Saratoga Babies for Saturday, Aug. 2
Race 3
1 1/16 miles (turf)
Maiden special weight
2-year-olds
Purse: $98,000
1. LUCKY LEROY BROWN (Leroidesanimaux – Mucho Princess, by Macho Uno)
Trainer: Linda Rice
- Foaled March 17, 2012, in Florida
- Sold for $15K as a yearling
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 turf route winner ($1.6M, 1 for 3 at 2, 9 for 12 on turf, first-turf winner)
- Sire is 9 for 75 (12%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 24 for 123 (20%) with first-turf runners
- Dam was unraced
- Dam has 1 winner from 1 runner (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 1 with turf runners)
- Dam a half-sister to multiple stakes-placed Intheblinkofani ($138K, unraced at 2, 8 for 33 on turf) and multiple stakes winner Queen of Oz ($229K, unraced at 1, 1 for 7 on turf).
- Trainer is 1 for 11 (9%, $0.98 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf routes at Saratoga.
2. REFER (Divine Park – Allude, by Orientate)
Trainer: John Terranova II
- Foaled Feb. 2, 2012, in Pennsylvania
- $70K RNA short yearling and $60K RNA yearling. Sold for $70K in April.
- Full brother to stakes-winning dirt sprinter Dancinginthecircle ($121K, 1 for 5 at 2, won debut, unraced on turf).
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt route winner ($612K, unraced at 2, unraced on turf)
- Sire is 6 for 39 (15%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 1 for 32 (3%) with first-turf runners
- Dam was a multiple stakes-placed dirt sprinter ($88K, 1 for 3 at 2, unraced on turf).
- Dam has 1 winner from 2 runners (1 for 1 with 2-year-olds, debut winner, 0 for 1 with turf runners)
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-placed dirt sprinter Reserved Quality ($188K, 1 for 2 at 2, won debut, 0 for 1 on turf).
- Trainer is 1 for 13 (8%, $3.92 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf routes (0 for 7 at Saratoga)
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.1 seconds prior to the April auction. July 21 workout matches Terranova’s 3-year-old Earth to Matilda (0 Beyer on dirt).
3. FACE THE MUSIC (Stormy Atlantic – Voyage, by Rahy)
Trainer: Claude McGaughey III
- Foaled May 8, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sire was a multiple stakes-winning dirt sprinter ($148K, 0 for 1 at 2, unraced on turf)
- Sire is 60 for 533 (11%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 81 for 617 (13%) with first-turf runners
- Dam was unraced
- Dam has 1 winner from 2 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 2 with turf runners)
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-placed Chili Cat ($96K, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 on turf), multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner Pine Island ($666K, unraced at 2, 1 for 1 on turf), and multiple Grade 1 turf route winner Point of Entry ($2.4M, unraced at 2, 8 for 13 on turf)
- Trainer is 0 for 13 over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf routes at Saratoga.
- May 25, June 6, June 15, June 22, June 28, July 6 workouts match McGaughey’s 2-year-old Security Risk (finished third with 66 Beyer in maiden special weight on turf at Belmont on July 11). May 31 workout went 0.01 seconds slower than Security Risk. July 18 workout matches Fire Away (entered in today’s 5th race). July 30 workout matches McGaughey’s 5-year-old Reflecting (92 turf Beyer).
- Jockey’s first call.
4. STRONG COFFEE (Warrior’s Reward – Classic Approval, by With Approval)
Trainer: H. Graham Motion
- Foaled March 7, 2012, in Kentucky
- $145K RNA yearling sold for $120K in March
- Half-brother to multiple Grade 3 turf winner Gulch Approval ($593K, 0 for 2 at 2, 5 for 21 on turf, first-turf winner), stakes-winner Approval Rating ($302K, 2 for 4 at 2, won debut, 1 for 3 on turf, first-turf winner), Grade 2-placed dirt router Highest Class ($120K, 2 for 5 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf), and turf stakes-winner Rusty Slipper ($68K, 1 for 1 at 2, 3 for 6 on turf, first-turf winner)
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($565K, unraced at 2, unraced on turf)
- Sire is 5 for 9 (56%) with 2-year-old debut runners. Sire has no prior turf runners.
