Saratoga Babies for Friday, Aug. 22
Race 2
6 Furlongs
Maiden claiming ($50,000)
2-year-old fillies
Purse: $50,000
1. FRENCH MAGICIAN (Street Magician – Spoken in French, by Oratory)
Trainer: Michael Trombetta
- Foaled Feb. 24, 2012, in Maryland
- Sire was a Grade 3 dirt sprint winner ($254K, unraced at 2, 4 for 7 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 0 for 9 with 2-year-olds
- Dam was a stakes-placed dirt sprinter ($31K, 1 for 3 at 2, 1 for 4 in dirt sprints)
- This is dam’s first starter
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-winning dirt sprinter Citi Sounds ($124K, 0-1 at 2, 5 for 17 in dirt sprints), Grade 2-placed dirt router Prince Guistano ($141K, 1 for 4 at 2, 1 for 6 in dirt sprints), and stakes-placed dirt sprinter Radio One ($108K, 0 for 3 at 2, 1 for 20 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 1 for 15 (7%, $0.45 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-time 2-year-olds dropping from maiden special weights in dirt sprints (1 for 3, 33%, $2.30 ROI at Saratoga).
2. ZARLEEZA (Harlan’s Holiday – Zawzooth, by Unbridled’s Song)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Foaled April 5, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($3.6M, 4 for 6 at 2, 2 for 3 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 175 for 1010 (17%) with 2-year-olds
- Dam was a stakes-winning dirt sprinter ($233K, unraced at 2, 5 for 16 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 1 winner from 2 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 2 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 3 dirt sprint winner Mellow Fellow ($561K, unraced at 2, 11 for 32 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 4 for 24 (17%, $1.09 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-olds adding blinkers (1 for 5, 20%, $0.74 ROI at Saratoga).
3. NO SHANKS (Exclusive Quality – Glory and Faith, by Honour and Glory)
Trainer: Michael Mareina
- Foaled Feb. 18, 2012, in Florida
- Sire was a stakes-winning dirt sprinter ($92K, 0 for 1 at 2, 3 for 4 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 38 for 257 (15%) with 2-year-olds
- Dam was unplaced ($7K, 0 for 3 at 2, 0 for 3 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 3 winners from 4 runners (0 for 4 with 2-year-olds, 3 for 4 with dirt sprinters).
- Dam a half-sister to polytrack stakes-placed router Niagara Thunder ($107K, 0 for 1 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 8 for 24 (33%, $2.22 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-time starters on dirt (0 for 3 at Saratoga).
4. MY EASTERN BEAUTY (Friendly Island – Eastern Star, by Star de Naskra)
Trainer: Assaf Ronen
- Foaled March 10, 2012, in Ohio
- Sold for $8K as a yearling
- Half-sister to 2-year-old stakes-placed dirt router Prado Star ($203K, 1 for 5 at 2, 4 for 7 in dirt sprints)
- Sire was a Grade 2 dirt sprint winner ($1.3M, unraced at 2, 8 for 17 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 2 for 29 (7%) with 2-year-olds
- Dam was a stakes-placed dirt sprinter at 2 ($34K, 1 for 4 at 2, 1 for 9 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 6 winners from 8 runners (1 for 4 with 2-year-olds, 3 for 8 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to 2-year-old stakes-placed dirt sprinter Duchess Greg ($73K, 1 for 6 at 2, 1 for 23 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 0 for 9 over the past 5 years with 2-year-olds (0 for 1 at Saratoga).
