Monday, Thoroughbred Daily News June 10, 2002 TDN For information, call (732) 747-8060. HEADLINE NEWS THE BRIGHTEST AND THE BEST Putting It Together on Oaks Day... Bright Sky (Ire) (Wolfhound) went from TDN “Dark The runner-up in all three of her trials for this Classic, Horse” to Classic winner, taking yesterday’s G1 Prix de Bright Sky went down by a neck to Marotta (Fr) (High- Diane Hermes at Chantilly by two lengths over Dance est Honor {Fr}) in the G1 Prix Saint-Alary at Longchamp Routine (GB) (Sadler’s May 19 last time, having been beaten by a short head Wells). For owner Alec by Ana Marie (Fr) (Anabaa) in the G3 Prix Vanteaux at Wildenstein, whose Longchamp Apr. 28 and by 3/4 of a length by Turtle father Daniel died last Bow (Fr) (Turtle Island {Ire}) in the Listed Prix Finlande year, it was a moment over the Chantilly course Apr. 7. Nevertheless, she left tinged with sorrow. those fillies trailing here with her decisive turn of foot. “This is a very special Held up in 10th off the furious pace cut out in the early day and we really stages by her stable companion Blue Lightning (Fr) hoped that she would (Alzao), she was patiently ridden and was asked for her run a great race; the best effort inside the final quarter of a mile. Turtle Bow Bright Sky wins French Oaks Scoop/Dyga only person missing had wrested the advantage from Monturani (Ire) (Indian here is my father,” he Ridge {Ire}), but that lead was short lived as Bright Sky said. The 37-10 favourite, Bright Sky followed in the swooped on her outside to hit the front with 250 yards hoofsteps of stable companion Aquarelliste (Fr), who remaining, and her dramatic show of acceleration car- took the French Oaks for Wildenstein and trainer Elie ried her clear. “She is a very nice filly,” winning jockey Lellouche last season. Dominique Boeuf said. “She was not too lucky last time in the Prix Saint-Alary, but she gave me a lovely ride Sunday, Chantilly, France here. I was always travelling comfortably and although PRIX DE DIANE HERMES (FRENCH OAKS)-G1, i500,000, there was a fast pace, mine was one of a few fillies Chantilly, 6-9, 3yo, f, 1 5/16mT, 2:07.60, gd. that was not pulling and I had a lot of horse in the 1--sBRIGHT SKY (IRE), 126, f, 3, by Wolfhound straight. When I pulled her out she was really power- 1st Dam: Bright Moon (MGSW & G1SP-Fr, $328,004), by Alysheba ful.” Dance Routine (GB) (Sadler’s Wells) stayed on well 2nd Dam: Bonshamile (GB), by Ile de Bourbon in the closing stages to get second, thus rewarding her 3rd Dam: Narration, by Sham connections’ decision to run only a week after her O-Ecurie Wildenstein; B-Dayton Investments Ltd; success in the G3 Prix de Royaumont. Bustling (GB) T-Elie Lellouche; J-Dominique Boeuf; i287,500. (Danehill) lost all chance by veering sharply left exiting Lifetime Record: 8 starts, 4 wins, 4 places, i376,026. the stalls, almost unseating Frankie Dettori, while Turtle 2--Dance Routine (GB), 126, f, 3, Sadler’s Wells-- Bow, who crossed the line in third, was demoted to Apogee (GB), by Shirley Heights (GB). O-Khalid fourth behind Ana Marie for interference. Abdullah; B-Juddmonte Farms; i114,300. *3--Ana Marie (Fr), 126, f, 3, Anabaa--Marie De Ken Future Plans... (Fr), by Kendor (Fr). O/B-Ecurie Bader; i57,150. Bright Sky was impressive in winning the 12-furlong Margins: 2, HF, HF. Odds: 3.00, 4.70, 11.20. French Oaks, but her connections will look to shorten Also ran: Turtle Bow (Fr), Marotta (Fr), Mariensky, her up in the future. “I have discussed it with the Ombre Legere (Ire), Music Club, Monturani (Ire), Fra- trainer and we feel her future might not be over a mile grant View, Balade Russe, Dzinigane (Fr), Summertime and a half, so we will not take her to the G1 Prix Legacy (GB), Bustling (GB), Blue Lightning (Fr). Vermeille [Longchamp, Sept. 15] and instead probably *Turtle Bow (Turtle island {Ire}) finished third, but was get her ready for the G1 Prix de l’Opera [at Longchamp disqualified and placed fourth. Oct. 6],” Alec Wildenstein said. ...XTRA HEAT extra tough in Vagrancy - p2 ... BELMONT STAKES wrap-up - p2 ... EPSOM DERBY aftermath - p3... FOUR STAR SALES SALUTES June 2 & 3 stakes winners IRGUN’S ANGEL and RUSTY SPUR. Congratulations to their connections. Both were sold as yearlings by Four Star Sales partner John T.L. Jones, Jr. H Kerry Cauthen H David Greathouse H John T.L. Jones, Jr. H Dan Kenny 859.252.4800 H Fax 859.252.4801 TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 6/10/02 • PAGE 2 of 5 P R E S U L T S P P B E L M O N T S T A K E S P Sunday, Belmont Park War Emblem Exits Belmont in Good Order: VAGRANCY H.