Author Archives: Turfdom

The Rabbi: Working for stamina and had impressive finish after poor start

Three year old colt for Ron Ellis made his debut on Sunday in the 1st in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the lawn for 3 and up. Off at 41/1 in a field of 9, he broke very slowly and spotted the field 12 right off the bat. Ayuso got him over […]

Tees Touch (GB): Much Needed Race Here Should Be Tighter Next Time Out

Three year old gelding for Phil D’Amato made his 2nd career start and 1st in this country on Sunday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the lawn. Off at 8/1 in a field of 8, he broke running under Franco and chased the leader down the back side, just two off the […]

Scatify: Good Position to Knock Out This Condition in Near Future

Three year old colt for John Sadler made his turf debut in Saturday’s opener in his fifth career start at ¾ for sophomores. Off as the even money favorite under J.J., he was unfortunate to draw the rail, but he broke OK and was 4th in the early going. He dropped back to last at […]

Notime for Squalls: Fought Through Narrow Hole to Open Up Late and Win by two and a half

Three year old filly for Mark Glatt dropped into a maiden claimer in her 3rd career start and was sent two turns for the first time at a mile on the turf. Off at 5/2 and a lot of late money coming in the final two minutes, she broke ok from the fence under Tyler […]

Known Idea: He’s a Very Game Runner With Many Options

Three year old colt for John Sadler tried the turf for the 1st time in his 4 race career on Sunday and handled it just fine. Off at 2/1 in a field of 8 with J.J. in the irons in this 1st allowance condition for three year olds at ¾ on the lawn, he broke […]

Upcharge: Can Go Short Or Long With Ability to Win For This Top Barn

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato made her debut on Sunday in a straight maiden special weight @3/4 on the lawn, 3 and up. Off at 14/1 in a field of 11, she missed the start under Mike Smith and was easily 10 lengths back of the leaders down the back side. She was […]

Happy Jack: Best at the Sprint Game and If placed Properly Soon Winner

Five year old full horse for Doug O’Neill returned in the Kona Gold stakes on Saturday at six and a half on the main track for older runners. Off at 12/1 in a field of 8, and having not run since July of last year, he almost gave the 1 to 5 shot The Chosen […]

Rostovsky: Son of Liam’s Map is a Runner Who Will Adore 2 Turns

Three year old gelding for Mark Glatt made his debut on Friday in a maiden special eight event at ¾ on the turf. Off at 17/1 in a field of 8 runners 3 and up, he missed the start completely, was away last, and was quickly 8 lengths back of the field. Herrera slowly got […]

Super Shine (ARG): If Given Time To Recover She Will be a Force To Reckon with In Graded Stakes

One of the more impressive performances of the week was this five year old mare in the Grade 2 Santa Maria stakes on Sunday. This five year old trained by Phil D’Amato had not been to the post since May of 2023 and this was her first race outside of Argentina. She broke running under […]

In Theory: Bad Start Haunted Her Late But Is Soon a Winner

Three year old filly for Bob Baffert made her 2nd career start on Sunday in a conditioned allowance race at six and a half on the main for soph fillies. Off at 2/1 in a field of six and coming off a good maiden victory, she stumbled at the start under J.J. and was away […]