mile. Turf. 3&Up. Clm 35,000. Purse $34,000. RACE 1: Mixed Up got things shaking with a $4.90 win. 5 Moon Ala Mode Hill C 21.00 10.00 6.10 9 Party Jones Dominguez R A 4.50 3.10 RACE 2: Nothing to see here. 1 Quick Comeback Prado E S 3.10 RACE 3: Top pick finished third while second pick ran second. Finish Time: 1:35.94 RACE 4: My Fair El looked loverly scoring for $4.80. Trainer: Mike Hushion. Owner: Jump Sucker Stable. RACE 5: Top pick was third while second pick ran second. B.g.4 Malibu Moon-Marya’s Girl, Red Attack. RACE 6: Talking Treasure led us to a $7.50 ticket. Third Bred by Chris and Kathy Herbert (NY). $2 Exacta 5-9 Paid $138.50; $2 Trifecta 5-9-1 Paid $408.50; $2 Pick 3 choice finished second. (5-10-5) 3 Correct Paid $286.50; $2 Superfecta 5-9-1-6 Paid $1,240.00 RACE 7: Third choice finished second. Partnership Opportunities Available! RACE 8: Third choice finished second. Stop by our 7 3 H HE N RY S ST. 6th. The Lady D’Accord. 7 Furlongs. Fillies. 3YO. NY Bred. RACE 9: Top pick ran second and third choice won. office in Saratoga Springs, Purse $82,750. call (518) 587-5550, or visit 7 Talking Treasure Velazquez J R 7.50 3.90 3.20 PartingGlassRacing.com. 8 Cammy’s Choice Castellano J J 3.00 2.70 SEASON TOTALS: 28 wins by top selection in 122 races. 4 Smokin Sarah Bejarano R 3.50 Average win payoff $7.49. Finish Time: 1:22.54 SARATOGA! Trainer: Charlton Baker. Owner: Ken and Sarah Ramsey. How We Did summarizes the performance of Don’t just watch it… Dk.B./Br.f.3 Catienus-Annual Dues, Devil His Due. The Special’s handicappers in the “Detailed Analysis” section. Be part of it. Bred by Ken and Sarah Ramsey (NY). Beresford Gallery Sporting Art & Accessories of the Country Life

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6 Friday, August 10, 2007 Saratoga winners • Photos by dave harmon and Tod Marks 1 Mixed Up 2 Myakka

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Friday, August 10, 2007 7 Quiet Please Reynolds filly Unspoken Word makes quick return in turf stakes by David Kosak the head stakes preview It’s tough to see your horse give ev- with all the commotion and activity, all erything and just lose to a better horse. the lunch pails here going to the races That’s the problem trainer Pat Reynolds with their Thermoses and their Power has with his filly Unspoken Word, who Ranger lunch boxes, she was all riled up will try again today for her first stakes a couple days in a row.” win in The Head, an $80,000 stakes for There are high expectations for 3-year-old fillies who haven’t won a turf the Kentucky-bred filly whom Reyn- stakes this year. olds claimed for $75,000 in a maiden- Owned by Paul Pompa Jr., Unspoken breaking effort March 22 at Gulfstream Word takes to the inner turf for the sec- Park. ond time this meet; fourth (moved up to “She had like three black dot works third via disqualification) in a second- right in a row,” said Reynolds of her level allowance here Aug. 1, the Catie- Florida workouts before the claim. “It nus filly comes back on short rest. wasn’t CIA information, as long as “Well she was a green light the other those were her works. She’s got a little day, so it wasn’t a prep,” said Reynolds. hardware in one leg, so she had been “The race was there and I was going to compromised. She split a pastern as a have to work her a good five-eighths. I 2-year-old and they had to put a pin in figured rather than wait, work her and there, but she’s sound. When we claim then run her somewhere else, we’d take them, we hope they’re worth what we a look at this race because if she runs give the money for. If they are worth her race she will definitely be competi- more, that’s the bonus plan.” tive with these fillies.” Lately, Unspoken Word has been get- Unspoken Word is ready to run. ting to the lead early and her trainer “She got kind of checked at the doesn’t see the need for a different strat- eighth-pole, so she really didn’t get beat egy. up,” her trainer said. “She came back Tod Marks See the head page 10 Unspoken Word makes her second start of the meet for trainer Pat Reynolds. theFF nextB/w 4-5-07:Layoutday; she was on 1 her 4/5/07 toes. And1:36 PM Page 1 $225,000,000 From 2000 through 2006 in black type stakes races alone, trainers who fed Hallway Feeds Racing Products earned in excess of is a $225-million dollars in bright first place purse money. future ®

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Friday, August 10, 2007 9 “We’re pretty pleased with her workouts,” he said. “She Daniel Sigal Enamels ran with a pretty good colt that day. We like her. Richter The Head – Scale’s horses have done pretty well on the grass and in the Continued from page 8 mile as well.” Werner believes the inner turf will work well for his unde- “We’re pretty much going to let her roll. She’s just been feated filly, who will be ridden by Calvin Borel. catching some really tough older fillies,” he said. “She’ll have “The first turn is always a little tighter (on the inner turf),” her day. They’re all pretty much evenly matched, so if she gets he said. “It’s good for first timers because she will kind of shut a good trip, she’s got as good of a chance as anybody.” it down on her own,” he said. “She’s a real relaxed horse.” Reynolds expects the bad luck to start changing. Kent The Kentucky-bred won’t be too anxious to get to the lead. Desormeaux, who’s atop the jockey leader board, will be In her two starts, she’s closed to win by several lengths and atop the filly. tomorrow’s plan won’t change much, though Werner hopes Scott and Carol Ricker’s Shesa Little Flirt will be all busi- to see her stalking the early pace. ness today trainer Ronny Werner. The daughter of Richter Several turf veterans look to show the turf newcomers how Scale is 2-for-2 in her short career and looks to step up at to handle the added distance. Todd Pletcher’s filly Christies Saratoga. An accomplished sprinter on the Polytrack at Ar- Treasure, who will vie for favoritism, ran gamely race last out lington Park, she tries a mile, and turf, for the first time to- but lost to Lear’s Princess by a half-length in the Tweedside 508 East Main Street #302 day. Stakes at Belmont July 1. Following the Tweedside, Lear’s Lexington, KY 40508 “We are throwing two new things at her, grass and two Princess finished second to Octave in the $300,000 Coaching (859) 221-1414 • [email protected] turns. And she’s transferring off the synthetic,” Werner said. Club American Oaks (Gr. I). Owned by Elisabeth Alexander, www. danielsigal.com “It should be a good spot for her. Christies Treasure looks to use momentum from her last start *By Commission Only She signalled her readiness with a bullet on the Oklahoma to win her first stakes. John Velazquez gets the return call. turf July 27. Trainer George Weaver stretches Pay Wright for the first time after two unsuccessful turf sprints. She finished fourth in Belmont’s Inside The Beltway July 8. Owned by Richlyn Farms, she won three consecutive turf starts at a mile or more last fall. Eibar Coa rides the Florida-bred 3-year-old. Owned by Alan Brodsky, Dinner Break comes off a fourth in the $150,000 Boiling Spring (Gr. III) at Monmouth Park for trainer Mark Hennig, and broke her maiden here last summer. Javier Castellano gets the riding assignment. Luna Dorada, owned by Henry Pabst and trained by Niall O’Callaghan, is the only horse in today’s field to run on yield- Estate Services ing turf recently – which might come into play. On May 4 at Residential Services Churchill Downs, the filly finished second (beaten jut a head) Party Planning behind Swingit in the $171,500 Edgewood Stakes. Shaun Organizing Bridgmohan rides. Le Chateau (for Wayne Lukas and Cornelio Velasquez), www.simplysaratoga.com Dorm Fever (Jimmy Jerkens and Garrett Gomez), Bachata (Graham Motion and Ramon Dominguez) and Olivine (Da- Contact us at: 518 257-0648 vid Donk and Edgar Prado) round out the field.

