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Letters to the Editor: Praise for Muscat, Oaklawn, HISA

Blood-Horse - Thu, 2025-08-14 15:46
Letters to the Editor for the Aug. 14 edition of BH Daily.

Trading Trouble Gets It Done for Buck Butler

Blood-Horse - Thu, 2025-08-14 15:46
After a spectacular 2024 that saw him take home six New York-bred trophies, he's a finalist for 2024 TOBA Small Breeder of the Year.

Decoupling Threat, ADW Legality Discussed at Conference

Blood-Horse - Thu, 2025-08-14 15:46
During The Racing and Gaming Conference Aug. 13 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., panelists discussed how the industry should prepare for more decoupling threats in the future.

Caitlinhergrtness Aims to Score in E. P. Taylor

Blood-Horse - Thu, 2025-08-14 15:46
Last year, Caitlinhergrtness won the King's Plate Stakes, and Aug. 16, she'll aim to become the first Plate winner to capture the E. P. Taylor Stakes (G1T).

Tip Top Thomas Eyes Second Stakes Win in Smarty Jones

Blood-Horse - Thu, 2025-08-14 15:46
Fresh off his first graded stakes victory in last month's Indiana Derby (G3), Jim Bakke and Gerry Isbister's Tip Top Thomas will look to secure back-to-back wins in the $200,000 Smarty Jones Stakes at Parx Racing.

Half Sister to Calyx Tops Jean-Pierre Dubois Sale

Blood-Horse - Thu, 2025-08-14 15:46
Blue-blooded Frankel mare Helenium, in foal to Kingman, was among the highlights of Jean-Pierre Dubois's private sale at Haras de Bois Roussel hosted by Auctav Aug. 13 and she sold to Quirke Bloodstock on behalf of Coolmara Stables. 

PTHA Presents Owners, Trainers Appreciation Day

Blood-Horse - Thu, 2025-08-14 15:46
The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association will present Owners and Trainers Appreciation Day Aug. 18 at Parx Racing. The event showcases 12 races with purses totaling more than $650,000.

Turf Paradise Progressing With Off-Season Projects Ahead of Nov. 10 Opening

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 15:26

Now inside the three-month mark until the start of the upcoming 102-date meet, management at Turf Paradise is checking off projects on its list of off-season improvements prior to the arrival of horses in October for the Nov. 10-May 2 season.

Turf Paradise general manager Vincent Francia said at Thursday's Arizona Racing Commission (AZRC) meeting that Sept. 16 is the target date for the beginning of the annual main-track renovation.

“It may take anywhere from 10 days to two weeks because we take all the old dirt off and then put the new dirt down to get ready for the horses to come in in the beginning of October,” Francia said.

“And prior to them coming in, there will be a representative from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) to come out and look over all the work that's been done on the main track and to give us approval to be open for training,” Francia said.

Francia also said Turf Paradise will be shoring up structural aspects of the property based on recommendations from an outside engineering firm's recent report. A focal point will be 10 barns on the backside that have not been significantly overhauled since they were built in 1955.

Brian Duncan, the AZRC's racing enforcement and operations manager, said he visited the track Aug. 12 and will be there again Aug. 15 to check on progress of the work that is already underway.

“I did look at the main rail and the quarter chute,” Duncan said. “They are complete with the exception of just being painted now. The three-quarters chute still needs everything–panels put down, all the caulking and painting as well. I did not check the turf rails. They were watering and cutting it, so I will be checking that [Friday] when I do this as well. I did visit the paddock stalls. The ceiling is complete–painted, redone.”

Duncan said he did not personally see the updated sauna in the jockeys' quarters, but that track management had provided him with photographs showing its completion.

Francia said the work on the rails will be finished in the following order: inner rail on the main track, outer rail on the main track, then the outer rail on the turf course.

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E.P. Taylor Turf Course Renovations To Begin Next Week, Major Stakes Shift To Inner

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 15:11

Renovations to the E.P. Taylor Turf Course at Woodbine will begin the week of Aug. 18, 2025. The project will restore a five-furlong section of the backstretch run and install a modern drainage system and new Kentucky Bluegrass. For the remainder of the season until the completion of the project in September 2026, turf racing will be conducted on the bet365 Inner Turf Course.

