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Hunterton Farm has welcomed two new members to its retirement community of accomplished equines. Market Share 5,1:50 2/5f ($3,792,101) and It’s My Show p,3, 1:46 4/5 ($1,541,620) recently arrived at the Paris, Ky., farm.
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California-bred stakes seldom attract runners from the East Coast, but classic-winning trainer Jena Antonucci has two maidens in six-figure stakes at Del Mar this weekend.
Diamond Necklace remains unbeaten after six starts, adding the Group 1 Nassau Stakes in England on Thursday to the three she already had claimed in France.
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Cabo Spirit is booked to start in the Grade 2 Del Mar Mile on turf on Aug. 22
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Southwind Chaska produced the best performance of her season when she raced at the Meadowlands three weeks ago, and trainer Jim Oscarsson thinks that should bode well for his filly’s next visit to the Big M for Saturday’s Hambletonian Oaks elims.
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The conditions indicate that Friday’s fourth race at Del Mar is an allowance at six furlongs. A glance at the recent records of the seven-runner lineup suggests that the race is a stakes in all but name.
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On Saturday, Booked will face a new cast of maiden winners – including a son of Flightline who was most impressive on debut – when he runs in the Grade 2, $250,000 Saratoga Special, seeking a third consecutive victory.
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Derick Giwner's analysis of the Saturday 8/1 card at The Meadowlands.
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Weekend GamePlan: Picks for Arlington Million, Jim Dandy, Clement Hirsch
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Among five listed stakes on the Arlington Million Day undercard at Colonial Downs, it is no surprise that the $150,000 Van Clief Stakes has drawn the most competitive field.
