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Farrell Fires Five-Furlong Bullet 9

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MALAGACY FLAUNTS HIS TALENT IN REBEL STAKESBy Alicia Wincze Hughest @BH_AHughes

It is rare the winding path that leads to the Kentucky Derby Pre-

sented by Yum! Brands (G1) gets too trampled upon without the barn of seven-time Eclipse Award winner Todd Pletcher stealing some focus along the way.

Like a train arriving on schedule, another late-blooming Toddler has emerged to make his presence known just before crunch time.

One month after stablemate One Liner made a splash on the Triple Crown trail over the Oaklawn Park track, fellow Pletcher trainee Malagacy gave his future Hall of Fame conditioner another legitimate sophomore to point toward the first Saturday in May when he captured the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) by two lengths over Sonneteer at the Hot Springs oval March 18.

Pletcher may not have come into 2017 with any of the perceived leaders of the 3-year-old male class, but as is typical for his dominant operation, it hasn't taken him long to get some still-developing talents to step forward at just the right moments.

Sumaya U.S. Stable's Malagacy is one such horse. Unraced at 2, the son of Shackleford didn't debut until Jan. 4, when he blew the doors off Gulfstream Park with a 15-length win going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track. Eight days before One

Liner took the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn, Malagacy was giving his own sign of what was to come when he won a 6 1/2-furlong allowance test at Gulfstream by seven lengths.

"He was so impressive in his first two starts that (sending him to the Rebel) wasn't a question of talent," said Pletcher, who also conditions Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby (G2) winner Tapwrit. "It was just a question of handling different things and one of those was shipping from his Florida base to Hot Springs, and he handled that well. Of course, the other questions were stretching out around two turns and stepping up into graded

stakes company."We were very confident in the

way the horse was training. He had been training very well. He had shown us in his breezes that the added distance wouldn't be an issue, but we just don't know until they do it. There's some stamina in his pedigree, but he's also a very quick and a very fast horse."

The 1 1/16-mile Rebel was Malagacy's first two-turn test and first try against graded company. The chestnut colt shrugged off both challenges Saturday, rating in second with Royal Mo to his outside, as pacesetter Uncontested cut an opening quarter in :23.03 and a half-mile in :47.04.

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Malagacy wins the Rebel in his first two-turn test and first try against graded company

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As the 11-horse field reached the far turn, Malagacy advanced outside to eyeball Uncontested, while 8-5 favorite American Anthem was trying futilely to get into gear. With jockey Javier Castellano keeping him to task late, Malagacy edged clear in mid-stretch to stop the teletimer in 1:43 as 112-1 longshot and maiden Sonneteer won a tight battle for runner-up honors.

"He doesn't do anything wrong, very impressive the way he did it today. I rode with a lot of confidence," Castellano said.

Untrapped put in a rally on the far outside for third, with Petrov hitting the wire fourth.

Silver Dust completed the top five, while American Anthem, who was aiming to give trainer Bob Baffert his seventh win in the Rebel, faded to tenth.

"(He) slipped really bad leaving there in behind

and stayed that way the whole race," said Mike Smith, jockey of American Anthem. "(He) just struggled for whatever reason. I was OK as long as we were all slow. As soon as we had to pick it up... his head, legs just went everywhere."

Bred by John Trumbulovic and purchased by agent Steve Young for $190,000 at the 2016 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale, Malagacy is unbeaten in three starts with $586,800 in earnings. He earned 50 qualifying points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard to put him fourth in the standings.

"The (grade 1) Arkansas Derby would be the logical next step," Pletcher said. "We'll bring him home tomorrow to Palm Beach Downs and see how he bounces out of it. The Arkansas Derby timing-wise would be good, and getting a mile-and-an-eighth race under his belt would also be beneficial. That would be 'Plan A,' but in this business we all know that sometimes you have to call some audibles. Right now that's what the thinking is." BH

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VALE DORI HOLDS OFF FINEST CITY IN SANTA MARGARITABy Jeremy Balant @BH_JBalan

Maybe—just maybe—Vale Dori has been doing more than picking up the pieces in Southern California's

distaff division in the absence of champions Songbird and Stellar Wind.

In her most impressive win yet March 18, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Maktoum's 5-year-old Asiatic Boy mare took champion female sprinter Finest City's best shot in the Santa Anita Park stretch and found enough late to win the $400,000 Santa Margarita Stakes (G1) by 1 1/2 lengths.

Finest City, last year's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) winner, shadowed the front-running Vale Dori through nearly every step of the 1 1/8-mile test, pulled alongside in the final turn, but could never get by.

Under jockey Rafael Bejarano, Vale Dori broke a bit slow, but quickly took command to set fractions of :23.50, :48.23, and 1:12.21 through six furlongs, with

Finest City not budging from her hip on the outside."When I saw that Finest City didn't want to go to

the lead, I just took control of the race and took it from there," Bejarano said. "She was really focused today and she showed me a big kick in the stretch. She was tough."

Vale Dori kicked away by about a length turning for home and Finest City never was able to make up the margin. The Bob Baffert-trained winner hit the wire in 1:48.81, for her fourth straight graded score and first grade 1 victory.

The top two finishers were 9 1/2 lengths clear of the rest of the field and longshot Autumn Flower completed the trifecta.

"She ran great," said Finest City's jockey, Tyler Baze. "This is probably just a little too far for her, but she ran really well. I give the winner credit. She'd never been headed before and we were head-and-head the whole way."

Bred in Argentina, out of the Halo Sunshine mare Valerina, Vale Dori now has eight wins from 13 starts, with earnings of $934,943. After a 10 1/4-length allowance win in October, Vale Dori won the Bayakoa

Handicap (G2) at Del Mar, and the La Canada Stakes (G2) and Santa Maria Stakes (G2), both at Santa Anita.

"Today was the first time I think that she was really pressured almost the whole race," Bejarano said. "She showed me a lot of power—a lot of heart."

A head behind Autumn Flower came Lady Tapit, who was followed by Estrechada, Wild At Heart, Perfect Pic, and Show Stealer to complete the order of finish. BH

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STREAMLINE RIDES PATH TO VICTORY IN AZERIBy Alicia Wincze Hughest @BH_AHughes

There has rarely been a moment in Streamline's career when the

daughter of Straight Line didn't give a thoroughly honest account of herself. But as the 5-year-old mare turned into the stretch of the $350,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park, she transformed from distaffer that al-ways held her own to one that could hold strong when graded stakes accolades were on the line.

Hitting the board in five prior graded stakes tries, Streamline finally got the job done at the next level March 18. Under crafty handling from jockey Chris Landeros, the dark bay mare scored a one-length win over Eskenformoney while 1-5 favorite Terra Promessa ran fifth after a troubled trip in what was her first loss in six starts at Oaklawn.

Consistency has been Streamline's hallmark since she broke her maiden at first asking at Arlington Park in July 2015. She's only been worse than third once in her 16 starts heading into Saturday and delivered such admirable efforts as her runner-up finish to Forever Unbridled in last year's Apple Blossom Handicap (G1).

Streamline's first stakes win came when she took the 2016 Pippin Stakes at odds of 15-1 over the Oaklawn surface. Dismissed at 12-1 odds off her third-place finish to Terra Promessa in the Feb. 18 Bayakoa Stakes (G3), Streamline recorded another breakthrough stunner in the Azeri when she rated

second on the outside, just a neck off of pacesetter She Mabee Wild through fractions of :23.71 and :47.41 for a half-mile, before taking command coming off the final turn.

"We broke super and it looked like the favorite (Terra Promessa) didn't break quite as good. But Chris rode her great," said winning trainer Brian Williamson, who conditions Streamline for his mother-in-law Nancy Vanier and Cartwright Thoroughbreds. "He kind of made sure he kept (Terra Promessa) in the pocket. It was a great day. If she comes back good, we're definitely running (in the Apple Blossom)."