- Dam was multiple stakes-placed routing ($109K, 1 for 5 at 2, 3 for 10 on turf, first-turf winner)
- Dam has 9 winners from 10 runners (4 for 7 with 2-year-olds, 2 debut winners, 7 for 10 with turf runners, 3 first-turf winners)
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 2 winner Class Kris ($603K, 0 for 1 at 2, 6 for 12 on turf), multiple Grade 3-placed dirt sprinter Class On Class ($189K, 1 for 3 at 2, 0 for 2 on turf), and stakes-winner Patriot Act ($452K, 0 for 4 at 2, unraced on turf)
- Trainer is 2 for 23 (9%, $0.89 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf routes (0 for 9 at Saratoga)
- Worked 2 furlongs in 22.1 seconds prior to the March auction. July 25 workout matches Motion’s 3-year-old Moon Song (63 turf Beyer)
5. CORDERO (Giant’s Causeway – Half Queen, by Deputy Minister)
Trainer: Wesley Ward
- Foaled Feb. 2, 2012, in Ireland
- Half-brother to multiple 2-year-old Grade 1 winner Halfbridled ($959K, 4 for 6 at 2, unraced on turf)
- Sire was a multiple Group 1 turf route winner ($3.0M, 3 for 3 at 2, 9 for 12 on turf).
- Sire is 99 for 726 (14%) with 2-year-olds and 506 for 3504 (14%) with turf runners.
- Dam was a dirt sprint winner ($43K, unraced at 2, unraced on turf).
- Dam has 3 winners from 9 runners (1 for 6 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 7 with turf runners)
- Dam a half-sister to multiple Grade 2 dirt route winner Lu Ravi ($1.9M, 0 for 2 at 2, unraced on turf)
- Trainer is 37 for 196 (19%, $1.39 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-olds on turf (3 for 38, 8%, $0.65 ROI at Saratoga)
- Jockey’s second call.
6. MR MONEYPANTS (Sarava – Bodyguard, by Private Terms)
Trainer: Wayne Catalano
- Foaled Feb. 22, 2012, in Florida
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt route winner ($773K, 1 for 5 at 2, 0 for 4 on turf)
- Sire is 1 for 48 (2%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 1 for 49 (2%) with first-turf runners
- Dam was a dirt sprint winner ($72K, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 on turf).
- Dam has 4 winners from 4 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 2 for 4 with turf runners)
- Dam a half-sister to 2-year-old stakes-placed dirt sprinter Race to Glory ($30K, 1 for 2 at 2, unraced on turf)
- Trainer is 6 for 21 (29%, $2.10 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf routes (0 for 2 at Saratoga).
7. DELTA OUTLAW (Tiznow – Mistical Plan, by Game Plan)
Trainer: George Weaver
- Foaled Feb. 15, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $410K as a yearling
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($6.4M, unraced at 2, unraced on turf)
- Sire is 23 for 319 (7%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 30 for 393 (8%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($816K, 2 for 5 at 2, won debut, 0 for 1 on turf).
- This is dam’s first starter
- Female family of Grade 2-placed Mysterious Cat ($292K, 0 for 3 at 2, unraced on turf).
- Trainer is 2 for 11 (18%, $3.07 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf routes at Saratoga
- June 3, June 11, June 19 workouts match Weaver’s 2-year-old Watergate (entered in Thursday’s 6th race). July 7 workout went 0.04 seconds faster than Watergate. July 13 workout went 0.01 seconds faster than Watergate.
8. FRENCHMAN BAY (Super Saver – Karla’s Number, by Polish Numbers)
Trainer: Kenneth McPeek
- Foaled Jan. 24, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $110K as a weanling and for $360K as a yearling
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt route winner ($1.8M, 2 for 4 at 2, unraced on turf).
- Sire is 2 for 13 (15%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 0 for 2 with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a turf winner ($16K, unraced at 2, 1 for 7 on turf).
- Dam has 1 winner from 2 runners (no 2-year-old runners, no turf runners)
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 2-placed dirt router Jack Flash ($261K, 0 for 6 at 2, 1 for 5 on turf) and Grade 3 dirt route winner Second of June ($528K, 3 for 5 at 2, won debut, unraced on turf).
- Trainer is 1 for 17 (6%, $2.84 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf routes at Saratoga).
9. SKERKIS (Majesticperfection – Touch of Joy, by Crafty Prospector)
Trainer: Kenneth McPeek
- Foaled March 5, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $48K as a yearling.
