STORM FLAG FLYING takes Shuvee HEADLINE p. 6 NEWS For information about TDN, DELIVERED EACH NIGHT call 732-747-8060. BY FAX AND INTERNET www.thoroughbreddailynews.com SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2004 THE REAL PHILADELPHIA FLYER RUSSIAN RHYTHM RULES LOCKINGE He’s been called America’s Horse and has already Classic heroine Russian Rhythm (Kingmambo) made a graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, but Smarty victorious return to the races by battling her way home Jones (Elusive Quality) added perhaps the most electri- to land the G1 Juddmonte fying chapter yet in his story as Lockinge S. at Newbury yesterday he crushed a talented field in the afternoon. She is the first GI Preakness S. The powerful distaffer to win the race since chestnut became just the third Cormorant Wood (GB) shared the unbeaten horse in history to an- honors in 1984. “It’s the first nex the first two jewels of the time she’s beaten the colts and Triple Crown, following Majestic that’s a big thing, but I always Prince (1969) and Seattle Slew Russian Rhythm (center) thought she was capable,” said (1977). The final margin of vic- Julian Herbert/Getty Images winning rider Kieren Fallon. “She tory was 11 1/2 lengths, a re- was always going to get better as she got older since cord in the 129-year history of she’s a lovely big, strong filly.” Lockinge cont. p3 Smarty Jones Horsephotos the Preakness. “He came through for America,” said win- GREY DAY ning trainer John Servis. “I’m so pleased with his effort. Gary Stevens has captured the public imagination in I knew he had to bring his best game; I knew this was the short time he has been riding in France and Grey the toughest race he was going to be in in a long time. Lilas (Ire) (Danehill) would prove a fitting first domestic And he brought it, he brought it big time.” Preakness Classic winner in today’s G1 cont. p2-3 Gainsborough Poule d’Essai des Click for the brisnet.com pedigree or the brisnet.com Pouliches at Longchamp. It was chart. For the RaceReplays video, click here. the imposing grey who opened the Hall of Famer’s scoring in Saturday, Pimlico France when taking a hot PREAKNESS S.-GI, $1,000,000, PIM, 5-15, 3yo, Grey Lilas course-and-distance conditions 1 3/16m, 1:55 2/5, ft. Paris Turf photo event Apr. 4. She was also the 1--SMARTY JONES, 126, c, 3, by Elusive Quality one to provide the Andre Fabre-- 1st Dam: I'll Get Along (MSW, $277,008), by Smile Gary Stevens partnership with their first group success 2nd Dam: Dont Worry Bout Me, by Foolish Pleasure in this Classic’s vital prep, the G3 Prix de la Grotte here 3rd Dam: Stolen Base, by *Herbager last time Apr. 25. With the stable firing on all cylinders, O/B-Someday Farm (PA); T-John C Servis; J-S Elliott; all the ticks are in the right boxes for Fabre to collect $650,000. Lifetime Record: 8-8-0-0, $7,413,155. his third renewal since 1990. Cont. p5 2--Rock Hard Ten, 126, c, 3, Kris S.--Tersa, by Mr. Prospector. O-Mercedes Stables LLC & Paulson; READY TO DELIVER B-Madeleine A Paulson (KY); $200,000. Khalid Abdullah’s American Post (GB) (Bering {GB}) 3--Eddington, 126, c, 3, Unbridled--Fashion Star, by will be favored when he seeks his sixth straight victory Chief's Crown. ($450,000 yrl '02 KEEJUL). in the G1 Gainsborough Poule d’Essai des Poulains at O-Willmott Stables Inc; B-Carl Rosen Associates (KY); Longchamp this afternoon. A top effort could see the $100,000. three-year-old target the G1 Epsom Derby. “American Margins: 11HF, 2, HD. Odds: 0.70, 6.90, 13.20. Post will be even better when he tackles a longer dis- Also Ran: Lion Heart, Imperialism, Sir Shackleton, tance, but I don't want to talk about the Derby for the Borrego, Little Matth Man, Song of the Sword, Water moment as we must take one race at a time,” trainer Cannon. Scratched: The Cliff's Edge. Criquette Head-Maarek said last month. Cont. p4 TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 5/16/04 • PAGE 2 of 11 THIRD TIME THE CHARM? For the third straight Racing Into the Record Books... year, the winner of the Kentucky Derby has doubled up Smarty Jones embodies the term ‘tactical speed,’ at Pimlico before heading to New York with a chance to possessing the ability to be placed wherever jockey sweep the Triple Crown. But while it can be said that Stewart Elliott wished. That tractability stood him in War Emblem (2002) and Funny Cide (2003) blossomed great stead during the Preakness. Lion Heart, breaking at the right time, there is no questioning that Smarty from the