5. PALM BEACH SHIRLEY (Utopia – Aaron’s Terms, by Private Terms)
Trainer: Gary Contessa
- Foaled April 28, 2012, in New York
- $14K RNA as a short yearling, sold for $2K as a yearling, $27K RNA in May
- Half-sister to stakes-placed dirt sprinter Manor Prospect ($60K, 2 for 5 at 2, 3 for 32 in dirt sprints), and multiple stakes-winner Hoosick Falls ($269K, 1 for 4 at 2, 5 for 16 in dirt sprints)
- Sire was a multiple Group 1 dirt route winner in Japan ($4.9M, 3 for 4 at 2, 2 for 3 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 4 for 81 (5%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was placed ($8K, unraced at 2, 0 for 10 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 8 winners from 11 runners (4 for 6 with 2-year-olds, 1 debut winner, 8 for 11 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-winner Aaron’s Concorde ($160K, 1 for 2 at 2, won debut, 5 for 35 in dirt sprints), and stakes-placed Aaron’s Halo ($79K, 0 for 1 at 2, 2 for 16 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 3 for 35 (9%, $1.50 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden claiming dirt sprints (1 for 7, 14%, $4.42 ROI at Saratoga).
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.3 seconds prior to the May auction.
6. ARCTIC OCEAN (Concord Point – Silk Sails, by Ocean Crest)
Trainer: Gary Contessa
- Foaled March 10, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $32K as a yearling, $27K RNA in March, sold for $33K in June.
- Half-sister to 2-year-old stakes-winning dirt sprinter New York City Girl ($124K, 2 for 4 at 2, won debut, 2 for 9 in dirt sprints) and 2-year-old Group 2 dirt winner Incansable (Peru)
- Sire was a Grade 2 dirt route winner ($669K, 1 for 1 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 3 for 9 (33%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a stakes-winning dirt sprinter at 2 ($133K, 2 for 8 at 2, won debut, 3 for 16 in dirt sprints).
- Dam has 5 winners from 6 runners (2 for 6 with 2-year-olds, 1 debut winner, 2 for 4 with dirt sprinters).
- Dam a half-sister to multiple stakes-winner Smooth the Loot ($245K, 0 for 1 at 2, 9 for 29 in dirt sprints), and stakes-placed Dancing Ali ($110K, unraced at 2, 4 for 16 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 3 for 35 (9%, $1.50 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden claiming dirt sprints (1 for 7, 14%, $4.42 ROI at Saratoga).
-Worked 1 furlong in 10.4 seconds prior to the March auction. Worked 1 furlong in 10.2 seconds prior to the June auction.
7. NEJMA (Latent Heat – Miss Special Salsa, by Mr. Greeley)
Trainer: James Ferraro
- Foaled March 2, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $15K as a yearling
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($450K, 0 for 1 at 2, 5 for 7 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 40 for 259 (15%) with 2-year-olds
- Dam was unraced
- Dam has 3 winners from 4 runners (1 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 3 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-placed Four Song Limit ($81K, 0 for 5 at 2, 0 for 3 in dirt sprints), multiple stakes-winning router Victoryasecret ($242K, 0 for 1 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints), and Grade 3-placed dirt router Mongolian Saturday ($172K, unraced at 2, 1 for 5 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 0 for 12 over the past 5 years with second-time starters on dirt (0 for 3 at Saratoga).
8. KNOW IT ALL ANNA (Midnight Lute - Legion of Merit, by Danzig)
Trainer: Rudy Rodriguez
- Foaled April 15, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $8,000 as a weanling and for $87,000 as a yearling
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 sprint winner ($2.6M, 1 for 1 at 2, 4 for 6 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 22 for 177 (12%) with 2-year-olds
- Dam was unraced.
- Dam has 5 winners from 6 runners (2 for 4 with 2yos, 3 for 5 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam is a half-sister to Grade 3-placed Kelly's Olympics (South Africa)
- Trainer is 2 for 16 (13%, $1.25 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-olds adding blinkers on dirt (0 for 1 at Saratoga).