- Half-brother to multiple stakes-winner Sea the Joy ($188K, 3 for 5 at 2, 2 for 11 on turf, first-turf winner)
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($310K, unraced at 2, unraced on turf)
- Sire is 3 for 18 (17%) with 2-year-olds. This is the sire’s first turf runner.
- Dam was a dirt sprint winner ($16K, unraced at 2, unraced on turf).
- Dam has 4 winners from 6 runners (2 for 4 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 4 with turf runners, first-turf winner)
- Second dam is stakes-winner Fairway Style ($84K, unraced at 2, 0 for 8 on turf)
- Trainer is 4-16 (25%, $2.61 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-out 2-year-olds moving from dirt to turf and sprint to route in maiden special weights (0 for 7 at Saratoga)
10. FIRESPIKE (Flower Alley – Fairy Valley, by Dixieland Band)
Trainer: Michael Maker
- Foaled March 10, 2012, in Florida
- $17K RNA weanling and $55K RNA yearling. Sold for 70K in April
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt route winner ($2.5M, 0 for 1 at 2, unraced on turf)
- Sire is 27 for 315 (9%) with 2-year-olds and 52 for 467 (11%) with turf runners.
- Dam was a dirt sprint winner ($21K, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 on turf)
- Dam has 0 winners from 3 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 3 with turf runners)
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-placed Gran Nijinsky (Panama), multiple stakes-winner Basqueian ($1.0M, 1 for 8 at 2, 1 for 4 on turf), 2-year-old stakes-winning dirt sprinter Regal Halo ($110K, 2 for 7 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf), and stakes-winning 2-year-old Our Ebony Knight ($197K, 2 for 5 at 2, 0 for 2 on turf).
- Trainer is 2 for 24 (8%, $0.75 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-out 2-year-olds in maiden special weight turf routes (1 for 7, 14%, $0.88 ROI at Saratoga)
- Worked 2 furlongs in 21.0 prior to the April auction.
- Jockey’s second call.
11. DUBAI SKY (Candy Ride – House of Danzing, by Chester House)
Trainer: William Mott
- Foaled Feb. 5, 2012, in Kentucky
- Full brother to Grade 1 sprint winner Twirling Candy ($944K, 1 for 1 at 2, 2 for 2 on turf)
-Half-brother to Grade 2 turf winner Ethnic Dance ($261K, 0 for 1 at 2, 3 for 5 on turf)
- Sire was a multiple Grade/Group 1 winner ($749K, unraced at 2, 3 for 3 on turf)
- Sire is 31 for 212 (15%) with 2-year-old first-time starters and 30 for 268 (11%) with first-time turf runners
- Dam placed sprinting at 2 ($9K, 0 for 2 at 2, unraced on turf)
- Dam has 2 winners from 2 runners (1 for 2 with 2-year-olds, debut winner, 2 for 2 with turf runners, 1 first-turf winner)
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-winning sprinter Dancing Tribal ($138K, 2 for 10 on turf, first-turf winner)
- Trainer is 0 for 28 over the past 5 years with 2-year-old first-time starters in maiden special weight turf routes at Saratoga.
- July 30 workout matches Mott’s 2-year-old Blazing Truth (57 turf Beyer)
- Jockey’s second call
- Listed as a vet scratch July 19
12. SUMMER DANCER (Pulpit – Summer Wind Dancer, by Siberian Dancer)
Trainer: David Cannizzo
- Foaled April 27, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $90K as a short yearling and was a $195K RNA as a yearling.
- Half-brother to Grade 2-placed dirt router Bahama Bound ($214K, unraced at 2, 0 for 2 on turf)
- Sire was a multiple Grade 2 dirt route winner ($728K, unraced at 2, unraced on turf)
- Sire is 51 for 396 (13%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 45 for 460 (10%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a Grade 2 dirt route winner ($898K, 3 for 5 at 2, won debut, 0 for 3 on turf)
- Dam has 4 winners from 6 runners (0 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 2 for 6 with turf runners)
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 3-placed dirt router Indian Jones ($370K, unraced at 2, 1 for 6 on turf, first-turf winner).
- Trainer is 2 for 19 (11%, $3.97 ROI) over the past 5 years with debut runners (1 for 2, 50%, $6.30 ROI at Saratoga)
13. DESIGNED FOR WAR (War Front – Design for Life, by Aptitude)
Trainer: Todd Letcher
- Foaled Feb. 29, 2012, in Kentucky
- $145K weanling RNA sold for $125K in March.
