ARLINGTON PARK

Wriggle: Broke alertly from outside post, raced 3 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, dropped to fifth in stretch, closed late to make up two lengths and finished third beaten two necks at six furlongs on Aug. 24.

Bluesbdancing: Stumbled at start, exchanged bumps with rival, raced sixth more than 1 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, in tight through the turn into stretch, closed well late to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs on a good turf course Aug. 11.

Classic Strike: Broke ninth from outside post, raced eighth more than 17 ½ lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, closed well from outside to fourth in stretch, made up more than 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf Aug. 2.

Dubuque: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up more than 3 ¼ lengths and lost by a nose and 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 13.

Lacer: Trailed by seven lengths after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and gained second by a length at 1 1/8 miles taken off the turf July 27. (Bumped at break, raced eighth lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, made a quick move on the far turn, closed from second in stretch and drew off by 4 ½ lengths at 1 1/16 miles taken off the turf on Aug. 15.)

Wild Slide: Raced more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to sixth in stretch, made up more than 6 ½ lengths and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on June 30.

Dr. Feelgood: Raced fifth early, dropped to last more than 7 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced from seventh to fourth in stretch and gained second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on July 8. (Raced 10th early, dropped to 12th more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from seventh in stretch to gain third by three-quarters of a length a mile on July 27; returned $6.20 to show.)

CALDER

On Lake: Checked at start, trailed early, raced 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced from fifth to fourth in stretch, closed well to make up more than three lengths and finished third beaten a nose and a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 25.

Activator: Bumped with rival at break, rushed inside to lead early, steadied in tight along backstretch, raced second a half-length behind after a half-mile, dropped to fourth after six furlongs, angled out for drive, made up two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on Aug. 11. (Pressed pace a length behind in second after a half-mile, weakened in stretch and finished third at a mile and 70 yards on April 26.)

Viva La Slew: Hopped at start, raced fourth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, angled out for drive, made up more than three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at five furlongs on July 29. (Raced seventh after three-eighths of a mile, passed tired rivals in stretch and finished third by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on Aug. 17)

Trey: Chased winner in second at every call and defeated the third-place finisher by 2 ¼ lengths at 5 ½ furlongs on a sealed sloppy track July 29. (Tracked pace in third more than two lengths behind in third after a half-mile, couldn’t close gap in stretch and held position by a head at six furlongs on a sealed sloppy surface Aug. 23.)

DELAWARE PARK

Box the Fox: Broke last, trailed early, advanced to seventh more than five lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, closed gamely from sixth to make up more than two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs on Aug. 25.

Maribel’s Princess: Raced sixth more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, bobbled on heels of rival at top of the stretch and rallied gamely to finish second by 1 ¾ lengths at 5 ½ furlongs on July 28.

DEL MAR

Royal Classic: Broke last, raced sixth more than two lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in stretch, rallied from fifth to second making up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on Aug. 25.

Artist’s Tale: Raced fourth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in stretch under left handed urging, bumped with rival at sixteenth pole, split horses to make up 2 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 11; disqualified and placed fourth for interference in deep stretch.

So Long Sonoma: Broke from outside post, raced eighth early, moved up to seventh more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses entering stretch, rallied from fourth to make up nearly 5 ½ lengths and was nosed out six furlongs on Aug. 1 (Raced four lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 6 ½ furlongs on Aug. 23.)

Victory Joe: Bumped between rivals at break, squeezed back, raced fifth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in mid-stretch, rallied to second making up 2 ½ lengths and lost by a head at six furlongs on July 22.

Queen Holly: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from sixth along rail in stretch, made up more than 2 ½ lengths and was beaten a head for second at five furlongs on July 2 at Hollywood Park. (Tracked pace in fifth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came three deep into the stretch in second, gained lead in mid-stretch and inched away to win by a neck at six furlongs on Aug. 20; returned $10.60 on front end.)

Big Bad Leroybrown: Chased pace more than seven lengths in seventh after a half-mile, rallied from fifth to take lead by a half-length in stretch, weakened and finished second by a length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22. (Crowded between rivals at start, settled inside more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses leaving turn, came out in stretch to gain second and drew off under energetic handling to win by 3 ¼ lengths at seven furlongs on Aug. 10; returned $13 on front end.)

ELLIS PARK

She’s Got Da Jack: Sprinted clear early, led by 2 ½ lengths after a half-mile, drew off into the lane, tapped twice with whip, shied for a stride from two tire halves beneath inner railing about 60 yards from wire and won under her own power by 16 lengths at a mile on Aug. 9.

