Gamine , the 2020 women’s sprint champion and likely finalist for the prize in 2021, has retired, according to a press release distributed by a representative for the owners.
Quickly outperforming, Bob Baffert-trained Gamine won nine of 11 starts and more than $1.7 million for owner Michael Lund Petersen. Daughter of Into Mischief or set up or come close to track records in some cases. On winning the 2020 Longines Acorn Stakes (G1) with 18 3/4 length at Belmont Park, she went up a mile in 1:32.55, not far Najran Her time of 1:32.24, was set in 2003. Also in 2020, she won the Longines 7-round Challenge Round (G1) at Racecourse Saratoga in a 1:20.83 bet record and ran the same distance in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) at Keeneland in a 1:20.20 track record.
Her only two losses came in the 2020 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs and during her title defense at the Breeders ‘Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at Del Mar. In each case, she made it past the third wire, although the Kentucky managers eventually kicked her out of the prom and placed her in last place after test results revealed the presence of the prom. betamethasone is prohibited on race day.
In her last start two months ago in the Filly & Mare Sprint, she took a half-mile lead before being Ce Ce and Edgeway in tension.
At age 5, her relationships feel she has little left to prove.
“Gamine is the best sprinter I have ever coached,” Baffert said in the statement. “She defines greatness. She’s big, beautiful, elegant. She’s both classy. We knew we had something very special from the very beginning. .”
Gamine’s other top-level wins include a seven-race victory at the Derby City Distaff Stakes presented by Kendall-Jackson Winery (G1) at Churchill Downs last spring and the Ketel One Ballerina Handicap (G1) last spring. last summer in Saratoga. She also participated in The Great Lady M. Stakes (G2) at Los Alamitos . Racecourse and Las Flores Shares (G3) in Santa Anita . Park last year.
Gamine arrived at the racetrack with high expectations after agent Donato Lanni bought her on behalf of Petersen for a record $1.8 million from Bobby Dodd’s shipment at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale 2019.
“I was hoping it wouldn’t be that high but we had Bob on the phone and he thought it was still a good idea, so that’s why we decided to buy her.” , Petersen told BloodHorse at the sale. “When something good comes out, I just lean on Bob. If he thinks it’s a good deal and it’s my turn, I buy it.
“I don’t know enough about horses to spend $1.8 million, I can tell you that. I need a little advice. What can I say? I’m still a bit excited about spending as much money as so in five seconds.”
Raised in Kentucky by Grace Thoroughbred Holdings, she has no deposit Kafwain mare Peggy Jane , who has two winners from four starters. Peggy Jane also has three underrated ponies: a 3-year-old Ghostzapper name is stupid Lady Eveline, a 2 year old child Kantharos colt, and a Into Mischief yearning pony.
“Gamine is leaving the track happy and healthy. She has given me and my family the thrill of a lifetime,” Petersen said. “We look forward to her next chapter.”
Gamine will reside at Hill ‘n’ Dale in Xalapa near Paris, Ky.
