Keeneland: Closer Looks for October 10, 2013

Race 1

A Better Tomorrow

Maker is 22 for 103 or 21% the last 5 years when going from a MSW to a maiden claimer; gelding has much more speed than he just flashed; he did get a feel of the surface 5 days ago and cozy slot can't hurt; backers can point to the fact the top sibling did bank over $150K; must respect everything from this barn.

Heavenly Shiloh

Gelding had to be off for 13 months for a pretty serious reason; the return was okay, but then the regression in last when taking the overland route; the 4th, 5th, and 6th finishers in last took cheaper maiden claimers next out then this guy is offered for today; it's just hard to find the upside after 21 defeats.

Barry Shortpants

Even on the drop, tough to adore after he just beat one to the wire; one angle to think about: note the best Beyer career by far was in a similar 2nd off the layoff run; key off that 2013 opener and if he can run back to that race, the rest may be looking at minor awards.

Expensive Candy

At least he posted one of his better Beyers in last; the 8/31 show horse graduated next out in a maiden $15K claimer in Indiana with a 66 Beyer; note runner has also missed a tag that is half the price he is offered for today; passing.

Bay Head

Can't be thrilled with the beats vs. softer; soph was over 3 clear two back, has been stabled here so he should be comfortable with the surface and barn has spotted them just fine this year with limited starters; could move forward here.

Giacoslew

Note soph broke in the air two back before the track and fade job in last; he did pass a couple of horses two back and was a bit more keen to run early in last; don't be shocked if this one runs big today.

Battlements

The drop is logical after 3 poor efforts; 4 for 26 dam banked nearly $185K; this is her first to race; note wraps were added two back; apparently not much of a work horse, look for rider to be aggressive here and send hard; brief threat?

Bolting Brown

In tight in the only synthetic effort in Chicago; gelding does seem to be improved off the slight freshening; never like to see them give up clear leads like he did two back but there is not a ton of zip in here; could easily be enticed into gimmick action.

The Teuff Way

Mirror races vs. softer and neither was pretty; dam's lone win was a dirt sprint; this is her first to race; third new pilot takes the reins and there is a question about the distance as 4 of sire's 5 wins were sprints; passing.

Dillo

Soph caught much faster splits last time than the debut and just could not keep up; dam was unraced; considering the drop and the pair of races under his belt, can't fault those that project a peak performance today.

Ceebett's Soul

Runner lost ground late both times he was in the money on the synthetic; runner was beaten over 13 the last time for this price; not my kind of play.

Conserve

Spotty race record and no speed genuine concerns; he has a lot of work to do to that top sibling City Stormer, who won 7 times and banked over $200K; runner draws outside again and that didn't work out well in last; would think long and hard before taking too short a number. By Brian Mulligan

Race 2

Taproot

Beaten favorite returns to his proper distance and should be within range of softer fractions than in the last assignment; in his only placing over this course, he broke from the rail also and turned in a sharp rally despite traffic trouble.

Grand Sensation

Veteran gelding has scored via the turf-to-dirt method in the past and had a legitimate excuse in his latest defeat; the leading money winner of the field, he has some serious back class to consider; can rebound with the return to his preferred surface.

Hokes Hope

This steady customer rarely runs a bad race and has the proven versatility of setting the pace or rallying from a few lengths off; the latest try at Presque Isle was particularly sharp where he stayed on well despite an extended speed duel; playable.

Santo Gato

Failed in 2 prior visits here and although he met better stock in the last encounter, he may have trouble against this group which comes up very strong for the price tag involved; has only 2 career wins on the main oval and cannot be endorsed for the top spot.

Que Posse

Newcomer to this oval ran against very tough optional claimers at Arlington and gets major class relief now; earned some powerhouse Beyers earlier in the year and is much better than the last pair of efforts suggest; could prove to be the right value play in an open race.

Coronet of a Baron

A useful comeback race was turned in last month; on more than one occasion, he has scored via the second start back method; should be a square price and is worth some inclusion despite inexperience at this oval.

Highlight

Toss the latest venture on the turf; he raced well here at the spring meet, earning decent checks in races where he did not have the smoothest of trips; never seems to get bet and that trend is very likely to continue.