Spell Me: Raced six lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from fourth to second in stretch making up three lengths and lost by a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf Aug. 1. (Raced fourth more than six lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, advanced between rivals on turn, closed fast five wide from second to make up 3 ½ lengths in stretch and drew off to win by 2 ¼ lengths at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf Aug. 22.)

Raedonald: Trailed by more than six lengths after three-eighths of a mile, advanced six wide to fifth into the lane, carried out very wide in stretch by fading leader, made up nearly five lengths and was nosed out at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf July 22. (Raced fifth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after three-eights of a mile, worked way outside for the drive and was hard ridden to win by three-quarters of a length at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf; returned $19.40 on the front end.)

La Bala: Bumped at break by rival, raced six lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch and flattened out to finish third at 6 ½ furlongs on July 28. (Raced sixth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came out wide for the drive and finished third at a mile on Aug. 17.)

One-Eyed Jackie: Trailed early, advanced to sixth more than 6 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain third by a length at six furlongs on July 21 at River Downs. (Trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after a half-mile, moved between rivals to fifth in stretch, made up two lengths and finished third at seven furlongs on Aug. 12.)

LOUISIANA DOWNS

Feisty Commander: Raced eighth more than 11 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced five wide to fourth in stretch, closed well to make up more than 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a head at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf Aug. 24.

Eccentric Girl: Raced fourth more than 1 ½ lengths after a half-mile, dropped to fifth in tight along rail in upper stretch, angled out for room, closed willingly to make up nearly 2 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a neck at about a mile on the turf Aug. 2. (Led by a half-length after a quarter-mile, increased margin to 3 ½ lengths in stretch and hung on by a head at 6 ½ furlongs on Aug. 23.)

Invading Deputy: Tracked pace in third 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth after six furlongs, came three wide for drive, made up 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22.

Absent Friend: Broke last, trailed by more than 25 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied down middle of stretch from sixth to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 1. (Broke in, raced 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, roused for drive and gained third by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on July 15.)

Driftwood Lodge: Raced seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, began a steady gain to fourth in stretch, made up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good surface June 29. (Raced 13 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, brushed with winner turning for home, made up nearly two lengths in stretch and was nosed out at 1 ¼ miles on Aug. 5.)

MONMOUTH

Sammy Van Ammy: Raced five lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, dropped to eighth after six furlongs, blocked along inside in upper stretch, angled out, closed fast to make up more than two lengths and gained second by a nose at a mile on a good turf course Aug. 19; ran final quarter in 23 4/5.

Mr. W. B.: Raced fifth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came three wide into the lane, rallied from second to make up two lengths in stretch and lost by a half-length at six furlongs on Aug. 10; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.

Tap Tap Antoinetta: Broke next to last from outside post, trailed by more than 12 ½ lengths after a half-mile and rallied from fifth between rivals in stretch to gain second by a neck on Aug. 2; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 30 4/5.

Capital Crime: Pressed pace early, gained lead by a head after a half-mile, led by three lengths in stretch and cruised to 10-length victory ridden out at six furlongs on July 6; ran final quarter in 24 4/5. (Stalked pace more than two lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied in stretch to gain second by a nose at six furlongs on July 27.)

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Tootsnmoneybags: Raced wide 4 ½ lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of mile, closed well from third to second making up nearly 4 ½ lengths and came up a nose short at five furlongs on July 30.

Chastise: Raced more than 5 ½ lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, lacked room leaving quarter pole, rallied from fourth when clear in stretch, finished gamely to make up five lengths and lost by a neck at about five furlongs on the turf July 21.

SARATOGA

Centerport Baby: Lunged in air at break, pinched back, steadied, raced seventh more than 8 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came out on turn, drifted seven wide at quarter pole in sixth and rallied belatedly to gain second by 1 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on Aug. 22.

My Fair El: Broke alertly, raced third early, grabbed lead by a half-length after a half-mile, shook loose in mid-stretch and drew off by eight lengths under a vigorous hand ride at six furlongs on Aug. 9; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.

Elisa’s Energy: Raced nine lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, advanced four wide to reach contention on turn in fifth, dropped to sixth in upper stretch encountering heavy traffic, closed late to third making up more than three lengths beaten a length and a neck at a mile on the inner turf course Aug. 1; placed second after the runner-up was disqualified to fourth for interference in stretch.

Dancing Tin Man: Checked at start, raced ninth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied inside on turn, angled out in upper stretch in sixth, closed belatedly to make up more than 1 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten a neck and 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 30; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 29 2/5. (Raced more than 5 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, rallied four wide to second in stretch and was nosed out at a mile on the inner turf Aug. 20.)

