YUMMY!!
Canadian Horse of the Year BIOFUEL has her tongue wagging over all the action this weekend. She is retired in Kentucky. Janis Maine photo
TU ENDIE WEI 7TH ALCIBIADES
Woodbine based TU ENDIE WEI, a double stakes winner, had her first loss yesterday at Keeneland when she flattened out in the Alcibiades. The winner, Stephanie’s Kitten, was coming out of Woodbine’s Natalma Stakes, won by Mark Casse trainee NORTHERN PASSION.
The Johar gal looked like she was putting in a beautiful run for Brereton Jones but she stalled in the stretch. The following quotes are from Keeneland:
Reade Baker (trainer of seventh-place finisher and beaten
favorite Tu Endie Wei) ‘I don’t know if we’ll go on to the Breeders’ Cup; that’s up to the boss (owner Brereton Jones). She really got fired up in the gate. Your stalls are much wider and make a lot more noise than ours in Canada and she didn’t like it.”
James McAleney (rider of Tu Endie Wei)
“She got very antsy in the gate. At about the half-mile mark she was ready to run, but that (the gate) had already taken too much out of her. I have a ton of respect for this filly. You didn’t get to see what she can do yet, but you will some day.”
WOODBINE – thanks for big races this weekend!
Big fields and big races are the name of the game from today through Monday as we head through Thanksgiving and into Canadian International week.
Today it is the MAZARINE STAKES, an open 2yo filly race that, while not graded anymore, has lured a large field and an interesting betting race.
MAZARINE was a 1945 filly whose claim to fame was producing ACE MARINE, a Hall of Fame runner who won the Canadian Triple Crown, but 4 years before it became the Triple Crown.
This year’s field is interesting with recent stakes winner ROSE AND SHINE stretching out and meeting open company for the first time, a trio from John Oxley and trainer Mark Casse, all of whom could pop up, and the very intriguing Team Valor recent purchase M’DEAREST, a maiden who comes off a ridiculous trip in her most recent in California…
Saturday, Woodbine, post time: 4:24 p.m. EDT
MAZARINE S., C$200,000, 2yo, f, 1 1/16m (AWT)
PP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER WT
1 Evil Kitten Kitten’s Joy Clark Gonzalez 114
2 Sky High Lady Sky Mesa Husbands Casse 114
3 Solid Appeal Successful Appeal Wilson Baker 114
4 Acting Naughty Offlee Wild Dos Ramos Macrae 114
5 Future Surprise Niigon Ramsammy Minshall 116
6 Spirited Miss Sky Mesa Contreras Casse 116
7 M’dearest Macho Uno Morales De Gannes 114
8 Daddys Jewel The Daddy Stein Griffith 114
9 Sky Dreamer Sky Mesa Husbands Casse 114
10 Rose and Shine Mr. Sekiguchi Da Silva Biamonte 118
11 Harlan’s Panther Harlan’s Holiday Pizarro Doyle 116
12 Blue Heart Exchange Rate Bravo Lynch 116
YESTERDAY AT WOODBINE
It was a WHERE’S THE RING Daily Double as NICOLA’S NICKERS and LEGATO, daughters of the local sire, won the 1 1/16 mile races for begin the day.
The former, owned by Mike Ambler and partners and trained by Nick Gonzalez, rallied wide to win the $23,500 claiming event under Emma-Jayne Wilson.
In race 2, Maple Lane Farms’ Legato (interestingly, bred in North Carolina) won her maiden with a similar move for trainer Laurie Silvera, under Omar Moreno. That was a maiden allowance.
SPIDER ROCK, a gallant 8-year-old, won his 14th race in his 31start in race 3 for $32,00 claiming. The speedy dude zoomed up the rail to win with an 84 Beyer Figure – 7 furlongs in 1:22 2/5.
Steve Attard trains for the partnership of Morrison and Schmidt and Emile Ramsammy gave the dude a shrewd ride.
BC Bred ALBERTA BREEZE won his maiden in his Ontario debut for owner Peter Redekop BC Ltd. and trainer Terry Jordan in race 4. The son of Gilded Time was the 2nd winner of the day for Omar Moreno and the race 6 furlong dash was for $32,000 claiming.
Other winners yesterday included the useful Ontario sired 3yo KUROGANE, who won an Ontario sired allowance with a 72 Beyer Figure for Chiefswood Stable, the 2nd winner for jockey Wilson…Champion HOLLINGER won the featured allowance, a 6 1/2 furlOng turf dash, by half a length over Silver Medallion. The winner is a homebred for Robert Harvey and Tylzer Pizarro rode…trainer Steve Attard capped a good day with another winner when Track West 2’s SWEET MAY WEST won her maiden in the finale under Justin Stein.
