This column highlights the performances of young women who have started no more than five times and have sold for more than $500,000 in public auction, have a sibling who is a level/group winner, or have children smash is the level/group winner. BloodHorse’s research shows that exceptional first-time winners who meet these criteria are more likely to become graded bet winners.
Golden Gate Fields
By Fred and Cindy Desimone Travel map won her debut on December 3, taking part in the first test of a 2-year-old mile running 5 1/4 at Golden Gate Fields for coach Tim McCanna.
The Map of Liam gelding, ridden by Kevin Radke, took the lead and held the lead, setting the fractions of : 23.70, :48.34 and 1:13.11 to six laps. He then galloped without a hitch and finished the distance in 1:40.13 on the all-weather track.
Bred by Wilhite and Nursery Place, Travel the Map is a half-brother to the 3rd grade winner No problem and off the list orientation mare Brief Tears, who also created three other winners. McCanna bought Travel the Map for $42,000 at Keeneland’s September Annual Sale.
Fairground Racecourse
On the same day, coach Brad Cox had a new winner in Sneakers who won her second start, special maiden weight 1 1/16 miles long, 7 1/2 the length at Fair Grounds Racecourse & Slots.
The faucet The foal, ridden by jockey Corey Lanerie, settled near the end of the 10-horse yard when the first half mile entered: 47.82. Tapit Shoes advanced to fourth near the start of the home leg and then recovered for the long haul. He took over and extended his winning streak to finish 1:46.90 on a fast track.
Bred by Ken and Sarah Ramsey and Tapit Syndicate, Tapit Shoes were not among the Awesome Flower (by Flower Alley) rated mares, who also produced a 1st place winner. electronic knife . After being purchased for $300,000 by BSW/Crow Colts Group at the Fasig-Tipton Fall Yearling Sale, a partnership was formed to advocate for ponies, including Spendthrift Farm, Steve Landers Racing, Ten Strike Racing , Martin Schwartz, Michael Dubb, Jim Bakke, Titletown Racing, Kueber Racing, Big Easy Racing, Winners Win and Michael Caruso.
In the first start on October 30, Tapit Shoes finished the table with the score Churchill Downs.
The day before, the Purebred Intrepid’ Star moment won his debut at the Fair Grounds.
The Guitar Star stout, coached by Ron Faucheux, was rode to victory by Colby Hernandez. Wednesday when a quarter mile had entered: 22.44, Star Moment took the lead and hit a half mile with: 46.99. She took the lead and widened her gap until Olivia Wood closes within 3/4 of the length of the wire. Star Moment completed six stretches in a final time of 1:13.59 on a fast track.
Bred by Brittlyn of Louisiana, the Star Moment is outside of the Moment of Majesty rated bet (Saint Liam), who also produced a 3rd place winner Fools Gold.
Aqueduct race track
Bruce Lunsford’s Half-Blood Classic Heritage won the third start over coach Bill Mott on December 3, scoring a 3 and a half win at Aqueduct race track.
The classic Legacy breaks its maidenhood at the Aqueduct Track
Classic legacy, son of into naughty and the mare deposited has been classified Distorted Heritage (twisted humor ), ranked fifth in its August 20 debut at Racecourse Saratogathen monday on october 22 at Belmont at Big A before winning the seven-feathered maiden test on Saturday.
Overtaken by Junior Alvarado, the Classic Legacy ran half a mile behind the leader before advancing to take the lead. With three others in pursuit, he extended his lead and finished the distance in a final time of 1:24.82 on a sloppy track.
The Classic Legacy is a half-brother to the Level 3 winner, Fools Gold.