SELECTIONS:
1. Arctic Ocean
2. Zarleeza
3. Know It All Anna
THE PLAY:
Arctic Ocean to WIN and PLACE at 6 to 1 odds or greater
Race 7
6 furlongs
Maiden special weight
2-year-old fillies
Purse: $83,000
1. GAP YEAR (Bernardini – Dubai Escapade, by Awesome Again)
Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
- Foaled March 19, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($3.0M, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 18 for 142 (13%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($427K, 0 for 1 at 2, 4 for 5 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 1 winner from 1 runner (no 2-year-old runners, no dirt sprint runners)
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 1 dirt route winner Madcap Escapade ($1.0M, unraced at 2, 6 for 7 in dirt sprints) and stakes-winning dirt sprinter Real Estate ($238K, 1 for 1 at 2, 5 for 20 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 4 for 34 (12%, $1.52 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.
- August 15 workout matches McLaughlin’s 3-year-old filly Via Strata (entered in today’s fourth race).
1a. BONNET PLUME (Bernardini – Little Bonnet, by Coronado’s Quest)
Trainer: Thomas Albertrani
- Foaled March 30, 2012, in Kentucky
- Half-sister to 2-year-old Grade 1 dirt sprint winner Boys At Tosconova ($688K, 2 for 4 at 2, 3 for 5 in dirt sprints)
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($3.0M, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 18 for 142 (13%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a stakes-placed dirt router ($143K, 0 for 1 at 2, 0 for 2 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 3 winners from 3 runners (1 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 2 for 3 with dirt sprinters)
- Second dam is multiple Grade 3 winner Valid Bonnet ($387K, 2 for 6 at 2, won debut, 3 for 9 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 0 for 42 over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.
- June 17 workout went .02 faster than Albertrani’s 2-year-old Proven Commodity (finished fourth with 56 Beyer in maiden special weight at Saratoga on August 9); July 31 workout matches uncoupled stable mate Souper Social. August 6 workout went .03 faster than Souper Social.
2. PATH (Tapit – Carriage Trail, by Giant’s Causeway)
Trainer: Claude McGaughey III
- Foaled Jan. 4, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt route winner ($557K, 2 for 2 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 40 for 310 (13%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a Grade 1 synthetic route winner ($746K, 1 for 1 at 2, 1 for 2 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 0 winners from 1 runner (no 2-year-old runners, 0 for 1 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 3-placed turf router Forest Trail ($197K, 0 for 4 at 2, 0 for 4 in dirt sprints), and stakes-placed dirt router Southern Alliance ($42K, unraced at 2, 2 for 12 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 1 for 22 (5%, $0.38 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.
- July 20 workout matches McGaughey’s 3-year-old filly Mobilize (finished ninth with 58 Beyer in maiden special weight on turf at Saratoga on July 25, has 42 dirt Beyer). July 30, August 5, August 11 workouts match McGaughey’s 2-year-old Cover Up (finished fourth with 53 Beyer in maiden special weight at Saratoga on August 17).
- Rider’s first call
3. PAULASSILVERLINING (Ghostzapper – Seeking the Silver, by Grindstone)
Trainer: Michelle Nevin
- Foaled March 21, 2012, in Kentucky
- Half-brother to Grade 1 dirt sprint winner Dads Caps ($557K, unraced at 2, 4 for 12 in dirt sprints), and stakes-placed dirt sprinter Liza Too ($116K, 1 for 2 at 2, 4 for 13 in dirt sprints)
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt winner ($3.4M, 1 for 2 at 2, 5 for 7 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 52 for 286 (18%) with 2-year-olds
- Dam was a dirt sprint winner ($90K, 2 for 4 at 2, 4 for 14 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 4 winners from 6 runners (1 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 4 for 6 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam is a full sister to stakes-winning dirt sprinter Choctaw Ridge ($320K, unraced at 2, 14 for 35 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 4 for 11 (36%, $2.36 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-time starters on dirt (0 for 1 at Saratoga).
4. CLOTHES FALL OFF (Daaher – Tequilas Dayjur, by Dayjur)
Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
- Foaled March 28, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $70K as a yearling and for $150K in March.