Open Sleigh: Raced four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, saved ground on far turn, angled out for drive, rallied from fourth to second in stretch, made up more than 3 ½ lengths and lost by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 22 at Monmouth. (Tracked pace 1 ½ lengths behind in second after a half-mile, made run inside furlong marker and was nosed out for second at 1 1/16 miles on inner turf on Aug. 11; returned $5.60 to show.)

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Woodward May Benefit Winner in the Long Run

Lawyer Ron hopes to build his case for Horse of the Year in the 54th running of the Woodward on Saturday at Saratoga.

The 4-year-old son of Langfuhr is on a roll, winning two stakes that includes the Whitney on July 28 in record time of 1:46 3/5 for the 1 1/8 miles in his only outing at the historic track.

In the past 22 years, only one horse that won the Whitney and the Breeders’ Cup Classic went on to be Horse of the Year — Invasor in ’06. However, five horses that took the Woodward since ’84, when the BC Classic was launched, were voted the top thoroughbred after winning both races.

All were great champions: Saint Liam, ’05; Ghostzapper, ’04; Skip Away, ’98; Cigar ’95; and Alysheba, ’88.

Before there was BC Day, the great Forego reeled off four consecutive Woodwards starting in ’74 and was Horse of the Year three straight times ending in ’76.

Lawyer Ron, who is 3-1-1 of 5 this year, could be the first to take the Whitney, Woodward and BC Classic. Of course, Street Sense will have something to say about Horse of the Year when both meet on Oct. 27 in the second afternoon of BC races at Monmouth Park.

This year’s Grade 1 Woodward at 1 1/8 miles could be called Whitney 2 since four runners that finished behind Lawyer Ron in that Grade 1 on July 28 are scheduled to go in the $500,000 contest:

Wanderin Boy, the runner-up 4 ¾ lengths back; Diamond Stripes, another length behind in third; Brass Hat, a disappointing eighth; and Sun King, way back in 10th.

Prior to his uncharacteristically dull showing in the Whitney, Brass Hat returned from a yearlong layoff to set the track record for 1 1/16 miles at Churchill Downs on July 8 – 1:41 1/5.

“I don’t think he was fond of Saratoga, but that is our next start,” trainer Buff Bradley told the media shortly after Brass Hat’s worst finish since the fall of ’04. In ’06, the son of Prized captured three stakes, including the Grade 1 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park.

“I’m hoping that has changed some and I plan to have a different game plan for the race,” Bradley said. “After that I don’t know. I’m sure he can run with those horses so I’m giving him another shot and hope he’ll be closer to the pace this time.”

Of the also-rans only Wanderin Boy has captured a stakes race this year, winning the Alysheba by 4 ¼ lengths on May 7 in the slop at Churchill Downs.

Trainer Nick Zito is upbeat about his Wanderin Boy and Sun King. After recently working each in company, he said, “Both horses are coming up to the Woodward the right way.”

He called Sun King’s 46 2/5 for four furlongs on Aug. 24 “one of the best works since I got him.” Unfortunately, the son of Charismatic’s last victory came in the Commonwealth Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland on April 15, 2006.

Wanderin Boy and Lawyer Ron would have the upper hand if it were an off track at Saratoga since each has two victories on surfaces less than fast.

Two other formidable challengers in the expected field of seven scored in ’07 stakes at Belmont Park: Political Force in the Suburban and Corinthian in the Metropolitan Mile.

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Street Sense Travels Road to Horse of Year Honors

Shortly after the Triple Crown races ended in June, there was talk of the three winners meeting in a stakes race and, ultimately, in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

That ended when Belmont winner Rags to Riches came up with minor physical setbacks and trainer Todd Pletcher decided the filly would stick to her own gender and the BC Distaff would be the main goal.

Then Preakness winner Curlin went in the Haskell instead of the Travers, finishing a disappointing third behind Any Given Saturday. Then trainer Steve Asmussen announced his colt would train up to the BC Classic.

Only Street Sense has remained on course, thanks to trainer Carl Nafzger’s strategy. The son of Street Cry captured the Jim Dandy and enters the Travers en route to the BC Classic at Monmouth Park in the fall.

On Saturday, the Kentucky Derby winner continues on the championship road that may lead to top 3-year-old and Horse of the Year honors.

Individual winners of all three Triple Crown jewels only met once in 137 runnings of the Travers. That was in 1982 when runners included Kentucky Derby champ Gato Del Sol, Preakness victor Aloma’s Ruler and Belmont winner Conquistador Cielo.

However, 13-1 Runaway Groom, who captured two of three Canadian Triple Crown contests, pulled the upset. The son of Blushing Groom captured top 3-year-old honors in that country.

Whirlaway is the only Triple Crown winner to take the Travers – in ’41.