- Sire was a Grade 2 dirt sprint winner ($424K, 0 for 1 at 2, unraced on turf).
- Sire is 8 for 98 (8%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 17 for 134 (13%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was unraced
- This is dam’s first starter
- Dam a half-sister to Group 3 turf winner Dance Dress (France), and stakes-placed turf runner Discuss (England)
- Trainer is 5 for 37 (14%, $1.11 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf routes
- Worked 2 furlongs in 21.2 seconds prior to the March auction. May 22 workout matches Pletcher’s 2-year-old Money Changer (60 dirt Beyer). July 7 workout went .02 faster than Pletcher’s 2-year-old Competitive Edge (finished 1st with 88 Beyer in maiden special weight on dirt at Saratoga with July 26). July 15, July 21 workouts match Pletcher’s 6-year-old mare Lady Aspen (finished 10th with 84 Beyer in the Grade 3 Matchmaker Stakes at Monmouth on July 27).
- Jockey’s first call
14. WARRIOR’S INSTINCT (Warrior’s Reward – Instinct, by Thunder Gulch)
Trainer: Kelly Breen
- Foaled March 10, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $85K as a yearling and for $40K in May.
- Half-brother to stakes-winner Ballado’s Thunder ($285K, unraced at 2, 3 for 16 on turf) and Grade 3-placed Toxis ($119K, 0 for 3 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf)
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($565K, unraced at 2, unraced on turf)
- Sire is 5 for 9 (56%) with 2-year-old debut runners. Sire has no prior turf runners,
- Dam was a stakes-winning dirt router ($204K, 0 for 1 at 2, 1 for 8 on turf)
- Dam has 5 winners from 6 runners (0 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 4 with turf runners)
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 2-placed Alyten ($274K, unraced at 2, 0 for 2 on turf), and Group 2 turf winner Montjoy (France)
- Trainer is 1 for 16 (6%, $0.42 ROI) over the past 5 year with debut runners on turf
- Worked 2 furlongs in 22.4 seconds prior to the May auction. June 8 workout matches Breen’s 2-year-old Machination (finished 5th with 57 Beyer in maiden special weight on dirt at Belmont on July 2). June 8 workout matches barn’s 2-year-old filly Sunday Sonnet (finished 2nd with 73 Beyer in maiden special weight on dirt at Belmont on June 27).
15. DADA MAINO (Super Saver – Piazza Grande, by Hennessy)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Foaled March 18, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt route winner ($1.8M, 2 for 4 at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints).
- Sire is 2 for 13 (15%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was unraced.
- Dam has 2 winners from 4 runners (0 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 2 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-placed 2-year-old Tizalovelylady ($55K, 1 for 5 at 2, 0 for 2 in dirt sprints), stakes-winning dirt sprinter Tizakitty ($158K, unraced at 2, 4 for 10 in dirt sprints), Grade 3 turf winner Tiz West ($263K, 0 for 1 at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints), and Grade 1 dirt route winner Paynter ($1.1M, unraced at 2, 1 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 39 for 105 (37%, $2.70 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga
- May 19, May 26 workouts match Pletcher’s 2-year-old Mr. Discreet (finished 5th with 42 Beyer in turf maiden special weight at Saratoga on July 19). June 3 workout matches Pletcher’s 2-year-old Jimbaran Bay (finished 5th with 44 Beyer in maiden special weight at Monmouth on July 18). June 16 workout matches Pletcher’s 2-year-old Escondido (finished 5th with 57 Beyer in turf maiden special weight at Belmont on July 11). June 16 workout went .05 faster than Pletcher’s 3-year-old filly Got Lucky (finished 1st with 82 Beyer in ‘n1x’ allowance at Saratoga on July 23).
- Jockey’s first call
SELECTIONS (TURF ONLY):
1. Designed for War (ae)
2. Face the Music
3. Cordero
4. Summer Dancer (ae)
5. Firespike
THE PLAY (TURF ONLY):
Designed for War to WIN at 7-2 odds or greater.
If Designed for War scratches, substitute Face the Music to WIN and PLACE at 5-1 or better.