-GII, $150,000, BEL, 6-9, 3yo/up, f/m, War Emblem (Our Emblem), who ended his Triple 6 1/2f, 1:16 2/5, ft. Crown attempt with a disastrous trip and an eighth- 1--XTRA HEAT, 127, f, 4, by Dixieland Heat place finish in Saturday’s GI Belmont S., came out of 1st Dam: Begin (SP), by Hatchet Man the race “absolutely fine” according to Terence Collier, 2nd Dam: Crimson Charla, by Crimson Satan consultant to The Thoroughbred Corporation. Collier 3rd Dam: Wood Nymph, by Deerlands also reiterated that, contrary to media speculation, ($9,100 wlng '98 KEENOV; $4,700 yrl '99 OBSAUG; Prince Ahmed Salman was not absent from the race $5,000 2yo 2000 FTMMAY). O-Kenneth Taylor, because of security concerns. The Prince issued a Harry Deitchman & John E Salzman Sr; B-Pope statement yesterday, saying, “I would never have con- McLean Sr, Pope McLean Jr, Marc McLean, Pete sidered asking my brother, Prince Faisal, to represent Feringa Jr, et al (KY); T-John E Salzman; J-H Vega; me if I had any worries about security. Unfortunately, $90,000. Lifetime Record: Ch. 3yo Filly, GISW, business obligations had piled up in Riyadh, which at 27-21-3-2, $1,823,305. *1/2 to Bless Our Home (It’s the very last minute prevented me from attending the Freezing), MGSP, $211,002. Belmont.” 2--Gold Mover, 115, f, 4, Gold Fever--Intentional Move, by Tentam. O/B-Edward P Evans (KY); $30,000. Baffert Deals with Disappointment: 3--Shine Again, 117, m, 5, Wild Again--Shiner, by Two Trainer Bob Baffert quipped yesterday, “They’ve got Punch. O-Bohemia Stable; B-Mrs Richard C Dupont to bump the Belmont [purse] up to $5 million if they (MD); $16,500. want me to come back here.” Saturday, Baffert Margins: NK, 4, 5HF. Odds: 0.65, 5.90, 3.95. watched as his third Triple Crown hopeful in the past Also Ran: Cat Cay, La Galerie (Arg). Scratched: Celtic six years failed to get it done on Belmont Day. While Silver Charm (1997) and Real Quiet (1998) went down Melody, Penny Marie. to narrow defeats, finishing second in their attempts at Named the champion three-year-old filly last year immortality, War Emblem (Our Emblem) stumbled badly after winning nine of her 13 starts and running a game at the start and finished 19 1/2 lengths behind upset second in the GI Breeders’ Cup Sprint, Xtra Heat picked winner Sarava (Wild Again). “For us, the race was over up two more stakes wins to start 2002. She then ven- at the start,” Baffert said. “He can’t have any horses in tured to Nad al Sheba and was third in the G1 Dubai front of him. That’s just him. He’s a big, free-running Golden Shaheen Mar. 23. The diminutive bay proved horse.” He added, “The shame of the whole thing is the trip took little out of her when she came back to that all of those fans never got a chance to see the real post a one-length victory in the GII Genuine Risk H. War Emblem. That’s what’s disappointing for me. Silver May 12 and she began yet another winning streak here. Charm and Real Quiet at least got to run their races.” Breaking on top, as always, she had Gold Mover at her War Emblem headed back to Churchill Downs yesterday neck after the opening quarter, shook off a challenge morning, but plans for his future have not been de- from La Galerie (Southern Halo) when that rival took a cided. breather on the far turn, then held off a resurgent Gold Mover in the final strides to win while handing her four Sarava AOK After Belmont Upset: foes from nine to 13 pounds. “They came at her from GI Belmont S. winner Sarava (Wild Again) also all sides... but I never give up on her,” trainer John headed back to Kentucky yesterday morning. “He came Salzman Sr. said. “I’ve seen too many of her races out of the race great,” trainer Ken McPeek said. While where they come up to her and she has something left. there are no immediate plans for the colt, McPeek, who She is so game.” As for what’s next, Salzman said, will stable his entire string at Saratoga this summer, “We’ll take a look at the Princess Rooney [GII, Calder, said the GI Travers S. Aug. 24 is the next major goal on July 13].” For the brisnet.com chart, click here.