POSSIBILITIES FOR..
Pattison Canadian International(Grade I)
Breeders’ Cup Challlenge Series “Win and You’re In”
$1,500,000 Guaranteed
ONE MILE AND ONE HALF(TURF)
TO BE RUN SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011
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ARCTIC COSMOS»
b.c.4 by North Light (IRE)(Danehill) – Fifth Avenue Doll(Marquetry)
Hood, Rachel and Geffen, Robin John H. M. Gosden
CELTIC CONVICTION»
ch.g.3 by Strut the Stage(Theatrical (IRE)) – All My Lovin'(Cat’s Career)
Dura Racing & M.J.Doyle Racing Stable Ltd. Michael J. Doyle
HAILSTONE»
b.c.4 by City Zip(Carson City) – Weekend Storm(Storm Bird)
Woodford Racing LLC & Westrock Stables LLC Mark E. Casse
JOSHUA TREE (IRE)
b.c.4 by Montjeu (IRE)(Sadler’s Wells) – Madeira Mist (IRE)(Grand Lodge)
Mr. K. K. al Nabooda and Mr. R.A. Albahou Marco Botti
KARA’S ORIENTATION»
dk b/.c.4 by Orientate(Mt. Livermore) – Crissy Aya(Saros (GB))
Max Berketa & Pinnacle Racing Steven Chircop
LAUREATE CONDUCTOR»
b.h.5 by Bernstein(Storm Cat) – Lavender Baby(Rubiano)
Bear Stables Ltd. Michael P. De Paulo
MORES WELLS (GB)»
b.h.7 by Sadler’s Wells(Northern Dancer) – Endorsement (GB)(Warning (GB))
Mrs. C. O’Flynn Mikel Delzangles
MUSKETIER (GER)
gr/ro.h.9 by Acatenango (GER)(Surumu (GER)) – Myth and Reality (GB)(Linamix (FR))
Stella Perdomo Roger L. Attfield
PENDER HARBOUR
ch.g.3 by Philanthropist(Kris S.) – Uproar(Hail the Ruckus)
D. Andrews, S. Lazaruk and R.&R. Giffin Michael P. De Paulo
QUEST FOR PEACE (IRE)»
b.c.3 by Galileo (IRE)(Sadler’s Wells) – Play Misty For Me (IRE)(Danehill Dancer (IRE))
OTI Racing Luca M. Cumani
RAHYSTRADA»
ch.g.7 by Rahy(Blushing Groom (FR)) – Ministrada(Deputy Minister)
Robert E. Courtney, Jr. Byron G. Hughes
REDWOOD (GB)»
dk b/.h.5 by High Chaparral (IRE)(Sadler’s Wells) – Arum Lily(Woodman)
Juddmonte Farms Charles Hills
SIMMARD»
ch.h.6 by Dixieland Band(Northern Dancer) – Dibs(Spectacular Bid)
Roger Attfield and William Werner Roger L. Attfield
STORMY LORD»
ch.g.4 by Stormy Atlantic(Storm Cat) – Lady Auchamore(Meadowlake)
Hat Trick Stable and Kinghaven Farms Ian Black
LAST YEAR’S RACE – THE 1-2-3 ARE BACK
E.P. TAYLOR STAKES – possibilities
DREAM PEACE (IRE)
b.f.3 by Dansili (GB)(Danehill) – Truly a Dream (IRE)(Darshaan (GB))
Haras D’Etreham Robert J. Collet
DYNA WALTZ (GB)»
b.f.4 by Dynaformer(Roberto) – Valentine Waltz (IRE)(Be My Guest)
Augustin Stable Jonathan E. Sheppard
MAGIC BROOMSTICK»
dk b/.m.5 by More Than Ready(Southern Halo) – Special Brush(Broad Brush)
Sam-Son Farms Mark R. Frostad
MAHBOOBA (AUS)
b.f.4 by Galileo (IRE)(Sadler’s Wells) – Sogha (AUS)(Red Ransom)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Maktoum Michael F. de Kock
MEKONG MELODY (IRE)
b.m.6 by Cape Cross (IRE)(Green Desert) – Nini Princesse (IRE)(Niniski)
David C. Egan Roger L. Attfield
MISS KELLER (IRE)»
b.m.5 by Montjeu (IRE)(Sadler’s Wells) – Ingozi (GB)(Warning (GB))
ThreeChimneys Racing LLC, LordshipStud & McStay Roger L. Attfield
MOHEDIAN LADY (IRE)
b.f.3 by Hurricane Run (IRE)(Montjeu (IRE)) – Amathia (IRE)(Darshaan (GB))
Mrs. Olivia Hoare Luca M. Cumani
PERFECT SHIRL»
b.f.4 by Perfect Soul (IRE)(Sadler’s Wells) – Lady Shirl(That’s a Nice)
Charles E. Fipke Roger L. Attfield
SARAH LYNX (IRE)
b.f.4 by Montjeu (IRE)(Sadler’s Wells) – Steel Princess (IRE)(Danehill)
Mrs. Robert G. Ehrnrooth John E. Hammond
SEA OF HEARTBREAK (IRE)
b.f.4 by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)(Danehill) – Top Forty (GB)(Rainbow Quest)
D G Hardisty Bloodstock Roger Charlton
MAHBOOBA item from Bet123.net
from bet123.net:
Mahbooba books her ticket for E P Taylor Stakes
Leading international trainer Mike de Kock struck for the first time in the UK this term at the eleventh time of asking when his talented filly Mahbooba proved far too strong for her rivals in Newmarket’s listed Aqlaam Godolphin Stakes and looks to have booked her place in the line-up for the $1 million E P Taylor Stakes at Woodbine in Canada on October 16, writes Elliot Slater.