Race 5
6 Furlongs
Maiden Special Weight
2-year-olds
Purse: $98,000
1. ROYAL SON (Tiznow – Mama Nadine, by A.P. Indy)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Foaled Jan. 25, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($6.4M, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 23 for 319 (7%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a stakes-winning dirt router ($88K, 0 for 2 at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 1 winner from 3 runners (1 for 3 with 2-year-olds, debut winner, 1 for 2 with dirt sprinters)
- Second dam is multiple 2-year-old Grade 1 winner Countess Diana ($1.1M, 5 for 6 at 2, won debut, 4 for 7 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 39 for 105 (37%, $2.70 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga
- June 24 workout went .01 slower than Pletcher’s 2-year-old filly Curalina (finished 2nd with 85 Beyer in maiden special weight at Saratoga on July 27). July 30 workout matches Pletcher’s 2-year-old Strum (62 Beyer).
2. ON TENTERHOOKS (More Than Ready – Red Hot Buddha, by Buddha)
Trainer: Mark Hennig
- Foaled March 8, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $200K as a yearling
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($1.0M, 5 for 7 at 2, won debut, 7 for 9 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 50 for 425 (12%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a multiple stakes-winner ($234K, 2 for 3 at 2, 1 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- This is dam’s first starter
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-placed dirt sprinter Knockout Bertie ($119K, unraced at 2, 2 for 5 in dirt sprints), stakes-placed dirt sprinter Red Hot Maria ($77K, 1 for 3 at 2, 1 for 6 in dirt sprints) and Grade 2-placed dirt router Cue the Moon ($145K, 1 for 2 at 2, won debut, 1 for 1 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 at Saratoga.
- Jockey’s first call
3. SIR WILLIAM BRUCE (Malibu Moon – Inclination, by Victory Gallop)
Trainer: Eric Guillot
- Foaled Feb. 14, 2012, in California
- Full brother to Grade 2-placed dirt sprinter In Jack’s Memory ($100K, unraced at 2, 5 for 27 in dirt sprints)
- Sire was a 2-year-old dirt sprint winner ($33K, 1 for 2 at 2, 1 for 2 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 68 for 404 (17%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was unraced
- Dam has 6 winners from 6 runners (2 for 4 with 2-year-olds, 1 debut winner, 2 for 6 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) and stakes-winning dirt sprinter Zawzooth ($233K, unraced at 2, 5 for 16 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 0 for 15 over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in dirt sprints (0 for 3 at Saratoga).
4. BURNDINES (Scat Daddy – Antique Crystal, by Devil His Due)
Trainer: Anthony Dutrow
- Foaled April 12, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $180K as a short yearling.
- Half-brother to multiple 2-year-old Grade 2-placed Gal About Town ($236K, 2 for 4 at 2, won debut, 2 for 5 in dirt sprints)
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($1.3M, 3 for 5 at 2, won debut, 2 for 3 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 19 for 126 (15%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a dirt sprint winner ($40K, 0 for 2 at 2, 5 for 35 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 3 winners from 3 runners (2 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 1 debut winner, 2 for 3 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-winner Happy Buy (Panama)
- Trainer is 1 for 13 (8%, $1.32 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga.
- July 18, July 25 workouts match Dutrow’s 3-year-old Fire Starter (78 Beyer). July 23 workout matches Dutrow’s 3-year-old Lulu Le’ Mon (77 turf Beyer)
5. MARIANO INTHENINTH (Summer Bird – Affluenza, by Giant’s Causeway)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Foaled Feb. 1, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $70K as a weanling.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($2.3M, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 1 for 4 (25%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was unplaced ($1K, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 2 winners from 2 runners (1 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 2 for 2 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to 2-year-old stakes-winner Haint ($187K, 2 for 7 at 2, 1 for 4 in dirt sprints), and 2-year-old Grade 1-placed Play With Fire ($151K, 1 for 5 at 2, won debut, 1 for 4 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 39 for 105 (37%, $2.70 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga
- June 8 workout matches Pletcher’s 2-year-old Competitive Edge (finished 1st with 88 Beyer in maiden special weight on dirt at Saratoga with July 26). June 8 workout went .03 slower than Pletcher’s 2-year-old filly Overspending (finished 2nd with 67 Beyer in maiden special weight at Saratoga on July 23). July 6 workout went .01 faster than Pletcher’s 3-year-old Againsome (finished 2nd with 72 Beyer in $50,000 ‘N2L’ claimer at Belmont on July 4). July 6 workout went .01 faster than Pletcher’s 2-year-old Money Changer (finished 3rd with 60 Beyer in maiden special weight at Saratoga on July 19). July 21 workout went .01 slower than Pletcher’s 3-year-old Matterhorn (92 Beyer top). July 27 workout went 0.02 seconds slower than Pletcher’s 3-year-old Tiz Dark (97 Beyer top).
