Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

Bonapaw hits New York ground running

ELMONT, N.Y. - The Bonapaw Road Show - which has taken the 6-year-old gelding this year from Des Moines to Dubai - will next play New York in the Grade 1 Vosburgh Handicap on Sept. 21 at Belmont Park.

Bonapaw, arguably the top sprinter in the Midwest, arrived here on Sept. 3, and on Monday morning he blazed five furlongs in 57.24 seconds over Belmont's main track, the fastest of 20 workouts at the distance by 3.40 seconds. With exercise rider Kevin Soodoo up, Bonapaw went his first three furlongs in 34.40 seconds and galloped out six furlongs in 1:09.40.

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

Zarb's Magic blazing hotter than ever at 9

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - At an age when most horses are clinging to a racing career, 9-year-old Zarb's Magic has a firm grip on his. Saturday at Arlington, in the 63rd start of an eight-year career, Zarb's Magic tied a 32-year-old track record, racing five furlongs in 57.61 seconds.

Then, just as quickly, it was over. Zarb's Magic not only is fast and game, he's smart and completely accustomed racing. When he hits the wire, that's that. Strides past the finish line, Zarb's Magic has shut down the engines and his gallop-out barely carries him onto the far turn.

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

Sixthirtyjoe finds route is too far

EDMONTON, Alberta - The $100,000 Speed to Spare is the second-richest race of the year at Northlands Park, and with little else left on the stakes schedule for Sixthirtyjoe - an Alberta horse of the year candidate - it wasn't surprising that owner Dea Davies entered him in the Speed to Spare on Saturday.

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

Parco Ducale to be near pace

ETOBICOKE, Ontario - Parco Ducale, a hefty $80,000 claim three starts ago, will try to win the first allowance condition in Wednesday's Woodbine headliner, at a mile on the grass.

A field of 11 was drawn for the $69,900 race. Hanlan is entered for the main track only.

Parco Ducale displayed some promise last year at 2, winning his maiden race on the grass and earning a Beyer Speed Figure of 81. He was put away for the year after closing for second in an allowance dash in August.

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

Dollase's favorite place to travel

ETOBICOKE, Ontario - Wally Dollase already had a fond feeling for Woodbine. He sent out Jewel Princess to win the Breeders' Cup Distaff here in 1996.

That attraction will be even stronger now after Dollase, who is based in Southern California, watched Good Journey become a Grade 1 winner in Sunday's $1 million Atto Mile.

"I love this place," said Dollase. "I've been lucky here."

"And I love Arlington," he added. "I've done well there, too."

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

South City back in for a tag

SAN MATEO, Calif. - It's back to reality Wednesday at Bay Meadows for trainer Kent Molinaro when he sends out South City against seven rivals in a $40,000 optional claiming race at six furlongs.

Molinaro saddled Profound Secret, his best horse, to win Sunday's $64,050 Big Jag Handicap. Molinaro purchased the 8-year-old Profound Secret for $75,000 as a 2-year-old and seen him win $478,450.

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

Remington Park: Supreme Discovery wins

Supreme Discovery ($4.60) held off a late bid by 4-5 favorite Darlin Dixie to win the $30,000 Adena Springs Matchmaker by 1 3/4 lengths. It was another two lengths back in third to Idadidit.

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

Thistledown: Hackendiffy wires field

Hackendiffy made the lead a few strides out of the gate, set the pace, and widened to a 12 1/2-length win over eight 2-year-old, Ohio Bred-rivals in the $75,000, 1 1/16-mile Juvenile Stakes.

Forest Picnic chased the winner all the way and finished second, 2 1/2 lengths clear of Clever Jimmy C in third. Hackeniffy was timed in 1:45.80 over a fast track and returned a $2.80.

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

Calista of the U.S. takes Canadian

Calista continued the run of success by U.S. invaders, capturing the Grade 2, $284,250 at 1 1/8 miles on the turf.

Benefiting from a good trip under Corey Nakatani, Calista settled nicely to stalk the pace early and then surged to the front in midstretch. But Calista just managed to fend off a furious rally by Diadella, who came up a nose short.

"I was just really patient with her," said Nakatani. "When I called on her she quickened away from them, and held on."

Mon, 09/09/2002 - 00:00

Hastings: Elana d'amour rolls on

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Elana d'amour ($10.50) notched her fifth stakes win at the Hastings Park meet with a 1 1/2-length win over Sweet Monarch in the Grade 3, $139,156 British Columbia Breeders' Cup Oaks.

Elana d'amour had a perfect trip under leading rider Pedro Alvarado as she stalked the quick pace set by Sunset Pass and took control midway through the stretch turn. She held a length advantage at the top of the stretch and never looked threatened as she held off a late charge from Sweet Monarch.