“The E.P. Taylor Turf Course has played host to some of the most memorable moments in Canadian racing, and this renovation ensures it remains one of the finest turf courses in the world,” said Michael Copeland, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment. “This project is about more than infrastructure–it reflects our long-term commitment to delivering a world-class racing experience for our horses and riders, horseplayers and fans, and the entire racing community.”

The fall turf stakes traditionally contested over the E.P. Taylor will be relocated to the inner turf, including the GI Woodbine Mile, the GI Summer Stakes and GI Natalma Stakes all at a two-turn mile on Sept. 13. The Breeders' Stakes on Sept. 28 and the GI Canadian International on Oct. 4 will also be run over the inner turf course. The latter two events will be held over their traditional mile-and-a-half distances, but will be three-turn races instead of two.

To support the project timeline, post times at Woodbine will be adjusted beginning the week of Aug. 18. Thursday post time will shift from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., while Friday's first race will be moved to 4:30 p.m. from 1:05 p.m. Saturday and Sunday post times remain unchanged.

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OwnerView Webinar Covers Buying At Sales And On Digital Platforms

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 14:52

The sixth installment in the 2025 OwnerView webinar series was held Aug. 12 and covered buying horses at sales and on digital platforms, according to a press release on Thursday from the series.

Guests included Leif Aaron, director of digital sales, Fasig-Tipton; Conrad Bandoroff, vice president of Denali Stud; Cormac Breathnach, director of sales operations, Keeneland; and Jon Green, owner of D.J. Stable LLC.

Hosted by The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, and presented by Bessemer Trust, Keeneland, and Stoll Keenon Ogden, the panel was sponsored by Centennial Farms and Walmac Farm. The Q&A portion of the event was sponsored by West Point Thoroughbreds.

Click here to access the webinar.

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Amy Gregory To Receive Jane Goldstein Award At HRWA Conference

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 13:50

Amy Gregory, a prominent member of the Keeneland team for nearly two decades, will receive the Jane Goldstein Exemplary Leadership Award at the Horse Racing Women's Association's fourth annual Conference, Oct. 8-9, in Lexington, Kentucky, according to a press release from the organization on Thursday.

Within her 45-year career in the Thoroughbred industry, Gregory joined Keeneland as media relations manager in 2006 and was named director of communications in 2013. Earlier this summer, Gregory retired from her role, though she will continue to provide communications support to Keeneland and consult on special projects for the company.

“I am incredibly honored and humbled to receive the Jane Goldstein Leadership Award,” said Gregory. “I am so grateful to the Horse Racing Women's Association for this very special recognition, and thankful for its continuing work to engage and inspire women in racing.”

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Keeneland Supplements Pair To September Yearling Sale Book 1

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 13:26

Keeneland has supplemented a filly by Tapit and a colt by Uncle Mo to Book 1 of the September Yearling Sale Sept. 8-9, the company said via a Thursday release.

Opening day of the auction, which begins at 1 p.m. ET will include:

  • Hip 183, a daughter of Tapit who is from the family of current sire Life Is Good, MGISW Diamondrella (GB) (Rock of Gibraltar {Ire}). Consigned by Paramount Sales, agent, she is out of She'samericanmade (American Pharoah).

Supplemented to the second day is:

  • Hip 374, a colt by Uncle Mo who is a half-brother to current sire Pinehurst. He is out of the Giant's Causeway mare Giant Win, a full-sister to GSW First Passage. From the family of GISW Harmony Lodge (Hennessy), the colt is consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent.

Click here to access the catalogue.

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Neil Pessin Lands Assistant Trainer Position With Michelle Nihei Barn

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 13:10

Neil Pessin, who abruptly left the training business in mid-May, has landed a new position as an assistant to trainer Michelle Nihei on the Kentucky circuit, the conditioner confirmed Thursday.

