Lastchanceforlove (f, 4, Violence–Awe Hush, by Awesome Again) LASTCHANCEFORLOVE (f, 4, Violence–Awe Hush, by Awesome Again), made a winning turf debut at Lone Star Park after being out of action since last August’s Audubon Oaks at Ellis Park. From the inside, the Violence filly battled for the lead. She then slowed down as she approached […]
Client Success: Spanish Kingdom Gamely Prevails at Fair Grounds
SPANISH KINGDOM SPANISH KINGDOM (g, 3, Animal Kingdom–Mis Vizcaya {MSP}, by Successful Appeal) was rated on the inside and tipped off the rail on the far turn. The bay gelding swung four wide into the stretch then jostled with a foe while making a bid between horses. He took the lead into the final furlong, […]
Client Success: Tapiture Filly Proves Much The Best in FG Maiden Win
TAPTIME (f, 3, Tapiture–Elaborate, by Cherokee Run) Taptime (f, 3, Tapiture–Elaborate, by Cherokee Run) bumped hard with a rival after the start while also bumping with another foe then dropped back while in tight. The Tapiture filly went three wide on the first turn, moved out early on the backstretch and advanced closer with a […]
Client Success: Halama Wires, Draws Away at Churchill
HALAMA (f, 2, Pioneerof the Nile–Milania, by Bernardini) Halama (f, 3, Pioneerof the Nile–Milania, by Bernardini) set the pace early, was off the rail into the lane then drew away under jockey Tyler Gaffalione. She was geared down to the wire in winning by three lengths. Halama was acquired in utero for $310,000 at Keeneland […]
Client Success: Spanish Kingdom Holds Keeneland Blue Bloods At Bay
SPANISH KINGDOM SPANISH KINGDOM (g, 3, Animal Kingdom–Mis Vizcaya {MSP}, by Successful Appeal), a winner in an 8 1/2-furlong Churchill allowance in May, was fifth–beaten a length–in the July 12 GIII Transylvania S. before finishing third going a sixteenth shorter last time out at Churchill Sept. 5. Sent off at 5-2 here, the gelding stalked […]
OPTIMAL Mating Purchase: Goldencents – Appealing Cat, by Successful Appeal
KEESEP20 – Hip 1255 – Goldencents / Appealing Cat, by Successful Appeal Clark Shepherd (Shepherd Equine Advisers), bloodstock agent for Wayne Sanders & Larry Hirsch, purchased this Goldencents colt at the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale from the consignment of Eaton Sales for $110,000. He was bred by Spendthrift Farm LLC. The colt’s dam, Appealing […]
Client Success: Violence Filly Ridden Out While Much The Best
Lastchanceforlove LASTCHANCEFORLOVE (f, 3, Violence–Awe Hush, by Awesome Again), a sharp front-running debut winner at Fair Grounds Feb. 21, showed speed and tired to finish a well-beaten eighth in her first try versus winners at Gulfstream Apr. 11. Given a 7-2 chance to get back on track here, the dark bay Violence filly vied for […]
Client Success: $16K Purchase Kicks Clear of Blue Bloods in Salty CD Allowance
SPANISH KINGDOM SPANISH KINGDOM (g, 3, Animal Kingdom–Ms. Vizcaya, by Successful Appeal) stalked the pace three wide throughout most of the race. He inched forward around the far turn to make a three wide bid for the lead turning for home. The Animal Kingdom gelding kicked clear in upper stretch and held sway through the […]
Spanish Kingdom Breaks Maiden On Turf At Fair Grounds
Bloodstock agent Clark Shepherd reports that SPANISH KINGDOM (g, 3, Animal Kingdom–Ms. Vizcaya, by Successful Appeal) broke awkwardly and was off slow while spotting the leaders several lengths. He was keen under restraint while three wide on the first turn then reserved off the pace. The gelding moved closer while three to four wide under […]