Heywoods

Recent workout activity is solid but the fact remains, he has never shown much preference for this course; 3 of his local defeats, however, were against tough 1x allowance company; still in search of his first victory at this common distance, a major knock. By Jim Kachulis

Race 4

Valerie Victoria

Debut was nice but the horse she beat won a $15K maiden claimer at Parx Sept. 23 so it was a pretty weak group; she only beat one when she tried turf in her next start in a stakes race at Monmouth and could be up against leaving from the rail here; looking elsewhere.

Habeebee

Ships in from Woodbine where she won a slowly-run $25K maiden claimer Sept. 20 and she will need to pick things up to contend here; at least we know she can handle Poly; all 4 sibs are winners the best being $107K stakes winner Casa Mimaty so there could be some upside potential.

In Tall Cotton

She comes out of a live barn and she ran solid races both times she ran over Poly at Arlington; like the way she took advantage when the rail opened up for her in her smart win when she ran for a tag for the first time in her latest; she also doesn't need the lead and she could be very dangerous from a stalking position; contender.

Richies Sweetheart

She figures to be involved right from the start and it is easy to forgive her for fading after setting wicked fractions in the one-mile Grade 3 Arlington Washington Lassie; she'll appreciate the easier company and she could take a big step forward in her second start back; the pick in a wide-open event.

Pearl of a Girl

First from Ward got off to a poor start and never got involved when she tried turf and a middle distance for the first time in an allowance race at Churchill Sept. 7; she's back with her own sex and should appreciate both the easier company and move back to a sprint; not out of the question.

Lady Caroline

First half of the entry overcame a poor start to win a $15K state-bred maiden claimer at Indiana Downs and although she showed a lot of determination it was a pretty weak group and she will need to improve dramatically to contend here; first time on Poly is also an issue so we're going to look in other directions.

Chapparra

She won her debut on Poly so she won't mind the surface switch after trying dirt in her second start in a state-bred stakes at Indiana where she never got involved after getting bumped around pretty good at the start; none of the horses she beat in her debut have won yet and she looks like a minor player in this spot.

Nevergetsold

She's improved quite a bit in her last two and the horse she beat at Gulfstream Aug. 24 won her next two starts; she goes for a new trainer here and both of Pessin's starters at the current meet ran well; two sibs, one winner, and he's won 9 sprints but wasn't effective running on synthetic tracks at Golden Gate or Hollywood Park so it's hard to say how she'll handle the surface switch; she easily owns the best Beyer Speed Figures in the field, though; contender.

Red Bottoms

Horse that finished second in her race only over a synthetic track at Presque Isle came back to win a state-bred stakes with a 69 Beyer Speed Figure; she's in for a tag for the first time since she won her debut and was claimed for $30K at Churchill in June and should be considered for the exotics.

Tomei

Won the only time she ran for a tag but not sure what to make of how poorly she ran over this track when she made her debut here in April; it was a much tougher spot and it was just her debut; she was taken out of her latest race at Calder when she had to avoid a fallen rider but she finished okay; the winner is undefeated and romped in a stakes race in her next start; live 2-year-old barn adds to her appeal; playable.

My Lani Rose

Second half of the entry had to drop all the way to $7,500 to win a race and the 35 Beyer Speed Figure she earned isn't going to scare anyone; first foal out of a mare that won a single race and earned $18K drew a tough post and she will need to improve signifcantly to contend here; passing. By Randy Goulding

Race 5

Amore Grand

Sire 16% 2yos, 13% turf; dam placed turf (11K, 0-1 at 2) with 1 wnr/3 rnrs (0-1 with 2yos, 0-2 turfers); dam 1/2 G1 turf SP Adair (Ireland, 86K, 1-1 at 2), G3 turf SP Cyclorama (108K, 1-1 at 2); barn 16%, $1.43 pst 5 yrs 2yo turf route MSW (0-4 at KEE); hung 4w on final turn at CD and faltered last 1/8th; should save more ground here from rail; prefer others on top.

Coronette

Sire 17% 2yo, 13% turf; winning dam (142K, 3-13 turf) has 5 wnrs/6 rnrs (1-3 with 2yos, 4-6 turfers); dam 1/2 multiple G3 turf SW Majuscule (Europe); barn 19%, $3.33 pst 5 yrs 2yo turf route MSW (1-1 KEE); no shot Spa chasing slow pace; disappointed DEL after solid trip tracking 3-ply pace weak field; too early to give up on her.

