After a run of mediocre results, ponies seem to be hitting their stride again.
Wins: Book of Days (3yo, Quarren) in a maiden Grían (3yo, Sionnach) in a NW1 Allowance Last Classic (4yo, Last For More) in a NW2 Allowance Lia Fáil (4yo, Sionnach) in a NW3 Allowance Cwtch (3yo, Sionnach) in a NW1 Allowance Purple Rain (4yo, Bellagio) in the Rare Treat Handicap (Ungr.)
Places: Plain Truth (3yo, Golden Text) in a NW1 Allowance
Shows: Ch. Quote (6yo, Quarren) in an Allowance Snowmageddon (4yo, Golden Text) in an Allowance Heartbreak Hotel (3yo, American Pharoah) in a Starter Allowance Lady Macbeth (3yo, Bellagio) in the Edward Manifold Stakes (Gr. 2)
Fourths: Ch. Draiodh (4yo, Quarren) in the San Marino Handicap (Ungr.)
Fifths: Ravenmaster (3yo, Allinvain) in an Allowance
Also Rans: Ch. Ellis Island (5yo, Quarren) 10th in the Gulfstream Park Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr. 1)
Fifths: Static (3yo, Dark Continent) in the Flight Stakes (Gr. 1)
Also Rans: General Approval (4yo, Mantle of Power) 11th in the Gulfstream Park Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr. 1) Moon Letters (5yo, Dunaden) 13th in the San Marino Handicap (Ungr.)
Wins: Grey Goose (3yo, American Pharoah) in an Allowance Special Dark (3yo, Dark Demand) in a Starter Allowance The Chevalier (4yo, Chivalry) in a NW1 Allowance
Places: Portrait of a Lady (3yo, Ducati) in a NW2 Allowance Iolite (4yo, Celtic Star) in a NW2 Allowance Undertow (3yo, Pay the Boatman) in a NW3 Allowance Lucky Sea (4yo, Sleipnir) in an Allowance Mary Tudor (3yo, Belanso) in an Allowance Brave Witness (4yo, Bear Witness) in an Allowance Oskari (4yo, Devil’s Walk) in a claiming race and stays home Bell Tower (6yo, Blue Smoke) in a claiming race and stays home Ch. Diamondback (4yo, Venture His Due) in the Gulfstream Park Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr. 1) Ch. Maegi (3yo, Silver Wizard) in the Edward Manifold Stakes (Gr. 2)
Shows:
Rainee Thoroughbreds lease Jacaranda (3yo, Venture His Due) in an Allowance Cemetary Waltz (3yo, Latino Mix) in a maiden
Fourths: Insert Name Here (3yo, Silver Wizard) in an Allowance Ch. Vainglorious (4yo, Ancient Magic) in the Gulfstream Park Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr. 1)
Super happy with today (we’re just gonna pretend the stakes races aren’t there lol) Clodia earned her Ch. title with her win and her first start for our stable.
Wins: Delicate Swing (5yo, Highland Burning) in a NW2 Allowance - first start with our stable Laurentide Ice (4yo, Exit Poll) in an Allowance Ch. Clodia Metelli (5yo, Curlin) in an Allowance - first start with our stable
Shows: Alimony Payment (5yo, In The Navy) in a NW1 Allowance Ch. Livia (7yo, Candidate) in an Allowance - first start with our stable
Fourths: Let 'em Burn (5yo, Dr. Evil) in an Allowance - first start with our stable Round Lace (3yo, Calle de Oro) in a maiden
Also Rans: Ch. Spirituality (5yo, Lasting Spirit) 8th in the Rare Treat Handicap (Ungr.) Starry Destiny (4yo, Hidden Destiny) 9th in the Rare Treat Handicap (Ungr.) Unblameabelle (5yo, Blame) 8th in the San Marino Handicap (Ungr.)
Happy with Humorous Wood’s G1 win, a few disappointing runs also
11(7)-2(1)-0-2-2(1) $164,750
Wins: Demand It All (3yo, Demand the Best) in a NW1 Allowance Ch. Humorous Wood (5yo, Irish Gold) in the Gulfstream Park Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr. 1)
Shows: Reasonable Doubt (5yo, Unabridged) in an Allowance Snow Storm (3yo, Bernardini) in a NW1 Allowance
Fourths: All That Magic (3yo, All That Appeal) in a NW1 Allowance Smart Dixie (3yo, Curlin) in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (Gr. 1)
Fifths: Lord Voldemort (6yo, Hogwarts) in the Gulfstream Park Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr. 1)
Also Rans: Ch. Strong Whisper (6yo, Deep Impact) 7th in the Gulfstream Park Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr. 1) Ch. Gallant Lord (6yo, Lord Nelson) 7th in the San Marino Handicap (Ungr.) Svadilfari (5yo, Sleipnir) 6th in the San Marino Handicap (Ungr.) Ch. Nonchalant Answer (6yo, Formal Occasion) 7th in the Turnbull Stakes (Gr. 2)
Shows: Ashbourne (4yo, Player) in a NW2 Allowance Pants on Fire (5yo, Exit Poll) in the San Marino Handicap (Ungr.)
Fourths: Silver Moon (4yo, Silver Wizard) in a NW2 Allowance
Fifths: Shanballymore (4yo, Irish Gold) in a NW2 Allowance Cold Spring (5yo, Lake Highlands) in an Allowance
Also Rans: Midnight Sky (3yo, Moonopoly) 7th in a maiden Straight Chlorine (3yo, Painted Raven) 12th in a maiden Läuferin (4yo, Al Mundhir) 8th in an Allowance Moment In Time (5yo, V is for Victory) 6th in an Allowance Amusing Lace (3yo, Bellagio) 12th in an Allowance Magnesium (3yo, Hogsmeade) 8th in an Allowance Ch. Perseids (6yo, Sea the Stars) 8th in an Allowance Ode to Autumn (4yo, Yes It’s Paddy) 13th in a claiming race Quatsch (4yo, Space Chips) 10th in a claiming race
14(6)-4(1)-1(1)-3(1)-1 $306,450
Much better day today than the past few racedays. Highlight of the day was Prosper in Glory & Sassier finishing 1-2 in the G1 Fountain of Youth Stakes. We also had Stereo Victor in the race but, as he went into the race with “D” for Energy, finishing 9th out of the 10 runners was about what we expected. As it was only his 2nd race since October 6th last year, hopefully, this race will remind him of what it is all about.
Also Rans: Night Romancer (3yo, Gunningdownromance) 7th in an Allowance Ch. StarCraft Wishes (8yo, As You Wish) 14th in a claiming race - Unclaimed and Retired from racing Ch. Lightning Bolt (6yo, Usain Bolt) 13th in the Rare Treat Handicap (Ungr.) Ch. Worthy of Praise (4yo, Worthy Victor) 6th in the Rare Treat Handicap (Ungr.) Stereo Victor (3yo, Worthy Victor) 9th in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (Gr. 1)
Wins: Beacon (4yo, In The Navy) in a NW1 Allowance Kelso (3yo, Strike It Rich) in an Allowance Haydock (3yo, Venture His Due) in a claiming race Snowy Owl (3yo, Eighteen Karat) in a claiming race
Places: Cartmel (3yo, Mantle of Power) in a claiming race Ch. Diaobingshan (5yo, Doodles) in a claiming race
Glad the allowance ponies pulled their weight to bring home checks though!