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Friday, August 10, 2007 11 Waya stakes preview Hostess sets table Filly finally looking down at competition BY brian nadeau A look at Hostess’ past performance and it’s no wonder she has come up a bit short in her two graded stakes attempts. Finishing behind such quality mares like Makderah, Masseuse, Honey Ryder and Safari Queen is hardly something to frown upon. With no such turf monsters lurking, trainer James Bond is excited about the class relief his 4-year-old filly gets when she headlines today’s $80,000 Waya Stakes. Dave Harmon Run at 12 furlongs over the inner turf course, the Jade Queen, here winning at Saratoga in 2006, makes her third start of 2007 in today’s Waya. Waya (restricted to fillies and mares which have not won a graded stakes on the tuf in 2007) should be the Thursday’s race is a tough spot but she should be right dance,” he said. “Hopefully she gets a good trip and perfect springboard back into deeper waters for Host- there coming down the stretch. I’ve got her right.” the weather cooperates.” ess. In her last two starts, the New York Handicap and Slow into stride to start her career, Hostess has Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard might be the Sheepshead Bay Handicap, both Grade II stakes, come to hand quickly in 2007. She has yet to miss best known for his numerous wins over the jumps, but the Chester House filly finished third to the four stars the board in four starts this season. Edgar Prado picks those paying attention know he can school a horse mentioned above. up the mount for owner William Clifton and the pair on the flat as well. With Anticipation, among oth- “I’m excited to run her; it’s the right spot for her. should be a big factor in the lane. While Hostess is the ers, comes to mind. Palmilla enters for George Straw- She has faced some really tough fillies this year and only member of the field to own a victory at 12 fur- bridge’s Augustin Stable off an allowance win at Del- hasn’t disgraced herself at all,” Bond said. “I think longs, Bond does have one concern going in – the rains aware Park. The daughter of Crowd Pleaser, whom down the line a graded stakes win for her would be that are forecast to hit Saratoga Springs. See waya page 13 huge, but we just have to take it one day at a time. “I just hope we get some good weather or she won’t

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Waya – Continued from page 12 Sheppard trained to win the 1998 Sara- nac here, has raised her game to a new level in her last three starts. Prior to her allowance win she finished second in the John Rooney Memorial at Delaware. “She’s won a couple of races and is out of a pretty good mare (Got A Crush),” Sheppard said. “She was second in a stakes at Delaware going mile and an eighth, but it seems like she can gallop all day.” ‘Jockey 1’ Palmilla tuned up for the Waya Monday when she went in company with Sheppard’s standout steeplechaser Mixed Up, who won the Grade II A.P. Smithwick yesterday. Going in company, the duo was timed in 59 seconds for 5 furlongs, a move that is fast by any standards, let alone for the conservative Sheppard. “Mixed Up beat her in the work, but The Bronze Sculptures of they both worked well. Matt (McCar- Tod Marks ron) was on her so she was giving some Rowdy finished second in the 2006 Waya at better than 19-1. weight away,” Sheppard said. “Even Jan Woods though he beat her in the work, when Gr. I Garden City Breeders’ Cup. John she has plenty of room for improvement (jockey Danielle Hodsdon) stood up on Velazquez rides the daughter of Giant’s and should make here presence felt in At The Mixed Up she galloped back up to him. Causeway, who makes her third start of the lane. Anthony M. Alonso She’s not a top-class horse but can be 2007. Arosa (for trainer Patrick Biancone Exhibit competitive in a race like the Waya.” Garrett Gomez will pilot Pletcher’s and jockey Julien Leparoux), 2006 Gideon Putnam Hotel Todd Pletcher will send out the un- other entry, Wingspan. Nosed in a Waya runner-up Rowdy (TomVoss and Blue Room Gallery coupled entry of Jade Queen and Wing- Group III race last year in France, she Cornelio Velasquez) and Nunnery (Bill SPAC Grounds span, and neither would be a surprise. made a smashing North American de- Mott and Shaun Bridgmohan) round out Jade Queen has been a little slow to find but when she got up in the final strides the Waya, named for the 1979 Eclipse July 26 - September 1 her best this season after closing out her to defeat Lahudood in a Belmont allow- Award winner as Champion Older Filly (Sculpture exhibit ends August 28) sophomore campaign in fine fashion. ance race June 23. and Mare. 10 AM to 1 PM & 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM She almost stole the Gr. I Flower Bowl Lahudood will run as one of the If the rain washes the race to the dirt, – Open Daily – at Belmont in October before falling in choices in Saturday’s Grade I Beverly D Daytime Promise (trained by Gary Con- Exhibit: 518-584-8713 the last few strides to stablemate Honey at Arlington Park. Wingspan gives away tessa) and Warrior Girl (Wayne Lukas) Cell: 501-960-2440 Studio: 501-225-7296 Ryder. Prior to that she was third in the American experience in the Waya, but wait in the wings. janwoodsartstudio.com

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Friday, August 10, 2007 13 Still in Fashion Evening Attire going strong at 9 by brian nadeau friday allowance preview Pat Kelly sat in his office Thursday Attire, thank you very much. morning, thumbing through the sales He’s the third choice in a competi- catalogue, hoping to find the next good tive allowance/optional claimer run thing. It’s an annual ritual each summer as today’s fifth race. The $79,000 test at Saratoga; trainers look to the sales to would be a stakes most places, espe- fill the stall of the aging veteran who has cially with an ageless gray gelding with started to succumb to Father Time. $2.6 million in lifetime earnings in the Last summer Kelly found himself field. Edgar Prado rides at 9-2 for own- looking to fill Evening Attire’s stall; the ers/old friends Joe and Mary Grant and then 8-year-old gelding who had taken Tommy Kelly. Kelly to two Breeders’ Cups as well as “He’s pretty competitive for an old the winner’s circle after the Jockey Club Tod Marks guy,” Kelly said in between a laugh and BLUE COLLAR: Evening Attire still puts in time at the office, as evidenced by this recent gallop. Gold Cup in 2002. Age and infirmities a shake of his head in amazement. “We go hand in hand as horses get older, and just take it day by day with him. He just a lot of short ones. He checked out year he used his patented deep rally to Evening Attire was no different. It was came back to us last fall and we jogged good in the fall and we decided to try it win the $75,000 Stymie Handicap at time; the decision was made to retire the the heck out of him, then started gal- again.” Aqueduct. He has feasted on nothing Black Tie Affair gelding. The only prob- loping him, then started breezing him. While he may never recapture the but stakes since then, and has cashed a lem was nobody asked Evening Attire. He had some physical issues for the first form that made him the third-choice in check in all of them. Fast-forward to this summer and time last year and we gave him some the 2002 Breeders’ Cup Classic, Eve- Kelly is no longer looking to fill the big time and he didn’t actually like being ning Attire has shown that he still has See allowance next page gray’s stall – it still belongs to Evening away. He’s had vacations in the past but some flare for the dramatic. Earlier this