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt route winner ($455K, unraced at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 4 for 11 (36%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a stakes-winning dirt sprinter ($219K, 2 for 3 at 2, won debut, 3 for 6 in dirt sprints)
- This is dam’s first starter
- Female family of multiple stakes-winner Michislew ($235K, 1 for 8 at 2, 1 for 9 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 4 for 34 (12%, $1.52 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.2 seconds prior to the March auction.
5. CHICKALETTA (Harlan’s Holiday – Songwriter, by Unbridled’s Song)
Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart
- Foaled March 8, 2012, in Kentucky
- $70K RNA as a yearling, $120K RNA in March, sold for $165K in May.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($3.6M, 4 for 6 at 2, 2 for 3 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 51 for 342 (15%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was placed sprinting at 2 ($11K, 0 for 3 at 2, 0 for 3 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 1 winner from 2 runners (0 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 2 with dirt sprinters).
- Second dam is multiple stakes-placed Brown Eyed Lass ($107K, unraced at 2, 0 for 2 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 0 for 15 over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints (0 for 2 at Saratoga).
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.2 seconds prior to the March auction. Worked 1 furlong in 10.2 seconds prior to the May auction. July 30 workout matches Englehart’s 5-year-old mare Tahoe Tigress (finished seventh with 46 Beyer in the Saratoga Dew Stakes at Saratoga on August 14). August 15 workout matches Englehart’s 2-year-old filly Sheriff Taylor (45 dirt Beyer, entered on turf Wednesday).
6. SKIPALUTE (Midnight Lute – Skipstone, by Montbrook)
Trainer: Eddie Kenneally
- Foaled March 8, 2012, in Virginia
- Sold for $130K as a yearling
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($2.6M, 1 for 1 at 2, 4 for 6 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 22 for 177 (12%) with 2-year-olds
- Dam was a dirt sprint winner at 2 ($24K, 1 for 6 at 2, 1 for 6 in dirt sprints)
- This is dam’s first starter
- Dam is a half-sister to 2-year-old Grade 2 dirt route winner Tizahit ($195K, 2 for 4 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 5 for 22 (23%, $2.48 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-olds in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga).
7. SIERRA OLIVIA (Pulpit – Strike the Sky, by Smart Strike)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Foaled April 25, 2012, in Kentucky
- Half-sister to Grade 2 turf route winner Hudson Steele ($513K, 1 for 2 at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints) and 2-year-old stakes-placed turf router Lauren Byrd ($93K, 2 for 4 at 2, won debut, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Sire was a multiple Grade 2 dirt route winner ($728K, unraced at 2, 1 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 51 for 400 (13%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a dirt sprint winner ($36K, unraced at 2, 1 for 2 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 6 winners from 6 runners (3 for 4 with 2-year-olds, 1 debut winner, 1 for 3 with dirt sprinters)
- Second dam is multiple stakes-placed Sky Garter ($132K, unraced at 2, 4 for 12 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 39 for 109 (36%, $2.41 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.
8. STORMY SKY (Sky Mesa – Sweetness ‘n Light, by Distorted Humor)
Trainer: George Weaver
- Foaled Feb. 28,2012, in Florida
- Sire was a 2-year-old Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($633K, 3 for 3 at 2, 2 for 2 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 43 for 248 (17%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a synthetic sprint winner ($136K, 1 for 3 at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 0 winners from 1 runner (no 2-year-old runners, no dirt sprint runners)
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 3-placed Wherethewestbegins ($166K, unraced at 2, 4 for 24 in dirt sprints), stakes-winner Sweet Relish ($196K, 1 for 5 at 2, 2 for 4 in dirt sprints) and stakes-winning dirt router Don Dulce ($479K, 1 for 4 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 3 for 12 (25%, $2.15 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.
