Hall of Fame Coach Todd Pletcher Will Deposit Graded Bets Gambling girl and the first winner Aniston to chase his sixth score in the $100,000 Busanda Stakes game, a nine-mile test for sophomores on January 14 at Aqueduct race track.
Spendthrift Farm’s Aniston enters her equity debut after her second-place graduation on November 25 at Big A in her first two-legged start. Though never a factor in her September 18 debut go a mile at Belmont at Big ADaughter of make for curly the next showed a full swing when saving ground at close thirds to quarters on the back and sliding up the track that went over the quarter post to take away a 4 3/ long winner. 4.
“She’s well-trained and shows some talent,” Pletcher’s said. Belmont Park-based on assistant Byron Hughes. “She’s a chubby girl and it looks like she wants to run all day. That’s our thoughts on her and she’s proven to us so far.”
Ned Toffey, general manager of Spendthrift ranch, noted Pletcher’s patience with Aniston, who he said went along with other generations of Curlin descendants.
Toffey said: “Todd felt that she was a typical Curlin and he did a great job of taking his time and understanding what kind of person she is, what she needs and what would be right for her. “He’s put us in a good position to start taking advantage of the races that are right for her instead of trying to force her to be something she’s not. I think the two passes are an important part of it. It’s important, but I also think it’s time and maturity.”
Bred in Kentucky by Newtownanner Stud, Aniston bears no resemblance to Charlie the Indian mare Kateri, making her the full sister of the graded and ranked 1st stake winner. sensational soup . Her second smash is a classified stake winner Sue’s good news who gave birth to level 1 millionaires Tiz Miz Sue and Breeders’ Cup Junior Sprint winner 2018 News . Aniston was purchased for $550,000 at the Keeneland Yearling Sale in September 2021.
Toffey said when asked about Aniston’s appeal to the sale: “Your majesty’s strength, lineage and appearance. “Usually it’s a combination of those three qualities and she very much has the look of a good quality girl. When you see a beautiful Curlin, chances are you’ll have to pay a little bit for it. .”
Pletcher also sent Repole Stable’s New York Hybrid Gambler Girl, who finished in third place over a nine-day run of December 3 Demoiselle Stakes (G2) here in her open company debut and her two turns.
Bred by Gallagher’s Stud, daughter of Called in the third time went glamor with a 10 1/2 long score that apparently lasted seven times on August 24 at Racecourse Saratoga before winning her first bet in Joseph A. Gimma Stakes four weeks later in Belmont at Big A.
The Gambling Girl was purchased for $200,000 at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga’s 2021 New York Preferred Annual Sale. She’s outside the three-time Empire Maker Tulipmania winner, whose second dam, Felicita, produced multiple 1st place and Broodmare winners of 2014. in charge of women .
Rounding out the field is intern Chad Brown mystery Demoiselle runner-up lady affirms and Sweetest princess who was moderated by George Weaver.
Item: Busanda S.
Aqueduct race trackSaturday, January 14, 2023, Race 8
- STK
- 1 1/8m
- dust
- 100,000 USD
- 3 year old sister
- 3:47 pm (local)
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