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14 Friday, August 10, 2007 Travers before taking off the rest of this season, including reigning Horse 2006. The Deputy Minister colt re- of the Year Invasor, as well as top old- Allowance – turned at Churchill Downs in May er horses Flashy Bull, Papi Chullo and Continued from previous page with a narrow allowance score, then Political Force. Freshened since a fifth PIZZA turned the trick again a month later. in the Gr. I Suburban June 30, he will “He seems to be doing good. He’s With only six lifetime starts under his have to negotiate a good trip from his & DELI enjoying his stay up here, he just loves belt he still has some upside and could tricky outside draw under Rafael Be- it. Belmont’s not really his place and be the right one under Cornelio Ve- jarano. Drive-Thru and he has had some great success here in lasquez. Malibu Moonshine picked up the the past,” Kelly said. “We took it day- Trainer Neil Howard scratched Stu- pieces for third in the Suburban but FREE DELIVERY by-day and got some races into him. I dent Council from the Whitney July could find today’s 9-furlong distance a promised I would give him some easier 28, and while this is a softer spot, he bit too short. He was a minor stakes Large 12 Slice Cheese Pizza races than we have been running in but 12 Wings, 6 Garlic Knots will have to run one of his best races winner going 1 3/4 miles this spring at 2 Liter Soda hardly anything fills anymore when to get it done. Last time he just missed Aqueduct as well as second in second at you don’t have conditions left.” $ Toppings & by a head to the accomplished Brass 1 1/2 miles. Ramon Dominguez takes Tax Extra Kelly will have to wait for another Hat at Churchill, a race that produced the call for trainer Gary Contessa. 17.99 day to find an easy spot. Run as the a track record. John Velazquez picks Sleek John (Eibar Coa) ventures fifth race, today’s $79,000 allowance/ up the mount. up from the Jersey Shore for trainer 72 Henry St · Saratoga Springs optional claimer could easily pass for a Hesanoldsat goes out as the morn- Gary Gullo. A five-time winner with 450-0275 graded stakes. A brief skim through the ing-line favorite for trainer Nick Zito. a 2-for-3 record at the distance, he’s Carry Out & Free Delivery past performances shows the Travers, The 4-year-old Broad Brush colt has meeting by far the toughest test of his the Suburban and the Donn. been facing much tougher opposition career. www.henrycarolinepizza.com “It’s a really, really tough race,” trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said. McLaughlin sends out Nkosi Reigns with Garrett Gomez aboard. R ACING N OW T HROUGH L ABOR D AY, SEPTEMBER 3 The 6-year-old gelded son of Out Of Place will be making his first start under McLaughln’s care. He won the Gr. III Spend A Buck Handicap last fall at Calder when last seen in the States. He’s been training locally following America’s RaceTrack two off-the-board efforts in Dubai earlier this season, with six Saratoga works including a bullet July 15. “He has been doing good since we got him,” McLaughlin said. “This will be a good spot to see where we stand with him.” Minister’s Bid has been perfect in two starts this season for trainer John Ward. Last year he chased superstar Bernardini in the Jim Dandy and the

