Weekend Stakes Previews HEADLINE p. 2 NEWS For information about TDN, DELIVERED EACH NIGHT call 732-747-8060. BY FAX AND INTERNET www.thoroughbreddailynews.com FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2002 GOSSAMER TO FLY NO MORE A MALIBU SHOCKER Classic heroine Gossamer (GB) (Sadler's Wells-- While his more-established rivals were making a name Brocade {GB}, by Habitat), originally thought to be for themselves in and around the spring classics, Debo- staying in training for 2003, has instead been retired nair Joe (Ole’) was on the shelf after a full juvenile to stud. Out of the Group 1- campaign in which he took a Hollywood state-bred winning Brocade, the bay stake and little else. When he returned to the races in August, the bay gelding was less-than inspiring in three filly is a full sister to cham- efforts at Del Mar before being claimed for $12,500 pion miler Barathea (Ire). She from a fifth-place effort at Fairplex in September. With remained undefeated in three a Santa Anita claimer and a Golden Gate optional juvenile outings, including claimer to his credit since then, Debonair Joe was dis- the G1 Fillies’ Mile at Ascot, missed at 52-1 in the Dec. 7 GIII Vernon Underwood and was the beaten favour- and came charging late to score by half-length. Jump- ite when unplaced in the G1 ing up to Grade I company, the rags-to-riches story was 1000 Guineas at Newmarket given little regard by the bettors in yesterday’s GI Mali- last May. She made amends bu S. at Santa Anita, but, well back early, he forged to in the Irish 1000 Guineas at the front late for a narrow victory. “It was a lucky The Curragh later that claim,” admitted winning trainer Juan Pablo Silva. “The horse has been improving and improving. He had prob- month, but failed to build on lems, we took care of it and we’re lucky.” Sunday that performance when last Break (Jpn) (Forty Niner), the 5-2 favorite, faded to last in the G1 Coronation S. at in the 11-horse field. Trainer Neil Drysdale speculated Royal Ascot in June. Her Gossamer his charge may not have liked being forced to run on final two starts proved Julian Herbert/Allsport the rail. “[Kent Desormeaux] wanted to get him off the highly respectable: she was rail, but it didn’t work out. We’ll see how he comes third to Rock of Gibraltar (Ire) and Banks Hill (GB) in back,” Drysdale commented. Click for the brisnet.com the G1 Prix du Moulin before running fifth in the G1 chart or the free brisnet.com catalogue-style pedigree. Breeders' Cup F/M Turf. She heads to the paddocks MALIBU S.-GI, $200,000, SAX, 12-26, 3, 7f, 1:22 2/5, ft. with four wins in eight career starts and earnings of 1--sDEBONAIR JOE, 119, c, 3, by Ole' $480,560. “Gossamer has been retired to her 1st Dam: Malita, by Debonair Roger owner's Eydon Hall Farm in Northamptonshire, where 2nd Dam: Debi's Courage, by Splendid Courage she is to become a mummy,” trainer Luca Cumani 3rd Dam: Courageous Thing, by Gin Tour told Racing Post. “She has been a good filly to have O-Lynne Ristad; B-Craig A Lewis & Mira Loma Tb around and was very unlucky not to have her ground Farm LLC (CA); T-Juan Pablo Silva; J-J A Krone; on occasions. She preferred easy going, but it was $120,000. Lifetime Record: 18-6-1-3, $314,085. pleasing to see her run well on good ground when 2--Total Limit, 117, c, 3, Boundary--Grand Total, by third in the Moulin and fifth at the Breeders' Cup.” Forty Niner. ($75,000 wlng '99 KEENOV). Breeding plans have not yet been finalized. O-H Sarkowsky; B-R Gene Smith (KY); $40,000. 3--American System, 117, c, 3, American Chance-- Profit System, by Copelan. ($85,000 yrl '00 Alan Porter’s Pedigree Perspectives, p. 3-4 KEEJAN). O-A & M Jones; B-D Mahaney (IN); $24,000. Margins: HD, HF, 1HF. Odds: 26.80, 4.70A, 9.50. TDN TODAY Also Ran: Golden Hare, Castle Gandolfo, My Cousin Headline News .................... 4 pages Matt, U S S Tinosa, Timely Action, Mayakovsky, Shah Jehan, Sunday Break (Jpn). (859) 233-4252 FAX (859) 987-0008 www.claibornefarm.com TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 12/27/02 • PAGE 2 of 4 Saturday, Calder P P R E V I E W P W.L. MCKNIGHT H.-GII, $200,000, 3yo/up, 12fT PP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY WT Saturday, Santa Anita 1 Rochester Green Dancer Day 117 LA BREA S.