Kupuna (c, 3, Hard Spun – Hanalei Hailey, by Malibu Moon) Kupuna (c, 3, Hard Spun – Hanalei Hailey, by Malibu Moon) was making his third start back after a layoff from chipping a knee in last year’s Grade 2 Louisiana Derby. The Hard Spun colt made a commanding presence in this race, sprinting clear […]
Client Success: Hard Spun Colt Edges Away in FG Allowance
Kupuna (c, 3, Hard Spun – Hanalei Hailey, by Malibu Moon) Kupuna (c, 3, Hard Spun – Hanalei Hailey, by Malibu Moon) was making his second start back after a layoff from chipping a knee in last year’s Grade 2 Louisiana Derby. He tracked two to three wide around the first turn before moving forward […]
Client Success: Runhappy Filly Proves Best on Debut at CD
NEUTRALIZE (f, 2, Runhappy – Spank, by Blame) NEUTRALIZE (f, 2, Runhappy – Spank, by Blame), with odds of 41-1 for her maiden voyage, ran next to Malibu Toast (Tapwrit) on the front end from the first furlong. The first quarter was over in 21.81 seconds, and Mighty Madison (Nyquist) joined them just after the […]
Violence Mare Crushes Flashy Lady S; Set for KEENOV Sale
Lastchanceforlove (m, 5, Violence–Awe Hush, by Awesome Again) On Sunday at Remington Park, on the undercard to the Oklahoma Derby, Lastchanceforlove, (m, 5, Violence–Awe Hush, by Awesome Again) faced a small field in the $50,000 Flashy Lady Stakes. However, she made quick work of their chances, winning by a pole and drawing away by 10-1/2 […]
Client Success: Goldencents Gelding Stays Undefeated on Turf
Tatanka (g, 3, Goldencents–Appealing Cat, by Successful Appeal Tatanka (g, 3, Goldencents–Appealing Cat, by Successful Appeal): Lifetime Record: 7-3-0-0, $68,718. O-Wayne Sanders & Larry Hirsch; B-Spendthrift Farm, LLC (KY); T-Bret Calhoun Tatanka had to survive a five-minute inquiry in the turf allowance feature race Saturday night, but after looking at the replay, the Oklahoma Horse […]
Violence Filly Rallies to Win in Exciting Fashion at Churchill Downs
Elle of the Ball (f, 3, Violence–Amber Isle, by First Defence ELLE OF THE BALL (f, 3, Violence–Amber Isle, by First Defence), was content to race behind the pack early and remained there before entering the final turn. When she entered the stretch, jockey Adam Beschizza fanned her into the nine path and began to […]
Client Success: Violence Mare Draws Off for Lone Star Win
Lastchanceforlove (m, 5, Violence–Awe Hush, by Awesome Again) LASTCHANCEFORLOVE (m, 5, Violence–Awe Hush, by Awesome Again) pressed the pace down the backstretch while racing from the two path. She made a bid coming out of the turn and gained command by the head of the stretch. The Violence mare continued drawing off from the field […]
Mo Donegal – A Promising KY Derby Prospect? – OPTIMAL Mating Profile
MO DONEGAL, 3yo colt, (Uncle M0 – Callingmissbrown, by Pulpit) Owner(s): Donegal Racing Breeder(s): Ashview Farm & Colts Neck Stable (KY) Trainer: Todd Pletcher Donegal Racing bought Mo Donegal for $250,000 as a yearling from Ashview Farm’s consignment at the 2020 September Keeneland Yearling Sale. In his second career start, Mo Donegal broke his maiden. […]
Client Success: Hard Spun Colt Draws Clear in Flashy Oaklawn Maiden
Kupuna (c, 3, Hard Spun–Hanalei Hailey, by Malibu Moon) Kupuna (c, 3, Hard Spun—Hanalei Hailey, by Malibu Moon) began his career at Churchill Downs on Nov. 5 with blinkers on and finished third after a poor start to his 6 1/2-furlong trip. The Hard Spun colt was once again confronted with closing from the back […]