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Friday, Aug. 10. Post Time 1 p.m. Entries with program number, 7 7 Laurens Go Go...... Dominguez R A..... Ritvo Tim...... 6-1 post position, jockey, trainer, and morning-line odds. 8 8 Bar City...... Velasquez C...... Rice Linda...... 3-1 9 9 Justinline...... Rojas R I...... Cedano Heriberto...30-1 1st (1:00) 1 1/8 Miles. 3&Up. Claiming 25,000. Purse $26,000. 10 10 Queens Deelites...... Hill C...... Lagorio William .....20-1 1 1 Commodore Way...... Borel C H...... O’Brien Keith...... 12-1 11 AE Rapprocher...... Hill C...... Torelli Stacy...... 20-1 2 2 Spiritual Call...... Castellano J J...... Hough Stan...... 10-1 A-Coupled: Catty Madeline and Crimson Attire 3 3 Rich Mountain...... Luzzi M J...... Levine Bruce...... 4-1 B-Coupled: Rising Dream and Remarkable Remy 4 4 Shifter...... Desormeaux K J.... Contessa Gary...... 15-1 Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 4 (6-9), Daily Double 5 5 La Dainian...... Bejarano R...... Violette Rick...... 7-2 6 6 Prairie Boy...... Rojas R I...... Correa Jeff...... 20-1 7th (4:14) 6 Furlongs. F&M. 3&Up. Claiming 25,000. Purse 7 7 Super Hero...... Velazquez J R...... Pletcher Todd...... 2-1 $27,000. 8 8 Bronxdale...... Dominguez R A..... Gullo Gary...... 10-1 1 1 Pasqualina...... Bridgmohan S X.... Aquilino Joe...... 7-2 9 9 Lorccan...... Velasquez C...... Walsh Thomas...... 6-1 2 2 Sister Cat...... Garcia Alan...... McLaughlin Kiaran...9-2 36 ST. CROIX PLACE Exacta, Trifecta, Daily Double 3 3 In Command...... Prado E S...... Dutrow Richard...... 5-1 Gansevoort, NY $179,000 4 4 Hurricane Annie...... Velasquez C...... Rice Linda...... 15-1 An opportunity to own a large home on a 2nd (1:32) 1 1/8 Miles. F&M. 3&Up. MSW. Purse $63,000 5 5 Texas Starlet...... Hill C...... Campo Jr John...... 10-1 quiet street in the well regarded Schuylerville 1 1 She Belongs to Us...... Leparoux J R...... Contessa Gary...... 10-1 6 6 Painted Rose...... Gomez G K...... Preciado Guadalupe... 6-1 School System. A must see at an affordable 1A 7 Runaway Star...... Castellano J J...... Contessa Gary...... 10-1 7 7 Keen Spirit...... Bejarano R...... Jacobson David...... 15-1 price. Few updated needed but does have a 2 2 Golden Horseshoe...... Bracetty J A...... Quick Patrick...... 15-1 8 8 Missed the Tower...... Arroyo N Jr...... DiPrima Gregory....12-1 9 9 Tzipi...... Dominguez R A..... Contessa Gary...... 3-1 lovely new bath and a large eat in kitchen. 3 3 Who Fu...... Desormeaux K J.... Mott Bill...... 6-1 Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Pick 3 (7-9) Convenient to Exit 15 (5 minutes) & 16 (10 4 4 Imagistic...... Bejarano R...... Hough Stan...... 7-2 minutes) away. 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths. 5 5 Silent Street...... Borel C H...... Wilkes Ian...... 4-1 6 6 Indescribable...... Dominguez R A..... Motion Graham...... 5-1 8th (4:47) The Head. 1 Mile. Turf. Fillies. 3YO. Purse $80,000. 7 8 Inda...... Prado E S...... McGaughey Shug.....2-1 1 4 Dorm Fever...... Gomez G K...... Jerkens Jimmy...... 15-1 A-Coupled: She Belongs to Us and Runaway Star 1A MTO Intentional Fever...... Dominguez R A..... Dutrow Tony...... 15-1 Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta, Pick 3 (2-4), Pick 4 (2-5) 2 1 Pay Wright...... Coa E M...... Weaver George...... 9-2 3 2 Shesa Little Flirt...... Borel C H...... Werner Ronny...... 8-1 3rd (2:04) The Waya. 1 1/2 Miles. Turf. F&M. 4&Up. Purse $80,000. 4 3 Le Chateau...... Velasquez C...... Lukas Wayne...... 20-1 1 1 Hostess...... Prado E S...... Bond James...... 7-2 5 5 Unspoken Word...... Desormeaux K J.... Reynolds Pat...... 4-1 2 2 Palmilla...... Dominguez R A..... Sheppard Jonathan...10-1 6 6 Luna Dorada...... Bridgmohan S X.... O’Callaghan Niall....15-1 3 3 Arosa (IRE)...... Leparoux J R...... Biancone Patrick...... 8-1 7 7 Dinner Break...... Castellano J J...... Hennig Mark...... 8-1 43 SPRUCE RIDGE 4 4 Jade Queen...... Velazquez J R...... Pletcher Todd...... 5-2 8 8 Bachata...... Dominguez R A..... Motion Graham...... 12-1 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. $225,000 5 5 Wingspan...... Gomez G K...... Pletcher Todd...... 2-1 9 9 Olivine...... Prado E S...... Donk David...... 5-1 Enjoy views, lake access, dock rights and 6 6 Rowdy...... Velasquez C...... Voss Tom...... 15-1 10 10 Christies Treasure...... Velazquez J R...... Pletcher Todd...... 3-1 restful quiet in this charming lake cottage. 7 7 Nunnery...... Bridgmohan S X.... Mott Bill...... 6-1 11 AE Go Native...... Velasquez C...... Rice Linda...... 20-1 12 AE Itsawonderfullife (IRE)...Leparoux J R...... Biancone Patrick...... 6-1 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath 8 MTO Daytime Promise...... Dominguez R A..... Contessa Gary...... 9-5 13 MTO Awesome Ashley...... Leparoux J R...... Pletcher Todd...... 2-1 9 MTO Warrior Girl...... Bridgmohan S X.... Lukas Wayne...... 5-1 14 MTO Drama Lady...... Prado E S...... Hennig Mark...... 4-1 Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3 (3-5) A-Coupled: Dorm Fever and Intentional Fever Exacta, Trifecta, Daily Double 4th (2:36) 7 Furlongs. 3&Up. NY Bred. MSW. Purse $56,000. 1 1 Mr Tough Enough...... Garcia Alan...... Barbara Robert...... 15-1 9th (5:20) 1 1/16 Miles. Turf. 3&Up. NY Bred. MSW. Purse $57,000. 2 2 Treasure Mountain.....Gomez G K...... Preciado Guadalupe... 3-1 1 10 Keen Irish...... Coa E M...... Contessa Gary...... 12-1 3 3 Front Money...... Dominguez R A..... DiPrima Gregory....15-1 1A MTO Fiddlers Warrior...... No rider...... Contessa Gary...... 12-1 4 4 Fly the North Wind.....Luzzi M J...... Ferraro James...... 5-1 2 1 You Sure...... Luzzi M J...... Baker Charlton...... 5-1 5 5 Love That Wicked...... Bridgmohan S X.... Sciacca Gary...... 20-1 3 2 Distinctive Sandy...... Velasquez C...... Albertrani Tom...... 8-1 6 6 Rodando...... Jara F...... Ubillo Rodrigo ...... 30-1 4 3 Town Doc...... Rojas R I...... 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Super Hero Bronxdale Lorccan Lorccan 1 Lorccan Super Hero La Dainian Prairie Boy Rich Mountain Spiritual Call Rich Mountain Spiritual Call Inda Indescribable Who Fu Who Fu 2 Indescribable Inda Inda Inda Who Fu Golden Horseshoe Imagistic Imagistic Wingspan Hostess Hostess Jade Queen 3 Arosa Wingspan Wingspan Warrior Girl Best Jade Queen Jade Queen Jade Queen Nunnery Mor Chances Bringhomeawinner Treasure Mountain Rodando 4 Bringhomeawinner Treasure Mountain Mr Tough Enough Will Never Bend Laid Treasure Mountain Mor Chances Bringhomeawinner Mor Chances Evening Attire Hesanoldsalt Hesanoldsalt Nkosi Reigns Malibu Moonshine Student Council Student Council Minister’s Bid 5 Hesanoldsalt Minister’s Bid Minister’s Bid Sleek John Plans Upper Level Bar City Bar City Levine entry Bar City All The Rightnotes All The Rightnotes All the Rightnotes 6 All The Rightnotes Upper Level Upper Level Laurens Go Go Sister Cat Pasqualina Pasqualina Tzipi Longfield/Lavin Tzipi Painted Rose Missed The Tower Keen Spirit 7 In Command Tzipi Tzipi Missed The Tower Bachata Olivine Dinner Break Awesome Ashley Planned the Olivine Christies Treasure Christies Treasure Dinner Break 8 Christies Treasure Pay Wright Pay Wright Le Chateau Mating, Dubliner Sacred City Sacred City Dubliner You Sure Dubliner A Rose Like Us I’ll Make It Up Raised & Sold 9 Distinctive Sandy You Sure Dubliner You Sure GLACKEN’S GAL To Date: 25/114 29/114 32/114 16/114 Undefeated Winner of Friday Detailed Analysis

Race 1: SUPER HERO looks like he could get a good stalking trip and he’s der. BAR CITY and ALL THE RIGHTNOTES are both firsters who might well Astoria S. actually run OK around two turns; this is a scary giveaway dropdown but be live. Tab the tote and paddock for further clues. You’d want to see them I’m inclined to think he’ll be ready to win. LORCCAN’s race two back shows open below their respective morning lines. he fits at this level; a good alternative. RICH MOUNTAIN appears to be the probable pace setter and perhaps he can hang around for a piece. Race 7: SISTER CAT might just be one-way speed but that can be effective against weaker groups and that’s what we have here. TZIPI returns to the Race 2: INDA has yet to break through but she’s never run two turns on restricted claiming ranks where she nearly won three back.; could benefit What Can We Do the dirt and maybe that’s what she wants to do; I’ll give her another chance. from the race over the local strip. IN COMMAND ought to be the biggest INDESCRIBABLE’s figures on dirt leave something to be desired but she price she’s been in some time. She’s can be competitive with these and it’s could improve and outrun her odds for this shrewd outfit. Bill Mott’s win- good to see Edgar Prado keep the faith. for You? ning races left and right and WHO FU seems to be bred to handle the dirt. Another I’ll use in the early Pick 4. Race 8: BACHATA has shown some flexibility reeling off a three race win streak. This is a step up but at least she’s back to facing just 3-year-olds. I Race 3: WINGSPAN’s American debut was an impressive win in a key race have a feeling she’ll be where the value is. OLIVINE’s lone turf race was the and you can’t ignore all that nice group-placed form in France; breeding best race she’s run, against a tough group of fillies to boot. Any improve- says the added distance won’t be an issue. AROSA appears a cut below on ment from that would make her a major threat. CHRISTIES TREASURE ran form and figures but could improve on the stretchout over a course that her eyeballs out last time after a poor start. A repeat of that run would put has some give to it. JADE QUEEN ran just a hair slower than the top pick her in the winner’s circle but I’m concerned she’ll be overbet. going 10 furlongs on the same day back in June. She’s placed in a couple of Grade Is and owns a win over the Spa sod. Race 9: DUBLINER might not be the most honest colt on the grounds – all those minor slices make me wonder if he doesn’t have a little hang in him Race 4: MOR CHANCES might be sitting on a race in the third start of the – but he’s a standout against this group. YOU SURE got hearts pumping form cycle with a run over the local strip. BRINGHOMEAWINNER sports when he was in the hunt at the pace call in the nightcap on Belmont Day; the home-field advantage angle, is nicely drawn and goes out for an outfit he’s run in the money twice since. One day he’ll get the perfect set up and that can have them ready. I like the versatility that TREASURE MOUNTAIN make this condition. DISTINCTIVE SANDY has had a lot of chances but he LAVIN BLOODSTOCK has shown in terms of running style; he should be fit enough to stretch out did nearly break his maiden here last summer with Cornelio Velasquez up. Dr. and Mrs. A. Gary Lavin effectively. I’ll limit my use to underneath and the widest of spreads. Goshen, Kentucky – Pete Fornatale Inquiries to Allan G. Lavin, Jr. Race 5: The old boy EVENING ATTIRE has done his best work at Saratoga, (502) 228-1166 often rebounding from slightly subpar efforts downstate. This is a tough group but you’ll get a lot of class for the price. MALIBU MOONSHINE was LONGFIELD FARM third in a Grade I last time and has some decent form in the few 9-furlong LONGFIELD FARM dirt races he’s attempted. HESANOLDSALT won at the Spa last year at a nice number and should improve going back to what appears to be his Escorted small-group trips best distance. to the top races in Europe. (800) 261-0499 Race 6: UPPER LEVEL shows a couple of things I like to see: she’s worked www.racing-europe.com steadily in Saratoga for months and she’s by promising sire Hook And Lad- PARTNER