-GI, $200,000, 3yo, f, 7f 2 Whata Brainstorm Honor Grades Velasquez 114 PP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY WT 3 Serial Bride Stuka DeCarlo 114 1 You You and I Valenzuela 123 4 Riddlesdown (Ire) Common Grounds (GB) Velez 113 2 Habibti Tabasco Cat Espinoza 117 5 Dawn Of The Condor Twining Chavez 115 3 Bella Bellucci French Deputy Smith 119 6 Man From Wicklow Turkoman Bailey 118 4 Lacie Girl Editor’s Note Flores 117 7 Mr. Pleasentfar (Brz) Emmson (Ire) Cruz 114 5 Dancing (GB) Spectrum (Ire) Nakatani 119 8 Williams News Alleged Douglas 114 6 Ms Louisett Siphon (Brz) Desormeaux 117 9 Macaw (Ire) Bluebird Santos 113 10 Lasting Tribute Lord at War (Arg) Guidry 114 7 Got Koko Signal Tap Solis 117 11 Gritty Sandie Manila Samyn 113 8 Adoration Honor Grades Lovato 121 12 Whitmore’s Conn Kris S. Coa 114 9 Erica’s Smile Williamstown Pincay 117 Also Eligible 10 Lost at Sea Lost Soldier Valdivia 119 13 Just Listen Local Talent Homeister Jr. 112 11 Spring Meadow Meadowlake Krone 119 14 Good Boy Sam Technology Chavez 111 15 Quiet Ruler Woodman Velazquez 111 Saturday, Calder LA PREVOYANTE H.-GII, $200,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 12fT LEADING BROODMARE SIRES OF 2002 PP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY WT GRADE/GROUP ONE WINNERS 1 Kathy K D Saint Ballado Guidry 113 (through Dec. 16) 2 Amelia Dixieland Band Day 112 Sire Winners 3 Jennasietta Septieme Ciel Velez 112 Darshaan (Shirley Heights) 4 4 Sunscreen Tactical Advantage Chavez 113 Danzig (Northern Dancer) 3 5 Uriah (Ger) Acatenango (Ger) Arroyo Jr. 114 Miswaki (Mr. Prospector) 3 6 New Economy Red Ransom Homeister Jr. 113 Rainbow Quest (Blushing Groom) 3 7a Stay Forever Stack Cruz 113 Ahonoora (Lorenzaccio) 2 8 Julie Jalouse Kris S. Santos 115 Affirmed (Exclusive Native) 2 9 Tweedside Thunder Gulch Coa 114 Alleged (Hoist the Flag) 2 10 Mot Juste (GB) Mtoto (GB) Bailey 118 Alysheba (Alydar) 2 11 Nepenthe Broad Brush Velasquez 112 Baillamont (Blushing Groom) 2 12 Queue French Deputy Douglas 113 Cox’s Ridge (Best Turn) 2 Also Eligible Dancing Brave (Lyphard) 2 13a Sigana Stack Hernandez 108 Desert Wine (Damascus) 2 Groom Dancer (Blushing Groom) 2 Halo (Hail to Reason) 2 Thoroughbred Daily News is: Kaldoun (Caro) 2 Barry Weisbord President/Co-Publisher Kris (Sharpen Up) 2 Sue Finley Vice President/Co-Publisher Ogygian (Damascus) 2 Andy Belfiore Editor-in-Chief Pleasant Colony (His Majesty) 2 Alycia Borer Director of Advertising Riverman (Never Bend) 2 Jessica Martini Associate Editor Seattle Slew (Bold Reasoning) 2 Alan Carasso Assistant Editor Shirley Heights (Mill Reef) 2 Marie Kizenko Assistant Editor Storm Cat (Storm Bird) 2 Christina Bossinakis Editorial Assistant Strawberry Road (Whiskey Road) 2 Lucas Marquardt Writer/Reporter Compiled by Werk Thoroughbred Consultants, specialists Mike Szotak Internet Services Manager in assisting breeders in their stallion selection and buyers Vicki Forbes Director of Customer Services in their auction purchases. For more information call (510) 490-1111. At 2, won the GI Hollywood Futurity over eventual Sprint Champion ARTAX At 3, won the GI Kentucky Derby and GI Preakness S. At 4, won the GI Pimlico Special $10,000 LF and GI Hollywood Gold Cup TAYLOR MADE Champion earner of $3,271,802 (859) 885-3345 First two-year-olds race in 2002 fax (859) 885-1533 TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 12/27/02 • PAGE 3 of 4 P R E S U L T S P WEEKEND PEDIGREE PERSPECTIVES Thursday, Ellerslie, New Zealand by Alan Porter NEW ZEALAND DERBY-G1, NZ$500,000, Ellerslie (Auckland), New Zealand, 12-26, 1 1/2mT, 3yo, Saturday Night, Delta Downs 2:28.57, fm. DELTA JACKPOT S., $500,000, DED, 12-21, 2yo, 1m, 1--sST REIMS (NZ), 122, c, 3, Zabeel (NZ) 1:37 3/5, ft. 1st Dam: L'Quiz, by L'Enjoleur 1--#OUTTA HERE, 116, c, 2, by Dehere 2nd Dam: Basin, by Tom Rolfe 1st Dam: Just Out, by Forty Niner 3rd Dam: Delta, by *Nasrullah 2nd Dam: Doubles Match, by Danzig O-February Syndicate; B-J A & P Hogan; T-Chris 3rd Dam: Fabuleux Jane, by *Le Fabuleux McNab; J-Greg Childs; NZ$300,000. *Full to ($37,000 yrl '01 KEESEP). O-Bill Currin & Al Eisman; B-Ralph C Wilson Jr Trustee (KY); T-William L Currin; Champagne (NZ), Hwt. Older Mare-NZ at 7-10.5f, J-K J Desormeaux; $300,000. Lifetime Record: MG1SW-Aus & MGSW-NZ; and Sursum Corda (NZ), MGSP, 7-2-2-2, $404,260. G1SP-NZ. Click here for the free catalogue-style pedigree 2--Kajema (NZ), 122, g, 3, O'Reilly (NZ)--Vreeland (NZ), Although last weekend saw the running of the GI by Vice Regal (NZ). O-F H Brown, B I J Hollywood Futurity, that event wasn't the richest event Cowper, T B Houia, D G McGregor & R R G North; of the weekend, or even the richest juvenile event.