While Streamline was getting an ideal trip, Terra Promessa was battling trouble from the start. Breaking from post 2 under Irad Ortiz Jr., the Stonestreet Stables homebred was never able to use her early speed as she was taken back to third going into the first turn, steadied sharply to keep from

running up on rivals, and got boxed in again on the far turn before throwing in the towel in the lane.

"She just didn't show up," Ortiz said.

Streamline had no such issues as she came into the stretch with a 1 1/2-length advantage, hitting the wire in 1:43.67 over a track rated fast.

"She runs hard every time. She deserves a chance every single race," Landeros said of his mount. "She's little but she's so game. I just knew she'd give me 110% every time. She's so honest every race."

Graded stakes winner Eskenformoney held for place honors over Tiger Moth with Power of Snunner coming home fourth in the seven-horse field.

Bred in Illinois by Vanier, Streamline paid $26.20, $9.40, and $19.60 across the board. She improved her record to seven wins from 17 starts with $601,566 in earnings. BH

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Streamline by herself at the wire in the March 18 Azeri

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FARRELL FIRES FIVE-FURLONG BULLETBy BloodHorse Staff

Coffee Pot Stables' homebred Farrell turned in an impressive move in her preparations for the

$400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2), drilling a bullet five furlongs in 1:00 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots March 18, moving methodically throughout at her high cruising rate. The Wayne Catalano trainee posted the best move of 54 works at the distance that day.

"Everything went beautifully," Catalano said. "The track was a little busy when she got out there, so she got a little worked up, but ultimately she worked really good. We wanted a harder, longer work than last week. A medium work. She'll likely do an easy half (mile) next week. She's fit and ready to go and we are just maintaining."

Farrell brings a three-race win streak into the April 1 Fair Grounds Oaks. The daughter of Malibu Moon most recently cruised to a 3 1/2-length, gate-to-wire win in the Feb. 25 Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2) after opening her sophomore campaign with a victory in the Jan. 21 Silverbulletday Stakes.

Farrell was already well regarded heading into her 3-year-old year, having closed out her four-race juvenile campaign with a six-length triumph in the Golden Rod Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs last Nov. 26.

Another notable sophomore runner on the Fair Grounds worktab Saturday was Brad Grady's Girvin, winner of the Feb. 25 Risen Star Stakes (G2) in just his third career start.

The son of Tale of Ekati went five furlongs in 1:01 working in company with Cool Arrow for trainer Joe Sharp as he readies for his expected start in the $1,000,000 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) April 1.

With Rosie Napravnik aboard Girvin and Sharp on Cool Arrow, the pair went their first quarter in: 24 3/5, three furlongs in :36 3/5, and galloped out six furlongs in 1:14 1/5 while remaining even.

"He went great," Sharp said. "I was on Cool Arrow again and Rosie was on Girvin and it was even better than we expected. Unlike when they've worked together before, we had Girvin on the outside this time. At one point, Rosie squeezed on him and he quickly opened up a little on Cool Arrow. He galloped out great, too."

A half-brother to graded stakes winner Cocked and Loaded, Girvin will have one more maintenance breeze next week. BH

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DISTINTA FLIES LATE TO WIN THE INSIDE INFORMATIONBy Mary Reedert @BH_MReeder

With 1-2 favorite Curlin's Approval not firing, Veb Racing Stable's Distinta closed fast to earn her first

graded score by a half-length in the $200,000 Inside Information Stakes (G2) March 18 at Gulfstream Park.

The Summer Bird mare came into the race after finishing second by a neck to Moment of Delight, who faded to seventh in Saturday's race, in Gulfstream's White Pearl Stakes Feb. 18.

The 94-1 longshot Danessa Again led the field through the first quarter in :22.71 and a half-mile in :45.45.

Dearest made a bold three-wide move on the turn and was all alone in the stretch, where she pulled away by three or four lengths before Distinta and jockey John Velazquez, followed by Wheatfield and Edgar Prado who claimed second, closed the distance and just got

by Dearest who held for third.Final time for the seven furlongs on the fast track

was 1:23.93.Distinta returned $25.80, $10.40, and $9.20 across

the board."I wanted to be closer to the horses up front,"

Velazquez said. "It worked out really well. When I asked her down the lane, she responded really good. I saw her the last time and it looked like she was too far back. She had to make up too much ground."

Trained by Venezuela native Victor Barboza Jr., 5-year-old Distinta has finished third or better in her last six starts, and scored an optional-claiming allowance win just before her third-place finish in the Jan. 28 Hurricane Bertie Stakes (G3), which was won by Curlin's Approval.

"I told (Velazquez) to watch the replay of her last race," Barboza said. "No more. Johnny is very smart. It's my first graded stakes (win) in the United States. I won 28 graded stakes in Venezuela."

Bred in Kentucky by Hargus Sexton, Sandra Sexton, and Silver Fern Farm, Distinta is out of the unraced Storm Cat mare Miss Kitty. She has earned $299,715 in her 22 lifetime starts and has a record of 4-7-3.

Alter's Racing Stable's odds-on favorite Curlin's Approval never threatened and finished fifth under jockey Luis Saez.

"She was flat," Saez said. "She broke. She was trying, but she was flat and couldn't get there." BH

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WINX ROLLS TO 16TH STRAIGHT VICTORYBy Bob Kieckhefer

Winx, Australia's reigning super mare, had no trouble with the

heavy turf against six overmatched opponents in the March 18 China Horse Club George Ryder Stakes (G1) and rolled to her 16th straight win by more than seven lengths.

Winx was a step slow out of the gate and took up a position behind the leaders three wide. By the top of the lane, however, she was in full stride and the issue no longer was in doubt.

Le Romain and Chautauqua gave futile chase, finishing second and third as Winx, a 5-year-old Street Cry mare, slogged through 1,500 meters (about 7 1/2 furlongs) of heavy turf in 1:34.87 under regular rider Hugh Bowman.

Endless Drama and Tosen Stardom were late scratches for the feature at Rosehill Gardens in suburban Sydney.

Winx's performance against the best available competition started local tongues wagging with the question—could she even be better than Black Caviar? Probably not yet. Black Caviar retired undefeated with a 25-race win streak and 15 group 1 wins against Winx's current total of 11.

Still trainer Chris Waller said Winx performed even beyond his expectations Saturday and raised his hopes she has not yet fully realized her potential. He added the spirited stretch drive in the George Ryder will stand her in good stead when she tackles 2,000 meters (about 1 1/4 miles) in the upcoming Queen Elizabeth (G1).

"I didn't expect her to win like that," Waller said. "She is just an amazing horse."

Winx highlighted a big day of

racing at Rosehill Gardens.In the Sky Racing Rosehill

Guineas (G1), New Zealand Derby winner Gingernuts served notice he's to be reckoned with in some big races down the road. The Kiwi-bred Iffrajj gelding picked up his fourth straight win, besting the favorite, Inference, by nearly 1 1/2 lengths.

Gingernuts, ridden by Tommy Berry, ran 2,000 meters on the heavy turf in 2:11.46. So Si Bon was just a head behind Inference in third.

Earlier on the card, Hartnell took a break from his competition with Winx to contest the 2,000-meter Ranvet Stakes—only to finish second to a different foe, German-bred Our Ivanhowe. Under Kerrin McEvoy, Our Ivanhowe finished in 2:10.62 with The United States close behind Hartnell for third.

A 7-year-old son of Soldier Hollow, Our Ivanhowe was making his first start of the season after struggling during the Southern Hemisphere springtime, including a 17th-place finish in the Melbourne Cup (G1). He had not won since taking the Doomben Cup (G1) in May.

She Will Reign did just that in the day's richest race, the AU$3.5 million (US$2.7 million) Longines Golden Slipper (G1) for 2-year-olds. The Manhattan Rain filly rallied from well back to score her fourth win from five starts by a length.