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ACCT SERVICE PROD PROOFING Fasig-tipton preferred sales preview State’s Alive NY-bred yearlings add spice to summer market BY karen johnson Fasig-Tipton’s sales grounds could only be de- scribed as a scene of controlled chaos Wednesday. It Tod Marks was a scene from a hotel during the holidays. Grade I winner Fleet Indian sold at the Fasig-Tipton New York-bred yearling sale in 2002. As the horses from the Select Sale were being led off the premises, a slew of New York-bred yearlings walked until their rooms became available. Once the madness ends, Gallitelli said she is look- were making their way onto the property for Friday “Today was very hectic,” Gallitelli said as she ing forward to a good sale for Denali, owned by Craig and Saturday’s Preferred Sale. There was a rub. Some took a minute away from the horses to sit in Denali’s Bandoroff and his wife, Holly. Denali only frequents of the new arrivals didn’t have keys to their stalls be- office. “In fact, hectic doesn’t describe it. It’s always New York and Kentucky sales. cause a number of the Select yearlings hadn’t checked problematic moving horses in and out. You have to “For New York-breds, this is the best sale going,” out yet. factor in the stress and heat, which can lead to dehy- Gallitelli said. “We approach this sale like a trainer All in a day’s work, according to Terri Gallitelli, dration and then to colic.” does placing his horse in a race – race them where Denali Stud’s equine consultant. Denali, a commercial Gallitelli said electrolytes are given to each of the they fit. Craig is one of the best when it comes to breeding operation located in Paris, Ky., has one of horses and, for more panicky types, a tranquilizer to knowing where these horses will best sell.” the larger consignments at the Preferred Sale with 24 calm their nerves while they acclimate to their new Last year, Denali hit a home run at the Select Sale head. Denali had an eight-horse consignment at the surroundings. as the consignor of the $1.6 million Empire Maker Select Sale and once those horses left the grounds the “Most of these horses have never left the farms filly who topped the auction. next group took up residence in the freshly mucked they grew up on,” she said. “And then there is that The prices generated at the Select Sale don’t trans stalls. Unfortunately, Denali had more horses than separation anxiety. They are the same as humans and See sales preview page 23 stalls and a number of its New York-breds had to be suffer the loss of a friend or buddy.”

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Friday, August 10, 2007 23 On the broodmare side of the catalogue some popular names jump off Sales preview – the page. Biogio’s Dream and Biogio’s Continued from page 23 Love, both daughters of the prolific broodmare Fois Gras, have progeny such as Point Given, Sky Mesa, Thun- in the sale. Fois Gras is the dam of 14 der Gulch and Street Cry will be rep- foals, 12 of whom are winners, includ- resented by offspring in the sale. The regional flavor can be found through, ing multiple stakes winner Biogio’s among others, Catienus (New York’s Rose. Another intriguing dam is She- current leading sire), Freud, Hook And sastonecoldfox, who was a precocious Ladder and Mayakovsky. 2-year-old with four wins, three in Browning said a “lot of breeders” stakes. Sheastonecoldfox’s second foal, are sending their mares to stallions a daughter of Thunder Gulch, sells to- outside of New York. Rules governing night. the New York-bred program permit Tom Bush, the trainer of a multitude breeding to out-of-state sires as long as of New York-bred stakes winners and a mares meet the residency requirements familiar face at this sale, bought one of of the program and drop their foals in the more expensive yearlings here last New York. year. The Jump Start colt subsequently Two New York-bred sires who named Jumpin Alabama was consigned should generate interest with their first by Denali and sold for $105,000. He is crop of yearlings are Read The Foot- expected to make his career debut this THUNDERESTIMATE notes and Roaring Fever. Read The weekend. Footnotes, a graded-stakes winner in “I like him quite a bit,” Bush said. New York and Florida, has two colts “He is fairly fancy. I don’t know if he in the sale. Roaring Fever, a black type totally has his mind on his business Thunderestimate wins the Cab Calloway, his fourth win winner and brother to Gr. I winner and yet. He doesn’t seem like he is bearing millionaire Raging Fever, has several down like I know he can, but he has from 4 starts after freshening at Custom Care Equine yearlings in the sale. the ability to.” Bush said before he looks at the pedigree page, he will inspect nearly all Breaking • Training • Sales of the yearlings in the sale. He said he expects to buy “three or four” for vari- Donna Freyer ous clients as he has done in previous PO Box 2254, Camden, SC 29020 years. Bush believes the Preferred Sale is 803-425-4848 • Fax 803-713-1382 making strides by providing buyers 803-243-4848 Mobile with a strong catalogue. 803-713-8776 Stable “It’s improved in quality,” Bush said. [email protected] “Generally, the last two or three years, www.customcareequine.com if you are looking for a good horse you will find it.” S Robert Scanlon Training Center