rail, came out several paths heading into the Jones has established himself as the best of his genera- first turn, forcing Smarty Jones to remain on his out- tion to date. He has been perfect in eight career starts, side through the opening quarter. The Derby runner-up and has passed every test with flying colors. After beginning his career with a pair of lop- maintained his wide position down the sided sprint victories at Philly Park, the backstretch through a half in :47.32 be- Pennsylvania-bred successfully negotiated fore Elliott guided the favorite over to the two turns in winning the Count Fleet S. at inviting opening on the rail going into the Aqueduct before embarking on his well- far turn. The two chestnuts raced abreast publicized sojourn to Arkansas. He landed approaching the top of the stretch before the Southwest S. Feb. 28 prior to taking a couple of right-handed taps from the sequence of the Rebel S. Mar. 20 and Elliott’s whip saw Smarty Jones hit an- the GII Arkansas Derby Apr. 10, victories other gear. As he left his rivals toiling, which put him into contention for the $5- Smarty Jones pricked up his ears in million bonus offered by Oaklawn’s midstretch and allowed Elliott to settle Charles Cella for any three-year-old who Smarty Jones Horsephotos into a hand ride. He crossed the wire 11 won the Rebel, the Arkansas Derby and the Kentucky Derby. Though the heavens opened up on 1/2 lengths in front, breaking the previous record of 10 Churchill Downs shortly before the Run for the Roses set by Survivor in 1873 and nearly equaled by Funny May 1, the sloppy footing proved no obstacle for Cide last year with 9 3/4. Smarty Jones also became Smarty Jones, who tracked Lion Heart (Tale of the Cat) the first odds-on favorite to win the Preakness since throughout before moving past him in the stretch to Spectacular Bid (1979). “The original plan was to ship become the first unbeaten Kentucky Derby winner since him back to Philadelphia late [Sunday] morning,” said the venerable Seattle Slew. Servis. “We’ll sit down, mapped out a plan, and see how he comes out of the race and decide what we The Philly Fan Club... want to do.” Several days after his rousing Derby victory, Smarty Jones returned to a hero’s welcome at his Philadelphia Bonus Scheme... Park base, then went out for a public gallop last Satur- Smarty Jones, who picked up the biggest bonus in day in front of several thousand fans. Trainer John North American history in winning the $5 million of- Servis elected not to work his charge between the fered by Oaklawn Park, could find himself the leading Derby and the Preakness. “He was a little vulnerable,” money earner of all time if he wins the Belmont S. three Servis admitted. “I would have liked to have had an- other week with him.” But while handicappers cited the weeks hence. VISA has offered a $5-million bonus to fact that his Derby victory was aided by a sticky sur- any three-year-old who can sweep the Triple Crown. “I face which inconvenienced his major rivals, the record think this is the time to really write the check,” said Pimlico crowd of 112,668 became enamored with the Carl Pascarella, VISA chairman. “It’s one payment VISA Smarty Story and sent him postward at 3-5. really wants, wants to make.” (859) 233-4252 FAX (859) 987-0008 www.claibornefarm.com TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 5/16/04 • PAGE 3 of 11 Preakness S. cont. Saturday, Newbury, Britain Better Late Than Never JUDDMONTE LOCKINGE S.-G1, £200,000, Newbury, A pair of colts excluded from the Kentucky Derby 5-15, 4yo/up, 1mT, 1:37.00, gd. field due to a lack of graded stakes earnings, Rock Hard 1--RUSSIAN RHYTHM, 123, f, 4, Kingmambo Ten (Kris S.) and Eddington (Unbridled), both rallied to 1st Dam: Balistroika, by Nijinsky II get second and third, respectively, in the Preakness. 2nd Dam: Balidaress (Ire), by Balidar (Ire) The imposing Rock Hard Ten proved very reluctant to 3rd Dam: Innocence (GB), by Sea Hawk (Fr) load, finally going into the gate with a twitch. But the ($370,000 wnl ‘00 KEENOV; 440,000gns yrl ‘01 nearly black colt gave a good account of himself in just TATHOU). O-Cheveley Park Stud; B-Brushwood his fourth career start. Breaking from post 10, he was Stable; T-Sir Michael Stoute; J-Kieren Fallon; forced to go wide on both turns, but angled to the £116,000. Lifetime Record: 10-7-2-0, £770,120. inside in the stretch and was two lengths clear of Ed- 2--Salselon (GB), 126, h, 5, Salse--Heady (GB), by dington, who won a three-way photo for third.