Menari finished second but was set down to fourth for interference. That elevated Frolic to second and Tulip to third and gave fillies an official sweep of the top three placings. The favorite, Houtzen, finished fifth.

Ben Melham rode She Will Reign over the 1,200 meters (about six furlong) in 1:15.04 for trainer Gary Portelli. Her only defeat was a second-place upset at the hands of Frolic in the Reisling Stakes (G2) March 4. Saturday's race was her first try at the highest level.

Favorite Russian Revolution won the Nathan's Famous Hotdogs Galaxy Stakes (G1) by a neck over Redzel. Jungle Edge finished a close third. Russian Revolution, a 3-year-old Snitzel colt, gave McEvoy his second group 1 win on the card to go with thirds in the Guineas and Golden Slipper. BH

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MOR SPIRIT HANDLES ESSEX FIELD WITH EASEBy Jeremy Balant @BH_JBalan

More than 13 months after his last victory, Michael Lund Pe-

tersen's Mor Spirit returned to the winner's circle with style March 18 in the $250,000 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park.

The grade 1 winning 4-year-old son of Eskendereya last won the 2016 Robert B. Lewis (G3) on his way to a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), but gave another indication of his class in his start prior to the Essex, when he ran second to Bob Baffert stablemate Hoppertunity in the Feb. 4 San Antonio Stakes (G2).

Under the guidance of jockey Mike Smith Saturday, Mor Spirit thrived in his first start at Oaklawn. He dueled outside of Shotgun Kowboy for the early lead and grade 2 winner Madefromlucky pressed the top two even more in the backstretch.

Madefromlucky continued his challenge in the stretch as Shotgun Kowboy faded, and got within a head of Mor Spirit with a furlong to run, but could not get past. Mor Spirit pulled away from the field late to win by 2 1/2 lengths.

"Heading for home, a horse came up to his outside. He dug in and I just stayed a little busy on him," Smith said. "Just because it's his first time here. You're so close to the crowd here, which is pretty

cool, but sometimes it will get a horse looking around a little bit. So I just stayed more or less just after him to keep his attention, and he won very nice today."

Shotgun Kowboy set fractions of :23.48, :46.63, and 1:10.81 through six furlongs before Mor Spirit took over to finish off the 1 1/16 miles in 1:41.62.

"We were hoping he'd jump well and sit off whoever, and if not, I'd be the aggressor and take the lead," Smith said. "I was thinking about it for a minute, but I was happy with where I was at and we just went from there. He ran really good—really well today."

With the victory, Mor Spirit now has a stakes win in each of his three years of racing. At 2 he won the Los

Alamitos Futurity (G1) and at 3 he scored in the Lewis.

Longshot Domain's Rap made a late closing bid to pick up second-place honors, followed by Madefromlucky, Dazzling Gem, Secret Passage, Shotgun Kowboy, and Dalmore to complete the order of finish.

Bred in Pennsylvania, out of the Dixie Union mare Im a Dixie Girl, Mor Spirit now has four wins and five seconds from 11 starts with earnings of $886,400. BH

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Mor Spirit wins the March 18 Essex Handicap by 2 1/2 lengths

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STALLIONS& BLOODSTOCK COMMENTARYwith Robert L. Losey, Ph.D.rllosey@gmail.com

FIRST-YEAR STALLIONS AND AVERAGE WINNING DISTANCE

Some findings from my research investigating top 10 first- and/or third-year sires and their abilities

to "stay the course" as their runners mature, which appeared in the March 18 MarketWatch section of the BloodHorse magazine.

I suspect most readers share my expectation that runners by distance-oriented stallions that race well as young horses have a better than average chance to continue their successes. But I didn't expect to find as consistent a relationship as the research results suggest.

Which of the following three alternative criteria for predicting future stallion success would you expect to be most reliable?

A) Being number one on the first-year sire list, B) Appearing among the top 10 on both the first- and third-year leading sire lists, or C) being number 10 or better on both lists while also having runners that exhibit high average winning distances (AWD).

I researched stallions from the 2001-13 first-year list for group A. In evaluating criteria B and C, I also inquired how first-year stallions from 2000-13 ranked two years later on third-year lists.

To evaluate each group's long-term success, I compared the medians of average yearling prices from the eighth crop of yearlings for each group. When necessary seventh or earlier crop averages were used for stallions of recent vintage. The price median for the 13 stallions ranked number one on

its respective first-year stallion list was $66,300. The price median for the 78 "dual qualifiers" from group B was $45,700, suggesting that topping the first-year list is a better criterion.

But, when the group B dual qualifiers were stratified based on their AWD, this proved to be a powerful tool in identifying stallions that would become more successful as their runners matured. The accompanying diagram illustrates this. Dual qualifier stallions are listed from highest AWD (Giant's Causeway at 8.2) on the left, to lowest AWD (Wildcat Heir at 6.1) on the right.

Consider that if you limited yourself to breeding to the 21 (out of 78) dual qualifiers from those 13 crops with highest AWD, their median sales price was $161,100. If you limit yourself to the highest 11 by AWD, you end up with Victory Gallop plus 10 superstars, with those 11 having a median average yearling sales price of $217,700.

Why the AWD criterion identifies stallions with staying power is intuitively straightforward: runners who prefer longer distances are at a disadvantage against "fast-twitch" sprinters in 2-year-old races. If a stallion with a high AWD ranks high on the first-year list, his runners are likely to do even better as they stretch out. For more detail see RLLosey.com. BH

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STAKES RESULTS

Santa Margarita S. (G1)Santa Anita Park, 3/18, $400,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 9f (dirt), 1:48.81, track fast.

1–Vale Dori (ARG), 122, b m, 5 .......... $240,000 Asiatic Boy (ARG)–Valerina (ARG), by Halo Sunshine O–Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Mak-toum, B–Abolengo (ARG), T–Bob Baffert, J–Rafael Bejarano

2–Finest City, 120, ch m, 5.................. $80,000 City Zip–Be Envied, by Lemon Drop Kid O–Seltzer Thoroughbreds, B–HnR Nothhaft Horseracing LLC (PA), T–Ian Kruljac, J–Tyler BazeSale History: 2013 KEESEP, $85,000, 2012 KEENOV, $50,000.

3–Autumn Flower, 120, b m, 5 ............ $48,000 Flower Alley–Sharplaw Autumn, by Red Ran-som O–Traver, Thomas J. and Webb, Priscilla, B–Traver & Webb (KY), T–Dan L. Hendricks, J–Martin A. Pedroza

Margins: 1½, 9½, head. Others: Lady Tapit ($24,000), Estrechada (ARG) ($8,000), Wild At Heart ($345), Perfect Pic ($345), Show Stealer ($345). View Equibase Chart

Rebel S. (G2)Oaklawn Park, 3/18, $900,000, 3yo, 8.5f (dirt), 1:43.00, track fast.

1–Malagacy, 115, ch c, 3 .................. $540,000 Shackleford–Classiest Gem, by Dehere O–Sumaya U.S. Stable, B–John Trumbulovic (KY), T–Todd A. Pletcher, J–Javier CastellanoSale History: 2016 FTMMAY, $190,000, 2015 OBSAUG, $130,000, 2014 KEENOV, $45,000.

2–Sonneteer, 116, dk b/br c, 3 .......... $180,000 Midnight Lute–Ours, by Half Ours O–Calumet Farm, B–Calumet Farm (KY), T–J. Keith Desormeaux, J–Richard E. Eramia

3–Untrapped, 115, dk b/br c, 3 ........... $90,000 Trappe Shot–Exit Three, by Giant's Causeway O–Michael Langford, B–Indian Creek & Jona-than Sheppard (KY), T–Steven M. Asmussen, J–Irad Ortiz, Jr.Sale History: 2016 OBSAPR, $125,000, 2015 KEESEP, $150,000, 2015 KEEJAN, $97,000.