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24 Friday, August 10, 2007 Friday, August 10, 2007 25 Fun and games, alphabet style Family speaks up for Z Humor BY Frances karon pedigree analysis One owner had Wednesday’s open ners El Corredor and Roman Ruler; the 2-year-old maiden races covered from truth is that the big story would have M to Z. For Zayat Stables, that was a been if he hadn’t won. whole alphabet better than A to Z. In recognition of Funny Cide Day, The second race ushered in the career we’ve reserved today’s superlatives for of Maimonides, Vindication’s $4.6-mil- Zayat’s other winner, Z Humor, who lion yearling of 2006. That colt clocked could be forgiven for feeling like Jan the second-fastest 5 1/2-furlong time of Brady in the aftermath. Maimonides, the meet for a 2-year-old, with a final Maimonides, Maimonides! Trained by Tod Marks time of 1.04.41. (Sargent Seattle, anoth- Bill Mott, Z Humor posted a 5 1/4- Z Humor draws off in his maiden win at Saratoga Wednesday. er son of Vindication, won in 1.03.47 length triumph against eight other first- on Opening Day.) His margin of vic- time starters in the sixth. On any nor- tory eclipsed the 10-length meet high mal day at Saratoga, people would have (by Zayat 2-year-old J Z Warrior) as been chattering about his baby race. Rafael Bejarano coaxed Maimonides to Z Humor is a son of super-sire Dis- The Licorice Daughter: the wire 11 1/2 facile lengths ahead of torted Humor and a winning A.P. Indy ! Sam’s Passion. mare, making him a brother in blood NEW Maimonides was the talk of the to Haskell winner Any Given Saturday My Year With Ruffian town before he even hit town. A mem- (also by Distorted Humor out of an A.P. by Lyn Lifshin ber of Bob Baffert’s string, he was being Indy mare). Z Humor is the first foal out prepped for his debut at Del Mar until of Offtheoldblock, a daughter of (who Available at The National Racing Museum Zayat removed his horses over issues else?) Chip. Chip raced 23 times from 191 Union Ave., Saratoga, New York with the new Polytrack. Many superla- ages 3-6, chiseling 10 wins including the Also available at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com tives will be written and spoken of Mai- Gr. II Rampart Handicap and the Gr. III monides, a half-brother to Grade I win- Shirley Jones, Vagrancy and First Lady handicaps. Chip has had a rocky start in her 519 Broadway Jane Mehan second life as dam of two winners from Saratoga Springs 518.796.3150 five foals of racing age. Offtheoldblock, 587.4500 [email protected] her first, was a $600,000 weanling who won a race at 3. By Norquestor, Chip has plenty of opportunity to re- Why wait for new construction? deem herself. She has a 2-year-old Elu- This 2 yr old Colonial is ready for your sive Quality colt, Flatlander; a yearling family now! Family room with Speightstown colt and a 2007 colt by fireplace, four bedrooms including a A Saratoga Tradition Maimonides’ half-brother Roman Rul- er. The Speightstown has been accepted great master suite, and much more. for the select Book 1 at Keeneland next Close to town! $336,900 month. Bright open floor plan. This home boasts Breeder Jayeff B Stable sold Z Humor to Zayat at Keeneland’s September sale 4 BRs, 2.5 baths and a private yard w/heated -For 29 Years- for $240,000, a good return on their inground pool, perennial landscaping, Featuring Saratoga’s ﬁ nest selection $50,000 stud fee but below the sire’s of Saratoga Sportswear & Souvenirs, gazebo & hot tub; plus a full finished Collectables, Jewelry, Fine Art & Crafts, yearling average of $280,000. Offtheold- basement & so much more! Contact Bill Gifts for Horse & Dog Lovers of All Ages. block’s 2006 filly by Came Home now Corner of Broadway & Phila, Downtown Saratoga Springs Walker: 587.4500 ext. 157. $248,900 (518) 587-0666 • 800-422-6972 • Shop online at ImpressionsSaratoga.com See pedigree page 27

26 Friday, August 10, 2007 his stud services trade for $225,000. Popular champion Funny Cide was a Pedigree – member of Distorted Humor’s first crop 2007 Continued from page 26 in 2000. The Kentucky Derby and Preak- has a great update for when she goes un- ness winner was out of a daughter of der the gavel as Hip 2721 in the same Slewacide, which encouraged breeders to Canadian-bred sale that produced Z Humor. Offtheold- block has a filly foal by Aldebaran. send their Seattle Slew-line mares on the YEARLING SALE heels of Funny Cide’s undefeated, mul- Distorted Humor has scaled the Selected Session: heights as a stallion. The Forty Niner tiple stakes-winning juvenile campaign. horse played his A game from 6 fur- Four stakes winners have resulted September 4 from those foals of 2004 – Any Given longs up to a mile, and set a new track Preferred Session: at Churchill Downs for 7 furlongs, in Saturday and Grade II winner Gaudea- 1:21. At 6, he retired to Prestonwood mus among them. Their sire’s progeny September 8 Farm (now WinStar), where the com- of 2005 are his best-bred group so far, pact and muscular chestnut fitted into conceived at the conclusion of Funny Woodbine Racetrack the average breeder’s program with a fee Cide’s Eclipse-winning season. Sales Pavilion So follow Z Humor’s two-cross pedi- of $12,500. That was just about the last Toronto, Ontario time anyone dared use the word “aver- gree and you see Distorted Humor, A.P. age” to describe something in relation to Indy and Chip – meaning the Zayat col- Distorted Humor. To briefly summarize: orbearer could be earning A grades for Just minutes from Toronto airport seven years and 59 stakes winners later, a while. Airfare rebates through our Inward Buyers Program Represented by 100+ leading Join Tom Durkin as he calls North American stallions the 3rd Race at FINANCINGAVAILABLE Sales Graduate & Historic Saratoga Race Course Sovereign Champion More than ever More than ever it pays to buy in Ontario!

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Friday, August 10, 2007 27 In and Around Saratoga Crupi’s In and around Saratoga Race Course, there are plenty of questions to be asked. The Special’s Katherine Sarasohn and Rebecca Walton decided to go find the answers. New Castle Farm Over the next few weeks look for them around town and see what people have to say. Breaking and Training Today’s Question: What Color Would Your Silks Be? (Location: At Saratoga Race Course)

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Friday, August 10, 2007 29 what’s going on... Funny Cide retirement Autograph sessions at party today Impressions

Today is Funny Cide Day at Saratoga Race Impressions of Saratoga will host a jockey Course as New York racing salutes the 2003 autograph session Wednesday evenings, Aug. 15 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, who was and 22 with the proceeds going to the charity of retired this summer. Fittingly, he gets a proper the jockeys’ choice. Each jockey will be available to sendoff with a party for fans in the backyard; a personally autograph his photo during the session, poster giveaway and autograph signing by Hall which starts at approximately 6:15 p.m. The cost is of Fame jockey Jose Santos; a post-parade ap- $15 per autographed photo or one each, of all three pearance by the horse on the main track; a Rolex jockeys for $30. The signings will be held outside watch giveaway; and even a unique ice cream fla- (or inside in case of bad weather) at Impressions of vor named after the fan-favorite Thoroughbred. Saratoga, at 368 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Presented by the New York Racing Associa- Springs. The signings are sponsored by photogra- tion and by the New York State Thoroughbred pher Joe Gleason and Impressions of Saratoga. Breeding and Racing Program, the highlight of the day’s activities will be Funny Cide’s first public appearance since owner Jack Knowlton and NFL Day draws a crowd of trainer Barclay Tagg announced his retirement just prior to the start of the 2007 Saratoga race former players meeting. The 7-year-old gelding, who earned Three former New York Giants’ Pro Bowlers more than $3.5 million, was retired shortly af- visit the Spa for the 14th annual NFL Alumni Day ter winning the final race of his career July 4 at Sunday, Aug. 12. Finger Lakes. Five-time Pro Bowl linebackers Jessie Arm- Fans will receive a limited edition, commem- stead and Brad Van Pelt will join two-time Pro orative Funny Cide retirement poster drawn by Bowl running back Rodney Hampton at the annual Daily Racing Form artist Pierre Bellocq (known gridiron gathering, which will also feature former to all as PEB), free with paid admission while Buffalo Bills running back Joe Cribbs, Washington supplies last. Redskins place kicker Mark Moseley, Dallas Cow- boys running back Robert Newhouse and a pair of Jockeys turn to softball next members of the Hall of Fame: Kansas City Chiefs linebacker and defensive end Bobby Bell and Bal- As if taking on fifth-graders at basketball timore Colts running back Lenny Moore. wasn’t enough, the Saratoga jockeys attempt a Each of the players will be available for auto- different sort of athletic endeavor Monday, play- graphs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. inside the main ing softball against the New York State Police. Union Avenue gate for a $5 donation to benefit the Held for the fifth time, the game starts at 6 Center for Disability Services. p.m. Monday, Aug. 13 at the East Side Recreation As many as two dozen retired NFL stars will be Field on Lake Avenue here in Saratoga Springs. at the track Sunday including Greg Lloyd (Pitts- Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children burgh Steelers linebacker), Roy Jefferson (Pitts- under 12, with proceeds going to the Catie Hoch burgh Steelers and Washington Redskins wide Foundation. Jockeys will be available for photos receiver), Louis Lipps (Pittsburgh Steelers wide FUNNY CIDE and autographs with the first 100 paid admis- receiver), Butch Byrd (Watervliet, N.Y., native and sions receiving a NYRA promotional item or an Buffalo Bills defensive back), Earl Morrall (Miami SARATOGA RACE COURSE Dolphins quarterback during the undefeated 1972 AUGUST 10, 2007 8” by 10” group photo of the jockeys. And bring your glove because one person (18 and over) season) and Emerson Boozer (New York Jets run- will be chosen to play with the jockeys. ning back). – Edited Press Releases

