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Making Waves: Es Equ Love Gelding Shines In Arcadia

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Hong Kong Harry at Santa Anita last week.

 

Hong Kong Harry Returns A Winner In City Of Hope

Prolific graded winner Hong Kong Harry (Ire) (Es Que Love {Ire}) returned to winning ways in Santa Anita's GII City of Hope Mile S. for trainer Phil D'Amato and owners Scott Anastasi, Jimmy Ukegawa and Tony Valazza at the end of September (video). It was his fourth win at the graded level since being transferred to the U.S. in March of 2022.

Bred by Amarath Business Management out of the multiple stakes-placed Vital Body (Fr) (Gold Away {Ire}), the 6-year-old gelding won multiple handicaps in the UK, and was a £185,000 Goffs London Sale buy-back during his time with owner/trainer Richard Fahey in 2021. When he was reoffered by the trainer later that year at the 2021 Tattersalls Autumn Horses-in-Training Sale, he made 85,000gns from Craig Rounsefell's Boomer Bloodstock. Vital Body has also thrown the stakes-placed Body Sculpt (Fr) to the cover of Kendargent (Fr) and her latest is a weanling filly by Starman (GB). This is the same clan as G2 Prix du Gros-Chene hero Pradaro (Fr) (Penny's Picnic {Ire}) and Australian Group 1 winner Offer (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}).

One of just 80 foals for his sire who was last reported to be standing in France, Hong Kong Harry is his only graded winner and one of two stakes winners besides listed winner Que Amoro (Ire). Es Que Love has two winners from two runners in the U.S.

 

 

Gavea Remains Undefeated At Churchill

Bal Mar Equine, LLC's Gavea (Ger) (Gleneagles {Ire}), a debut winner at Chantilly for Christoph Berglar and trainer Waldemar Hickst in July, marked her U.S. unveiling with another victory, this time at Churchill Downs on Sept. 29 (video).

Now trained by Al Stall, Jr., the 2-year-old filly was bred by Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof and was bought back by her vendor for €36,000 out of the BBAG September Yearling Sale after not meeting her reserve. She is a half-sister to a pair of winners and is the last reported foal of her German listed-winning dam, the Oasis Dream (GB) mare Goiania (GB). Goiania is a half-sister to two stakes winners, the trio all produced by German Group 3 heroine Goathemala (Ger) (Black Sam Bellamy {Ire}).

Gleneagles is quietly accumulating a solid stallion resume with his progeny worldwide, and he is responsible for 13 winners from 19 runners (68%) in the U.S. His American brigade is led by GI Man o'War S. hero Highland Chief (Ire), while Jumbly (GB) was third in the GII Ballston Spa S. and Eylara (Ire) was listed placed in California.

 

 

 

Gold To The North East In California

CYBT, Marc Lantzman, Michael Nentwig and Ray Pagano's North East Star (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}) graduated in her fifth start at Santa Anita on Sept. 30 (video). One of two European-sired winners on the card for trainer Phil D'Amato, the filly was bred by McCracken Farms.

A £17,000 Tattersalls Ireland yearling buy by subsequent owner/trainer Kate McGivern, the April foal is out of Northeast Moon (Ire) (Sea The Moon {Ger}), herself a half-sister to G1 Dubai World Cup hero Prince Bishop (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). Her only European appearance was a fifth at Dundalk over the all-weather before she changed hands. Her dam's 2-year-old filly, Circe (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) has already won this term, while her yearling filly by Ghaiyyath (Ire) caught the eye of Alex Elliott for 140,000gns during Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. A weanling filly by Sottsass (Fr) is her latest foal.

Group 1 sire Galileo Gold has a 75% strike rate with his four American runners. Among his three winners in that jurisdiction is Listed Baffle S. winner Maglev (Ire).

 

 

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Kentucky Oaks Winner Secret Oath Retired, To Sell At Fasig-Tipton November

Secret Oath, the winner of the 2022 Kentucky Oaks, has been retired from racing due to a minor ankle injury, and she will be offered at next month's Fasig-Tipton November Sale, BloodHorse reports.

The 4-year-old daughter of Arrogate finished her career with six wins in 18 starts, earning $2,444,767 as a homebred for Briland Farm. She was trained by D. Wayne Lukas.

Secret Oath established herself as a top Kentucky Oaks contender during the spring season at Oaklawn Park, where she took the listed Martha Washington Stakes and the Grade 3 Honeybee Stakes. After testing male competition in the G1 Arkansas Derby and finishing third, Secret Oath took command in the stretch of the Kentucky Oaks and drew away to win by two lengths.

She kicked off her 2023 campaign with a victory in the G2 Azeri Stakes, then she finished second in three of her next four starts, most recently turning in a runner-up effort in the G1 Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 25. The filly was being pointed toward the G1 Spinster Stakes on Oct. 8 at Keeneland before sustaining her injury.

Secret Oath will be offered at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale on Tuesday, Nov. 7 as Hip 180, consigned by Bluewater Sales, agent.

Read more at BloodHorse.