De Kock has always held the four-year-old daughter of Galileo in high regard and the key to her improved performance seemed to be the step up to 12-furlongs for the first time in her career. Despite taking a strong grip under Pat Cosgrave, Mahbooba sailed into the lead fully three-quarters-of-a-mile from home on the Rowley Mile track and never looked in any danger thereafter, galloping on purposefully to the line to record a facile six-length verdict over Al Shemali. Even people looking forward to the Breeders Cup 2011 will have been impressed.
The relatively fast surface (for the time of year) was also cited as being a factor in the improved form shown by the filly who had failed to sparkle in her two previous outings in Britain this term when finishing third to French Navy on the July course, and out of the money in Group 3 company at Windsor behind Prince Siegfried. Mahbooba enjoyed a successfully time of things at Meydan during the Dubai Carnival during the winter, easily landing the UAE 1000 Guineas in February, then finishing second in the UAE Oaks (behind Kawlah), and third to the same horse in the UAE Derby on World Cup night at the end of March.
NEARCTIC STAKES – possibilties
AWAKINO CAT»
b.g.6 by Stormy Atlantic(Storm Cat) – Ski Racer (FR)(Ski Chief)
Everything’s Cricket Racing Linda Rice
BATED BREATH (GB)»
b.c.4 by Dansili (GB)(Danehill) – Tantina(Distant View)
Juddmonte Farms Roger Charlton
FATAL BULLET»
b.g.6 by Red Bullet(Unbridled) – Sararegal(Regal Classic)
Bear Stables Ltd. Reade Baker
FIDDLERS PATRIOT
ch.g.5 by Proud Citizen(Gone West) – Thorette(Affirmed)
James F. Olson and R. A. Hill Stable George Weaver
GRAND ADVENTURE»
dk b/.h.5 by Grand Slam(Gone West) – Val Marie(Coronado’s Quest)
Sam-Son Farms Mark R. Frostad
HEROS REWARD
dk b/.g.9 by Partner’s Hero(Danzig) – Lifes Passage(Caveat)
Rob Ry Farm and Jayne Marie Slysz Dale Capuano
JENNY’S SO GREAT»
b.f.4 by Greatness(Mr. Prospector) – Jenny’s Search(Lost Soldier)
Bill & Vicki Poston Gregory de Gannes
REGALLY READY»
ch.g.4 by More Than Ready(Southern Halo) – Kivi(King of Kings (IRE))
Vinery Stables LLC Steven M. Asmussen
RIDING THE RIVER
b.g.4 by Wiseman’s Ferry(Hennessy) – Glow Ruby Go(Rubiano)
Dominion Bloodstock, HGHR Inc. & Linmac Farm David Cotey
RIGHT ONE (FR)»
b.g.5 by Anabaa(Danzig) – Riziere(Groom Dancer)
Ghislaine Head Christophe Clement
SIGNATURE RED
b.h.5 by Bernstein(Storm Cat) – Irish and Foxy(Irish Open)
Norseman Racing Stable Sid C. Attard
YIELD BOGEY»
b.g.7 by Langfuhr(Danzig) – Upper Noosh(Red Ransom)
Fox Ridge Farm, Inc. Patrick J. Kelly
TODAY/TOMORROW- THE CHAIRMAN, EMBUR’S SONG….
Canadian- owned and bred horses set to make noise
It’s an important weekend for horses such as EMBUR’S SONG, the Canadian bred mare who can wrap up a Sovereign Award with a win in the prestigious Spinster Stakes tomorrow at Keeneland, NEVER RETREAT, also eligible for Sovereigns, is in action today as is SOCIETY’S CHAIRMAN, the tough old Woodbine grasser who comes off a stunning loss.