The conditioner of Grade I winner Bell's the One (Majesticperfection), Pessin saddled his final runner at Keeneland at the end of April and took some time to sell off some of his tack and other gear. But Pessin admits that sitting idly by isn't something he does especially well, and he ultimately accepted an offer from Nihei to oversee a string of about 10 horses at Churchill's Trackside training center around the beginning of June.

“I had a few people ask to evaluate horses for them, but that took about 30 minutes and I found I still had 23 hours and 30 minutes to kill,” Pessin quipped. “A few people asked about going to work for them, but Michelle made me a good offer and what's especially nice is that I will get to winter in New Orleans, so it all made sense.”

Pessin has long spent the winter months at the Fair Grounds.

The conditioner has made the two-hour journey across to Ellis Park with the odd Nihei entrant and he said that plans remain for the barn to remain at Trackside or the track proper, depending on the acceptance and approval of their stall application.

Pessin anticipates that the size of the barn will increase beginning in 2026.

“Michelle has about 30 horses at present, but her husband, Tony, is putting together a group of investors to buy horses of all ages,” Pessin said. “They have about 30 yearlings turning right now, and they also buy horses of racing age and breeding stock.”

Pessin admits that it's nice to 'be back.'

The work thing is overrated,” he said with a chuckle, “but it does feel good to be back doing something with the horses instead of just sitting around. I do like what I'm doing and eventually we'll have maybe double the horses that we have now, so looking forward to that.”

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Hill ‘n’ Dale Acquires Half Interest In HOY Thorpedo Anna, Deal Includes NFL Star Lynch

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 13:08

Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa has acquired a half-interest in 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) in a deal which includes former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, according to a press release from the farm.

Trained by Kenny McPeek, who selected her as a yearling, she is one of only seven distaffers in the history of the American turf and only the second 3-year-old filly, along with the fabulous Rachel Alexandra (Medaglia d'Oro), to claim the coveted title.

A six-time Grade I winner with victories in the GI Kentucky Oaks, the GI Acorn Stakes, the GI CCA Oaks, the GI Cotillion Stakes, the GI Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff and the GI Apple Blossom Handicap, the mare has compiled a record of 11 wins and two seconds from 14 starts, with earnings over $5 million.

“It is extremely rare, if not impossible, to acquire an interest in a mare of this caliber,” said John G. Sikura, owner of Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. “A Horse of the Year, out of a Broodmare of the Year is beyond a unique commodity. A consummate Champion, Thorpedo Anna hails from a pedigree that I have been involved in and respect as foundational to the modern breed. Deep in her pedigree are the names of Cosmah, Almahmoud and the great sires Halo and Northern Dancer who is perhaps the greatest sire ever.

“Kenny has managed her career to perfection and I am excited to be part of the team,” added Sikura. “We have a shared responsibilty to expose our sport to a new audience, as such, NFL superstar and actor Marshawn Lynch is participating in the deal. Mr. Lynch came to Saratoga and experienced our sport and was utterly enthralled.”

Thorpedo Anna will race the remainder of 2025 and plans are for her to continue next year.

“It has been an amazing journey being around Thorpedo Anna,” said Kenny McPeek. “Judy Hicks, Mark Edwards and Sherri McPeek's Magdalena Racing will continue to retain their percentage ownership of Thorpedo Anna and we are all excited to continue with such a great partner as John Sikura and Hill 'n' Dale.”

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Fasig-Tipton Digtal Opens Bidding For Major Reduction Of Harris Farms

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 12:32

Bidding commenced Aug. 14 and runs until Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m PT for the major reduction of Harris Farms on Fasig-Tipton Digital, according to a press release from the platform on Thursday.

Ninety entries are catalogued as part of the reduction of leading California owner and breeder John C. Harris who participated in all aspects of the Thoroughbred business until his passing at the age of 81 in July.