6. PRIDE OF STRIDE (Candy Ride – Understated, by First Samurai)
Trainer: H. Graham Motion
- Foaled Jan. 30, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $110K as a weanling and for $150K as a yearling.
- Sire was a multiple Grade/Group 1 winner ($749K, unraced at 2, 1 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 106 for 627 (17%) with 2-year-olds
- Dam was unraced
- This is dam’s first starter
- Dam a half-sister to Group 1-placed Royal Tryst (Dubai), and Grade 3 dirt route winner Ask Me No Secrets ($211K, unraced at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 3 for 16 (19%, $1.47 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-olds adding Lasix on dirt
7. WAGING WAR (War Front – Sidle, by Seeking the Gold)
Trainer: Albert Stall Jr.
- Foaled March 27, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $350K as a yearling
- Sire was a Grade 2 dirt sprint winner ($424K, 0 for 1 at 2, 3 for 10 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 8 for 98 (8%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a dirt route winner ($32K, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 1 winner from 1 runner (no 2-year-old starters, no dirt sprint runners)
- Dam a half-sister to multiple turf stakes-winner Patrol ($411K, 0 for 1 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints), multiple Grade 2 turf winner Stroll ($795K, 1 for 5 at 2, 0 for 2 in dirt sprints), and stakes-placed Tromp ($129K, unraced at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 7 for 46 (15%, $2.34 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints (1 for 8, 13%, $2.75 ROI at Saratoga)
- May 2 workout matches Stall’s 2-year-old Stonebriar (finished 4th with 52 Beyer in maiden special weight at Churchill on May 9). May 24 workout matches Stall’s 3-year-old Hidden Candy (finished 7th with 63 Beyer in turf maiden special weight at Saratoga on July 20). July 12 workout matches Stall’s 3-year-old Rocket Time (finished 5th with 76 Beyer in ‘n1x’ at Saratoga on July 26).
8. FIRE AWAY (War Front – Salute, by Unbridled)
Trainer: Claude McGaughey III
- Foaled May 12, 2012, in Kentucky
- Half-brother to Grade 1 turf route winner Mr. Speaker ($945K, 2 for 4 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Sire was a Grade 2 dirt sprint winner ($424K, 0 for 1 at 2, 3 for 10 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 8 for 98 (8%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a 2-year-old Grade 2-placed dirt router ($103K, 1 for 4 at 2, 0 for 4 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 2 winners from 2 runners (1 for 2 with 2-year-olds, no dirt sprinters)
Dam a half-sister to Grade 1 dirt route winner Miner’s Mark ($967K, 1 for 2 at 2, 1 for 3 in dirt sprints), multiple Grade 1-placed Our Emblem ($366K, 1 for 3 at 2, 4 for 18 in dirt sprints), multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner My Flag ($1.5M, 2 for 6 at 2, 1 for 3 in dirt sprints), Grade 3-placed dirt router Proud and True ($96K, 1 for 5 at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints), and Grade 1 dirt route winner Traditionally ($495K, 2 for 5 at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 1 for 21 (5%, $0.40 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga
- July 14 workout matches McGaughey’s 4-year-old Scam (finished 3rd with 76 Beyer in ‘n1x’ allowance at Saratoga on July 26). July 18 workout matches McGaughey’s 2-year-old Face the Music (entered in today’s 3rd race). July 30 workout matches McGaughey’s 3-year-old Special Agent (70 Beyer top on dirt)
9. RIMBAUD (Bernardini – Satin Kiss, by Seeking the Gold)
Trainer: Thomas Albertrani
- Foaled April 11, 2012, in Kentucky
- Half-brother to stakes-placed turf router Spellwork (France, $59K, 0 for 1 at 2, unraced 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 135 (13%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a multiple stakes-winning dirt router in Dubai ($352K, 2 for 4 at 2, won debut, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 1 winner from 2 runners (0 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 1 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a full sister to 2-year-old Group 1 turf winner Lujain (England), and Group 1-placed sprinter Botanical (Dubai). Dam a half-sister to multiple turf stakes-winner Lilium (England).