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30 Friday, August 10, 2007 thursday racing recap More Than OK Talking Treasure wins Lady D’Accord Stakes by brian nadeau

Talking Treasure left the vineyards of western New York behind yesterday and headed for the fame and fortune of Saratoga Race Course. There should be a vintage bottle waiting for her when she returns after winning the $82,750 Lady D’Accord Stakes by a half- length over Cammy’s Choice. Under a confident ride by John Velazquez the Tod Marks daughter of Catienus broke sharply and was sent Talking Treasure (John Velazquez) heads for the finish line with a stakes victory in the Lady D’Accord. up the inside to contest the pace. Cammy’s Choice, the 8-5 favorite, was on her outside and had Talking ing for. Talking Treasure put away a resolute Cammy’s and you have to move on her, and she doesn’t really Treasure pinned towards the rail while the duo took Choice and scored by a measured half-length. Now like that. I thought she would be up on the pace. Both the field through a half-mile in 45.64 seconds. While 3-for-3 at 7 furlongs; Talking Treasure sports a 3-for-4 times she went seven-eighths she broke sharp but we Javier Castellano began to urge Cammy’s Choice to record when Velazquez is her pilot. told John to take her back. I’ll stretch her out next keep the lead turning for home a motionless Velazquez “Johnny seems to get along with her really good, time in the New York Oaks at the Finger Lakes. That sat and waited. he knows her well. She was game today,” said win- race is at a mile and a sixteenth.” “She was going well the whole time. I was just a ning trainer Charlton Baker. “Seven-eighths is really little concerned we were going too fast; I didn’t want the key for this horse, that’s the trip for her. She is a • Linda Rice got off to a slow start, but a pair of to be head-and-head,” Velazquez said. “I didn’t want tractable filly; you can take her way back and she will 2-year-olds has kick-started her meet the past two to put too much pressure and we turned for home and finish strong, or you can have her up close. There was days. Canadian Ballet was a well-bet firster Wednes- from then on it was a fight. I needed to save a little to not much speed in there today so we knew she would day and Myakka ($5.40) delivered on a promising give her a chance. It worked out great for me.” be forwardly placed. It looked like Johnny had a lot of debut with an easy score in the Thursday’s second, a Finally asking the question as the pair flew past the horse all the way around. Going seven-eighths she sits eighth-pole, Velazquez got the response he was look- a lot better. Going 6 furlongs she has to go to quick See thursday page 32

Friday, August 10, 2007 31 lowance/optional claimer for older fil- long time since she had run on a yield- “This is a nice colt who likes run- lies and mares a 1 1/16th on the turf. ing turf course.” ning short on the turf. The Rock Of Thursday – Edgar Prado had the daughter of Ma- Gibraltars do so well over in England Continued from page 31 ria’s Mon reserved in mid-pack while • It’s been a busy week for trainer on the turf,” said Farish, who co-owns Miracle Moment dished out strong frac- Angel Penna and owners Martha Gerry the winner with Gerry. “We will take it maiden affair for state-bred fillies. tions while loose-on-the-lead. The duo and Will Farish. Penna and Gerry’s Lazy one step at a time. Right now he is very The daughter of Crafty Prospector commenced their rally approaching the F Ranch purchased a $700,000 Dy- comfortable sprinting, so we will keep was a game third while setting the pace far turn and surged clear in mid-stretch. naformer filly at the Fasig-Tipton Select him doing that. I would hope he’ll go a in her debut at Belmont Park June 27. Sky High Flyer and Julien Leparoux Sale Tuesday night; the previous night little longer in the future.” With Cornelio Velasquez once again arrived on the scene at the eighth-pole Farish doled out $700,000 himself for aboard the pair quickly went to the but Criminologist refused to yield and an Unbridled’s Song colt. The three • My Fair El ($4.80) dropped down front from their outside post and wid- scored a hard-fought head victory. met in the winner’s circle after English and came out on top in the fourth, tak- ened at every call, running off the screen Owned by Stuart Janney and the Phipps Colony ($4.50) scored in the seventh, a ing the $40,000 maiden claimer for to score by 11 lengths. First-timer Re- Stable, Criminologist won for the third second-level allowance/optional claimer trainer Richard Dutrow. Prado notched versible Error was a clear second in an time from six starts this season, all on for turf sprinters. his second victory of the day aboard the inspiring debut. the lawn. The son of Rock Of Gibraltar had daughter of Three Wonders; a disap- “She’s trying to turn into a pretty won a minor stakes in his last start at pointment in three tries versus special- • Shug McGaughey entered the decent filly,” McGaughey said. “Today Belmont. Positioned just off the lead by weight company, she found the softer Thursday’s card winless through the she made the lead and tried to pull her- jockey Cornelio Velasquez, they stormed competition to her liking, drawing off first 13 days of the meet. That aberra- self up a little bit; like Edgar said, she’s to the front inside the eighth-pole and by 8 lengths. tion came to a close when Criminologist always trying some new things . . . She were all-out to hold off a charging Ever See Thursday on next page ($6.80) solved the third, a third-level al- really ran hard at the end. It had been a A Friend by a diminishing nose.

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32 Friday, August 10, 2007 • If you don’t get it done right the first time, come back and try it again. Thursday Recap – That strategy worked to perfection for Continued from previous page Lhotse Quality in the finale, a maiden- special-weight for state-breds on the • Mike Hushion and Channing Hill turf. teamed up for the second time this Wheeling back off of four days rest meet when Moon Ala Mode ($21) won for trainer Rick Dutrow, the 4-year-old the fifth, a $35,000 claimer on the in- gelded son of Elusive Quality made ev- ner turf. A 4-year-old gelded son of ery pole a winning one for jockey Gar- Malibu Moon, Moon Ala Mode was rett Gomez. Showing no ill-effects of making his second start since follow- the short turnaround, the duo quickly ing a nearly yea-long layoff and second opened up 2 lengths down the back- start for Hushion. Lagging at the back side and were three-quarters clear of of the pack while Quick Comeback set favorite Jets Only at the wire. With a a strong half-mile of 47.26, Hill began pair of winners on the card, Dutrow to weave his way through traffic as the now has six for the meet, good enough field approached the far turn. The pair for third on the trainers table behind dived to the hedge and drove clear to Bill Mott (10) and Todd Pletcher (sev- score by three-quarters of a length. en).

