CALDER RACE COURSE, Miami, FL
| 1 | Sassy Image | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: B | $206,150 |
2007 | Chestnut Mare | Broken Vow - Ideal Image, Hennessy
Sire: Broken Vow , Bay, 1997. Raced 2 years. 14 starts, 9 wins, $725,296. Lifetime: 443 yearlings sold, median $35,000.
Broodmare Sire: Hennessy, Chestnut, 1993.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall, 2012 Mixed Sale, $660,000.
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall, 2011 Mixed Sale, ($1,475,000).
Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale, $42,000.
| 2 | Musical Romance | Margin: 1 | TrueNicks: A | $66,500 |
2007 | Dark Bay or Brown Mare | Concorde's Tune - Candlelightdinner, Slew Gin Fizz
Sire: Concorde's Tune, Roan, 1989. Raced 4 years. 28 starts, 12 wins, $242,585. Lifetime: 69 yearlings sold, median $6,500.
Broodmare Sire: Slew Gin Fizz, Gray or Roan, 1991. In 2009: 1.50 AEI.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall, 2012 Mixed Sale, $1,600,000.
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, $22,000.
| 3 | Indulgence | Margin: nose | TrueNicks: D | $33,250 |
2007 | Gray or Roan Mare | Macho Uno - Forbidden Kiss, Touch Gold
Sire: Macho Uno , Gray or Roan, 1998. Raced 3 years. 14 starts, 6 wins, $1,851,803. Lifetime: 237 yearlings sold, median $25,000.
Broodmare Sire: Touch Gold , Bay, 1994.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association November 2012 Breeding Stock Sale, $200,000.
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company Selected Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, $360,000.
Fasig-Tipton New York Saratoga 2008 Select Yearling Sale, $160,000.
Others: Stephanie Got Even, $16,625; Champagne d'Oro, $9,975; Jehan, $3,500; Cosmo Girl, $3,500; Derwin's Star, $3,500; Bella Moneta, $3,500; Don'ttalktome, $3,500.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sassy Image | Mike E. Smith | Dale L. Romans |
| 2 | Musical Romance | Juan C. Leyva | William A. Kaplan |
| 3 | Indulgence | Jose L. Alvarez | Martin D. Wolfson |
| 4 | Stephanie Got Even | Javier Castellano | Martin D. Wolfson |
| 5 | Champagne d'Oro | David Cohen | Eric J. Guillot |
| 6 | Jehan | Luis Saez | Martin D. Wolfson |
| 7 | Cosmo Girl | Lindey Wade | Joseph Petalino |
| 8 | Derwin's Star | Kendrick Carmouche | Steve Klesaris |
| 9 | Bella Moneta | Orlando Bocachica | Martin D. Wolfson |
| 10 | Don'ttalktome | Daniel Centeno | Chad J. Stewart |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sassy Image | Mike E. Smith | $5.20 | $3.20 | $2.80 | ||||||
| 10 | Musical Romance | Juan C. Leyva | $5.60 | $3.60 | |||||||
| 4 | Indulgence | Jose L. Alvarez | $5.00 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (5-10) | $32.40 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (5-10-4) | $177.80 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (5-10-4-2) | $1,427.00 | ||||||||||
by John P. Sparkman
Whiteley's arrangement with Richard and Audrey Haisfield's Stonewall Farm to support their young stallion Medaglia d'Oro resulted indirectly in the recent Palm Beach S. (gr. IIIT) winner Rydilluc.
After a six-year hiatus, the Calder Casino & Race Course Hall of Fame will welcome nine new members to its roster when inducting three horses, two jockeys, two trainers, and two owners/breeders.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The third day of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale saw a Medaglia d'Oro yearling colt make headlines while steady interest in both yearlings and broodmares helped the median nearly double compared with last year.
Wednesday, January 09, 2013Chris Baccari enjoyed seeing Cosmo Girl take a step toward her new career as a broodmare after she sold for $190,000 on Jan. 9 at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale in Lexington.
Wednesday, January 09, 2013Musical Romance, who sold for $1.6 million at the Fasig-Tipton November sale, is headed to Japan where she will be a broodmare, one of her former owners said.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
The Fasig-Tipton November sale, which is known for its prominent cast of selected entries, will again feature several standouts, including this year's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT) winner Zagora.
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Trainer Bill Kaplan discusses champion sprinter Musical Romance.
Having stunned the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) a year ago at odds of 20-1, reigning divisional champion Musical Romance seeks to defend her title in the 2012 edition of the race.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Fans at Santa Anita's Clockers' Corner had plenty of action on the morning of Oct. 25 as 10 horses pointing to the Breeders' Cup breezed. At Calder, defending Filly & Mare Sprint winner Musical Romance worked five furlongs.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 24 that 180 horses, including eight former or defending winners, were pre-entered for the Nov. 2-3 World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Champion Musical Romance breezed six furlongs in 1:14 1/5 at Calder Casino & Race Course Oct. 18 as she continues to work toward a defense of her title in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I).
Friday, October 19, 2012
Pinnacle Racing Stables and Bill Kaplan's 2011 Eclipse Award-winning female sprinter Musical Romance bid a proper farewell to Calder Casino & Race Course Oct.6.
Saturday, October 06, 2012
Dust and Diamonds, getting good at the right time, disposed of better-known rivals Musical Romance and Turbulent Descent with ease in capturing the $200,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) by 1 1/4 lengths at Belmont.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Headed by national female sprint champion Musical Romance and multiple grade I winner Turbulent Descent, the $200,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) Sept. 22 at Belmont Park came up as an exceptionally tough race.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Musical Romance, the champion female sprinter of 2011, will be consigned to the upcoming Fasig-Tipton November sale, Three Chimneys announced Sept. 18.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Emma's Encore and Turbulent Descent are among the others targeting the Sept. 22 race at Belmont Park.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Multiple grade I stakes winner Groupie Doll, who got a freshening in the spring and summer, is among the 12 fillies and mares entered in the Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (gr. II) at Presque Isle Downs & Casino Sept. 8.
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Turbulent Descent made her first start for her new connections a winning one Aug. 24, taking the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course and punching her ticket to the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Turbulent Descent returns to the scene of one of her most impressive victories when she makes her second start of the year Aug. 24 in the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Craig B. Singer's homebred Salty Strike jumped out to the early lead and never looked back as the 4-year-old filly posted her third consecutive stakes win in the $100,000 Gardenia Stakes (gr. III) at Ellis Park Aug. 11.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Joyful Victory and Sassy Image top a strong field of 11 fillies and mares in the $100,000 Gardenia Stakes (gr. III) Aug. 11 at Ellis Park, the first race back in Kentucky for jockey Robby Albarado since his May 4 arrest.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Afleeting Lady, second to Royal Delta in the Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) last month, top a field of nine entered for the $200,000 Molly Pitcher (gr. II) at Monmouth July 29.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Calder-based rider of female sprint champion Musical Romance bound for bigger circuits sometime soon
Evan recaps the wins by Game On Dude, Musical Romance, Mucho Macho Man and more!
Last year, Musical Romance missed victory by a neck in the Princess Rooney Handicap (gr. I). This season, the 2011 Eclipse Award-winning female sprinter would not be denied.
Saturday, July 07, 2012