EMPIRE MAKER IN, THEN OUT OF HEADLINE PREAKNESS ...p6 NEWS For information about TDN, DELIVERED EACH NIGHT call 732-747-8060. BY FAX AND INTERNET www.thoroughbreddailynews.com SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2003 FABRE FOUR? MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING? Trainer Andre Fabre goes after his fourth victory in An explosive story printed in yesterday’s Miami Her- the G1 Gainsborough Poule d’Essai des Poulains, sad- ald suggested that Jose Santos may have carried a dling the unbeaten Clodovil (Ire) (Danehill) today at battery when riding Funny Cide (Distorted Humor) in Longchamp. Historically, the compact grey holds all the the Kentucky Derby, but new devel- aces, as French-trained colts have surrendered the opments may substantiate Santos’ Classic to overseas raiders only five times since 1970. claims that he did not carry any ille- The three-year-old also took the best trial when winning gal object in the race. The allega- the G3 Prix de Fontainebleau at this track Apr. 20. tions stemmed from a photo of the Three winners of that trial followed with a French 2000 Derby finish that ran in the Herald, Guineas win in the ‘90s; Landseer (GB), third in that but a black object that appeared to prep, went on to success in this race a year ago. But be in his left hand is not apparent in Godolphin, who have provided an effective challenge to an enlargement of the photo. In ad- the domestic stronghold recently, hope to take home dition, the primary author of the top prize with their sole representative Bourbonnais (Ire) Herald story has admitted that he (Singspiel {Ire}). Third in the UAE 2000 Guineas at Nad may have misunderstood Santos Photo Run in the Herald al Sheba Feb. 13, he then disappointed connections during an interview. Churchill Jamie Squire/Getty Images when fifth in the G2 UAE Derby Mar. 29. “Bourbonnais Downs stewards announced yesterday that they have had a slightly frustrating winter in as far as he worked launched an investigation, but, within hours of the well, but then did not run as well as we hoped in the story breaking, the enlargement of the photo was being Guineas and Derby in Dubai,” racing manager Simon circulated by the Funny Cide camp. “It’s absurd,” Crisford said. “We are keen to try him back over a mile trainer Barclay Tagg said. “Terry Meyocks [NYRA Presi- again before establishing a programme for the remain- dent] has had the picture blown up. It is clear as day. der of the season, but hopefully he will be a progressive You can see right through his whole hand. You can see sort.” French Guineas fields, p7 [Emire Maker’s] colors and [his] ear. I don't know what they are talking about. They're nuts.” It was also clear ETOILE APPEAL yesterday that Frank Carlson, the primary reporter on Nobody knows more about what it takes to win the the Herald story, did not properly record Santos' com- G1 Gainsborough Poule d’Essai des Pouliches than ments. Santos was quoted as saying he was carrying a Criquette Head-Maarek and she has a strong hand again “cue ring,” an object the report said was used to alert today in Etoile Montante (Miswaki) and Acago (Royal outriders. As it turns out, Santos was talking about a Academy). Etoile Montante, second to Six Perfections “Q ray” bracelet, which he wears on his left wrist to (Fr) in the G1 Prix Marcel Boussac in October, was help control arthritis. Churchill Chief Steward Bernard favoured to make a successful return in the G3 Prix De Hettel was quoted in the Herald story as calling the La Grotte Apr. 20. She looked likely to do so deep photo “suspicious,” but Karen Murphy, a lawyer repre- stretch, but was worried out of the frame by Maiden senting Santos, countered, “The word suspicious used Tower (GB) (Groom Dancer), Fidelio’s Miracle (Mountain in this article is grossly misplaced. I can say with 100- Cat) and Welcome Millenium (Fr) (Kendor {Fr}). That percent certainty that the statements attributed to Jose trio had experience on their side, having filled the same Santos were absolutely not made by Jose Santos.” order in the Listed Prix la Camargo Mar. 25, but Etoile Yesterday, Carlson released a statement in which he Montante may reverse placings with the benefit of that said, “It's quite possible that I misunderstood what he run. Acago suggested that a mile will be her forte after said and the language barrier could have been a prob- an impressive win in a conditions race Apr. 24. Both lem.” Santos, a native of Chile, speaks fluent English, fillies have strong claims of