Rowing on Polly Be the first winner for the first breeding season Smokem when she narrowly competed in a $67,000 maiden contest for California juveniles in her second race on May 13 at Santa Anita . Park. Running second and third behind her in the three-horse photo was another pair of stallions.
Starting for the second time after making his fourth debut at Santa Anita April 30, Paddle On Polly took the lead for the 4 1/2 long runs on the main track and maintained a slight edge throughout the race. She turned to the side Smokem for you Leave the fork and last longer than hard charging It’s Saul Right for an early win. She was timed: 54.18 on a fast track, paid $26.80.
Apprentice Emily Ellingwood won for coach Lisa Bernard, who co-owns the contest with Chris Fosselman and Michael John Ryan.
Ryan purchased the stallion Terry C. Lovingier for $10,000 from a Lovacres Ranch consignment for sale to Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings and Horses of All Ages.
Smokem (Union Rags ) stands in California at Lovacres Ranch for $5,000. The 7-year-old horse won his debut at Del Mar in 2017 and was placed in four consecutive shares before retiring.
Besides the top three finishers from Friday’s race, Smokem is the god of Smokin Amelia who ran a second to the last winner Tom’s Regret in a special maiden weight class at Santa Anita on April 15.
