Elkstone Group Hybrid Equity Winner Joe passed a surprise two-pass test on his 3-year-old debut, winning 2 and a half in a subsidized options claim contest on January 23 at Laurel Park.
Discarded by Victor Carrasco because of coach Mike Trombetta, Joe extended his winning streak to three in his first game since catching Laurel’s Maryland Juvenile Championship Stakes on December 18.
Sunday’s winning time was 1:45.66 for 1 1/16 miles on the fast main track.
“We didn’t have the best continuity because of the weather and the track was going, so we missed a practice session all the way,” said Trombetta. “That’s my thinking; I’m a bit nervous about it. With a few races under him, he can do well.”
Like Maryland Declaration of war colt was nominated for a spectacular, seven-term $100,000 U.S. Bid Share on Jan. 29 in Laurel, the first in a string of Maryland shares for 3-year-olds.
“I’ll have to talk to (Elkstone’s Stuart) Grant and see what he has in mind,” Trombetta said. “Now that he’s had a few good races under his belt, some spice, now we can really start thinking about his future a little more.”
Joe is outside the Arch mare Battle Bridge, also the level 3 dam is located Ironic reality . He made $133,324 in four starts.
Videotapes: Race 4 (AOC) at LRL on 23/22