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Friday, August 10, 2007 35 Hooping it up for Andrew Jockeys take to court for fallen friend

BY david kosak son was to come out here and have fun and do something for a good cause.” Saratoga is the graveyard of favor- The jockeys were quick out of the ites and the Texas Titans – the fifth- gate, winning the opening tip and scor- grade boys basketball team financed by ing the first two points when Eibar WinStar Farm owner Kenny Troutt – Coa dribbled through his legs and cut aren’t exempt. They entered New York to the basket like he was breaking for with a regal record of 105 wins to 3 an opening on the rail. The jockeys losses. But last night the Spa jockey weren’t afraid of contact either, as Kent colony upset the young opponents 44- Desormeaux got tied up several times 39 at Saratoga Springs High School. with the youngsters in the low post, Family, friends and fans came out even requiring a Band-Aid at the end to support the event, a fundraiser for of the first quarter. jockey Andrew Lakeman, who was It was an unusual sight, professional paralyzed in a fall May 25 at Belmont jockeys competing on the same court Park. with amateur athletes a fraction of “It’s the one thing about the race their age. track – it’s a competitive industry, but Though giving away plenty of years, when there’s a good cause, we come to- the fifth-graders matched the jockeys’ gether and do something that is good,” energy and weren’t going to be put said trainer Todd Pletcher, who served away easily. They came to play and as the jockeys’ coach. “It tells you joined in the night’s cause. about the camaraderie on the backside “It was a great honor for these and the quality of the people. The guys young guys to come up here and expe- wanted to play well, but the main rea- Alysse Jacobs See andrew next page Coach Todd Pletcher (right) organizes his team of jockeys in last night’s charity basketball game.

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ACCT SERVICE PROD PROOFING ACCT SERVICE PROD PROOFING start of the second half, when the jock- in double digits and leading his team eys led 22-17. on the court for most of the game. Andrew – Jockeys normally don’t mind hitting “I’m always ready to go, I always Continued from previous page at 33 percent, but the free-throw line play to win,” Coa said. “But, the main is not place for such a stat; they ended thing tonight was about having fun rience all of this,” said Jeff Webster, Ti- the night a collective 6-for-18 from the and being here for a good cause. It’s tans assistant coach. “Of course, it was charity stripe. In fact, it wasn’t until what we are supposed to do for each a basketball game we played, but we the 2:10 mark in the third quarter that other. It was one of our guys who went KIMBERLY DOLAN came to show our support for Andrew they made their first one. But, the next down. I’m glad to see all of this sup- HOME LOAN CONSULTANT Lakeman and his family. That’s what it five successful free throws would come port because if something happens to was all about.” to be valuable, helping them expand me I know I’ll have that support, too. (518) 265-7782 Cell The fifth graders kept challenging what was only a one-point edge – 32- Tonight was very successful, I see a lot (518) 580-1413 Fax their elders, launching treys in an at- 31 – with 2:21 left on the clock. of happy faces.” tempt to launch a comeback. As the The jockeys had jumped to the ear- Andrew Lakeman’s mother, Lynn, three pointers began to fall, “Coach” ly lead, set the pace and closed going summed up the night in two words. Dur- Pletcher called a time out to give his away, though it was far from a hand ing halftime, she walked to the center of 92 East Avenue riders a little mid-race instruction. The ride. Even though the jockeys had oc- the gym, tears began to fall as she looked Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 scene was repeated often, as the Titans casional flashes of dribbling skills, they around at everyone who turned out to drained eight from outside the arc and had to dig in as they approached the support her son. The only two words WWW.KIMDOLANLOANS.COM the trainer confirmed with officials wire. that could be heard clearly over the PA [email protected] how many timeouts he had left at the Coa was the jockeys’ MVP, scoring system were a heartfelt “Thank you.”

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Friday, August 10, 2007 37 Meister’s Main Men Howard Nolan came to Saratoga for the first time “In the mornings, she trained great on the dirt,” in 1946. Nolan’s father brought him to the track on CUP OF COFFEE Nolan said. “Her first race on the dirt was terrible and the first Saturday in August, the first season of racing we tried her four more times on the dirt and she ran at Saratoga since World War II forced gasoline to be the same way. In the morning, she trains fine. Horses rationed and racing to be abandoned here from until By Sean Clancy are funny, you never know.” 1946. That’s funny, Hicks has always looked for Nolan for Back then you could bet baseball games, marked advice and decision making when it comes to horses. up on a chalkboard in the back of the ice cream store To get his feet wet, Hicks bought pieces of two year- on Broadway. Finally, the war was over and gasoline lings, including Tishmeister, with Howard. Now his flowed again. Saratoga was back in its glory. And stable includes five broodmares and a 2-year-old filly nothing’s been the same for Nolan. by Sky Mesa who is training with Tom Albertrani. Yesterday, Nolan and John Hicks won the Statue After the Statue of Liberty, Hicks was still agog of Liberty Stakes with Tishmeister, whom they pur- over his first Saratoga stakeswinner. chased in 2004 from breeder Gus Schoenborn, Jr. “Nothing like it in my life, maybe her being born,” Hicks worked on Nolan’s first campaign to run for the Hicks said, pointing to Elizabeth. “I started doing a New York Senate in 1975. Nolan has been involved little breeding and this is the first one I ever bought. with horses for over three decades while Hicks admits that she was the best 2-year-old he had ever trained, Beginner’s luck. I knew absolutely nothing about the he’s a neophyte. When Nolan saw Tishmeister, who and he had a couple of 2-year-olds win the Futurity business. We’ve been lucky so far.” was 5 months old at the time, he knew he had to buy up there.” With his horse business growing, Hicks still knows her and knew Hicks should be a partner. The debut at Saratoga was a debacle and then Fin- he’s got a long way to go before he knows the sport. “I looked at a whole bunch of (Schoenborn’s) year- ger Lakes proved fruitless for Tishmeister who fin- Hicks named Tishmeister after his daughter Elizabeth, lings, and out of the ones he had left, I liked this one ished last in the Finger Lakes Juvenile last fall. Florida who he used to call Lizzietish, then Tishmeister. At the the best, then I looked at the mother and liked her, wasn’t much better as she was blanked in four tries time, he didn’t know this was dangerous ground – it’s so I bought her. Now we have her, her dam and her this winter. By July, she carried a zero for 12 mark. hard to run a horse named for your daughter for a full-brother,” Nolan said. “I’ve been around this game “I made a terrible mistake with her this winter, I claiming tag. since 1946 when my father took me up here, and I’ve left her off at Kim DePasquale’s farm with the idea of Kind of like when Grayson Jockey Club president been active in the game, in terms of owning horses, for just resting her and then sending her down to Gulf- Ed Bowen had a horse named after him running in 31 years.” stream,” Nolan said. “She started training good and bottom claimers. But no matter what happens from Tishmeister earned her first line of black type in Kim said, ‘Why don’t we run her at Tampa?’ I said here, there’s only one Tishmeister. yesterday’s 9-furlong turf stakes. She sports two wins OK. And that was a mistake, her farm wasn’t really Or, is there? and five seconds from 10 starts on the turf. geared up to race out of, some farms are, very few, but “This is Tishmeister, her name is Elizabeth,” Hicks “Craig Cox had her at Finger Lakes, he’s a very we lost some time with her.” said. “I called her Lizzietish, and then it became Tish- good horseman, he’s trained for me off and on for By May, Tishmeister put Florida and a career on the meister. I didn’t know at the time that you shouldn’t a long time,” Nolan said. “He told me before we dirt behind her. In her five most recent starts, all on the name horses after your daughter, but right now, we’re shipped down to Saratoga to run her for the first time turf, she’s won twice and finished second three times. one for one.” We’re All About Your Horse...... UP CLOSE, PERSONAL, HANDS ON Clermont Farms is accepting Yearlings for post-Sales Letdown and we have openings in our Broodmare and Nursery Divisions.

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