Street Sense won’t face the toughest of opposition in a field that may reach nine. Only Imawildandcrazyguy and C P West ran in Triple Crown races, but neither hit the board. In fact, both are looking for their first stakes victory.

C P West did finish second to Street Sense in the Jim Dandy on July 29 at Saratoga. The son of Came Home went four furlongs in 46 3/5 on Aug. 16. “He worked great,” said trainer Nick Zito. “He had a strong gallop-out, too. I was happy about that.”

Zito has had at least one Travers runner in seven of the last eight years, winning with ’04 Belmont Stakes victor Birdstone.

Three colts have one victory each, including Sightseeing, third in the Jim Dandy, who captured the Peter Pan on May 20 at Belmont. The son of Pulpit, who has been in the money all six of his ’07 outings, breezed five furlongs in 1:00 4/5 – Sunday’s top workout on the training track.

Loose Leaf, coming off a victory in the Lemon Drop Kid Stakes on Aug. 5, breezed five furlongs in 1:02 1/5 last Saturday. “It was something simple, something easy – he just needed something that would continue him to focus in on finishing,” trainer Ken McPeek said.

Another likely Zito starter, Helsinki, was fourth in the Lemon Drop Kid, but “he had a big excuse,” the trainer said. “He’s a natural mile-and-a-quarter horse (the Travers distance). We had blinkers on him. He had some trouble. I’m going to take the blinkers off.”

Tiz Wonderful was victorious in a pair of 2-year-old stakes last year, but an injury knocked him off the Triple Crown trail. The son of two-time BC Classic winner Tiznow finished a disappointing sixth in the Jim Dandy, but breezed an impressive 1:14 for six furlongs on Aug. 13.

Obviously, Street Sense is the horse to beat. He went a nifty 59 3/5 for five furlongs with regular ride Calvin Borel aboard on Aug. 15 in what Nafzger called a “good, solid work.”

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King of California Tracks Heads Pacific Classic Field

Lava Man has gone where no horse has gone before on the Left Coast. Last year he became the first thoroughbred to win the Golden State’s Big 3 stakes in the same year.

This year the son of Slew City Slew is attempting to record his own version of Can You Top This – the popular radio show (1940-54) where three funny men attempted to top jokes offered on a variety of subjects from the studio audience.

Lava Man hasn’t tasted defeat on any main track in California since finishing third behind Borrego and Perfect Drift in the ’05 Pacific Classic at Del Mar. Since then he has reeled off nine straight victories.

This year he’s trying to duplicate last year’s triumphs in the Santa Anita Handicap, the Hollywood Gold Cup and the Pacific Classic, all at 1 ¼ miles. It’s now two down and the Pacific Classic to go.

The 6-year-old defeated Molengao by three-quarters of a length in the Santa Anita Handicap on regular dirt March 3 and nosed out A. P. Xcellent in the Hollywood Gold Cup on its new synthetic surface June 30.

The 17th Pacific Classic will be run on a synthetic surface for the first time, but its Polytrack, a bit different than Hollywood’s Cushion Track. Both are all-weather surfaces.

Polytrack has the texture of natural dirt, but is lighter in color. It has a high stock absorption rate and low elasticity repulsion rate. It’s a mixture of sand, synthetic fibers and recycled rubber with a microcrystalline wax combined on-site.

The Cushion Track is composed of silica sand mixed with synthetic fibers, elastic fiber and granulated rubber – all coated with a specially formulated blend of wax.

Santa Anita is installing a Cushion Track that should be ready about weeks before the Oak Tree meeting opens Sept. 26.

On Aug. 11, Lava Man worked six furlongs in 1:14 4/5 shortly before the first race at Del Mar.

“I loved it,” trainer Doug O’Neill told Brisnet.com. “He did it nice and easy, which was the idea. And he finished up strong and galloped out strong. It was a typical work for him. I’d call it impressive.”

The seven-time Grade 1 winner will face a large field, maybe as many as a dozen challengers in the meeting’s richest race — $1 million. But it won’t be a slam-dunk.

Top contenders include the four that finished behind him in the Hollywood Gold Cup — A. P. Excellent, Big Booster, Porido and Molengao. Lava Man also will face the top three finishers in Del Mar’s San Diego Handicap — Sun Boat, Salty Humor and Arson Squad.

Other formidable challengers are 3-year-olds Tiago and Albertis Maximus, one-two in Hollywood’s Swaps Breeders’ Cup, and promising sophomore Time Squared, runner-up in Arlington Park’s Round Table Stakes.

ARLINGTON PARK

Bluesbdancing: Stumbled at start, exchanged bumps with rival, raced sixth more than 1 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, in tight through the turn into stretch, closed well late to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a head at 5 ½ furlongs on a good turf course Aug. 11.