Margins: 2, nose, nose. Others: Petrov ($45,000), Silver Dust ($27,000), Lookin At Lee ($3,000), Appa-lachian Gem ($3,000), Uncontested ($3,000), Royal Mo ($3,000), American Anthem ($3,000), Silver Bullion ($3,000). View Equibase Chart

Azeri S. (G2)Oaklawn Park, 3/18, $350,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 8.5f (dirt), 1:43.67, track fast.

1–Streamline, 117, dk b/br m, 5........ $210,000 Straight Line–Love Handles, by Sahm O–Vanier, Nancy A. and Cartwright Thorough-breds V LLC, B–Nancy Vanier (IL), T–Brian Williamson, J–Chris Landeros

2–Eskenformoney, 119, dk b/br m, 5 ... $70,000 Eskendereya–But for Money, by Not For Love O–StarLadies Racing and Troutt, Lisa, B–Ramspring Farm (KY), T–Todd A. Pletcher, J–Javier CastellanoSale History: 2013 KEESEP, $225,000.

3–Tiger Moth, 117, dk b/br m, 5.......... $35,000 Street Sense–Saratoga Cat, by Sir Cat O–John D. Gunther, B–John D. Gunther (KY), T–Brad H. Cox, J–Jose L. Ortiz

Margins: 1, ½, 1. Others: Power of Snunner ($17,500), Terra Promessa ($10,500), Miss Mo Kelly ($3,500), She Mabee Wild ($3,500). View Equibase Chart

Inside Information S. (G2)Gulfstream Park, 3/18, $200,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 7f (dirt), 1:23.93, track fast.

1–Distinta, 117, ch m, 5 .................... $120,280 Summer Bird–Miss Kitty, by Storm Cat O–VEB Racing Stable Corp, B–Hargus Sexton, Sandra Sexton & Silver Fern Farm, LLC (KY), T–Victor Barboza, Jr., J–John R. VelazquezSale History: 2014 OBSMAR, $80,000, 2013 OBSAUG, $30,000, 2012 KEENOV, $7,000.

2–Wheatfield, 121, dk b/br m, 5 .......... $38,800 Lone Star Special–Thistle Bear, by Gators N Bears O–Tigertail Ranch, B–Tigertail Ranch (LA), T–Danny Pish, J–Edgar S. Prado

3–Dearest, 123, ch f, 4 ....................... $19,400 Midshipman–Keowee Clai, by Cherokee Run O–Gelfenstein Farm, B–Daniel J. Burke & Kathleen Schweizer (KY), T–Gilberto Zerpa, J–Edgard J. ZayasSale History: 2015 OBSMAR, $150,000, 2014 KEESEP, $72,000.

Margins: ½, head, 2½. Others: Mia Torri ($9,700), Curlin's Approval ($5,820), Summer Reading ($2,000), Moment of Delight ($2,000), Danessa Again ($2,000). View Equibase Chart

Essex H.Oaklawn Park, 3/18, $250,000, 4yo/up, 8.5f (dirt), 1:41.62, track fast.

1–Mor Spirit, 121, dk b/br r, 4 ........... $150,000 Eskendereya–Im a Dixie Girl, by Dixie Union O–Michael Lund Peterson, B–Elkstone Group,

LLC (PA), T–Bob Baffert, J–Mike E. SmithSale History: 2015 FTFFEB, $650,000, 2014 FTKOCT, $85,000.

2–Domain's Rap, 116, b g, 9 ............... $50,000 Cherokee Rap–Domain, by Kris S. O–Danny R. Caldwell, B–William P. Stiritz (IL), T–Federico Villafranco, J–Ramon A. Vazquez

3–Madefromlucky, 117, ch h, 5 ........... $25,000 Lookin At Lucky–Home From Oz, by Pulpit O–Cheyenne Stables LLC and Nichol, Mac, B–RMF Thoroughbreds (KY), T–Todd A. Pletcher, J–Javier CastellanoSale History: 2014 OBSMAR, $150,000, 2013 KEESEP, $70,000.

Margins: 2½, nose, 2¼. Others: Dazzling Gem ($12,500), Secret Passage ($7,500), Shotgun Kowboy ($2,500), Dalmore ($2,500). Scratched: Fear the Cow-boy. View Equibase Chart

Correction S.Aqueduct, 3/18, $125,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 6f (dirt), 1:11.06, track good.

1–Clothes Fall Off, 121, b m, 5 ............ $75,000 Daaher–Tequilas Dayjur, by Dayjur O–Cheyenne Stables LLC, B–Dean Hayes & Shadwell Farm LLC (KY), T–Kiaran P. Mc-Laughlin, J–Rajiv MaraghSale History: 2016 FTKNOV, $400,000, 2014 OBSMAR, $150,000, 2013 KEESEP, $70,000.

2–Disco Chick, 121, b m, 6 ................. $25,000 Jump Start–Disco Flirt, by Disco Rico O–Yaroslaw J. Kolybabiuk, B–Y. Jerry Koly-babiuk (PA), T–Mario Serey, Jr., J–Angel S. Arroyo

3–Hot City Girl, 121, ch m, 5 ............... $12,500 City Zip–Noble Fire, by Hook and Ladder O–Lady Sheila Stable, B–Eklektikos Stable LLC (NY), T–Linda Rice, J–Manuel Franco

Margins: 4¼, ¾, 1½. Others: Kalabaka ($6,250), Splendid Gold ($3,750), Jet Majesty ($1,250), Ultimate Holiday ($1,250). View Equibase Chart

Caesar's Wish S.Laurel Park, 3/18, $100,000, 3yo, f, 8f (dirt), 1:38.01, track fast.

1–Jenda's Agenda, 116, b f, 3 ............. $60,000 Proud Citizen–Just Jenda, by Menifee O–Jones, Cindy, Jones, J. Larry and Fox Hill Farms, Inc., B–Larry Jones & Cindy Jones (KY), T–J. Larry Jones, J–Gabriel Saez

2–Forever Liesl, 116, dk b/br f, 3 ........ $20,000 Mineshaft–Ava Pie, by Distorted Humor O–Kallenberg Farms, B–Farm III (FL), T–Mi-chelle Nevin, J–Victor R. CarrascoSale History: 2016 OBSJUN, ($80,000 RNA), 2015 FTKOCT, $67,000.

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3–Tickled Pink, 116, ch f, 3 ................. $10,000 Shackleford–Champagne Royale, by French Deputy O–Burning Daylight Farms, Inc. and Galbraith, Rebecca, B–Brandywine Farm (Jim & Pam Robinson) (KY), T–H. Graham Motion, J–Fear-gal LynchSale History: 2015 KEESEP, $250,000.

Margins: 2, 2¼, 2. Others: Star Super ($6,000). Scratched: Sine Wave, Crabcakes, Aspen Hilltop, Shacklefords Lady. View Equibase Chart

Irish O'Brien S.Santa Anita Park, 3/18, $100,000, 4yo/up, f/m, a6.5f (turf), 1:11.91, course firm.

1–Enola Gray, 124, gr/ro f, 4 ............... $60,000 Grazen–Unsung Heroine, by More Than Ready O–Nicholas B. Alexander, B–Nick Alexander (CA), T–Philip D'Amato, J–Tyler Baze

2–Desert Steel, 120, gr/ro m, 5 ........... $20,000 Desert Code–Lujien Lujien, by Cozzene O–Bamford, Alice, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and House, Michael, B–Harris Farms (CA), T–Simon Callaghan, J–Flavien PratSale History: 2014 BARMAR, $130,000, 2013 BAROCT, $40,000.