Code Name Ava

1/2 turf SP Safe Crossing (187K, 1st-turf winner) by 11% 2yo FTS, 14% 1st-turf sire; dam won sprint at 2 (48K, 0-2 turf) with 2 wnrs/3 rnrs (2-2 turfers, 1 first-turf winner); dam 1/2 G1 sprint SW Justin Phillip (1.2M, 1-4 at 2); barn 1-9, $0.75 pst 5 yrs 2yo FTS turf (0-5 route); 4 works match Queen Boss (4th FTS MSW turf 47 Beyer KD 9/25)

High Wire Kitten

Sire 17% 2yo FTS, 17% 1st-turf; dam won route (26K) with 2 wnrs/3 rnrs (0-1 with 2yos, 1-3 turfers); dam 1/2 SW New Capricorn (Italy), G3 SW Lady Six (Brazil), SP Babysix (Brazil); barn 1-12, $0.56 pst 5 yrs 2yo FTS MSW turf route; 9/26 work matches Total Talent (1st 15K MCL dirt 58 Beyer CD 9/29).

Commercial Flight

Sire 12% 2yos, 12% turf; SW dam (203K, 0-4 at 2, 3-20 turf) has 2 wnrs/3 rnrs (0-3 with 2yos, 1-3 turfers); dam full SW Thunder Breeze (267K, 1-11 turf); barn 2-12, $1.15 pst 5 yrs 2yo turf; broke well KD, but was taken far back along inside; widest into straight, she came with stout late run to just miss; 3 from that heat have run back (all off board, best Beyer 65)

Ameliatheaviator

1/2 G2 SW Workin for Hops (706K, 2-3 at 2, 5-23 turf) by 16% 2yo, 11% turf sire in North America; dam won sprint at 2 (21K, 0-1 turf) with 6 wnrs/7 rnrs (4-7 with 2yos, 5-6 turfers); barn 15%, $0.76 pst 5 yrs 2yos MSW turf route 31-60 day layoff (0-2 at KEE); last along hedge turning for home 9/1 and rallied through traffic for 4th in solid field; capable.

Jannes Paul

Sire 27-286 (9%) 2yo FTS, 50-529 (9%) 1st-turf; SW dam (285K, 3-16 turf) has 1 winner from 1 runner (1-1 with turfers); dam 1/2 G3 route SP Toxis (119K, 0-3 at 2, 0-1 turf); barn 0-11 past 5 years 2yo FTS turf route; according to the 10/6 Keeneland Clocker Report, she "was going well at the finish, better than Golden Annie" (41 dirt Beyer).

Gabby's Purim

Sire 3-49 (6%) 2yo FTS, 7-71 (10%) 1st-turf; 1st starter from placed dam (5K, 0-3 turf); dam 1/2 SW Happiness Is (231K, 4-25 turf); barn 2-10 (20%, $1.86 ROI) past 5 years 2yo FTS MSW turf route.

Daddy's Memory

45K RNA yrlng; 1/2 SP 2yo sprinter Lost Memory (20K) by 17% 2yo, 15% 1st-turf sire; dam G3 SW sprinter (278K, 0-3 turf) with 3 wnrs/4 rnrs (1-3 with 2yos, 0-2 turfers); barn 22%, $1.41 pst 5 yrs 2nd-out 2yos dirt-turf; ahead of 3 next-out winners after outsprinted early CD (very fast pace); rallied through minor traffic for small prize in good effort.

Falutin

Sire 100-744 (13%) 2yos, 27-351 (8%) 1st-turf; dam 2yo SW sprinter (90K, 2-4 at 2) with 2 winners from 3 runners (0-1 with 2yos, 0-1 with turfers); dam 1/2 SW River Mountain Rd (408K, 0-2 at 2, 0-1 turf); barn 1-3 (33%, $1.20 ROI) past 5 years 2yos dirt-turf (0-2 routes); hopped at start, passed tired IND; 3rd- and 4th-finishers returned to win (68, 67 Beyers)

Skittle Bomb

Sire 9% 2yo FTS, 9% 1st-turf; dam won sprint (47K, 0-1 turf) with 1 wnr/1 rnr (0-1 turfer); dam 1/2 multiple SW Holzmeister (356K, 3-4 at 2, won debut, 0-2 turf), multiple sprint SP Overlord (108K, 2-6 at 2, won debut, 0-1 turf); barn 3-14, $11.92 pst 5 yrs 2yo FTS MSW turf routes; 9/9 work match Hunting Hill (2nd MSW polytrack 60 Beyer KEE 10/6) By Dan Illman

Race 7

Muppet Man

He's back on a synthetic surface and both of his career wins, as well as his Grade 3-placing, have come over such a track; is one of this field's quickest runners, and suspect he could slip away from his rail post; he also will be adding blinkers; there is some concern, however, that he could be pressed by Tell All You Know, and possibly the fresh Doc Almon; leading contender, nonetheless.