The reduction consists of breeding and racing stock.  Included in the catalogue are:

  • Nu Pi Lambda (City Zip) (Hip 50): She is a half-sister to MGISW Deterministic. Nu Pi Lambda is offered in foal to Deterministic's sire Liam's Map;
  • Hennys Crazy Train (Epicenter) (Hip 51): GSP earner of more than $300,000 carries her first foal;
  • 24 mares offered with foals at foot;
  • 40 horses of racing age, including unraced 2-year-olds being prepared for their career debuts.

All offerings are being sold with no reserve.

“We are honored for Fasig-Tipton Digital to be entrusted with the reduction of Harris Farms,” said Leif Aaron. “Mr. Harris, a pillar of racing for more than four decades, spent his life developing these families, which have consistently produced top-quality runners since he assumed leadership of his family's stable in 1981.”

Since 2000, Harris runners have won 695 races for earnings of more than $22-million.

Prospective buyers may view the catalogue and register to bid by clicking here.

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Retired NFL Receiver Mike Renfro Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast Presented By Keeneland To Talk King’s Plate

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 12:10

Mike Renfro caught 28 touchdowns during his eleven seasons in the NFL playing for the Houston Oilers and the Dallas Cowboys. Like most athletes, even after all these years, he misses those Sunday afternoons, the camaraderie with his teammates and the thrill of competition.

But what would fill the void when he walked off the field for the last time in 1988? To Renfro, that's a very easy question to answer. He discovered horse racing. Thirty-seven years later, Renfro is part of the CJ Thoroughbreds ownership group, which has its sights set on Saturday's King's Plate at Woodbine with Tom's Magic (Justify).

To talk about his careers–in football and in racing–Renfro was the Gainesway Guest of the Week on this week's episode of the TDN Writers' Room Podcast Presented by Keeneland.

“Any ex-athlete that spent some time at least at the highest level for a while will tell you the same thing,” Renfro said. “There's been others before me and there'll be others to come. But any pro athlete that gets out of the game, it's hard. We have a lot of ex-teammates. We have a lot of teammates that struggle after a life of fame and the fortune, right? And whether it's Hollywood actors, pro athletes, whoever it may be, if they're in the spotlight and they've been exposed to that lifestyle, it can be very difficult. Thank goodness for horse racing. It's a wonderful sport.”


 

Tom's Magic was bought by CJ Thoroughbreds out of the 2023 Keeneland September sale. The podcast's very own Zoe Cadman helped pick out the horse along with partner Marette Farrell. Paying only $200,000 for a son of Justify, they got a bargain.

“I think Zoe said it right when she said we just got lucky,” Renfro said. “It's as simple as that. He needed a little time, not from anything that stands out in my memory or anything that put him on the vet's list, but he came to our farm instead of going directly to Florida. Normally, we send them to Ocala. He came to our farm and just chilled for about 60 days. And then he went on to Kevin Nolmeyer's at Silver Springs right there in Lexington. But bottom line is I think we just got lucky.”

Tom's Magic is 3-for-5 lifetime and won the Black Gold Stakes at Fair Grounds and the Tale of the Cat Stakes at Monmouth. He has raced only on the turf. Renfro said they began to think of Tom's Magic as a King's Plate horse almost from the start.

“We're all traveling for the first time to Woodbine Racecourse and to have an entry in the King's Plate is pretty special,” Renfro said. “We've been pinching ourselves. It's been a plan for several months. This plan actually worked out, which is somewhat rare in our industry as you know.

“We've been thinking about this race for a long time. We had an Ontario-bred. We knew he had some talent. Our friend Zoe was very involved in helping select this horse. But you know, things worked out. We got to run him late as a two year old and he showed some promise and won his second start. Since really the first of the year, we've been honing in on this race and he stayed sound as he can be and it's worked out. He's certainly a contender.”

In our “Fastest Horse of the Week,” segment which is sponsored by WinStar, the team went over the many reasons there are breed to WinStar stallion Life Is Good. The fastest horse of the week was GI Sword Dancer winner El Cordobes (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), who earned a 104 Beyer.

Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by 1/ST Racing, the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association,West Point Thoroughbreds, and 1/ST TV, the team of Cadman, Bill Finley and Randy Moss previewed the GI Alabama Stakes and the King's Plate. They reviewed the GI Sword Dancer Stakes and the GI Arlington Million Stakes.

