The WAR HORSE Chronicles

[Sparrow Castle]

12 yo g Trelawny finished third in his 2019 debut (Waiver Claiming) yesterday at EMD. Looks like neither horse nor trainer are ready to hang up their racing shoes. Bob also had two other runners on the card and I didn't get the opportunity to speak to him.
http://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEm ... y=USA&rn=1

[WarBiscuit]

Something not seen too often is a 10yo making the first start of a racing career. Such is the case with 10yo m Effingham (Six Below - Easton, by Lil E. Tee) at
Fonner Park this Saturday (5/4/19) in Race 2. She'll be trying to get a piece of that $5,400 purse. It's possible that her efforts may be overlooked by other equine events happening this Saturday . Good luck to Effingham!

WarBiscuit

[stark]

Is she really that big of a ham, or is that one of those names that slipped by the Jockey Club?

[WarBiscuit]

Is she really that big of a ham, or is that one of those names that slipped by the Jockey Club?

Good one, stark. I think, however, she's named after a town in Illinois. A bit less interesting.

WarBiscuit

[WarBiscuit]

Winners are coming out of the woodwork this spring:

10yo m Previous Honor (Congressional Honor - Previous Selection, by Tank's Number), 1st at Lone Star (4/21/19). 79 - 16-18-10, $415,671. MSP.

11yo g Cozy Bar (Salt Lake - Cozy Susie, by Cozzene), 1st at Turf Paradise (4/23/19). 77 - 9-20-14, $79,185.

11yo m Follow The Lady (Wiseman' s Ferry - Bedeviled Beau, by Beau Genius), 1st at Fonner (4/19/19). 81 - 11-7-7, $98,617.

11yo g Batti Man (Manipulator - Siembra Pasion, by El Sembrador), 1st at Turf Paradise (4/27/19). 52 - 10-11-6, $315,298. GSP.

10yo g Scout's Honor (Tapit - Kidder Done, by Thunder Gulch), 1st at Laurel Park (4/27/19). 31 - 9-4-4, $230,062. SP.

10yo g Muchos Besos (Macho Uno - Ryn, by Mr. Prospector), 1st at Santa Anita (4/28/19). 76 - 12-9-13, $325,936.

10yo g Rico Capote (Disco Rico - Dr. Capote, by Capote), 1st at Finger Lakes (4/29/19). 52 - 20-6-6, $233,580.

10yo g U S Citizen (Proud Citizen - Magic of Love, by Magic Ring), 1st at Indiana Grand (4/30/19). 64 - 10-16-7, $380,283.

10yo g Bobbygenesjustice (Smart Chip - Wild Vegas, by Renteria), 1st at Sun Downs (5/4/19). 30 - 4-2-8, $16,486.

10yo g Arathorn (Aragorn - Zaylaway, by Brahms), 1st at Thistledown (5/1/19). 83 - 22-20-11, $281,308.

10yo m Emma's Gift (Weather Warning - Emma's Touch, by Touch Gold), 1st at Louisiana Downs (5/4/19). 63 - 8-9-9, $114, 870.

11yo g Smart Alex's Posse (Afleet Alex - Sheriffs Posse, by Silver Deputy), 1st at Fairmount (5/4/19). 61 - 12-20-13, $138,284.

10yo g Battle Hardened (Giant's Causeway - Jen's Fashion, by Northern Fashion), 1st at Fonner (5/4/19). 57 - 9-10-7, $263. 974. GSW.

10yo g Dupes (Shakespeare - Comfort a Belle, by Red Ransom), 1st at Woodbine (5/4/19). 68 - 15-9-5, $236,984.

12yo g Cherishistheword (Shadow Hawk - Cherish Today, by Slewacide), 1st at Fonner (5/4/19). 87 - 24-16-13, $148,679.

10yo g Unbridled Venture (Songandaprayer - High Proposal, by High Yield), 1st at Century Mile (5/4/19). 103 - 18-20-16, $341,847.

10yo g Adios Nardo (Invisible Ink - Tambien Me Voy, by Orono), 1st at Tampa Bay Downs (5/3/19). 48 - 12-5-7, $321,767. GSP.

