Monday, July 3, 2023
Magical Ways at Belmont Park (Photo)
One of our former partners on Magicals Ways got this nice shot of him at Belmont Park today with Jose Ortiz up (currently tied for top jockey with his brother, Irad Ortiz, Jr.) Magic sure looks great. Sadly, he ran 6th. Photo credits to Laurie Ackerman.
Seize The Grey Photos from his Debut 7-1-2023
These photos were taken by multiple partners including Christine Heyden, Amy Kelley, Julie Ann Perriquey, Daun Pastorius, and others who were present for his debut.
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| Luis Saez, jockey |
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| Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas talking with jockey Luis Saez |
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| Entering the saddling paddock |
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| Saddling paddock |
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| Saddling paddock |
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| Saddling paddock |
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| Coming off the turn |
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| Stretch run |
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| Stretch run |
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| Stretch run |
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| Seize The Grey in the stretch |
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| Seize The Grey in final strides |
Introducing English Jubilee!
Introducing our newest partnership horse!
This lovely 2YO daughter of English Channel out of a Kitten's Joy mare is a product of two of the top turf stallions in North America and comes from a prolific black type family. She'll be trained by Mark Casse. English Jubilee was purchased out of a 2YO in training sale where she clocked a furlong in 10-3/5 seconds, which was even more impressive considering that she's not bred for dirt. She's an Ontario bred. See her page above for more information.
This lovely 2YO daughter of English Channel out of a Kitten's Joy mare is a product of two of the top turf stallions in North America and comes from a prolific black type family. She'll be trained by Mark Casse. English Jubilee was purchased out of a 2YO in training sale where she clocked a furlong in 10-3/5 seconds, which was even more impressive considering that she's not bred for dirt. She's an Ontario bred. See her page above for more information.
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| English Jubilee(ON) 2YO filly by English Channel out of Jr's Joy by Kitten's Joy |
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Mo Temptation Work
Mo Temptation
(3-Year-Old Filly)
Our comments: Partnership - daughter of Mo Town
Date: July 1, 2023
Track: SAN LUIS REY TRAINING CENTER
Distance: Five Furlongs
Time: 1.01:80 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 9/11
Mo Temptation breezed a solo five furlongs in 1:01.80 this morning at San Luis Rey Downs. This was her second five-furlong drill and the filly traveled willingly. Mo Temptation is getting closer to making her career debut and we’ll report back with the plan moving forward.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Seize The Grey Debut Recap
Seize the Grey finished 8th in his career debut in today’s fourth race at Ellis Park, beaten by 17 1/4 lengths. We were hoping for a much better end result but it’s important to remember this is only start number one.
Our colt broke fairly well under jockey Luis Saez and attempted to stay involved early but was not quick enough, losing some important ground. He started to rally down the backstretch while three wide but flattened out turning for home. Once Luis knew his chances of being a major factor were done, he took care of our son of Arrogate and brought him home safely.
Following the race, HOF trainer D. Wayne Lukas and Luis reported that they were not disappointed by today’s effort and expect the 2YO to improve off the race. Lukas’ trainees generally improve with racing and it was no secret our colt was a work or two short for his debut.
This will hopefully serve him as an important preparation experience for the Saratoga meet which is still the plan moving ahead. We will report back in the coming days with news from the Lukas barn on the future plans for Seize The Grey.
Our colt broke fairly well under jockey Luis Saez and attempted to stay involved early but was not quick enough, losing some important ground. He started to rally down the backstretch while three wide but flattened out turning for home. Once Luis knew his chances of being a major factor were done, he took care of our son of Arrogate and brought him home safely.
Following the race, HOF trainer D. Wayne Lukas and Luis reported that they were not disappointed by today’s effort and expect the 2YO to improve off the race. Lukas’ trainees generally improve with racing and it was no secret our colt was a work or two short for his debut.
This will hopefully serve him as an important preparation experience for the Saratoga meet which is still the plan moving ahead. We will report back in the coming days with news from the Lukas barn on the future plans for Seize The Grey.
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| Seize The Grey in his debut on 7-1-2023 He is on the outside (far left) |
Today's the Day - Seize The Grey
Good luck today to our boy on his debut! May he run fast. Have a CLEAN trip. Run SAFE and come home sound. May today provide him a valuable learning experience on his journey to becoming a racehorse.
Seize The Grey is one of Arrogate's FINAL foals. He's already special to many just because of that.
Go, Ceasar!
(This post was largely inspired by a quote from partner Courtney Brown)
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| Seize The Grey as a yearling |
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| Seize The Grey in December 2022 |
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| Seize The Grey at the Ocala 2YO Showcase - Feb 2023 |
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| Seize The Grey at Wavertree Farm, Ocala - May 2023 |
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| Seize The Grey |
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| Arrogate |
Friday, June 30, 2023
Secret Crush Update
We were sent a video and narrative about Secret Crush's current status, as follows:
Secret Crush UpdateSecret Crush is progressing nicely at Wavertree Farm in Ocala while remaining on a jogging routine. Farm trainer Ciaran Dunne feels our 2-year-old colt is ready to transition to galloping in the next couple of days pending an additional re-check by Dr. Nathan Mitts.
The video screenshots below are of Secret Crush on the track yesterday morning showing an energetic colt who may be getting a little frustrated with his continued jogs, and expressing that with a few minor antics during his jog.
He definitely looks ready to run. After his vet check, he may be ready to do just that. We'll provide further updates when they are receive.
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