Pikestar

He's cutting back to a sprint distance for the first time since the summer, and horses shortening up from front-running efforts in route races can be quite effective; as for the return to a synthetic surface, note he won his maiden on Keeneland's main track in April 2012; can share.

Tell All You Know

A half-brother to multiple stakes winner Don'ttalktome ($211K), he steps up in class off a gusty win, one in which he found himself in what can be a demanding spot for a horse, dueling between rivals; the race picture might be different here as he does not appear to have many pace rivals, with his most obvious, Muppet Man, tucked to his inside; gets ideal tracking trip?

Dynamical

He ran a big race on the turnback, when on the move from a mile and a half to seven-eighths he finished fourth against quality runners; figures to be even sharper here in his second straight sprint start; as for the return to a synthetic surface, he is a winner over the local strip; is a half-brother to Featherbed, a stakes winner of $227K; might get nice stalking trip; choice.

Shmooz Talker

He's stepping up in class off the claim, but note he was stakes-placed earlier in his career and he is a half-brother to stakes winner Carson's Castle; handled good ground last out at Sar, and now, for the first time in a long while, moves back to a synthetic track, where he is a winner; barn tends to excel with new acquisitions.

Cummings Road

He's a promising sort as a half-brother to Roxy Gap, a Grade 2 winner of $952K; both are from a multiple stakes-placed mare who ran out $129K; is appealing as one who seems well-suited to this demanding kind of distance of six and a half furlongs; he won his debut at the trip, and last out scored at seven-eighths, his second win over a synthetic track; capable.

Circle Unbroken

He's the most accomplished member of the field as a Grade 3 winner, a score that came in the Bashford Manor last year at CD; charts new territory with the move to a synthetic track; like that he is a fresh horse, as this will be his first out since April; one to preview in the paddock.

Tilden Lane

He's making a couple of notable moves; he's returning to the main track for the first time this year; he's also cutting back to one turn, again for the first time this season; exits a quick-paced race but on the turnback looking for him to be making his bid in the later stages.

Razzo Succo

He's a consistent sort, having finished no worse than third in at least his last 12 starts; he also owns a string of competitive Beyer Figures; can be closer to the pace than he found himself last time, when he did not get the break from the fence in a turf sprint; before that, he was second in a synthetic track race at this six and a half furlong trip; win candidate.

Doc Almon

He will be giving up recency to these as he has not seen action since February; however, barn excels with its comebackers and this one indicated his readiness to roll with a bullet half-mile move in 46.20 seconds 10/2; handled winners in his first attempt last out, and as a fresh horse is a threat to press Muppet Man and Tell All You Know. By Mary Rampellini

Race 8

Anusara

Nice 3rd on turf at KD Sept. 7; not only was that her first turf try but it was her first action in over 2 months as well; that being said, today's foe Spun Silky did beat her while running 2nd, but not by all that much (1/2 length); first time on synthetic but usually if you handle turf, you handle this.

Not Again Nancye

Tough beat 2nd at 47-1 at this level at CD Sept. 21; that shows the level suits - at least when she's racing on dirt; today it's first time synthetic but the good news is she's already handled IND wet dirt and CD fast dirt so that bodes well for handling this place; Canchano rides and he was up for her 2 best races.

Lady Raven

Hasn't been seen since she gave way badly in a turf sprint at GP Jan. 9; good news, though, is there's no big panicky drop for this return; this does mark her first synthetic try so she must deal with that along with the layoff, but she's handled turf well so that bodes nicely for handling this; been working smartly at CD for this return, too; kin to A Huevo (won G1 De Francis Dash).

Causara

The light may have gone on; oh, she flashed talent this winter/spring but after 3 months off she resurfaced at PID and blasted maidens; that's synthetic, yes, though it's a different synthetic than this place; however, she handled this track nicely in the spring and she certainly looks like a much better filly now than she was then; still, it's first time vs. winners so the class hike is significant.