11yo g Jaguar Ridge (Cactus Ridge - Jaguar Cielo, by Conquistador Cielo), 1st at Fairmount (5/4/19). 84 - 15-10-7, $141,520.

10yo m Hannahslittleangel (Harlan's Holiday - Hudson Valley, by Peaks and Valleys), 1st at Fonner (5/3/19). 74 - 10-11-17, $99,878.
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Placed: Jet Set Cat - 10g, General Day - 11g, Major Magic -10g, Twistgrips - 10g, Joe's Keeper - 10g,
Barnyard Fiddler - 10g, Mr. Fuzzybottom - 11g, Sir Dadnger - 10g, Well's Gold - 11g, Highwayfiftyfour - 11g,
Eagle Screams - 10g, Dajudge - 10g, Dreamcatcher - 10g, James Lee - 10g, Diesel's Prize - 11g,
Noble Kent - 10g, Spectacular Act - 10g.
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3rd: Trouncer - 10g, Kitchen Boss - 10m , Big Kick - 10g, Ontheshadyside - 11g, Real Power - 10g, Trelawny - 12g,
Isle Challenge - 10m, Frisky Ricky - 13g, Brutally Handsome - 12g, Watch My Smoke - 11g,Z Lovelee Linda - 11m,
Springcourt - 11g, Classy Cove - 10g. Lostinthismoment - 11m, Chosen Heir - 10g, Sweet Circle - 11g,
Tesoro Borincano - 11g, Crooked As Can Be - 10g, Good Harbour - 10g, Battle Hardened - 10g.

WarBIscuit

[Miss Woodford]

Mighty 15yo Carrickboy (IRE) finished 3rd in the 6th at Willowdale today, an amateur apprentice timber race, but he and the rest of the field were distanced some 43 3/4 lengths (who counted?) by the 12yo Katnap (FR).

[WarBiscuit]

Smiling for the camera:

10yo g Big Kick (Tiznow - Diamant Lady, by Mr. Greeley), 1st at Indiana Grand (5/7/19). 61 - 14-7-11, $414,645. GSW.

11yo g Purely Boy (Purim - Sweetstorm Amy, by Lemon Drop Kid), 1st at Arlington Park (5/10/19). 57 - 21-8-7, $318,575.

10yo g I Wanda Win (With Distinction - Awanda, by Awad), 1st at Parx (5/7/19). 94 - 16-16-11, $378,763.

10yo g Warrioroftheroses (A.P. Warrior - Miss Savannah Rose, by Strategic Mission), 1st at Pimlico (5/9/19). 62 - 12-5-8, $523,406. GSP.

10yo g Como Se Llama (City Street - No Other Name, by Honour and Glory), 1st at Horsemens Park (5/11/19). 69 - 17-12-7, $263,188. Claimed.

10yo g Burnum (Roar of the Tiger - Keep On Burnin, by Gilded Time), 1st at Hastings (55/11/19). 50 - 13-10-8, $306,508. GSP.

10yo g Kiss Sin Goodbye (Kissin Kris - Sugar Ray, by Northern No Trump), 1st at Thistledown (5/11/19). 64 - 19-6-9, $159,205.

10yo g Careless Hunter (Forest Danger - Shimmering Sunset, by Exchange Rate), 1st at Lethbridge (5/11/19). 48 - 11-8-5, $86,967.

10yo g Just Zoomin Will Do (Cahill Road - Kaaaching, by River Special), 1st at Lethbridge (5/11/19). 38 - 4-9-8, $34,665.

10yo g Roski (Animo de Valeroso - Halo At Last, by Home At Last), 1st at Fairmount (5/11/19). 53 - 20-10-5, $173,005. SP.
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Placed:
Stealcase - 10h, Aire Bueno - 10g , Vernon Cat - 11g, Real Power - 10g, Rico Capote - 10g, Lollipop - 10g,
Classy Affair - 10m, Ghostwalking - 12g.
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3rd:
Storm Hollow - 10r, Isle Challenge - 10m, Gabbi's Amor - 10g, Diesel's Prize - 11g, Dan's Diamond - 10g.