Classic Strike: Broke ninth from outside post, raced eighth more than 17 ½ lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, closed well from outside to fourth in stretch, made up more than 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf Aug. 2.

Dubuque: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up more than 3 ¼ lengths and lost by a nose and 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 13.

Lacer: Raced eighth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, encountered traffic, dropped to 11th more than 7 ½ lengths behind after six furlongs, rallied from seventh through traffic, made up 4 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at about 1 1/16 furlongs on the turf July 6. (Trailed by seven lengths after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and gained second by a length at 1 1/8 miles taken off the turf July 27.)

Wild Slide: Raced more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to sixth in stretch, made up more than 6 ½ lengths and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on June 30.

Act Like a Lion: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 16 ½ lengths after a half-mile, angled out for the drive, rallied from seventh to make up more than 5 ¼ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at seven furlongs on June 23; ran final three furlongs in 35 4/5.

Dr. Feelgood: Raced fifth early, dropped to last more than 7 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced from seventh to fourth in stretch and gained second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on July 8. (Raced 10th early, dropped to 12th more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from seventh in stretch to gain third by three-quarters of a length a mile on July 27; returned $6.20 to show.)

CALDER

Activator: Bumped with rival at break, rushed inside to lead early, steadied in tight along backstretch, raced second a half-length behind after a half-mile, dropped to fourth after six furlongs, angled out for drive, made up two lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a neck at a mile on Aug. 11.

Viva La Slew: Hopped at start, raced fourth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, angled out for drive, made up more than three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at five furlongs on July 29.

Trey: Raced 7 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a quarter-mile, saved ground around turn, rallied from fourth in stretch to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished full of run to gain second by three lengths at 4 ½ furlongs on July 13. (Chased winner in second at every call and defeated the third-place finisher by 2 ¼ lengths at 5 ½ furlongs on a sealed sloppy track July 29.)

Tinted Moon: Broke slowly, trailed by more than eight lengths after three-eighths of a mile, angled outside in stretch, closed well from sixth to make up more than 2 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 5.

No More Masters: Tracked pace in third 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile and finished second by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 9. (Raced fifth more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to third in stretch, but could not improve position at six furlongs on Aug. 4.)

Lady Tropicana: Raced 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, grabbed lead by five lengths and won by 12 ½ lengths ridden out at 1 1/16 miles on May 27. (Tracked pace three lengths behind in third after a half-mile, slipped through along rail to second in stretch and edged away to win by two lengths at 1 1/16 miles on July 8; returned $14.80 on the front end.)

DELAWARE PARK

Maribel’s Princess: Raced sixth more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, bobbled on heels of rival at top of the stretch and rallied gamely to finish second by 1 ¾ lengths at 5 ½ furlongs on July 28.

DEL MAR

Artist’s Tale: Raced fourth more than six lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in stretch under left handed urging, bumped with rival at sixteenth pole, split horses to make up 2 ¼ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf Aug. 11; disqualified and placed fourth for interference in deep stretch.

So Long Sonoma: Broke from outside post, raced eighth early, moved up to seventh more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses entering stretch, rallied from fourth to make up nearly 5 ½ lengths and was nosed out six furlongs on Aug. 1

Victory Joe: Bumped between rivals at break, squeezed back, raced fifth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in mid-stretch, rallied to second making up 2 ½ lengths and lost by a head at six furlongs on July 22.

Queen Holly: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from sixth along rail in stretch, made up more than 2 ½ lengths and was beaten a head for second at five furlongs on July 2 at Hollywood Park.

Big Bad Leroybrown: Chased pace more than seven lengths in seventh after a half-mile, rallied from fifth to take lead by a half-length in stretch, weakened and finished second by a length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22. (Crowded between rivals at start, settled inside more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses leaving turn, came out in stretch to gain second and drew off under energetic handling to win by 3 ¼ lengths at seven furlongs on Aug. 10; returned $13 on front end.)

ELLIS PARK

She’s Got Da Jack: Sprinted clear early, led by 2 ½ lengths after a half-mile, drew off into the lane, tapped twice with whip, shied for a stride from two tire halves beneath inner railing about 60 yards from wire and won under her own power by 16 lengths at a mile on Aug. 9.

Spell Me: Raced six lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from fourth to second in stretch making up three lengths and lost by a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf Aug. 1.

Raedonald: Trailed by more than six lengths after three-eighths of a mile, advanced six wide to fifth into the lane, carried out very wide in stretch by fading leader, made up nearly five lengths and was nosed out at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf July 22.