Janis's Joy

Some solid turf form in the south, which as noted above bodes well for handling this place as it's her first time on synthetic; the bigger concern is the class level - while her last 2 races were smart note they came vs. restricted claimers; she's well up in class today, to go along with unfamiliar ground.

Evandear

Looked super blasting restricted claimers at ELP in July 2012 but then came 4 months off and 5 not-so-hot outings; the good news, though, is she's perked up of late with a good 2nd at ELP and decent 3rd at IND; those were dirt, yes, but note her maiden win on TP's Polytrack in March 2012 and a decent 3rd in her only prior try here.

Miffed

Done nothing wrong in 6 starts, finishing in the tri in all 6; only local try, April 17, saw her finish a decent 3rd against somewhat similar; hasn't been seen since June 26 but she's sure working well and considering she ran sharply in her debut she looks as though she can fire fresh.

Terfaashah

Came out firing to win her debut on HAW dirt last November but then wasn't seen again for 9 months; when she did reappear at AP Aug. 18 at least she did so at this level, so there was no tag attached, and she didn't run badly considering the layoff, that it was first time vs. winners, vs. elders and first time on synthetic; freshened again since but she's worked nicely of late and it's encouraging Peitz again does not risk her for a tag.

Noun

Only 2 synthetic tries came here and she was a decent 3rd in each; no factor in a KD turf sprint Sept. 7 (finished well behind today's foes Spun Silky and Anusara) but that was also her first start in almost 2 months; nice to see no drop and she has worked 3 times since.

Stealth Bolt

Came oout firing to win her debut on WO's Polytrack June 16; first 2 starts vs. winners, however, weren't pretty at all; in her defense, while both came at this level they also both came on turf - maybe that's not what she wants; well, she's worked sharply of late (on Polytrack no less) and maybe the freshening and move to this footing can snap her back to life...maybe.

Spun Silky

Continues her solid form; a good 2nd (beating a few of today's rivals) in a turf sprint at KD Sept. 7; only 2 synthetic tries weren't much, but those were also her first 2 career starts at GG in May 2012 and after those she was gone 11 months; she's surely a much better filly now than she was then; kin to Moon de French (SW, G1 SP in SoCal).

Graceful Rage

Plugged along for 3rd at about this level at ELP July 6 but let's face it, she wasn't much of a threat (beaten 6 1/4 lengths); also hasn't been seen since so now you have a layoff to go with the fact it's her first time on synthetic; at least has handled SAR dirt, OP dirt, CD dirt and ELP so that makes you optimistic she can handle this; but even so, she likely needs to come back having improved more than a few lengths if she's to be a player; and at least that ain't outta reach. By Michael Hammersly

Race 9

Mad Princess

13K RNA yrlng; 1/2 G3 route SP Braveman (94K, 0-1 turf) by 11% 2yo, 14% turf sire; unraced dam has 3 wnrs/5 rnrs (0-1 with 2yos, 0-3 turfers); dam 1/2 G2 SW Santa Catarina (645K, 1-4 at 2, 0-1 turf), 2yo G2 sprint SP Power World (208K); barn 2-18, $0.65 pst 5 yrs 2yo turf (0-7 route); cleared 9/18, but faltered once headed; expect speed again.

American Girly

8.5K 2yo after 2F work 23.0; sire 131-1281 (10%) 2yos, 197-2138 (9%) turf; 1st starter from unplaced dam (0-1 at 2, 0-1 on turf); 3rd dam SP Lady Becker (75K, 1-4 turf); barn 0-8 past 5 years 2yos; failed to threaten 9/2 after chasing slow pace; must improve.

Cello

Full G3 turf SW Optimizer (916K, 1-5 at 2) by 11% 2yo, 17% turf sire; winning dam (65K, 1-2 at 2) has 2 wnrs/4 rnrs (1-2 with 2yos, 2-4 turf); dam 1/2 G1 SW Finder's Fee (708K, 3-8 at 2, 0-1 turf); barn 1-19, $1.32 pst 5 yrs 2yos dirt/turf, sprint/route MSW; didn't do much vs. good field at Spa, but should appreciate longer trip; can show speed; interesting.

Smart Ashley

Sire 167-978 (17%) 2yos, 70-607 (12%) 1st-turf; 1st starter from multiple SW (303K, 1-3 at 2, 0-2 turf); dam 1/2 route SP The Underling (146K, 0-3 at 2, 0-6 turf); barn 0-14 past 5 years 2yos dirt-turf; took some dirt in her face but only raced evenly without threatening; expecting better here.