- July 21 workout matches Weaver’s 4-year-old filly Winter Wish (66 turf Beyer). August 10 workout matches Weaver’s 3-year-old filly Amazing Littlelady (55 turf Beyer)
9. SOUPER SOCIAL (Distorted Humor – Social Page, by A.P. Indy)
Trainer: Thomas Albertrani
- Foaled April 13, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $575K as a yearling.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 2 sprint winner (769K, unraced at 2, 7 for 13 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 64 for 364 (18%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a dirt route winner ($62K, 0 for 2 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- This is dam’s first starter
- Dam a full sister to multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner Secret Status ($1.0M, 1 for 4 at 2, 1 for 3 in dirt sprints), multiple Grade 3 dirt route winner Alumni Hall ($747K, unraced at 2, 1 for 1 in dirt sprints). Dam a half-sister to stakes-winner Private Gift ($212K, 0 for 3 at 2, 1 for 4 in dirt sprints) and stakes-placed dirt router State Treasure ($111K, 0 for 5 at 2, 1 for 3 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 0 for 42 over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.
- June 30, July 12 workouts match Albertrani’s 2-year-old Kabang (finished seventh with 44 Beyer in maiden special weight at Saratoga on August 16). July 19, July 25 workouts match Albertrani’s 2-year-old filly Moondance Joy (finished fourth with 43 Beyer in state bred maiden special weight on turf at Saratoga on August 11). July 25 workout matches Albertrani’s 2-year-old Touch of Paradise (finished seventh with 47 Beyer in state bred maiden special weight at Saratoga on August 10). July 31 workout matches uncoupled stable mate Bonnet Plume. August 6 workout went .03 slower than Bonnet Plume.
10. YOUR PACE OR MINE (Mineshaft – Veiled Threat, by You and I)
Trainer: Niall Saville
- Foaled Feb. 3, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $2.5K as a weanling, $3.7K as a short yearling, $25K as a yearling, and for $65K in March.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($2.2M, unraced at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 14 for 175 (8%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was placed ($20K, unraced at 2, 0 for 3 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 3 winners from 4 runners (1 for 4 with 2-year-olds, debut winner, 1 for 4 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 3 winner Lead Kindly Light ($216K, 0 for 2 at 2, 1 for 4 in dirt sprints), Grade 3 dirt route winner Out of Place ($695K, unraced at 2, 2 for 4 in dirt sprints), and multiple Grade 1-placed dirt router Frolic ($146K, unraced at 2, 1 for 2 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 0 for 12 over the past 5 years with debut runners
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.0 prior to the March auction.
11. TIPPANY (Tapit – Shop Here, by Dehere)
Trainer: Timothy Hamm
- Foaled April 26, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $500K as a yearling.
- Half-sister to 2-year-old stakes-winning dirt sprinter Fifth Avenue ($110K, 2 for 5 at 2, won debut, 2 for 6 in dirt sprints), and stakes-placed dirt sprinter Shoptate ($138K, unraced at 2, 3 for 14 in dirt sprints)
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt route winner ($557K, 2 for 2 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 40 for 310 (13%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a dirt sprint winner at 2 ($69K, 2 for 5 at 2, 2 for 7 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 4 winners from 6 runners (1 for 1 with 2-year-olds, debut winner, 4 for 6 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-winning dir t sprinter Bought in Dixie ($319K, 0 for 1 at 2, 7 for 46 in dirt sprints), 2-year-old Grade 2-placed dirt sprinter Bulling ($203K, 2 for 9 at 2, 4 for 47 in dirt sprints), stakes-winner Shop Again ($122K, 0 for 6 at 2, 3 for 14 in dirt sprints), Grade 1 dirt route winner Miss Shop ($1.1M, 2 for 3 at 2, won debut, 1 for 3 in dirt sprints), and Grade 2 dirt sprint winner Trappe Shot ($703K, 0 for 1 at 2, 5 for 8 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 2 for 18 (11%, $0.58 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in dirt sprints
- Rider’s second call.
SELECTIONS:
1. Paulassilverlining
2. Skipalute
3. Sierra Olivia
THE PLAY:
Paulassilverlining to WIN and PLACE at 4 to 1 odds or greater.

