Grade I winner Dynaforce makes her 2009 bow for Bill Mott in the Gallorette Handicap (gr. III), while Lael Stables' Ready Set looks best in the William Donald Schaefer Stakes (gr. III). The pair of $100,000 events are part of a graded stakes bonanza on Preakness Day at Pimlico May 16.
After a pair of important grade I wins in New York as a sophomore last year, trainer Barclay Tagg had high expectations for Tale of Ekati in 2009, but so far things have not not panned out. Tagg will try blinkers on the son of Tale of the Cat as Belmont Park opens its 64-day spring/summer meet with the $100,000 Westchester Stakes (gr. III).
John Servis has not been on the Triple Crown trail since Smarty Jones captivated the Thoroughbred racing world in 2004. The veteran trainer will try to change that this year, as he sends out Indian Jump in the $150,000 Federico Tesio Stakes April 19 at Pimlico Race Course, a 1 1/8-mile dirt event that serves as the local prep for the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Tim Tullock trained Gattopardo took another step towards the Preakness by winning at Laurel Park March 1.
After a promising start to his career, Cave's Valley seeks a return to the winner's circle in the $70,000 Miracle Wood Stakes for 3-year-olds at Laurel Park March 1.
When first-time starter Cave's Valley burned a :21.79 opening quarter in a 5 1/2-furlong sprint at Saratoga, most figured the 2-year-old colt by Stephen Got Even would have nothing left by the time the field of seven reached the top of the stretch. Instead, he kept getting stronger.
| Trainer | Michael J. Trombetta |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Malcolm Franklin |
| Owner | Harry C. & Tom O. Meyerhoff |
| Breeder | Murray Smith |
| Cave's Valley View Five-Cross Pedigree | Stephen Got Even | A.P. Indy |
| Immerse | ||
| Kamaal | Irgun | |
| Camtion |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKNOV2005 Hip 37 |
Weanling | Bloodstock Services | GAINESWAY AGENT, agent | $85,000 |
| KEESEP2006 Hip 2072 |
Yearling | H.C. & T.O. Meyerhoff | Woods Edge Farm, agent | $130,000 |
| Spooky Woods |
| Arrogate |
| Mill Road |
| Unspoiled Moments |
| Flipcup |
| Classic Empire |
| Tapwrit |
| Lady Aurelia |
| Always Dreaming |
| Gun Runner |
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