La Bala: Broke from outside post, raced eighth more than 7 ½ lengths behind after half-mile, moved five wide leaving turn, advanced to fourth in stretch, angled inside winner to make up 3 ¾ lengths and lost by three-quarters of a length at 6 ½ furlongs on July 14. (Bumped at break by rival, raced six lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch and flattened out to finish third at 6 ½ furlongs on July 28.)

One-Eyed Jackie: Trailed early, advanced to sixth more than 6 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain third by a length at six furlongs on July 21 at River Downs. (Trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after a half-mile, moved between rivals to fifth in stretch, made up two lengths and finished third at seven furlongs on Aug. 12.)

LAUREL PARK

Easy Lassie: Raced 4 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, saved ground into stretch, eased out, rallied to second beaten three-quarters of a length at a mile on the turf Aug. 12; ran final quarter in 23 1/5.

LOUISIANA DOWNS

South Beach Boy: Broke last, raced ninth more than 9 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came six wide turning for home, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up 6 ½ lengths and finished second by a neck at 6 ½ furlongs on Aug. 10.

Eccentric Girl: Raced fourth more than 1 ½ lengths after a half-mile, dropped to fifth in tight along rail in upper stretch, angled out for room, closed willingly to make up nearly 2 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a neck at about a mile on the turf Aug. 2.

Invading Deputy: Tracked pace in third 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth after six furlongs, came three wide for drive, made up 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22.

Absent Friend: Broke last, trailed by more than 25 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied down middle of stretch from sixth to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 1. (Broke in, raced 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, roused for drive and gained third by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on July 15.)

Driftwood Lodge: Raced seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, began a steady gain to fourth in stretch, made up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good surface June 29. (Raced 13 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, brushed with winner turning for home, made up nearly two lengths in stretch and was nosed out at 1 ¼ miles on Aug. 5.)

MONMOUTH

Mr. W. B.: Raced fifth more than 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came three wide into the lane, rallied from second to make up two lengths in stretch and lost by a half-length at six furlongs on Aug. 10; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.

Tap Tap Antoinetta: Broke next to last from outside post, trailed by more than 12 ½ lengths after a half-mile and rallied from fifth between rivals in stretch to gain second by a neck on Aug. 2; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 30 4/5.

Capital Crime: Pressed pace early, gained lead by a head after a half-mile, led by three lengths in stretch and cruised to 10-length victory ridden out at six furlongs on July 6; ran final quarter in 24 4/5. (Stalked pace more than two lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied in stretch to gain second by a nose at six furlongs on July 27.)

West Abe: Pinched back at start, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied on rail from third to make up nearly 3 ½ lengths in stretch and was nosed out at a mile on June 30. (Forced out at break, raced fifth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and gained second by three-quarters of a length at a mile on a sealed sloppy surface July 29.)

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Tootsnmoneybags: Raced wide 4 ½ lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of mile, closed well from third to second making up nearly 4 ½ lengths and came up a nose short at five furlongs on July 30.

Chastise: Raced more than 5 ½ lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, lacked room leaving quarter pole, rallied from fourth when clear in stretch, finished gamely to make up five lengths and lost by a neck at about five furlongs on the turf July 21.

Misty Pearl: Chased pace in sixth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, saved ground through turn, rallied from fifth to make up more than two lengths in stretch and was nosed out at 5 ½ furlongs on July 8. (Trailed early, moved to seventh more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, angled outward on turn and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain second by 1 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on July 30.)

Yo Cuz: Raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth going widest entering stretch, rallied to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second by a nose beaten a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on June 17.

SARATOGA

My Fair El: Broke alertly, raced third early, grabbed lead by a half-length after a half-mile, shook loose in mid-stretch and drew off by eight lengths under a vigorous hand ride at six furlongs on Aug. 9; ran final quarter in 24 4/5.

Elisa’s Energy: Raced nine lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, advanced four wide to reach contention on turn in fifth, dropped to sixth in upper stretch encountering heavy traffic, closed late to third making up more than three lengths beaten a length and a neck at a mile on the inner turf course Aug. 1; placed second after the runner-up was disqualified to fourth for interference in stretch.

Dancing Tin Man: Checked at start, raced ninth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied inside on turn, angled out in upper stretch in sixth, closed belatedly to make up more than 1 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten a neck and 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 30; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 29 2/5.

Open Sleigh: Raced four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, saved ground on far turn, angled out for drive, rallied from fourth to second in stretch, made up more than 3 ½ lengths and lost by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 22 at Monmouth. (Tracked pace 1 ½ lengths behind in second after a half-mile, made run inside furlong marker and was nosed out for second at 1 1/16 miles on inner turf on Aug. 11; returned $5.60 to show.)

ARLINGTON PARK

Classic Strike: Broke ninth from outside post, raced eighth more than 17 ½ lengths behind in eighth after a half-mile, closed well from outside to fourth in stretch, made up more than 4 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/8 miles on the turf Aug. 2.