Also on the docket, the group discussed the foul-up last Saturday at Saratoga where the last race on the card was run at the wrong distance.

To watch the Writers' Room, click here. To view the show as a podcast, click here.

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Whitney Champ Sierra Leone Back Among World’s Best In Longines Rankings

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 12:00

Off his late heroics in the GI Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 2, Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) once again cracked the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings.

Owned by Peter Brant, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Westerberg and Brook Smith, last year's Eclipse Champion 3-year-old rolled from the back of the pack as is his style to take the Whitney by a length. The Chad Brown trainee is now rated 120 on the 2025 list.

Topping the chart at 127 is still a three-way tie between Field of Gold (Ire) (Kingman {GB}), Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) and Ombudsman (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}).

Since last month's release, Field of Gold was fourth in the G1 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood and Ombudsman finished as the runner-up in the G1 Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park. Forever Young has not raced since he was third in the G1 Dubai World Cup.

Delacroix (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), who bested Ombudsman in the Coral-Eclipse remains in the co-fourth position in the rankings with a rating of 126. Sharing that same mark is Hong Kong champions Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}) and Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}).

As for the U.S.-based contingent, MGISW Sovereignty (Into Mischief) who is pointing to the GI DraftKings Travers Stakes remained at 125, and checking in again at 124 was MGISW White Abarrio (Race Day), who could ship west to run in the GI Pacific Classic Stakes at Del Mar.

The complete LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings are available here.

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D.J. Stable To Hold Strategic Reduction Consigned By Taylor Made At Keeneland November

Thoroughbred Daily News - Thu, 2025-08-14 10:55

During this year's Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, Len and Jon Green's D.J. Stable will offer a curated reduction of its bloodstock portfolio consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, the auction house said in a press release on Thursday.

While their reduction represents a meaningful milestone, the Greens remain as committed as ever to the sport. D.J. Stable will continue to be active in racing and at future sales, with plans to invest in new opportunities and further grow their presence in the sport.

“This is a one-time offering–strategic and deliberate, not something we plan to do annually,” Len Green said. “From a business perspective, there's no better time to capitalize on opportunities in the breeding industry. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' is strategically crafted to offer compelling incentives for high net worth individuals to invest in broodmares, making it both a smart financial move and a savvy tax strategy.”

For more than four decades, D.J. Stable has earned more than 2,600 wins with more than 150 stakes victories; earned 14 leading owner titles across major racing jurisdictions; and raced Eclipse Award and Sovereign Award winners.

“D.J. Stable has been developing their broodmare operation for decades,” Taylor Made President and CEO Mark Taylor said. “This is a unique opportunity for buyers to access quality bloodstock and turnkey mares who can offer an immediate return on investment in 2026 and beyond.”

Details of the D.J. Stable consignment, including offerings, will be released in the coming weeks along with the November Breeding Stock Sale catalog.

“This reduction is a nice standard of quality,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “D.J. Stable has always approached the sport with professionalism and purpose, and this consignment is no exception. It's a unique opportunity for buyers to invest in proven bloodlines from a first-class operation. Keeneland is pleased to sell these horses for the Greens, and we look forward to them remaining active buyers at future Keeneland sales.”

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Saratoga Maidens Presented By Keeneland: Godolphin’s Quiet Street Snags Eventful MSW Triumph

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-08-13 19:45

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Hindered at the start and helped at the end, when it counted the most, Quiet Street (Street Boss) launched her career Wednesday with a victory in the finale at Saratoga Race Course.

The chart shows that the Godolphin homebred trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott won the $100,000 maiden special weight for 2-year-old fillies by a neck over Lit Ship (Midshipman). She completed the 5 1/2 furlongs on the Mellon Turf Course in 1:03.72 and paid $15.60.

