It's a very busy day today on the partnership stable front.
In addition to Secret Crush's debut and 4th place finish at Gulfstream in Florida, the Ocala Showcase was going on in Ocala, FL where three of our fillies were showcased -- Lady Blitz, Here's The Kicker, and the newly named Isle Blue.
We were particularly happy with the video of Isle Blue, who is maturing beautifully and from what the trainers are saying, is an absolute pleasure to work with. This daughter of the late great sire Speightstown, out of a Curlin mare, is showing a lot of promise to date, and seems to be the barn favorite. We will look forward to her potential debut later this year or in 2025.
Lady Blitz was also looking sensational, and has added a lot of weight and is carrying a nice shine. She led the filly parade on the track work, and looked like a pro. Being a veteran of several races, she is by far the most experienced of the field, and her professionalism really showed. The added time for her to mature should be a huge plus for her. Lady Blitz is from the first crop of Audible (Into Mischief), and he has already sired a potential Derby horse, so we've got our fingers crossed that she'll blossom in her 3YO year.
Here's The Kicker, our lovely dappled grey daughter of Liam's Map, also ran in the works, but was placed at the back of the pack. Although she looks healthy and happy, we have some concerns about how little she seems to have matured during her break. The team reported she has become fast friends with Lady Blitz, and they share a pasture together. It's possible she just won't have what it takes to be a racehorse, but at this point in the game, she could still completely surprise us. Time will tell.
Finally...
The name for our Cotai Glory son, La Cuvee '21 (temporary name) was announced at the Ocala Showcase today! The name chosen for the colt that's part of our The Royal Duet pair is.....
Once the Jockey Club officially approves the name, we'll make the appropriate changes on the site to the page and labels, however, since he's part of The Royal Duet, the page itself at the top of this site will not change, nor will the label on the side bar and on past posts since he's still a part of The Royal Duet bundle. (Whew! Makes our job a little easier.)
Straight to Glory is the last of our unnamed horses, as even the 2YOs (Isle Blue and Good Cop) have already been named. For the first time, we have a stable of fully named horses. (Unless we buy a yearling at some point, but right now, that is NOT in the plan! :) )
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