Kimari turned the field into an airstrip on September 25 at Belmont at Big A.
‘s 5-year-old daughter Munnings Walk into Gallant Bloom Stakes (G2) completely relaxed and have no problem flaunting her confidence throughout every 6 1/2 legged stride.
Kick off after winning the Miss Honor Final (G2) July 27 at Racecourse SaratogaFrequent rider Joel Rosario matches the mare’s attitude.
With just four other contenders, Rosario has put the favorite in a prominent position sitting behind Lady Rocket who took the shortcut and took the lead through the original fractions: 23.55 and: 46.98.
Led by Irad Ortiz, Lady Rocket entered her final turn with Kimari waiting for her signal.
As the two moved further away from the rest of the field, they reached the interval in the 1:10.50 minute, where Kimari swooped in for the advantage. While Ortiz rode his mount hard in the lane, Rosario continued to handle the ball with his hands as Kimari crossed the first line 1 1/4 lengths ahead with a final time of 1:16.58.
“She was special. She ran hard all the time and today she ran a good race again,” Rosario said. “She’s very laid back. She loves what she’s doing out there.
“For a second I was worried the horse in front of me (Lady Rocket) would keep moving forward but my slyness kept going and I had a lot of confidence.”
Lady Rocket came in second with Sterling Silver 9 1/2 length back for thirds.
Kimari ($3.20) improved her record to 9-2-2 from 19 games and pushed her earnings above a million dollars to come in at $1,118,827 for Jonathan owners Poulin, Westerburg, Mrs. John Magnier, Derrick Smith and Michael Tabor.
Kimari’s connection in the winner’s circle after Gallant Bloom Stake
She was purchased for $2.7 million by MV Magnier from Eaton Sales for the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Mixed Sales in 2021. Wesley Ward training the high-stakes mare has been trained for all. even her beginnings.
After the mare’s win, Ward said he will direct her towards Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) on the November 5 of the Breeders’ Cup (G1).
“That’s what you want to see, isn’t it? We’re excited and this race is set up beautifully so she has a wise time to get from here to the Breeders’ Cup,” Ward said.
“Give her a few more weeks. She’s always enjoyed the interval between starts. For her, it’s going to be perfect. Whether she’s good enough or not, we’ll find out. understand.”
The Kimari was bred in Kentucky by the China Horse Club from a Grade 3 Cozzene winding mare Cozze Up Lady . The mare has two winners from four ponies to race. She also has a 3-year-old child Quality Sugar colt named Imola, an avid colt of Structure and a year 2022 Law Tiz pony. She was bred again Quack for the year 2023.
Video: Gallant Bloom S. (G2)
