This column highlights the performance of young women who have had no more than five starts and sold for more than $500,000 in public auction, have a sibling who is a grade/group winner, or has a grade/group level winners. BloodHorse’s research shows that particular maiden winners who meet these criteria are more likely to become scored bets winners.
Los Alamitos
Coolmore’s Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith had new winners on December 11 when Under the stars , half-sister of the 1st level winner and a boy Bodemeister , galloped to win three lengths in the 2-year-old girl’s six-hair test at Los Alamitos . Racecourse.
Coached by Bob Baffert, Pioneerof the Nile filly finished third in his debut on October 31 at Santa Anita . Park. Then she finished third again in Desi Arnaz Shares November 13 at Del Mar before Saturday’s win.
With Flavien Prat, who rode her on her debut, back riding in Saturday’s race, Under the Stars made a strong break and then slowed in fifth place as a quarter First mile entered: 21.98. She finished third at half a mile: 44.87 and then continued to make progress on the first leg while being four miles wide. By the time the court reached the top of the ramp, she had already taken the lead and began to fall back under a lead. Final time is 1:09.16 on the fast track.
Bred by Eaton, Under the Stars is the mare of Storm Cat . Untouched talent , the 3rd place winner who placed both the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1) and Darley Alcibiades Stakes (G2). In addition to the 2012 Arkansas Derby (G1) and Kentucky Derby winners presented by Yum! The runner-up of Brands’ Bodemeister (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1), Untouched Talent is also the highlight of 1st place. Attractive and deposit Himiko .
Baffert had another winner at Los Alamitos a short time later on Saturday when Doppelganger drew with a 3 1/2 win on her debut in a 2-year-old schoolgirl 6-long girls test. The Into Mischief colt won easily at the hands of Prat, who put his hand on the rope.
Doppelganger wins debut at Los Alamitos
Out of the ninth and final gate after the collision, the Doppelganger saved land along the inside when the first 1/4 mile counts: 22.09 and he tried to advance to the second when half a mile enter: 45.36. Prat moved the pony outside and took the lead, ending the gap at 1:09.21.
Bred by WinStar Farm, Doppelganger is not a quiet American mare Twice the Lady, a 2nd place bet winner. The foal was purchased by SF Racing, Madaket Stables and Starlight Racing, with Donato Lanni acting as dealer. , for $570,000 from a Woodford Thoroughbreds shipment at the 2020 Fasig-Tipton Selected Yearlings Show.
Gulfstream Park
Edward Seltzer’s Half-Blood Run legacy successfully launched on December 9 at Gulfstream Park beat a field of eight other 2-year-olds by a mile and 70 meters on Tapeta.
Running Legacy scores in a first race at Gulfstream Park
Trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., Gunman gently raced in the middle lap under the chariot driver Tyler Gaffalione. She was sixth at the top of the turn but went ahead and cut through the competitors entering the ring. She then equalized to win 1 1/4 of the length in a final time of 1:43.34 on the fast track.
Running Legacy out of the unrated AP Indy mare True Legacy who also made a level 3 winner Verdana Bold .
Fair basis
Larry Romero’s Practice team , a half-brother to the 2nd level winner and is a male Start up , won for the third time on December 9 after losing two other teenage power races. Juvenile Moon Malibu gelding did a special 1/16 mile maiden weight test on the grass at Fair Grounds & Slots for coach Chris Hartman.
Practice Squad’s first two starts took place on a steamy fast track at Keeneland October 28th and going fast at Churchill Downs November 10th.
During Thursday’s race, jockey Orlando Mojica guided the Practice Team, who last went half a mile: 49.18, wide in the turn, and the pair overcame the leader, taking place. leading the way. Practice Squad won by 2 3/4, stopping the clock at 1:48.06 on solid grass.
Bred by Joanne Nielsen of New York, Practice Squad is out of the group of unlicensed Touch Gold mare Party Silks. She also produces the deposit New York Hero .