3–Lily Kai, 122, dk b/br m, 5 ............... $12,000 Unusual Heat–Amadamprez, by Northern Afleet O–Donald R. Dizney, B–Donald R. Dizney (CA), T–Michael Machowsky, J–Stewart Elliott

Margins: 4, 1¾, 1. Others: Smoove It ($6,000), Cud-dle Alert ($2,000), Bert's Melody ($345), Emmy and I ($345). Scratched: Chaulk O Lattey, Late 'n Left, Roo's Valentine. View Equibase Chart

Private Terms S.Laurel Park, 3/18, $100,000, 3yo, a8.5f (dirt), 1:45.68, track fast.

1–Twisted Tom, 118, ch g, 3 ............... $60,000 Creative Cause–Tiffany Twisted, by Thunder Gulch O–Cobra Farm, Inc., B–Dr. William B. Wilmot & Dr. Joan M. Taylor (NY), T–Chad C. Brown, J–Feargal LynchSale History: 2015 FTKOCT, ($22,000 RNA), 2015 FTNAUG, ($22,000 RNA).

2–O Dionysus, 122, b c, 3 ................... $20,000 Bodemeister–Safe Journey, by Flatter O–Marathon Farms, Inc., B–Dark Hollow Farm (MD), T–Gary Capuano, J–Jevian ToledoSale History: 2015 FTMSEP, $190,000.

3–Dharmaster, 117, dk b/br c, 3 .......... $10,000 Bodemeister–Tensas Punch, by War Front O–Harry C. and Tom O. Meyerhoff LLC, B–SF

Bloodstock (KY), T–Michael J. Trombetta, J–Alex CintronSale History: 2015 KEESEP, $150,000, 2014 KEENOV, ($140,000 RNA).

Margins: nose, ½, 3¼. Others: High Roller ($6,000), Greek Prince ($3,000), Hashtag Alex ($1,000), No More Talk. View Equibase Chart

New Mexico State University H.Sunland Park, 3/18, $85,000, 4yo/up, 8.32f (dirt), 1:39.83, track fast.

1–Shining Source, 117, dk b/br g, 6 .... $51,000 Source–Shine Miss Comet, by Comet Shine O–Barton Ranch Stables, LLC and Rust, Blake, B–Susan Vescovo (NM), T–Blake Rust, J–Elvin Gonzalez

2–Liberty Lover, 118, ch h, 5 ............... $18,700 Diabolical–Wildcat Diva, by Forest Wildcat O–Robison, J. Kirk and Judy, B–J. Kirk Rob-ison & Judy Robison (NM), T–Henry Domin-guez, J–Ry Eikleberry

3–Streaks Bro, 118, dk b/br g, 5 ........... $8,500 Elijah's Song–Macann's Promise, by Tale of the Cat O–Maurcenia Cross, B–Maurcenia Cross (NM), T–Gary W. Cross, J–Alfredo J. Juarez, Jr.

Margins: 1, ½, 1½. Others: Hit a Lick ($3,400), Ten Penny Cents ($1,700), Weather Dodger ($1,700), Golly Gee, Shotgun Wedding, G M Gage. View Equibase Chart

Conniver S.Laurel Park, 3/18, $75,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 7f (dirt), 1:24.40, track fast.

1–Next Best Thing, 118, b m, 7 ........... $45,000 Stephen Got Even–Mexicali Rose, by El Gran Senor O–MCA Racing Stable LLC, B–Mr. & Mrs. Charles McGinnes (MD), T–Claudio A. Gonza-lez, J–Katie DavisSale History: 2011 FTMSEP, $13,000.

2–If I Was a Boy, 118, b f, 4 ................ $15,000 Jump Start–Debbie's Diamond, by Silver Charm O–M and D Stable, B–Michael Horning & Debbie Horning (MD), T–William R. Komlo, J–Trevor McCarthy

3–Bawlmer Hon, 120, b f, 4 .................. $7,500 Silver Train–Manhattan Madam, by Not For Love O–Runaway Point Farms LLC, B–Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Bowman & Richard W. Small (MD), T–Mark Shuman, J–Feargal LynchSale History: 2014 FTMSEP, $25,000.

Margins: 1, 3½, 11¾. Others: Holiday Blues ($4,500), One Proud Gal ($2,250). Scratched: Great Illusion, Scip's Sonata, Clem Gem. View Equibase Chart

Harrison E. Johnson Memorial S.Laurel Park, 3/18, $75,000, 3yo/up, 9f (dirt), 1:51.07, track fast.

1–Matt King Coal, 118, b c, 4 .............. $45,000 Cool Coal Man–Donna Marie, by Came Home O–Lady Sheila Stable, B–John E. Shaw (FL), T–Linda Rice, J–Horacio KaramanosSale History: 2015 OBSAPR, $250,000, 2014 OBSAUG, $25,000.

2–Afleet Willy, 118, b g, 4 ................... $15,000 Wilburn–Afleet Frio, by Afleet Alex O–BB Horses, B–Bryant H. Prentice III (KY), T–Claudio A. Gonzalez, J–Victor R. CarrascoSale History: 2015 OBSJUN, $50,000, 2014 FTKOCT, ($34,000 RNA).

3–Kaitain, 118, b g, 6 ............................ $7,500 Kitalpha–Lucky Dance, by Kafwain O–Harrison, Wayne, Manfuso, Robert and Voss, K. M., B–Robert T. Manfuso & Katharine M. Voss (MD), T–Katharine M. Voss, J–Julian PimentelSale History: 2012 FTMSEP, ($19,000 RNA).

Margins: head, 2¼, 4¾. Others: Discreet Lover ($4,500), Jeezum Jim ($2,250), Bodhisattva ($750), Souper Lucky. Scratched: I Came to Party, Grasshoppin. View Equibase Chart

Not For Love S.Laurel Park, 3/18, $75,000, 4yo/up, 6f (dirt), 1:09.56, track fast.

1–Laki, 120, ch g, 4 ............................ $45,000 Cuba–Truthful Dutch, by Swear by Dixie O–Hillside Equestrian Meadows, B–Tom Michaels & Lorna Baker (MD), T–Damon R. Dilodovico, J–Horacio Karamanos

2–Sonny Inspired, 122, b g, 6 ............. $15,000 Artie Schiller–Argentesque, by Silver Deputy O–D Hatman Thoroughbreds, B–Mr. & Mrs. Charles McGinnes (MD), T–Phil Schoenthal, J–Jevian ToledoSale History: 2012 FTMSEP, $20,000.

3–Nicaradalic Rocks, 124, dk b/br g, 4 .. $7,500 Rock Slide–Letmeaskuaquestion, by Out-flanker O–T D C B E Stable, B–Shamrock Farm (MD), T–Kieron Magee, J–Angel SerpaSale History: 2015 OBSAPR, ($24,000 RNA), 2014 FTMSEP, $10,000.

Margins: 1¾, 1, ¾. Others: Blu Moon Ace ($4,500), Struth ($2,250), Stolen Love ($750), Jrock. Scratched: Jeezum Jim. View Equibase Chart

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Camilla Urso S.Golden Gate Fields, 3/18, $50,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 6f (all-weather), 1:09.20, track fast.

1–Fast and Foxy, 123, b m, 7 .............. $39,400 Thisnearlywasmine–Zorra Roja, by Falstaff O–Daehling, Joe and Evans, Holly, B–Daehling Ranch LLC (CA), T–Holly Evans, J–Catalino Martinez

2–Turkish Tabby, 118, ch f, 4 .............. $10,000 Eskendereya–Miss Stonestreet, by Mr. Gree-ley O–KMN Racing LLC, B–Stonestreet Thorough-bred Holdings LLC (KY), T–Jerry Hollendorfer, J–Frank T. AlvaradoSale History: 2014 KEESEP, $72,000.

3–Code Warrior, 117, dk b/br f, 4 .......... $6,000 Society's Chairman–Lady Natalie, by Run-away Groom O–J. C. Racing Stable, B–Pamela Edel (FL), T–Manuel Badilla, J–Anne SanguinettiSale History: 2015 FTTAPR, $18,000, 2014 KEESEP, $10,000, 2014 KEEJAN, $6,000.