providing Head-Maarek with but with an accent. Murphy, Santos and Santos' agent her seventh renewal of this Classic since 1979. Mike Sellito will meet with Churchill stewards Monday. TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 5/11/03 • PAGE 2 of 10 Saturday, Lone Star Park Saturday, Hollywood Park LONE STAR DERBY-GIII, $500,000, LSX, 5-10, 3yo, JIM MURRAY MEMORIAL H., $400,000, HOL, 5-10, 1 1/8m, 1:50 2/5, ft. 3yo/up, 1 1/2mT, 2:25 1/5, fm. 1--@DYNEVER, 122, c, 3, by Dynaformer 1--STORMING HOME (GB), 122, h, 5, by Machiavellian 1st Dam: Flamboyance, by Zilzal 1st Dam: Try to Catch Me, by Shareef Dancer 2nd Dam: Bridal Wreath, by Stop the Music 2nd Dam: It’s in the Air, by Mr. Prospector 3rd Dam: Vaguely Royal, by *Vaguely Noble 3rd Dam: A Wind is Rising, by Francis S. O-Catherine Wills & Peter Karches; B-Catherine Wills O-Sheik Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum; (KY); T-Christophe Clement; J-E S Prado; $277,500. B-Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd (GB); T-Neil Lifetime Record: 4-3-1-0, $454,020. Drysdale; J-G L Stevens; $240,000. Lifetime Record: 2--Most Feared, 122, c, 3, Commanchero--Visual, by G1SW-Eng, 19-6-4-3, $1,126,932. *1/2 to Nawafell Avatar. O/B-Tom Durant (TX); $92,500. (GB) (Kris {GB}), MSP-Slov. 3--Commander's Affair, 122, c, 3, Deputy Commander-- 2--Denon, 122, h, 5, Pleasant Colony--Aviance (Ire), by Regrets Only, by Black Tie Affair (Ire). ($50,000 yrl Northfields. O-Flaxman Holdings Ltd & Gann. '01 KEESEP). O-Martin Racing Stable & Betty $80,000. Massey; B-Brereton C Jones (KY); $50,875. 3--Ballingarry (Ire), 120, c, 4, Sadler's Wells--Flamenco Margins: 1HF, 1, 1HF. Odds: 0.30, 18.90, 44.80. Wave, by Desert Wine. O-Port Trust, Marsha Naify & Also Ran: Crowned King, Mr. Technique, Defrere's San Gabriel Investments. $48,000. Vixen, Crowned Dancer, On the Border, Mauk Four, Margins: 2, 4HF, NK. Odds: 2.80, 2.40, 7.10. Grendel, Leo's Last Hurrahy, Gentlemen J J. Also Ran: Night Life (Fr), Kim Loves Bucky, Continental Scratched: Desert Spirit Red, The Tin Man, Murano. Scratched: Chiselling. Dynever stamped himself a serious contender for the Storming Home, who beat subsequent G1 Dubai June 8 GI Belmont S. with a breathtaking late run here. World Cup hero Moon Ballad (Ire) by a half length in the The heavy favorite off his facile 3 1/4-length score in G1 Champion S. at Newmarket last October, had not the Apr. 5 Aventura S., the striking colt was bumped been out since running a lackluster 15th in the Nov. 24 around at the break, then settled behind the early lead- G1 Japan Cup. Adding Lasix for his U.S. debut, the bay ers while tucked in along the rail around the first turn. was away slowly, but moved up to track front-running Jockey Edgar Prado opted to save ground again on the favorite The Tin Man (Affirmed) as they raced down the second turn, rather than angling out for running room, backstretch. He forged to the lead as the pacesetter and, as they raced down the stretch, it looked as if that tired in the stretch and opened up a little daylight late decision might cost him the race. Dynever was trapped for a comfortable score. “Things didn’t really go accord- behind a wall of horses, but a seam opened as the hit ing to plan,” jockey Gary Stevens admitted. “We the eighth pole and he powered to the front to win as thought we were going to be laying closer much earlier. very much the best. “I knew I was on the best horse in He didn’t break real well, which is normal for horses the race,” Prado said. “I waited some time just to find a coming from Europe. But I worked him here the other hole and let him roll, and you saw what he did when morning and had a really nice workout. It gave me a lot we found that hole. He just exploded. Nothing was of confidence.” Trainer Neil Drysdale said the winner’s going to stop him. I was very impressed and I hope we long-term goal is the GI Breeders’ Cup Turf. The Tin can show them again next time.” Trainer Christophe Man tired from his early efforts and finished seventh. Clement, watching the race from New York, added, “Quite simply he didn’t run his race and I don’t know “We are all very happy. It looks like we’re still on track why,” trainer Richard Mandella said. Click for the for the Belmont.” Click for the brisnet.com chart. brisnet.com chart. WEEKEND STAKES RESULTS KINGMAMBO S Another Classic Winner RUSSIAN RHYTHM wins the G1 Sagitta 1000 Guineas VOODOO DANCER S 3rd Beaugay H.-G3 BELONG TO ME S New Graded Winner FISCALLY SPEAKING S 1st Aegon Turf Sprint S.-G3 (NSR) A.P.