Congratulations to the Thoroughbred Corporation, Owners of Horse of the Year Point Given’S Dam, TURKO’S TURN, Yesterday Named Broodmare of the Year
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Thursday, Thoroughbred Daily News April 25, 2002 TDN For information, call (732) 747-8060. HEADLINE NEWS T R I P L E T H R E A T S FEEL THE LOVE P P Jockey Jorge Chavez had a simple plan when he rode Kim Loves Bucky (Green Dancer) to a two-length vic- DERBY DOINGS tory in yesterday’s 1 1/2-miles GIII Elkhorn S. at Likely Kentucky Derby favorite Harlan’s Holiday Keeneland. “He was rating nicely a few lengths be- (Harlan) continued his preparation for next Saturday by hind,” Chavez said of the five-year-old gelding, “and earning a bullet for his five-furlong breeze in :59.20 when I couldn’t hold him any more, I let go.” Chavez yesterday morning under the Twin Spires. “I didn’t “let go” around the final turn and Kim Loves Bucky want him to go that fast,” acknowledged trainer Ken responded, first overtaking longtime leader Craigsteel McPeek, “but he’s a nice horse and he works fast. In (GB) (Suave Dancer) and then drawing clear down the think the track was a little quick today. He’s very sharp lane for the first graded stakes victory of his career. right now. He was a little aggressive leaving the pole...I Kim Loves Bucky won a 1 1/2-miles allowance at wanted to go in around a minute, but he went a little Keeneland in October 2000, but in his only start this quicker.” McPeek indicated that year, the bay gelding was fifth over the track and dis- the dual Grade I winner would tance Apr. 6. “He’s all heart,” said trainer John come back to work a half-mile Glenney, also earning his first graded stakes victory. Tuesday. “Nothing tops this.” Favored Cetewayo (His Majesty) Off since his victory in the GII rallied three wide into the stretch and made only mod- Lane’s End Spiral S. Mar. 23, est gains late to finish third. Perfect Drift (Dynaformer) sailed through a half-mile in :49 at the Wednesday, Keeneland Trackside Louisville Training Cen- ELKHORN S.-GIII, $150,000, KEE, 4-24, 4yo/up, ter Wednesday morning. The 1 1/2mT, 2:32 2/5, fm. three-year-old covered his last 1--@KIM LOVES BUCKY, 116, g, 5, by Green Dancer eighth in :11.20. “I couldn’t be 1st Dam: Moondust Mink, by Great Above more pleased,” commented 2nd Dam: Luna Moon, by Cool Moon trainer Murray Johnson. “One 3rd Dam: Debreykar, by Warfare more work to go and we’re in O-Kim Glenney; B-Dr & Mrs John Glenney (KY); good shape.” T-John Glenney; J-J F Chavez; $93,000. Lifetime GII Illinois Derby hero War Em- Record: 16-4-2-1, $244,759. *1/2 to Crystal’s blem (Our Emblem) had his sec- Double (Crystal Run), SW, $104,032. ond work since switching barns 2--Rochester, 116, h, 6, Green Dancer--Central City after his Apr. 6 victory at Sports- (GB), by Midyan. O-Augustin Stable; B-George man’s Park. The nearly black colt Strawbridge, Jr (PA); $30,000. Perfect Drift Horsephotos stopped the clock in 1:12.40 for 3--Cetewayo, 118, h, 8, His Majesty--Aletta Maria, by his six-furlong breeze, galloping Diesis (GB). O/B-Dr John A Chandler (KY); $15,000. out in 1:26. “I thought he went nice, very good,” said Margins: 2, 3/4, HF. Odds: 12.40, 5.10, 1.60. new trainer Bob Baffert. “We’re just happy to be in the Also Ran: Profit Option, Full of Wonder, Classic Par, show. He will probably work again next Tuesday, Seattle Night, Lodge Hill, Craigsteel (GB), Bourbon something real easy, depending on the weather.” Boogie. Jockey Victor Espinoza will have the Derby mount aboard The Thoroughbred Corp.’s colorbearer. TDN TODAY Oaks Breezes......................................................p2 Headline News .................... 3 pages Congratulations to the Thoroughbred Corporation, owners of Horse of the Year Point Given’s dam, TURKO’S TURN, yesterday named Broodmare of the Year. John G. Sikura, President PHONE: (859) 255-8290 Turko’s Turn was sold by Hill `N’ Dale Sales Agency. FAX: (859) 281-6148 TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 4/25/02 • PAGE 2 of 3 Triple Threats cont. GUINEAS FIELDS HAVE SOLID LOOK OAKS OUTLOOK Officials at Newmarket racecourse were yesterday Preparing for next Friday’s GI Kentucky Oaks, Habibti anticipating a strong line-up for their mile Classics that (Tabasco Cat) breezed three-quarters in 1:13.40 accom- take centre stage next weekend. With 40 horses stand- panied by stablemate Danthebluegrassman (Pioneering). ing their ground for the £300,000 G1 Sagitta 2000 “It was all right,” said trainer Bob Baffert. “This track, Guineas on