Seize The Grey upset a full brother to Kentucky Derby winner, Mage, (Dornach-2nd) and a half-sibling to Arrogate (Skip The Line, owned by Mike Repole and ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr. -- 9th)!!!
Article: SEIZE THE GREY UPSETS FULL BROTHER TO MAGE
Article: SEIZE THE GREY REBOUNDS TO CAPTURE SPA MAIDEN
(The above article includes pedigree information at bottom)
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| Seize The Grey ("Ceasar") says "How do ya like me now?" Apprentice Jaime Torres up. Defeated Dornach - full brother to Kentucky Derby winner, Mage. Second start, first at Saratoga. |
Our boy did good in tough company at Del Mar, running at or near the lead for most of the race until caught in the stretch and then with Bob Baffert trained Heartland (soon to be named a TDN RISING STAR) closing strongly to win and shuffling A Day To Remember back to 3rd. Remi tired a bit in deep stretch. We're really eager to see how much fitness he gains from this out that will carry on to his next start.
Good job, A Day To Remember!
FIRST START!!!
3RD PLACE!
73 Equibase speed figure!
A Day To Remember will *debut* on Saturday at Del Mar. It's only a six horse field and our buzz horse will be in the outside post, but with two runners trained by Bob Baffert, he'll have his work cut out for him in his unveiling. See more information above.
Seize The Grey will make his 2nd start at Saratoga. His competition was noted to include a full brother to 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage and a half brother to Arrogate himself! The apprentice jockey will give him an edge in terms of weight. See more details like post position and start time above.
We wish them both a safe and productive race! Go Remy! Go Ceasar!
One Last Night '21 has shipped to Kenny McPeek's stable in Keeneland, Kentucky.
On another note, the first name submitted -- Elusive Style -- has been rejected by Weatherby's (Europe). Fancy Quality was sent as a second name request.
First official work on Legitify this morning at Del Mar. It was a good one and trainer Richard Mandella is apparently pleased.
HORSE WORKOUT NOTIFICATIONA nice portrait of Mo Temptation in her debut today, courtesy of MyRacehorse.
It's always a good sign when one of our horses is spotlighted before they even debut. A Day To Remember in the Mark Glatt barn was identified as a stand out in this article:
We received a notice that Magical Ways (no longer owned) was scratched in today's race at Saratoga. The notation said the reason was due to the veterinarian. We don't know at this time why he was scratched.
We received a video report from trainer Wesley Ward yesterday that La Cuvee '21 is on track to restart training after he was given a bit of a break to mature and grow. La Cuvee '21 was sired by Cotai Glory, a hot young sire in the UK.
Wesley said, "The way he looks physically, I think he's going to be a good one for you guys." A screen shot from the video is pictured below.
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| La Cuvee '21 with Wesley Ward 7-17-2023 |
Lane Way and Pioneer Prince have both arrived safely at Del Mar in southern California. They are joining our other partnership horses, A Day To Remember and Legitify who are already there.
Lane Way, Pioneer Prince and Legitify are all trained by Richard Mandella.
Mark Glatt trains A Day To Remember.
One of our partners spotted an entry for A Day To Remember in the G1 Del Mar Futurity in September. We'll update this post when we hear the official news.
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Lane Way and Pioneer Prince are both scheduled to ship to Del Mar this evening (Monday, July 17, 2023). Richard Mandella is the trainer of both horses. We'll report back after they've reached the track and we get our first update.
Several of our 2YOs are already at the track with their trainers or already racing, but not all mature at the same rate. Here are two of our very promising youngsters who are still at Wavertree at various points in the training process.
Simply Enchanting (by Kentucky Derby winner, Nyquist) had to be rested for over 30 days due to a rapid growth phase she went through. In order to reduce stress to her joints and muscles, she was taken off training until her body "could catch up with her." Simply Enchanting has now started back under saddle and is jogging the shed row for the time being. Her exercise regimen will gradually be increased until she is galloping and doing speed works again. Here's a screen shot of Simply Enchanting jogging in the shed row at Wavertree on July 13th.
Secret Crush also had some physical setbacks that required a bit of R&R. He is now back galloping a mile on the track at Wavertree in company. Here's a recent photo from July 13th of one of his works. Secret Crush is the son of top sire Candy Ride out of Elarose (Storm Cat x Take Charge Lady). With his stellar pedigree we're glad he is being given all the time he needs to mature and prepare for his future career.
A Day To Remember (American Pharoah) with the Mark Glatt barn and Legitify (Justify) with the Richard Mandella barn have now both arrived at Del Mar in southern California.
As you can see from these photos, they are both taking it all in in very different ways!
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| Legitify, by Triple Crown winner Justify, prefers to just take it easy upon arrival at the new location at the Richard Mandella barn in Del Mar. |
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| A Day To Remember, by Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, is busy enjoying all the new sights and sounds at Del Mar in the Mark Glatt barn. |
Guinevere is currently enjoying some downtime at Gainesway Farm in Kentucky while she matures a bit. The partnership recently checked in on her, and she is doing very well and kicking up her heels in the rolling bluegrass paddock. Here are a couple of screenshots from the video we were providing.
A Day to Remember
(2-Year-Old Colt)It's race day, and Lady Blitz got a mention in the Saratoga Special online magazine during an article on a tour of trainer Todd Pletcher's barn.
You can see it on page 10 of this issue: Saratoga Special
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| Seize The Grey in his debut |
Here's the status on our ten 2YOs:
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| Secret Crush photo from earlier this year |