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[WarBiscuit]

Recent triumphs:

11yo g Well's Gold (Gold Tribute - Lucky Buck's Baby, by Spend A Buck), 1st at Evangeline Downs (5/15/19). 90 - 20-19-14, $524,762. MSP.

10yo g Sniper (Trajectory - Hot Toy, by Silver Charm), 1st at Woodbine (5/17/19). 54 - 10-6-9, $387,582. SP.

10yo g Pakal (Mass Market - Maudest, by Maudlin), 1st at Century Mile (5/12/19). 82 - 18-11-5, $139,308.

10yo g Googleado (Southern Halo - Goddess, by Mutakddim), 1st at Prairie Meadows (5/12/19). 46 - 14-3-4, $256,814. Claimed.

10yo g Spectrus (Hard Spun - Queens Triomphe, by Cure The Blues), 1st at Century Mile (5/12/19). 62 - 13-8-7, $120,799.

10yo g Tinitus (War Front - Royal Five, by Royal Academy), 1st at Presque Isle Downs (5/13/19). 68 - 9-6-2, $114,444.

10yo g Clear The Runway (Broken Vow - Smokey Diplomacy, by Dynaformer), 1st at Century Mile (5/12/19). 47 - 12-5-10, $214,879. SW.
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Placed:
Got Even - 10g, Excess Baggage - 11g, Crooked As Can Be - 10g, Doctor Bruce S. - 10g.

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3rd:
Turco Brave - 10g (Claimed), Lagoon of Diamonds - 11g, Hunterwood Point - 10g, Thisladyisadiamond - 11m,
Jon Don - 10g, Notaninja - 10g, Captain Zippounas - 11g, Bye Bye Hollywood - 12m, Cherokee Blessing - 11m.

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11yo g Soi Phet is running at Santa Anita on Friday (5/24/19) in Race 7. AOC, 69K purse, One Mile - no tag.

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[Katewerk]

11yo g Soi Phet is running at Santa Anita on Friday (5/24/19) in Race 7. AOC, 69K purse, One Mile - no tag.

https://twitter.com/Leopowellracing/sta ... 8147632128

@Leopowellracing

Soi Phet is cooling out well from a less than ideal race @santaanitapark . The next couple of days will dictate his future at the racetrack... We will let him tell us what he is happy doing. Thank you

[WarBiscuit]

Recent Winners:

10yo m Appealing Queen (Lawyer Ron - Appealing Jewel, by Saint Ballado), 1st at Camarero (5/17/19). 138 - 15-22-25, $105,865.

10yo g Appealing Yankee (Yankee Gentleman - Really Appealing, by Valid Appeal), 1st at Mountaineer (5/22/19). 53 - 13-11-7, $122,841.

12yo g Big Tall Paul (Big Country - Abolinna, by King of Kings), 1st at Ruidoso (5/17/19). 92 - 16-12-15, $290,124. SP.

10yo g Noble Kent (Ministers Wildcat - Summerfield, by Affirmed), 1st at Parx (5/19/19). 78 - 15-13-13, $356,496. Claimed.

10yo g Arathorn (Aragorn - Zaylaway, by Brahms), 1st at Thistledown (5/21/19). 84 - 23-20-11, $290,908.

10yo g Unbridled Venture (Songandaprayer - High Proposal, by High Yield), 1st at Century Mile (5/20/19). 104 - 19-20-16, $346,795.

11yo g Mr. Fuzzybottom (Forest Wildcat - Silver Crown, by Distorted Humor), 1st at Mountaineer (5/19/19). 90 - 18-28-14, $277,601.

11yo m Thisladyisadiamond (Diamond - Secret Package, by Sea of Secrets), 1st at Assiniboia (5/20/19). 84 - 14-19-13, $166,998. MSP.

10yo g Roski (Animo de Valeroso - Halo At Last, by Home At Last), 1st at Fairmount (5/21/19). 54 - 21-10-5, $176,485. SP.

10yo g Major Magic (Kittens Joy - Celestial Woods, by Forestry), 1st at Lethbridge (5/19/19). 17 - 4-1-0, $8,697. MX stats.