Saturday, including Aidan O’Brien’s Johan- you need to catch it early or right after the break, and nesburg (Hennessy) and Hawk Wing (Woodman), the today it was a little chewed up by the time she got out colt’s Classic has the appearance of a vintage renewal. there.” O’Brien has left 12 of his original 20 entries in the mile Triple Grade I-winning You (You and I) breezed the contest, including Rock of Gibraltar (Ire) (Danehill). Sir same distance in a bullet 1:13.20. “From what I saw, Michael Stoute, who trains G3 Craven S. winner King she looked pretty good,” said trainer Bobby Frankel, of Happiness (Spinning World), also has Comfy (Lear who won last year’s renewal with Flute. “She doesn’t take much. She has been away six weeks, so I think Fan) and Bragadino (GB) (Zilzal) engaged, while Saeed she’s right on right now.” bin Suroor has left six in the race, including Naheef (Ire) Heroine of the GII Bonnie Miss. S., Ms Brookski (Marju {Ire}), Meshaheer (Nureyev) and Dubai Destina- (Montbrook) breezed five-eighths in 1:00.60 yesterday tion (Kingmambo). Andre Fabre is set to be represented morning in advance of the Kentucky Oaks. “Two horses by the unbeaten Massalani (Fr) (Ashkalani {Ire}), who broke off seven lengths in front of her and that wasn’t beat fellow entry Zipping (Ire) (Zafonic) in the Listed expected,” explained trainer Niall O’Callaghan. “Then Prix Djebel at Maisons-Laffitte Apr. 8. Love Regardless another horse hooked up with her at the half, so it was (Storm Bird), from the Mark Johnston stable, and Rich- four horses. She was four wide and she did it all very ard Hannon’s G3 Greenham S. winner Redback (GB) nicely. She doesn’t seem to get upset about anything (Mark of Esteem {Ire}) are other notable entries remain- and I couldn’t have planned it any better.” ing after the latest forfeit stage. Mick Channon’s Queen’s Logic (Ire) (Grand Lodge) heads the list of 31 fillies left in the £300,000 Sagitta 1000 Guineas the C L A S S I C C O R N E R P P following day, alongside Luca Cumani’s Gossamer (GB) (Sadler’s Wells). Henry Cecil, who has won the race six LOVE PLEASES JOHNSTON times, has left in Half Glance (GB) (Danehill) and Protec- Mark Johnston, trainer of G1 2000 Guineas winner tress (GB) (Hector Protector). Marcus Tregoning’s G3 Mister Baileys (GB) in 1994, has declared Love Regard- Nell Gwyn S. winner Misterah (GB) (Alhaarth {Ire}) and less (Storm Bird) on target for this year’s Sagitta 2000 fourth Alasha (Ire) (Barathea {Ire}) are other notables, Guineas at Newmarket May 4. The Newcastle maiden as is Aidan O’Brien’s Quarter Moon (Ire) (Sadler’s winner, who is as low as 8-1 for the mile Classic, gal- Wells). Saeed bin Suroor has two remaining entries in loped with three stable companions at Ripon on Silent Honor (Ire) (Sunday Silence) and Kazzia (Ger) Sunday. “I was delighted with the gallop--Mister Baileys (Zinaad {GB}). France may be represented by Danseuse went to Thirsk two weeks before the race and Ripon a d’Etoile (Fr) (Highest Honor {Fr}) and Listed Prix Impru- week before the race and this time, I think we have dence winner Glia (A.P. Indy). much better horses,” said Johnston. “It was a very, very good gallop and I would probably have been happy to call it a day at that and go straight to the Guineas, © Copyright Thoroughbred Daily News. but [jockey] Kevin [Darley] felt he was still just a bit This newspaper may not be reproduced in any form or by green. The colt didn’t know what to do when he got to any means, electronic or mechanical, without prior the front, so we are going to repeat it again this week- written permission of the copyright owner, MediaVista. end. It is a big gamble to take a horse from a maiden Information as to the American races, race results and race to the Guineas and I don’t for a moment underesti- earnings was obtained from results charts published in mate the odds against winning the Guineas, but we’ve Daily Racing Form and utilized here with with the made this decision and there’s no doubt he’s a very, permission of the copyright owner, Daily Racing Form. very good horse. If he runs well, then he’s in the G1 Irish 2000 Guineas [at The Curragh May 25] and G1 St James’ Palace S. [at Royal Ascot June 18] and there’ll All horses in TDN Headline News and TDN American edition be another day for him.” are bred in North America, unless otherwise indicated GULCH S The Leading Sire of 2002 9 Stakes Horses to date this year, including recent stakes winner BOX 626, VERSAILLES, KY 40383 (859) 873-7300 FAX (859) 873-3746 ESTEEMED FRIEND, whose earnings are now $677,714.