Fawaarek

1/2 turf SW 2yo Habaya (135K, won debut, 1st-turf winner), G3 SP Hatheer (169K, 1-4 at 2, 2-9 turf) by 14% 2yo FTS, 12% 1st-turf sire; multiple G1 turf SW dam (1.6M) has 3 wnrs/3 rnrs (2-3 with 2yos, 1 FTS wnnr, 3-3 turf, 2 first-turf wnnrs); dam 1/2 G3 turf SW Alexander Three D (GB); barn 2-20, $1.70 pst 5 yrs 2yo FTS (0-3 turf); lovely pedigree.

Cleo's Krewe

Sire 15% 2yos, 7% turf; SP dam (134K, 1-2 at 2, 2-22 turf) has 0 wnrs/2 rnrs (0-2 with 2yos, 0-2 turfers); dam 1/2 SP 2yo sprinter Magic Moondust (105K, 1-8 at 2, 0-1 turf); barn 1-13 (8%, $0.41 ROI) past 5 years 2yos turf route; made early bid to tackle Mad Princess 9/18, took over in stretch and battled gamely for minor award; capable.

Purple Drop

Sire 16% 2yos, 15% turf; 1st starter from SW sprinter (139K, 0-4 turf); dam 1/2 G3 route SW Jody Slew (196K, 2-7 at 2, 0-3 turf); barn 14%, $4.78 pst 5 yrs turf (1-3 with 2yos); 3rd-finisher ran 4th as chalk in 50K poly MCL here; earned good number despite poor start and being forced widest turning for home; contender.

Babe's Ruler

75K 2yo after 1F work 10.0; 1/2 sprint SP Forestry Gold (92K, 0-4 turf), SP Spiteful Gypsy (131K, 2-3 at 2, won debut, 1-5 turf, 1st-turf winner) by 12% 2yo FTS, 9% 1st-turf sire; multiple SW dam (457K, 2-4 at 2, 2-11 turf) has 4 wnrs/6 rnrs (1-3 with 2yos, won debut, 3-5 turf, 1 first-turf wnnr); barn 2-14, $1.97 pst 5 yrs FTS turf (1-5 with 2yos)

Candy Crush

1/2 G2 route SP Doc Cheney (190K, 2-2 at 2, 0-1 turf), SW Seruni (349K, 3-14 turf), 2yo G2 SP Liberated (92K, 0-1 turf) by 17% 2yo, 13% turf sire; multiple route SW dam (389K, 0-1 at 2) has 5 wnrs/9 rnrs (3-7 with 2yos, 1-6 turfers); barn 21%, $8.95 pst 5 yrs 2yos turf (1-7 second-out); beat back 2 challengers before succumbing late; respect.

Merry Merry Bee

20K yearling, 13K 2yo after 1F work 10.3; sire 17-131 (13%) 2yos, 50-328 (15%) turf; dam 2yo sprint SW (73K, 2-7 at 2, 0-5 turf) with 1 winner from 4 runners (0-3 with 2yos, 1-3 with turfers); female family G1 SW Try Something New (491K); barn 0-15 past 5 years 2yos turf; passed tired rivals after being outsprinted early; leaning elsewhere.

Honored

17K yearling, 35K 2yo after 1F work 11.0; sire 18% 2yos, 12% turf; SW dam (77K, 0-2 at 2) has 2 wnrs/4 rnrs (1-4 with 2yos, 0-3 turfers); dam 1/2 sprint SP Sudden Sensation (79K, 0-5 turf), sprint SP Paradise Princess (44K, 1-2 at 2, 0-1 turf); barn 4-74 (5%, $1.10 ROI) past 5 years turf (0-3 with 2yos); followed Candy Crush but came up empty.

Pobeda

1/2 multiple G3 sprint SW Lantana Mob (420K, 3-7 at 2) by 46-301 (15%) 2yo, 7-106 (7%) 1st-turf sire; dam placed sprinting at 2 (3K, 0-5 at 2) with 5 winners from 8 runners (2-5 with 2yos, 0-4 with turfers); dam 1/2 SP Ocean Effect (48K, 0-2 at 2); barn 0-11 past 5 years 2yos dirt/turf; there are class, distance and surface questions to address. By Dan Illman