Saturday, Keeneland, post time: 4:37 p.m. EDT
FIRST LADY S.-GI, $350,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 1mT
PP HORSE OWNER BREEDER TRAINER/JOCKEY ML
1 Bay to Bay K Robert Smithen Adena Springs-FL Lynch 12-1
(4, Sligo Bay {Ire}–Bala, by With Approval) Alvarado
2 Cherokee Queen Farnsworth Stables LLC J Mack Robinson-KY Wolfson 15-1
(6, Cherokee Run–Virginia Bee, by Virginia Rapids) Saez
3 Daveron (Ger) Team Valor International Carlton Consultants Ltd-GER Motion 9-2
(6, Black Sam Bellamy {Ire}–Darwinia {Ger}, by Acatenango {Ger}) Castro
4 Category Seven James Perron Racing Stable Bill & Linda Hovanec-FL Hargrave 30-1
(6, Gulf Storm–Spectacular Lace, by Jokester) Sellers
5 Absinthe Minded Briland Farm Briland Farm/Robert & Stacy Mitchell-KY Lukas 30-1
(4, Quiet American–Rockford Peach, by Great Above) Thompson
6 Together (Ire) S Magnier/D Smith/M Tabor Lynch Bages & Samac-IRE O’Brien 7-2
(3, Galileo {Ire}–Shadow Song {Ire}, by Pennekamp) O’Donoghue
7 C. S. Silk K W Pacella/G Bonomo/F Barbara Hermitage Farm LLC-KY Romans 8-1
(5, Medaglia d’Oro–Remember the Day, by Settlement Day) Desormeaux
8 Wasted Tears Bart Evans Bart Evans-KY Evans 8-1
(6, Najran–Wishes and Roses, by Greinton {GB}) Rosario
9 Theyskens’ Theory Andrew Rosen Ar Enterprises LLC-KY McGaughey 4-1
(3, Bernardini–Heat Lightning, by Summer Squall) Gomez
10 Gypsy’s Warning (SAf) Team Valor Int’l & Green Lantern Rathmor Stud-SAF Motion 10-1
(6, Mogok–Gypsy Queen {SAf}, by Royal Chalice {SAf}) Dominguez
11 Eclair de Lune (Ger) Richard L Duchossois Th Kohler-GER McAnally 20-1
(5, Marchand de Sable–Elegante {Ger}, by Acatenango {Ger}) Graham
12 Never Retreat Team Block Gerry O’Meara & Stanley Inman-KY Block 6-1
(6, Smart Strike–Lisieux, by Steady Growth) Leparoux
AE Snow Top Mountain Barbara Hunter Barbara Hunter-KY Proctor 10-1
(4, Najran–Motokiks, by Storm Cat) Guidry
AE Tapitsfly Frank L Jones Jr Frank Jones-KY Romans 10-1
(4, Tapit–Flying Marlin, by Marlin) Albarado
Saturday, Keeneland, post time: 5:45 p.m. EDT
SHADWELL TURF MILE S.-GI, $600,000, 3yo/up, 1mT
PP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER ML
1 Tajaaweed K Dynaformer Graham Peitz 15-1
2 Sidney’s Candy Candy Ride (Arg) Rosario Pletcher 3-1
3 Dance And Dance (Ire) Royal Applause (GB) Spencer Vaughan 8-1
4 Zoffany (Ire) Dansili (GB) O’Dnghue O’Brien 3-1
5 Gio Ponti K Tale of the Cat Domingz Clement 5-2
6 Society’s Chairman Not Impossible (Ire) Leparoux Attfield 8-1
7 Wise Dan Wiseman’s Ferry Court Lopresti 12-1
8 Get Stormy Stormy Atlantic Gomez Bush 5-1
All carry 126 pounds, except Zoffany, 123.
SQUARE EDDIE RETURNS, AFTER 2 RETIREMENTS
Saturday, Santa Anita Park, post time: 5:34 p.m. EDT
ANCIENT TITLE S.-GI, $250,000, 3yo/up, 6f
PP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER ML
1 The Factor K War Front Garcia Baffert 3-5
2 Sirocco Strike Forestry Espinoza Troeger 30-1
3 Square Eddie K Smart Strike Valenzuela O’Neill 15-1
4 Irrefutable K Unbridled’s Song Bejarano Baffert 6-1
5 Amazombie Northern Afleet Smith Spawr 5-2
6 Mensa Heat Unusual Heat Talamo West 6-1
All carry 119 pounds, except The Factor, 121.