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ARCI Questions HISA’s Effectiveness in New Report; HISA Claims Report `Factually Inaccurate’

A staff report from the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) was issued today providing “data and a programmatic analysis HISA Programs after its first year,” with the conclusion that HISA has done little to deter the doping of racehorses or effect the catastrophic breakdown rate, according to a press release from the ARCI. HISA responded to the report, saying it was “riddled with factual inaccuracies and mischaracterizations.”

ARCI claims that after one year of being responsible for equine and racetrack safety in thoroughbred racing and six months responsibility for anti-doping and medication control, that HISA's “biggest success lies in common rules and drug testing.” Moreover, they claim, “HISA/HIWU Testing Labs have not found any new drugs that had not been found under the previous state based programs,” and “based on HIWU statements as to the extent of testing and HIWU website postings, it appears the rate of adverse analytical findings triggering regulatory review or action is roughly the same as the previous state-based program.”

The ARCI went so far as to say that, “the equine fatality rate remains small and results are mixed as to whether HISA has had any effect, either way.”

“HISA has just been made aware of the Association of Racing Commissioner International (ARCI) report released publicly today,” said a HISA spokesperson. “The report is riddled with factual inaccuracies and mischaracterizations as evidenced by data and information that is publicly available on the HIWU website. HISA remains focused on enforcing and improving upon its Racetrack Safety and Anti-Doping and Medication Control Programs to advance safety and integrity in the sport.”

ARCI said that the prepared the report in anticipation of being asked for it by state racing commissions. They also said that “HISA receives considerable help from State Racing Commissions who are expected to provide almost $18 million in funding or services in the coming year, and that “HISA's almost $81 million proposed budget for next year relies on the thoroughbred racing industry paying almost $60 million in assessments.”

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‘She’s Still A Little Green’: Eurton Adds Blinkers For Laurent’s Two-Turn Debut In Chandelier

Trainer Peter Eurton could be poised for a big weekend at Santa Anita.

On Saturday, Eurton will saddle morning-line favorite Laurent in the Grade 2 Chandelier for 2-year-old fillies and also Dark Vintage, the 4-1 second choice on the morning line in the Speakeasy Stakes for 2-year-old going five furlongs on turf. On Sunday, Eurton will start Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf winner Flattery, a top contender in the G3 Surfer Girl for 2-year-old fillies at a mile on turf.

“Everyone seems to be doing well and hopefully we'll get lucky,” Eurton said of the weekend ahead.

Like most in the 1 1/16-mile Chandelier, which attracted a competitive field of 10, Laurent will be trying two turns for the first time on Saturday. Laurent debuted going 5 ½ furlongs at Del Mar Aug. 13 and won by a nose when mounting a furious last-to-first rally under Juan Hernandez.

The Practical Joke filly returned in the G1 Del Mar Debutante going seven furlongs Sept. 5. She again was near the back of the pack early before rallying to be a distant second behind budding star Tamara.

Laurent, a $185,000 auction purchase as a yearling, is out of the two-time winner She Rocks the Look, herself a daughter of Grade 2-winning sprinter Trappe Shot.

“She acts like a filly that may desire two turns, but you really don't know,” Eurton said. “People often think that about a late-closings sprinter. Our thoughts are she'll take to it as long as she gets in a nice rhythm and doesn't have to do too much early. Just like any horse.”

Eurton has also decided to add blinkers for Laurent's two-turn bow.

“I think there's still a lot of maturing that needs to still continue,” Eurton said. “She's still a little green, that's why we're putting the blinkers on her. I can't afford to go five wide on both turns. Hopefully she'll show a little more speed and get the right trip.”

Laurent's chief rivals in the Chandelier appear to be Dua, the 3-1 second choice on the morning line for Bob Baffert; Chatalas (4-1) for trainer Mark Glatt and Gate to Paradise (5-1) for trainer John Shirreffs.

Dua won her bow going five furlongs at Del Mar July 23 then was a distant third in the G3 Sorrento going six furlongs at Del Mar Aug. 12. The daughter of Arrogate, a $400,000 auction buy earlier this year for Zedan Racing, worked a bullet six furlongs in 1:12 for her two-turn bow on Monday.

Chatalas won her debut going 5 ½ furlongs at Del Mar July 30 then was a well-beaten fourth in the G1 Del Mar Debutante. By Gun Runner out of the Indian Charlie mare Indian Safari, Chatalas could move forward with added distance. The same can be said for Gate to Paradise, a $950,000 daughter of Arrogate. She was third in her bow going 5 ½ furlongs at Del Mar and was third again in the Del Mar Debutante.

The Chandelier goes as Saturday's third race on a 10-race card with post time scheduled for 2:03 p.m. Pacific.

The field in post position order:

  1. Chatalas, Antonio Fresu (4-1);
  2. Scalable, Mike Smith (5-1);
  3. Pacific Rose, Ramon Vazquez (20-1);
  4. Pink Whitney, Tiago Pereira (20-1);
  5. Autumn Chill, Hector Berrios (8-1);
  6. Gate to Paradise, Kent Desormeaux (5-1);
  7. Dua, Juan Hernandez (3-1);
  8. Laurent, Edwin Maldonado (5-2);
  9. Motet, Edgar Payeras (50-1);
  10. Next Right Thing, Emily Ellingwood (30-1).

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