Getting to the wire first was an adventure. She was bumped leaving the gate by the 8-5 favorite Delightful Darling (Flameaway) and ended up last in the field of nine under Junior Alvarado. Rather than trying to rush the filly up into contention, Alvarado played a patient game. Coming off the turn he was able to move Quiet Street five or six lengths wide and commence what turned into a winning move.

“She was off a tad slow,” Mott said. “And then, naturally, when you're off a tad slow, the others have a chance to pancake you and she got pancaked a little bit. He let her settle into stride, and she found her way.”

On the front end, Delightful Darling was tiring after fractions of :22.34 and :45.96. Lit Ship pounced in the stretch and with plenty of momentum looked like she would snag the win. Moments later, though, she shied from the Irad Ortiz, Jr.'s left-handed crop and headed toward the outer rail and Alvarado guided Quiet Street into the gigantic opening. Ortiz managed to straighten out Lit Ship and got her back into the race, but she had surrendered too much ground.

Even when Quiet Street was last, several lengths behind the pace, Mott said he figured she might be able to get into contention.

“I wasn't ruling her out because I know she can run,” he said. “I didn't know if she was going to get up to win, but I didn't rule her out completely, that's for sure.”

Alvarado was following Lit Ship toward the front and managed to avoid any trouble when the filly moved to her right.

“He was headed out, but there was plenty of room,” Mott said. “We never got impeded. I guess he just had to angle in a little bit. I don't think it bothered us that much.”

Mott trained Quiet Street's dam, Serene (Tapit) early in her career and saddled her for her first race before she was moved to Eoin Harty. He said Serene was a “big, tall long filly”, a different physique than Quiet Street, her first foal.

Trainer Bill Mott and jockey Junior Alvarado do their post-race debrief | Sarah Andrew

“Very high strung, kind of a flighty type, light-made filly, but very athletic,” Mott said. “She's been very, very honest every one of her works. She's always worked good every time. She's done what we've asked her to do.”

Mott said that Quiet Street is not a sprinter type because she is longer and leaner and not overly muscular.

The next step, Mott said, is to see what range she might have.

“I have to try her. I have to stretch her out and try,” Mott said. “If she'll stretch out and be effective, that will be what I want. I'm not looking to make her into a sprinter. If she is, she is. I'd like to see her go on. We prefer the longer races.”

In addition to the win, Quiet Street got a bonus: an education that isn't typically available in morning breezes on the Oklahoma turf training track.

“Well, when you pass the whole field, you do get some experience out of it, sometimes maybe as much or more than going long if you're up on the front end,” Mott said. “She should have learned something from it. I guess the big question will be how far is she going to go?

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Street Boss Filly Quiet Street Last To First In Saratoga Finale

Thoroughbred Daily News - Wed, 2025-08-13 19:13

9th-Saratoga, $100,000, Msw, 8-13, 2yo, f, 5 1/2fT, 1:03.72, fm, neck.
QUIET STREET (f, 2, Street Boss–Serene, by Tapit) overcame a rough start to win the Wednesday nightcap for the Sovereignty connections. A sneaky-live 6-1 from an 8-1 morning line, the homebred was pinched back from between horses at the break and was forced to travel from the rear, but was allowed to settle and was not ridden off her feet by Junior Alvarado. Last, but under a hold on the turn, Quiet Street swung into action seven or eight wide in upper stretch and she quickly zeroed in on favored Delightful Darling (Flameaway) and Lit Ship (Midshipman), who were at each other into the final furlong. The latter drifted out as Delightful Darling began to fade, and Quiet Street closed stoutly to hold off a re-rally from Lit Ship by a neck.

The winner's dam, an $800,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase by Godolphin, is out of Fascinating (Smart Strike), twice Grade I-placed at two. Fascinating's GSW & GISP dam Untouched Talent (Storm Cat) produced nine winners, including GI Arkansas Derby hero and multiple Classic-placed Bodemeister (Empire Maker) and MGSW Under the Stars (Pioneeerof the Nile). The first foal from her dam, Quiet Street has a yearling half-brother by Uncle Mo and a foal half-brother by Midshipman. Serene is due to Street Sense for her 2026 foal. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $55,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.
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