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1st-SAR, $88K, Msw, 2yo, f, (S), 5 1/2f, 1:05 p.m.
IM JUST KIDDIN (Justify), a homebred for prolific breeders Chester & Mary Broman, is a half-sister to GI Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint upsetter Bar of Gold (Medaglia d'Oro), who earned over $1.5 million in her career. She herself went on to produce GSW Coinage (Tapit) and $825,000 Fasig-Tipton Select Yearling Sale purchase Chulligan (Justify). Trained by John Kimmel, who also oversaw the career of her successful half-sister, Im Just Kiddin picks up jockey Jose Ortiz for her debut. TJCIS PPs
1st-MTH, $55K, Msw, 2yo, 5fT, 2:00 p.m.
Another homebred, Colts Neck Stables's NETWORKING (Speightstown), goes to the races for the first time on the Jersey Shore. The bay is a son of multiple turf graded winner Social Queen (Dynaformer), who has produced four winners from five to race including this colt's full-brother, GI Belmont Derby Invitational S. winner and $1.3 million earner Force The Pass, as well as 'TDN Rising Star' Affable Monarch (Arrogate). Networking is also from the female family of MGISP Wonder Gal (Tiz Wonderful). He fired a bullet over the grass July 2, working four furlongs in :52 3/5 (1/5) for trainer Jorge Duarte, Jr. TJCIS PPs
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