Margins: nose, ½, 6¾. Others: Coniah ($3,000), Cas-tellani ($1,000), B C Z Middleton ($225). Scratched: Precious Time, Calm the Sea. View Equibase Chart

ALLOWANCE RESULTS

Aqueduct, Race 3, AOC3/18, $78,000, 4yo/up, 6f (dirt), 1:10.22, track good.1–Eighty Three, 118, b g, 6, Harlan's Holiday–Life's a

Dance, by Gone West, $46,800, O–Final Turn Racing Sta-bles, LLC, B–Thomas/Burleson (KY), T–David Jacobson, J–Cornelio H. Velasquez

Sale History: 2013 FTFFEB, $250,000, 2012 FTKJUL, $180,000, 2012 KEEJAN, $75,000.

Margin: head, 5 starters. View Equibase Chart

Aqueduct, Race 5, ALW3/18, $67,000, 4yo/up, 6f (dirt), 1:10.20, track good.1–Do Share, 121, b g, 4, Candy Ride (ARG)–You Asked, by

Yes It's True, $40,200, O–Antonino Miuccio, B–Colts Neck Stables LLC (KY), T–Linda Rice, J–Cornelio H. Velasquez

Margin: 1½, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart

Aqueduct, Race 7, AOC3/18, $69,000, 4yo/up, 8f (dirt), 1:37.33, track good.1–Stormin Monarcho, 121, b g, 7, Monarchos–Her Own

Terms, by Storm Cat, $41,400, O–Imperio, Michael, Rodri-guez, Rudy R. and Silver Streak Stables, B–John C. Oxley (KY), T–Rudy R. Rodriguez, J–Manuel Franco

Sale History: 2012 OBSMAR, $85,000, 2011 KEESEP, $13,000.

Margin: head, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

Fair Grounds, Race 8, AOC3/17, $45,000, 4yo/up, 8.32f (dirt), 1:42.05, track fast.1–Valiant City, 121, ch g, 7, City Zip–Valiant Queen, by

Lord Avie, $27,000, O–William Stiritz, B–Ed Fisher & Linda Fisher (IL), T–Scott Becker, J–David Romero Flores

Sale History: 2011 FTKOCT, $19,500.Margin: 1½, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart

Fair Grounds, Race 9, AOC3/18, $42,000, 4yo/up, f/m, a8f (turf), 1:38.84, course

firm.1–King's Ghost, 119, b m, 5, Ghostzapper–Fourth Power,

by Cozzene, $25,200, O–Miller Racing LLC, B–Adena Springs (ON), T–Brad H. Cox, J–Florent Geroux

Sale History: 2013 KEESEP, $35,000.

Margin: 1¼, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

Golden Gate Fields, Race 8, ALW3/18, $27,000, 4yo/up, 8f (all-weather), 1:37.76, track

fast.1–Street Lad, 122, b g, 4, Street Cry (IRE)–Lady Lochinvar,

by Lord At War (ARG), $16,200, O–Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Larry D., B–Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Williams (KY), T–Jerry Hol-lendorfer, J–Frank T. Alvarado

Sale History: 2014 KEESEP, ($220,000 RNA).Margin: 2¼, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

Gulfstream Park, Race 4, ALW3/18, $48,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 9f (turf), 1:47.55, course firm.1–My Girl Corey, 121, dk b/br f, 4, Warrior's Reward–In-

spirational, by Lord At War (ARG), $32,000, O–Long Lake Stable LLC and Head of Plains Partners LLC, B–Woodford Thoroughbreds, LLC. (FL), T–Chad C. Brown, J–Tyler Gaf-falione

Sale History: 2015 OBSMAR, $310,000, 2014 OBSAUG, $150,000.

Margin: 4¾, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart

Hawthorne, Race 5, ALW3/18, $21,400, 3yo/up, 6f (dirt), 1:09.34, track fast.1–D' Rapper, 121, dk b/br g, 4, Cherokee Rap–D' Code, by

Boundary, $12,840, O–William Stiritz, B–William Tippett (IL), T–Scott Becker, J–Victor Santiago

Margin: 4¾, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

Hawthorne, Race 7, ALW3/17, $20,700, 3yo/up, 8.32f (dirt), 1:40.74, track fast.1–Mendota, 121, dk b/br g, 6, Grand Slam–Lilly Ladue, by

Chief Three Sox, $12,420, O–O'Brien, Joe, E and J Stable, Matthews, Doug, Conkey, Peter and Detampel, Marc, B–Richey & Strode Stables LLC (KY), T–Doug Matthews, J–Victor Jadhir Bailon

Sale History: 2012 KEESEP, $50,000, 2012 KEEJAN, $30,000.

Margin: 3, 6 starters. View Equibase Chart

Hawthorne, Race 8, ALW3/18, $20,700, 3yo/up, f/m, 8.5f (dirt), 1:44.52, track fast.1–Crusader Girl Too, 121, dk b/br f, 4, Bellamy Road–Tiz a

Jewel, by Tiznow, $17,388, O–Michael H. Cohen, B–Mi-chael Cohen (IL), T–Michael L. Reavis, J–Alexis X. Batista

Margin: 7, 6 starters. View Equibase Chart

Mahoning Valley Racecourse, Race 5, ALW3/18, $28,600, 3yo/up, 6f (dirt), 1:13.95, track fast.1–Nuttin' Faster, 118, dk b/br g, 3, Roman Ruler–Damie's

Peanut, by Stravinsky, $17,160, O–Sherri L. Greenhill, B–Greenhill Racing (OH), T–Jeffrey L. Greenhill, J–Christian P. Pilares

Margin: 1¾, 6 starters. View Equibase Chart

Oaklawn Park, Race 2, AOC3/18, $82,000, 3yo, 8f (dirt), 1:37.43, track fast.1–Warrior's Club, 116, dk b/br c, 3, Warrior's Reward–

Thirty Eighth St., by Citidancer, $49,200, O–Churchill Downs Racing Club, B–John O'Meara (KY), T–D. Wayne Lukas, J–Javier Castellano

Sale History: 2016 OBSAPR, ($47,000 RNA), 2015 KEESEP, $25,000.

Margin: 2½, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

Oaklawn Park, Race 4, AOC3/18, $83,000, 4yo/up, 6f (dirt), 1:09.76, track fast.1–Abbaa, 117, b g, 6, Songandaprayer–Uninhibited (IRE),

by Lahib, $49,800, O–Thomas Julian, B–Marablue Farm LLC (FL), T–John Alexander Ortiz, J–Carlos H. Marquez, Jr.

Sale History: 2012 OBSJAN, ($29,000 RNA).Margin: 1¾, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart

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Oaklawn Park, Race 6, AOC3/18, $82,000, 3yo, 8f (dirt), 1:37.58, track fast.1–Love That Lute, 119, dk b/br c, 3, Midnight Lute–Carrie

My Love, by Meadowlake, $49,200, O–Dedomenico LLC and Muddy Waters Stables, B–Oakbrook Farm (KY), T–Jack C. Van Berg, J–Gary L. Stevens

Sale History: 2016 OBSJUN, $37,000, 2015 FTKOCT, ($34,000 RNA).

Margin: 2½, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart

Oaklawn Park, Race 8, AOC3/17, $74,000, 3yo, 6f (dirt), 1:10.46, track fast.1–Conquest Wildcat, 119, b c, 3, Wildcat Heir–Vee Cee

Dancing, by Pulpit, $44,400, O–Randy Patterson, B–A. FRANCIS VANLANGENDONCK & BARBARA VANLANGEN-DONCK (FL), T–Randy L. Morse, J–Alex L. Canchari

Sale History: 2016 KEENOV, $95,000, 2015 FTKJUL, $100,000.