Dubuque: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, angled out for drive, rallied from fifth in stretch to make up more than 3 ¼ lengths and lost by a nose and 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 13.

Lacer: Raced eighth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, encountered traffic, dropped to 11th more than 7 ½ lengths behind after six furlongs, rallied from seventh through traffic, made up 4 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of a length at about 1 1/16 furlongs on the turf July 6. (Trailed by seven lengths after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and gained second by a length at 1 1/8 miles taken off the turf July 27.)

Wild Slide: Raced more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, lost ground to sixth in stretch, made up more than 6 ½ lengths and gained second by a half-length at five furlongs on June 30.

Act Like a Lion: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 16 ½ lengths after a half-mile, angled out for the drive, rallied from seventh to make up more than 5 ¼ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a length at seven furlongs on June 23; ran final three furlongs in 35 4/5.

Dr. Feelgood: Raced fifth early, dropped to last more than 7 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced from seventh to fourth in stretch and gained second by a neck at 1 1/16 miles on July 8. (Raced 10th early, dropped to 12th more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied from seventh in stretch to gain third by three-quarters of a length a mile on July 27; returned $6.20 to show.)

CALDER

Viva La Slew: Hopped at start, raced fourth more than 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, angled out for drive, made up more than three lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at five furlongs on July 29.

Dynhocracy: Raced fifth early, advanced to third in stretch, bumped by rival, steadied and finished second beaten a length at 4 ½ furlongs on July 21.

Trey: Raced 7 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a quarter-mile, saved ground around turn, rallied from fourth in stretch to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished full of run to gain second by three lengths at 4 ½ furlongs on July 13. (Chased winner in second at every call and defeated the third-place finisher by 2 ¼ lengths at 5 ½ furlongs on a sealed sloppy track July 29.)

Tinted Moon: Broke slowly, trailed by more than eight lengths after three-eighths of a mile, angled outside in stretch, closed well from sixth to make up more than 2 ¾ lengths and finished second beaten three-quarters of length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 5.

No More Masters: Tracked pace in third 2 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile and finished second by a length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 9. (Raced fifth more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied to third in stretch, but could not improve position at six furlongs on Aug. 4.)

Lady Tropicana: Raced 4 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, angled three wide on far turn, grabbed lead by five lengths and won by 12 ½ lengths ridden out at 1 1/16 miles on May 27. (Tracked pace three lengths behind in third after a half-mile, slipped through along rail to second in stretch and edged away to win by two lengths at 1 1/16 miles on July 8; returned $14.80 on the front end.)

DELAWARE PARK

Maribel’s Princess: Raced sixth more than two lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, bobbled on heels of rival at top of the stretch and rallied gamely to finish second by 1 ¾ lengths at 5 ½ furlongs on July 28.

DEL MAR

So Long Sonoma: Broke from outside post, raced eighth early, moved up to seventh more than seven lengths behind after a half-mile, split horses entering stretch, rallied from fourth to make up nearly 5 ½ lengths and was nosed out six furlongs on Aug. 1

Victory Joe: Bumped between rivals at break, squeezed back, raced fifth more than 4 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, came out in mid-stretch, rallied to second making up 2 ½ lengths and lost by a head at six furlongs on July 22.

Queen Holly: Broke slowly, trailed by more than 9 ½ lengths after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from sixth along rail in stretch, made up more than 2 ½ lengths and was beaten a head for second at five furlongs on July 2 at Hollywood Park.

Big Bad Leroybrown: Raced sixth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, came four wide into stretch, made up nearly 3 ½ lengths and was nosed out at 1 1/16 miles on June 29. (Chased pace more than seven lengths in seventh after a half-mile, rallied from fifth to take lead by a half-length in stretch, weakened and finished second by a length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22.)

ELLIS PARK

Spell Me: Raced six lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, rallied from fourth to second in stretch making up three lengths and lost by a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf Aug. 1.

Raedonald: Trailed by more than six lengths after three-eighths of a mile, advanced six wide to fifth into the lane, carried out very wide in stretch by fading leader, made up nearly five lengths and was nosed out at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf July 22.

La Bala: Broke from outside post, raced eighth more than 7 ½ lengths behind after half-mile, moved five wide leaving turn, advanced to fourth in stretch, angled inside winner to make up 3 ¾ lengths and lost by three-quarters of a length at 6 ½ furlongs on July 14. (Bumped at break by rival, raced six lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, advanced to second in stretch and flattened out to finish third at 6 ½ furlongs on July 28.)

