5/20

Racing How'd You Do?
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25(16)-4(3)-7(3)-4(3)-5(3) $1,685,150

Horses wearing the Starfish colors won both of the US Classic Races run today. Congratulations to Steph on Fox Run horses sweeping the 3 G1 races run in England.

Wins
[color=blue]Ch. Devil’s Heir, (3yo, Devil His Due) in the G1 Preakness Stakes. The third consecutive year this race has been won by a Starfish horse. He is the 10th Starfish horse to top $1m in earnings for this year.
[color=red]Ch. Finesse (Leased from Ivy Creek), (3yo, Magic Cross) in the G1 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.
[color=red]Ch. Love And Honor (Leased from Ivy Creek), (3yo, Clockstopper) in the Ung Sir Barton Stakes.
[color=blue]Spurs Away Gamble, (2yo, Tottenham Hotspur) [/b] in an NW3.

Seconds
[color=blue]Ch. Franco Classico (Leased from Ivy Creek), (3yo, I’m A Classic) in the G1 Preakness Stakes.
[color=blue]Ch. Gaudy Night, (4yo, Prince of Wonder) in the G1 Ascot Gold Cup.
[color=blue]G.Ch. Gang of Thieves, (4yo, Cool Thief) in the G1 Prince of Wales Stakes.
[color=red]Keepyourspiritsup, (6yo, Jazz It Up) [/b] in an OA.
[color=red]Dixie’s Spurs, (2yo, Tottenham Hotspur) [/b] in an NW3.
[color=red]Appleton Gold, (2yo, Golden Text) [/b] in an NW3.
[color=red]Written Statement, (2yo, Golden Text) [/b] in an NW2, beaten by a Neck.

Thirds
[color=red]Ch. Rahirah, (4yo, Rahy) in the G1 Ascot Gold Cup.
[color=red]G.Ch. Fool’s Kiss, (4yo, Foolhardy) in the G1 Prince of Wales Stakes.
[color=blue]Ch. Crowning Victory, (3yo, V is for Victory) in the G1 St. James’ Palace Stakes.
[color=blue]Ancient Warrior, (2yo, Black Warrior) [/b] in an NW2.

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Thankyou Lewis we were very proud of our horses today. Congratulations on winning the Preakness!

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Our best day yet! Sent three to post and they came home 1st, 2nd and 3rd!

[color=blue]Tonka Toy (2yo created) 1st in his 5.0f NW2 Allowance on dirt. This is Tonka’s second time out and second win!
[color=red]Hollywood Storm (4yo TakeMeToHollywood) 2nd in her 10.0f NW1 Allowance on turf.
[color=green]The Pied Piper (4yo created) 3rd in his 6.0f Allowance on Turf. This is his first time not standing in the winners circle.

We are so proud of our horses today!

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Nice day.

2yo homebred filly [color=red]Catalu

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Just three out today, with less impressive results than the last raceday.  I think it will be a while before most of my string is consistent again, unfortunately.

PLACES

[color=blue]Brave Ballad (3yo, The Fighting Fifty x Valid Ballad) finished second in his maiden race, his first ever start.

ALSO RANS

Bold Proposal, 2yo filly, finished 5th in her maiden race (her first start).
Vulpes, 3yo colt, finished 6th in his NW3, his second start ever.

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We REALLY liked 2nd today.

7-1-4-0-0 $32,000

WINS
[color=green]Jar of Hearts (4yo, Ring of Fire) in his NW1 - FINALLY broke his maiden!

2NDs
[color=blue]Defiant Ember (2yo, Beau Esprit) in his NW1.
[color=green]Stressful Reality (4yo, Stressed) in his claimer and stays home.
[color=red]Dixie Dancer (3yo, Dixie Time) in her claimer and stays home.
[color=blue]King’s Legion (3yo, Long Live the King) in his OA.

And two also-ran 2yo’s.