11yo g Excess Baggage (In Excess - Shush, by Petionville), 1st at Lethbridge (5/25/19). 23 - 9-4-3, $20,925. MX stats.

10yo g Hackleton (Giant's Causeway - Marley Vale, by Forty Niner), 1st at Gulfstream Park (5/25/19). 38 - 7-7-5, $278,460.

10yo m Victoriously Jewel (Kela - Laker Girl, by Salt Lake), 1st at Los Alamitos (5/24/19). 44 - 15-7-5. $170,540. 3rd consecutive win.
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Placed:
Lil R'slast - 10g, Crash Magee - 10g, Smart Alex's Posse - 11g, Spring To The Sky - 10g, Heiko - 10g,
Previous Honor - 10m, Creative Thunder - 10g, Lostinthismoment - 11m, Golden Gift - 10g, Big Legacy - 10g,
Bull Time - 10g, Justanotherbob - 11g, Aurorin Shot - 11g, Hero's Wager - 11g, Lizzy Lass - 11m.

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3rd:
Muchos Besos - 10g, Nafir's Best - 10g, Sir Dadnger - 10g, Sir Sidney - 10g, Senor Louie - 11g, Dajudge - 10g ,
Dawn Tera - 11m, Literatura - 10m, Tizpat - 10g, Prince Cheval - 10g, Husker Ridge - 11m, General Day - 11g,
Paige's Peak - 10g, Grand Old Game - 11g, Romantic Channel - 10g, Classy Cove - 10g, Eighty Eight - 13g,
Bare With Me - 13g.

WarBiscuit

[Sparrow Castle]

Soi Phet's career near the end


Barbara D. Livingston -The 11-year-old Soi Phet, here with trainer Leonard Powell, may have one more start before being retired.

ARCADIA, Calif. – Soi Phet, the 11-year-old stakes winner, is on the verge of being retired.[/size]
Trainer Leonard Powell said Monday that Soi Phet may have one more start, in the $100,000 Bertrando Stakes for California-breds on June 29 at Los Alamitos, depending on how he trains in coming weeks.

Soi Phet finished sixth, beaten 13 lengths, in an optional claimer at a mile Friday at Santa Anita in his second start of the year. On April 27, Soi Phet finished seventh by 4 1/4 lengths in the Crystal Water Stakes for California-bred turf milers, a race he won in 2018.

Powell said Soi Phet’s enthusiasm for training will dictate plans.

“I’ll get him back on the track and galloping and I’ll see how his attitude is,” Powell said. “He will have no more than one more start and that will be his last start.”

More: https://www.drf.com/news/preview/soi-ph ... r-near-end

[Izvestia]

Ok, he runs 6th in an optional claimer and you kinda know he’s done - why try a stakes?

[ElPrado2]

Because he's probably the best horse you ever trained, and it is so hard to let the dream go.

[WarBiscuit]

Because he's probably the best horse you ever trained, and it is so hard to let the dream go.

Yep. One last hurrah on the big stage for Soi Phet. Better to take your finals bows on the Carnegie Hall stage, and not at some high school auditorium. Just stay safe old man...

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[BaroqueAgain1]

And IIRC, Soi Phet likes the Los Al track, so that might be a race he will do well in. Gives him a chance to go out a winner.

[WarBiscuit]

From the "It's never too late" department, 12yo h Triple Point (Point Given - You Can't Hide, by Alphabet Soup) makes his 4th career start (the first 3 were in 2014) at Mountaineer in Race 1 (AE) on Monday, June 3rd. $15,500 MSW on the Turf at 5 furlongs. 10yo g Artland is also seeking his first win, along with some other long in the tooth guys - and a girl. Good luck to everyone !

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[WarBiscuit]

Visiting the Winners Circle:

10 yo g Heiko (Mr. Greeley - Harriett Lane, by Giant's Causeway), 1st at Penn (5/25/19). 68 - 9-13-4, $309,788. SW.

11yo m Husker Ridge (Cactus Ridge - Bonnie Castle, by Danzig Connection), 1st at Horsemens Park (5/26/19). 76 - 13-17-7, $87,834.