- Trainer is 0 for 36 over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints at Saratoga
- July 11 workout went .02 faster than Albertrani’s 2-year-old filly Headmistress (finished 6th with 48 Beyer in maiden special weight at Saratoga on July 27).
- Jockey’s second call
10. EVOLUTION (Speightstown – Exit to Heaven, by Holy Bull)
Trainer: Michael Mareina
- Foaled April 18, 2012, in Florida
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($1.2M, 0 for 1 at 2, 10 for 15 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 107 for 539 (20%) with 2-year-olds
- Dam was a Grade 2-placed dirt sprinter ($122K, unraced at 2, 2 for 8 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 1 winner from 4 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 4 with dirt sprinters)
- Second dam is multiple stakes-winner Daylight Come ($323K, 1 for 3 at 2, 2 for 9 in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 5 for 23 (22%, $1.90 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-olds on dirt (0 for 1 at Saratoga).
11. BREEZY MY WAY (Warrior’s Reward – White She Devil, by Vicar)
Trainer: Joseph Orseno
- Foaled Feb. 27, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $40K as a yearling. $45K RNA in March sold for $55K in May.
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($565K, unraced at 2, 3 for 7 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 5 for 9 (56%) with 2-year-old debut runners.
- Dam was a multiple stakes-placed dirt sprinter ($135K, 1 for 4 at 2, won debut, 5 for 18 in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 0 winners from 1 runner (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 1 with dirt sprinters)
-Dam a half-sister to Grade 2 dirt route winner Headache ($820K, 0 for 2 at 2, 3 for 8 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.
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.4 seconds prior to the March auction. Worked 2 furlongs in 22.2 seconds prior to the May auction. July 27 workout went .05 faster than Orseno’s 5-year-old Raglin River (entered Friday’s 7th race).
12. VISION PERFECT (Pollard’s Vision – Steamy, by Speightstown)
Trainer: David Donk
- Foaled Feb. 2, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sire was a Grade 2 dirt route winner ($1.4M, 1 for 6 at 2, 1 for 7 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 12 for 117 (10%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was unraced
- This is dam’s first starter
- Dam a half-sister to multiple Grade 3 turf sprint winner Mr Gruff ($351K, unraced at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 2 for 18 (11%, $2.08 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight dirt sprints (0 for 8 at Saratoga).
- July 19 workout matches Donk’s 3-year-old filly Lady Kreesa (71 turf Beyer).
- Jockey’s first call.
13. HILLBILLY STYLE (Malibu Moon – Stylish, by Thunder Gulch)
Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
- Foaled May 5, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $150K as a yearling and for $250K in June
- Sire was a 2-year-old dirt sprint winner ($33K, 1 for 2 at 2, 1 for 2 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 68 for 404 (17%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was a multiple Grade 3 turf route winner ($588K, 0 for 4 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Dam has 3 winners from 4 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 2 for 3 with dirt sprinters)
- Dam a half-sister to multiple Grade 2-placed turfer Tangazi ($325K, unraced at 2, unraced 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.
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.3 prior to the June auction. July 9 workout matches Lukas’ 3-year-old All Cash (entered Friday’s tenth race).
14. RADAMEL (Discreetly Mine – So Very Happy, by Elusive Quality)
Trainer: Mario Morales
- Foaled Jan. 7, 2012, in Kentucky
- Sold for $50K as a weanling and for $25K as a yearling.
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($799K, 1 for 5 at 2, 4 for 9 in dirt sprints)
- Sire is 1 for 14 (7%) with 2-year-old debut runners
- Dam was placed ($12K, 0 for 2 at 2, 0 for 3 in dirt sprints)
- This is dam’s first starter
- Dam a half-sister to Grade 3 winner Dance Away Capote ($586K, 2 for 5 at 2, won debut, 1 for 3 in dirt sprints), 2-year-old stakes-winner Platinum Couple ($260K, 2 for 5 at 2, 4 for 21 in dirt sprints), turf stakes-placed Cavan Thunder ($88K, 0 for 3 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints)
- Trainer is 2 for 18 (11%, $5.61 ROI) over the past 5 years with debut runners on dirt
- Jockey’s second call
SELECTIONS:
1. Vision Perfect (ae)
2. Marianointheninth
3. Sir William Bruce
4. On Tenterhooks
THE PLAY:
Vision Perfect to WIN and PLACE at 10-1 or greater
If Vision Perfect scratches, substitute Marianointheninth to WIN and PLACE at 5-1 odds or greater

