Penelopa Upstages Secret Gesture in Germany
Secret Gesture was denied classic glory a second time when late-running Penelopa overtook her to win Henkel-Preis-Diana Deutsches Stuten-Derby (Ger-I, German Oaks) Aug. 4 at Dusseldorf.
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Miss Isella wins the 2009 Fleur de Lis.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Miss Isella wins the 2009 Fleur de Lis.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Connections
| Trainer | Ian R. Wilkes |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Calvin H. Borel |
| Owner | Jones, Elaine |
| Breeder | Domino Stud of Lexington, LLC |
Pedigree
| Miss Isella View Five-Cross Pedigree | Silver Charm | Silver Buck |
| Bonnie's Poker | ||
| La Cucina (IRE) | Last Tycoon (IRE) | |
| Fandangerina |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2006 Hip 1285 |
Yearling | Bluewater Sales, agent for Domino Stud of Lexington | ($60,000) | |
| KEEJAN2010 Hip 670 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | Adena Springs | Lane's End, agent | $1,085,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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Stronach Spends $1.085 Million on Broodmare
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
Frank Stronach, owner of Adena Springs and chairman of Magna Entertainment, paid $1.085 million for Miss Isella, a grade II-winning daughter of Silver Charm and a half-sister to grade II winner Sir Cherokee.
Icon Project Runs Smasher in Personal Ensign
Favored Icon Project, ridden by Julien Leparoux, demolished her rivals with a Rachel Alexandra-type performance Aug. 30 in the $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race course.
Personal Ensign Looks Like a Good One
Multiple graded stakes winner Unbridled Belle tops a trio of charges from the barn of Todd Pletcher in the $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I), Saratoga's Aug. 30 headliner.
Seventh Street Relishes Slop in Go For Wand
Godolphin Stable's Seventh Street continued her dominance over an off track, as she wore down Spritely in mid-stretch and went on to win the $300,000 Go For Wand Handicap (gr. I) Aug. 2 at rainy Saratoga. It was the fifth victory in eight starts for the 4-year-old daughter of Street Cry, who became a multiple graded stakes winner.
Miss Isella Takes Jolt, Wins Fleur de Lis
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Miss Isella took a hard jolt from Distinctive Dixie when squeezing through a small opening at the top of the lane, then had the wherewithal to outduel Swift Temper in deep stretch to capture the $221,600 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) June 13 at Churchill Downs.
Fleur de Lis: Miss Isella Has Home Track Edge
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Miss Isella, upset winner of the Louisville Distaff (gr. II) last out, looks to build upon that score when taking on eight rivals in the $200,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) June 13 at Churchill Downs.
Miss Isella Posts Louisville Distaff Upset
Miss Isella defeated race favorite One Caroline in the Louisville Distaff (gr. II) at Churchill Downs May 1.
Zenyatta Makes Return in Louisville Distaff
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
The Louisville Distaff (gr. II) is a fine race in its own right, but with the surprise addition of undefeated champion Zenyatta, the $350,000 event has now become the main attraction on the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) undercard May 1 at Churchill Downs.
April Pride Favored in Appalachian
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
English-bred April Pride, fresh off her victory in last month's China Doll Stakes on the Santa Anita turf, ships in from California and was installed as the 5-2 morning line favorite in a wide-open edition of $100,000 Appalachian (gr. IIIT) at Keeneland April 16 .
One Caroline Stays Perfect in Sabin
G. Watts Humphrey Jr.'s talented filly One Caroline wasn't fazed the least bit when facing graded stakes winners for the first time, as she took command shortly after first call and disposed of six rivals to win the $100,000 Sabin Stakes (gr. III) by a length Feb. 20 at Gulfstream Park.
One Caroline Eyes Bigger Prize in Sabin
G. Watts Humphrey Jr.'s good-looking filly One Caroline, undefeated in three starts and a runaway winner in optional claiming company last month, dives into stakes competition for the first time when taking on eight fillies and mares in the $100,000 Sabin Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 20 at Gulfstream Park.
Borel Rides Rail for 5th Falls City Win
Getting a patented rail-skimming ride from Calvin Borel, Miss Isella won Thursday's 93rd running of the $169,800 Falls City Handicap (gr. II) by a length over Skylighter on Thanksgiving Day at Churchill Downs.
Spring Waltz Ready for Falls City Dance
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Spring Waltz, winner of the Rampart Handicap (gr. II) for trainer Bobby Frankel earlier this year, carries top weight of 120 pounds in a full field of 12 fillies and mares for the $150,000 Falls City Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs on Nov. 27.
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