10yo g Willowy Danseur (Le Grande Danseur - Willowy Wildcat, by Forest Wildcat), 1st at Horsemens Park (5/26/19). 89 - 18-14-16, $122,559.

11yo g Sons Of Samcro (Lemon Drop Kid - First Light, by Salt Lake), 1st at Lethbridge (5/26/19). 61 - 12-8-7, $91,494.

10yo g My Samurai Warrior (First Samurai - Sophie's Trophy, by Valid Wager), 1st at Century Mile (6/2/19). 53 - 10-5-6-, $237,670.

11yo g Moments Notiz (Tiznow - A B C Amanda, by Alphabet Soup), 1st at Charles Town (6/1/19). 73 - 26-17-11, $507,639.

10yo h Potomac River (English Channel -Reba's Approval, by With Approval), 1st at Delaware Park (6/3/19). 50 - 8-4-7, $439,832. MGSW.

10yo g Lil R'slast (Seeking Greatness - Kyle's Carrie, by Kyle's Our Man), 1st at Fairmount (6/1/19). 65 - 12-5-14. $146,943.

10yo g Sniper (Trajectory - Hot Toy, by Silver Charm), 1st at Fort Erie (5/28/19). 55 - 11-6-9. $395,884. SP

10yo g Classy Cove (Rockport Harbor - Classy Ensign, by Polish Navy), 1st at Horsemens Park (5/31/19). 87 - 18-9-13, $215,003.

11yo g Captain Zippounas (Sligo Bay - Lucy Above, by Wekiva Springs), 1st at Presque Isle Downs (5/28/19). 72 - 19-8-13, $295,813.

10yo g Buddy Be Good (Eddington - Perpetual Motion, by Kingmambo), 1st at Mountaineer (5/28/19). 69 - 22-4-12, $272,765.

10yo g Unbridled Venture (Songandaprayer - High Proposal, by High Yield), 1st at Century Mile (6/1/19). 105 - 20-20-16, $353,012.

10yo g Purely Boy (Purim - Sweetstorm Mary, by Lemon Drop Kid), 1st at Arlington Park (6/1/19). 58 - 22-8-7, $337,175.

11yo g Silent Tale Tale Of The Cat - Happy Numbers, by Polish Numbers), 1st at Delaware Park (5/27/19). 39 - 6-5-8, $121,320.
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Placed:
Turco Bravo - 10g, Pakal - 10g, Previous Honor - 10m, River Knight - 10g, MrShakey - 12g, Dreamcatcher - 10g,
Gabbi's Amor - 10g, Husbands Folly - 11g, Spectrus - 10g, Aire Bueno - 10g, Town of Towns - 11g,
Pacific Tsunami - 13g, Vernon Cat - 11g.
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3rd:
Ghostwalking - 12g, Chosen Heir - 10g , Vernon Cat - 11g, We Taught Ed - 12g, Miss Nikki J - 10m, Stealcase - 10h,
Roll On Diego - 11g, Caminetto - 10g, Metallic Mist - 12g.

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[WaquoitNBroadBrush]

From the "It's never too late" department, 12yo h Triple Point (Point Given - You Can't Hide, by Alphabet Soup) makes his 4th career start (the first 3 were in 2014) at Mountaineer in Race 1 (AE) on Monday, June 3rd. $15,500 MSW on the Turf at 5 furlongs. 10yo g Artland is also seeking his first win, along with some other long in the tooth guys - and a girl. Good luck to everyone !

WarBiscuit

Triple Point wasn't brought in from the AEs despite a couple of scratches from the main body of the race. Artland finished last.

Talk about monster pedigrees. Asbaad finished second for the infamous Burton K. Sipp. He's a Shadwell Kentucky-bred by Street Cry - Lear's Princess by Lear Fan! Kieran McLaughlin's Shadwell duds often find their way into the Sipp barn, for some reason.

[Starine]

Once retired 'family pet' lands biggest wins in twilight of his career- and the summer is said to be the key to remarkable revival
https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/s ... n=sharebar

[genuinerizk]

11 year old Coraline broke down in race 3 at Thistledown today.