LOUISIANA DOWNS

Eccentric Girl: Raced fourth more than 1 ½ lengths after a half-mile, dropped to fifth in tight along rail in upper stretch, angled out for room, closed willingly to make up nearly 2 ¼ lengths and finished third beaten three-quarters of a length and a neck at about a mile on the turf Aug. 2.

Invading Deputy: Tracked pace in third 1 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth after six furlongs, came three wide for drive, made up 2 ½ lengths in stretch and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 22.

Absent Friend: Broke last, trailed by more than 25 ½ lengths after a half-mile, rallied down middle of stretch from sixth to make up 5 ½ lengths and finished second beaten a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on July 1. (Broke in, raced 3 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile, roused for drive and gained third by a nose at 1 1/16 miles on July 15.)

Driftwood Lodge: Raced seventh more than nine lengths behind after a half-mile, began a steady gain to fourth in stretch, made up nearly four lengths and finished second beaten a neck at 1 1/16 miles on a good surface June 29. (Raced 13 ½ lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, brushed with winner turning for home, made up nearly two lengths in stretch and was nosed out at 1 ¼ miles on Aug. 5.)

MONMOUTH

Tap Tap Antoinetta: Broke next to last from outside post, trailed by more than 12 ½ lengths after a half-mile and rallied from fifth between rivals in stretch to gain second by a neck on Aug. 2; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 30 4/5.

Open Sleigh: Raced four lengths behind in sixth after a half-mile, saved ground on far turn, angled out for drive, rallied from fourth to second in stretch, made up more than 3 ½ lengths and lost by a half-length at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 22.

Capital Crime: Pressed pace early, gained lead by a head after a half-mile, led by three lengths in stretch and cruised to 10-length victory ridden out at six furlongs on July 6; ran final quarter in 24 4/5. (Stalked pace more than two lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied in stretch to gain second by a nose at six furlongs on July 27.)

West Abe: Pinched back at start, raced fifth early, dropped to sixth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied on rail from third to make up nearly 3 ½ lengths in stretch and was nosed out at a mile on June 30. (Forced out at break, raced fifth more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced to third in stretch and gained second by three-quarters of a length at a mile on a sealed sloppy surface July 29.)

PHILADELPHIA PARK

Tootsnmoneybags: Raced wide 4 ½ lengths behind in fifth after three-eighths of mile, closed well from third to second making up nearly 4 ½ lengths and came up a nose short at five furlongs on July 30.

Chastise: Raced more than 5 ½ lengths behind in sixth after three-eighths of a mile, lacked room leaving quarter pole, rallied from fourth when clear in stretch, finished gamely to make up five lengths and lost by a neck at about five furlongs on the turf July 21.

Misty Pearl: Chased pace in sixth more than 5 ½ lengths behind after three-eighths of a mile, saved ground through turn, rallied from fifth to make up more than two lengths in stretch and was nosed out at 5 ½ furlongs on July 8. (Trailed early, moved to seventh more than five lengths behind after a half-mile, angled outward on turn and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain second by 1 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on July 30.)

Yo Cuz: Raced 2 ½ lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, lost ground to fifth going widest entering stretch, rallied to make up more than 1 ½ lengths and finished second by a nose beaten a half-length at 5 ½ furlongs on June 17.

Storm a Brewing: Raced more than 3 ½ lengths behind in fifth after a half-mile, split rivals at quarter pole and won by 3 ¼ lengths at six furlongs on June 9. (Raced three lengths behind in fourth after a half-mile, carried out leaving quarter pole, drifted in while closing and finished second by a neck at 6 ½ furlongs on July 14.)

RIVER DOWNS

One-Eyed Jackie: Raced four lengths behind in fourth after three-eighths of a mile, fanned six wide into stretch, made up 3 ¾ lengths and dead-heated for second beaten three-quarters of a length at 5 ½ furlongs on July 7 at Ellis Park. (Trailed early, advanced to sixth more than 6 ½ lengths behind after a half-mile and rallied from fifth in stretch to gain third by a length at six furlongs on July 21.)

SARATOGA

Elisa’s Energy: Raced nine lengths behind in seventh after a half-mile, advanced four wide to reach contention on turn in fifth, dropped to sixth in upper stretch encountering heavy traffic, closed late to third making up more than three lengths beaten a length and a neck at a mile on the inner turf course Aug. 1; placed second after the runner-up was disqualified to fourth for interference in stretch.

Dancing Tin Man: Checked at start, raced ninth more than eight lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied inside on turn, angled out in upper stretch in sixth, closed belatedly to make up more than 1 ¾ lengths and finished third beaten a neck and 1 ¼ lengths at 1 1/16 miles on the turf July 30; ran final 2 ½ furlongs in 29 2/5.

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