Margin: 2, 11 starters. View Equibase Chart

Oaklawn Park, Race 9, AOC3/17, $75,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 6f (dirt), 1:10.62, track fast.1–Game Time Decision, 116, dk b/br f, 4, Put It Back–

Royal Taat (NZ), by Faltaat, $45,000, O–GenStar Thorough-breds and Ten Strike Racing, B–Doubledown Stables Inc (IL), T–Brad H. Cox, J–Ricardo Santana, Jr.

Margin: neck, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart

Oaklawn Park, Race 9, AOC3/18, $83,000, 4yo/up, 6f (dirt), 1:09.80, track fast.1–Luna de Loco, 115, ch c, 4, Malibu Moon–Fancy Pranc-

er, by Bertrando, $49,800, O–Calumet Farm, B–Calumet Farm (KY), T–Steven M. Asmussen, J–Luis Contreras

Margin: 1, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart

Oaklawn Park, Race 11, AOC3/18, $82,000, 4yo/up, 8.5f (dirt), 1:43.46, track fast.1–Leofric, 122, gr/ro c, 4, Candy Ride (ARG)–Lady Godiva,

by Unbridled's Song, $49,200, O–Steve Landers Racing LLC, B–Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, LLC (KY), T–Brad H. Cox, J–Javier Castellano

Sale History: 2016 KEENOV, $100,000, 2014 KEESEP, $330,000.

Margin: ¾, 12 starters. View Equibase Chart

Penn National, Race 4, AOC

3/18, $30,400, 4yo/up, 8f (dirt), 1:38.58, track fast.1–Harpoon, 121, gr/ro g, 6, Tapit–Christmas Star, by Star

de Naskra, $18,240, O–Kernan, Jr., Morris E. and M-Z Rac-ing Partnership, B–Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC (KY), T–Marcos Zulueta, J–Angel Castillo

Sale History: 2012 KEESEP, $500,000.Margin: 9, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart

Penn National, Race 6, AOC3/18, $30,400, 4yo/up, 6f (dirt), 1:11.24, track fast.1–Fara's Kid, 119, dk b/br g, 6, Lemon Drop Kid–Sticky, by

Concern, $14,592, O–Fitzhugh LLC, B–Fitzhugh, LLC (PA), T–Michael J. Trombetta, J–Angel R. Rodriguez

1–Ranger in Paradise, 119, b g, 4, U S Ranger–Street At-tack, by Street Cry (IRE), $12,160, O–Imaginary Stables, B–Patrick Everard & Elizabeth Everard (KY), T–Jonathan Wong, J–Joshua Navarro

Margin: ½½, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart

Santa Anita Park, Race 4, AOC3/18, $58,000, 4yo/up, 9f (turf), 1:47.40, course firm.1–Prime Attraction, 122, dk b/br c, 4, Unbridled's Song–

Strawberry Sense, by A.P. Indy, $34,800, O–D P Racing, B–Payson Stud Inc (KY), T–James M. Cassidy, J–Jamie Theriot

Sale History: 2014 KEESEP, $335,000.Margin: 1¼, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

Santa Anita Park, Race 5, AOC3/17, $56,000, 4yo/up, a6.5f (turf), 1:12.48, course firm.1–Tribal Fighter, 124, dk b/br g, 4, Tribal Rule–Lucera

(IRE), by Fasliyev, $43,680, O–Little Red Feather Racing, Dupuis, Francoise and Newman, Michael, B–Michael Neu-mann & Francoise Dupuis (CA), T–Richard Baltas, J–Corey S. Nakatani

Margin: 1½, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

Santa Anita Park, Race 6, AOC3/17, $58,000, 4yo/up, 8f (dirt), 1:36.85, track fast.1–Ike Walker, 120, b g, 5, Bellamy Road–Quite Familiar, by

Hold That Tiger, $34,800, O–C T R Stables LLC, Hollendorf-er, Jerry and Sigband, Michael, B–Buck Pond Farm, Inc. (KY), T–Jerry Hollendorfer, J–Flavien Prat

Sale History: 2013 KEESEP, $125,000.Margin: ¾, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart

Sunland Park, Race 7, ALW3/18, $26,900, 3yo/up, f/m, 5.5f (dirt), 1:02.95, track fast.1–Find Fault, 123, b m, 5, Blame–Lucida, by A.P. Indy,

$16,140, O–Karl Pergola, B–Jerry Crawford (KY), T–Weston Martin, J–Roimes Chirinos

Sale History: 2016 KEENOV, $8,000, 2013 KEESEP, $260,000, 2012 KEENOV, $80,000.

Margin: 4, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart

Sunland Park, Race 8, AOC3/18, $34,400, 4yo/up, 6.5f (dirt), 1:15.17, track fast.1–Way Nifty, 119, ch g, 4, The Way Home–Nifty Lady, by

Gone West, $20,640, O–Strain, Larry and Nave, Helen, B–Larry Strain & Helen Nave (NM), T–Lauren Fincher, J–Justin Shepherd

Margin: neck, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart

Tampa Bay Downs, Race 6, ALW3/18, $22,500, 4yo/up, 8.5f (turf), 1:42.60, course firm.1–Vakeesh, 118, b g, 5, Include–Valvina, by Cat's At

Home, $12,000, O–Arturo Rodriguez, B–Ming J. Fong & Sandra F. Albus (KY), T–Arturo Rodriguez, J–Gary Wales

Sale History: 2014 OBSJUN, ($27,000 RNA), 2013 KEE-JAN, $9,500.

Margin: neck, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

MAIDEN RESULTS

Aqueduct, Race 2, MSW3/18, $55,000, 3yo, f, 6f (dirt), 1:12.16, track good.1–Satin Sheets, 120, b f, 3, Into Mischief–Wings of a

Dove, by Milwaukee Brew, $33,000, O–KEM Stables, B–Milfer Farm Inc. (NY), T–Steven M. Asmussen, J–Kendrick Carmouche

Sale History: 2016 FTMMAY, ($24,000 RNA), 2015 FT-KOCT, $25,000.

Margin: ¾, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart

Fair Grounds, Race 5, MSW3/18, $38,000, 3yo/up, a8f (turf), 1:41.67, course firm.1–T' Cadeau, 123, dk b/br g, 4, Tiz the One–Ocean Wild,

by Ocean Crest, $22,800, O–Jamie C. Pastor, B–Dexsan Stables LLC (LA), T–Jamie C. Pastor, J–Jose Riquelme

Margin: 2¾, 11 starters. View Equibase Chart

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Fair Grounds, Race 8, MSW3/18, $41,000, 3yo, 8.32f (dirt), 1:42.34, track fast.1–Multiplier, 120, b c, 3, The Factor–Trippi Street, by Trip-

pi, $24,600, O–American Equistock, B–Mark Stansell (KY), T–Brendan P. Walsh, J–Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.

Sale History: 2016 OBSAPR, ($120,000 RNA), 2015 KEESEP, ($220,000 RNA), 2014 KEENOV, $62,000.

Margin: 1¾, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart

Gulfstream Park, Race 10, MSW3/18, $46,000, 3yo, 6f (dirt), 1:10.67, track fast.1–Classic Cotton, 120, b c, 3, High Cotton–Siren Cove, by

Montbrook, $30,800, O–Breeze Easy, LLC, B–John David O'Farrell & J. Michael O'Farrell, Jr. (FL), T–Troy S. Wismer, J–Jose Lezcano

Sale History: 2016 OBSMAR, $280,000.Margin: neck, 10 starters. View Equibase Chart

Laurel Park, Race 4, MSW3/18, $50,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 8f (dirt), 1:39.44, track fast.1–Claravoyant, 124, ch f, 4, Drosselmeyer–Light From

Above, by A.P. Indy, $28,500, O–Triple Tree Stable, B–Har-gus Sexton & Sandra Sexton (KY), T–Mary E. Eppler, J–Alex Cintron

Sale History: 2014 KEESEP, $110,000.Margin: neck, 7 starters. View Equibase Chart

Oaklawn Park, Race 5, MSW3/18, $80,000, 3yo, f, 8f (dirt), 1:39.39, track fast.1–Sameeha, 121, b f, 3, Street Cry (IRE)–Burooz (IRE), by

King's Best, $48,000, O–Shadwell Stable, B–Shadwell Farm, LLC (KY), T–Daniel C. Peitz, J–Joseph Rocco, Jr.

Margin: 3, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

Penn National, Race 1, MSW3/18, $33,300, 3yo, 8.32f (dirt), 1:46.19, track fast.1–Heat Dome, 122, b c, 3, Jump Start–Di's Delight, by

French Deputy, $19,980, O–Matthew Schera, B–Barlar, LLC (PA), T–Cathal A. Lynch, J–Tyler Conner

Sale History: 2015 FTMSEP, $35,000, 2014 KEENOV, $35,000.

Margin: 1½, 6 starters. View Equibase Chart

Santa Anita Park, Race 1, MSW3/18, $54,000, 3yo, 8f (turf), 1:37.14, course firm.1–California Journey, 123, dk b/br c, 3, Good Journey–

Callie Mae, by Abstract, $32,400, O–Dunns Downs, LLC, B–Dunns Down LLC (CA), T–Mike Puype, J–Stewart Elliott

Margin: ½, 9 starters. View Equibase Chart

Santa Anita Park, Race 3, MSW3/18, $54,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 8f (dirt), 1:37.43, track fast.1–Dalsaros, 126, dk b/br f, 4, Unbridled's Song–Ask the

Moon, by Malibu Moon, $32,400, O–Keith Brackpool, B–SF Bloodstock (KY), T–Carla Gaines, J–Flavien Prat

Sale History: 2014 KEESEP, ($200,000 RNA).Margin: 11½, 5 starters. View Equibase Chart

Santa Anita Park, Race 10, MSW3/18, $54,000, 3yo, 8f (turf), 1:35.98, course firm.1–Burnt Cognac, 123, dk b/br c, 3, Calimonco–Brandy-

wine View, by Rahy, $32,400, O–Ballena Vista Farm and Wygod, Martin J., B–Ballena Vista Farm & Martin Wygod (CA), T–Richard E. Mandella, J–Joseph Talamo

Margin: 3¼, 8 starters. View Equibase Chart

Tampa Bay Downs, Race 10, MSW3/18, $22,500, 3yo/up, 5f (turf), :56.74, course firm.1–Dubini, 123, dk b/br g, 4, Gio Ponti–Catch My Fancy, by

Yes It's True, $11,800, O–Pewter Stable, B–Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate (KY), T–Kathleen A. Demasi, J–Jose C. Fer-rer

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PASADENA S.Santa Anita Park, Sunday, March 19, Race 88f (turf), $75,000, 3yo, 4:10 PM (local)

P # PP Horse Sire Age/Sex Jockey Weight M/L Owner 1 1 Big Sky Logan Sky Mesa 3/c Corey S. Nakatani 120 30/1 Holly & David Wilson 2 2 Taxman's Quest Euroears 3/g Flavien Prat 120 8/1 Litsch Family LLC 3 3 Ritzy A. P. English Channel 3/c Victor Espinoza 120 15/1 Calumet Farm 4 4 Ky. Colonel Into Mischief 3/c Mike E. Smith 120 6/1 Preston Madden 5 5 Taco Gio Ponti 3/c Jesus M. Rios 124 6/1 V. A. Racing Stables LLC or Alonso 6 6 Cistron The Factor 3/c Tyler Baze 122 4/1 Hronis Racing LLC or Little Red Feather Racing 7 7 Monster Man Unbridled's Song 3/c Rafael Bejarano 120 20/1 Gary S. Broad 8 8 Conquest Farenheit Scat Daddy 3/c Norberto Arroyo, Jr. 120 5/2 Rockingham Ranch or Littlefield 9 9 Zakaroff Slew's Tiznow 3/g Joseph Talamo 124 6/1 Antone Metaxas 10 10 Bird Is the Word Birdstone 3/c Kent J. Desormeaux 120 6/1 Heart Racing StableBreeders: 1–Oxley, TCF Stallions, et al. & Nicholas M. Lotz; 2–Litsch Family, LLC; 3–Calumet Farm; 4–Malibu Farm; 5–Rose Hill Farm; 6–St. George Farm, LLC; 7–The Premae Company LLC; 8–Meadow Lane Stables LLC; 9–Eagle Ridge Racing LLC; 10–Machmer Hall.Trainers: 1–Vladimir Cerin; 2–Richard E. Mandella; 3–Dan Blacker; 4–Richard E. Mandella; 5–Efren Loza, Jr.; 6–John W. Sadler; 7–Scott Hansen; 8–Peter Miller; 9–Steven Specht; 10–G. F. Almeida.

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SIRES BY 2-YEAR-OLD GROSS

SIRES BY 2-YEAR-OLD AVERAGE

SIRES BY 2-YEAR-OLD MEDIAN

Listed below are the top 10 leading sires by 2016 North American 2-year-old gross through December 31, 2016.

Listed below are the top 10 leading sires by 2016 North American 2-year-old average through December 31, 2016.

Listed below are the top 10 leading sires by 2016 North American 2-year-old median through December 31, 2016.

Rank Sire Offered Sold RNA Gross Average Median

1 Uncle Mo 41 32 9 $8,365,500 $261,422 $160,000

2 Into Mischief 59 43 16 $5,295,000 $123,140 $95,000

3 Bodemeister 45 33 12 $4,705,500 $142,591 $100,000

4 The Factor 52 36 16 $4,701,000 $130,583 $55,000

5 Gemologist 53 38 15 $4,523,000 $119,026 $85,000

6 Candy Ride (ARG) 26 23 3 $4,224,300 $183,665 $130,000

7 Union Rags 32 28 4 $4,179,000 $149,250 $92,500

8 Smart Strike 15 14 1 $3,989,000 $284,929 $190,000

9 Scat Daddy 27 21 6 $3,716,100 $176,957 $100,000

10 Shackleford 51 40 11 $3,461,500 $86,538 $44,500

Rank Sire Offered Sold RNA Gross Average Median

1 Tapit 13 6 7 $3,320,000 $553,333 $350,000

2 War Front 4 3 1 $1,420,000 $473,333 $425,000

3 Curlin 8 6 2 $2,687,000 $447,833 $387,500

4 Smart Strike 15 14 1 $3,989,000 $284,929 $190,000

5 Uncle Mo 41 32 9 $8,365,500 $261,422 $160,000

6 Medaglia d'Oro 5 3 2 $695,000 $231,667 $70,000

7 Friesan Fire 5 4 1 $872,000 $218,000 $18,500

8 Fastnet Rock (AUS) 4 3 1 $610,000 $203,333 $130,000

9 Aikenite 2 1 1 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000

10 Twirling Candy 13 11 2 $2,199,000 $199,909 $55,000

Rank Sire Offered Sold RNA Gross Average Median

1 War Front 4 3 1 $1,420,000 $473,333 $425,000

2 Curlin 8 6 2 $2,687,000 $447,833 $387,500

3 Tapit 13 6 7 $3,320,000 $553,333 $350,000

4 Aikenite 2 1 1 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000

5 Smart Strike 15 14 1 $3,989,000 $284,929 $190,000

6 Bernardini 16 12 4 $2,369,000 $197,417 $180,000

7 Uncle Mo 41 32 9 $8,365,500 $261,422 $160,000

8 Distorted Humor 9 7 2 $1,221,000 $174,429 $150,000

9 Idiot Proof 1 1 0 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000

10 Lucky Pulpit 2 1 1 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000