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Apr. 30 Insights

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MILLION-DOLLAR WAR FRONT FACES WINNERS

3rd-CD, $118K, Opt. Clm. ($75K), 3yo, f, 6 1/2f, 11:30p.m.

Shadwell Stable's $1-million KEESEP buy ZAINALARAB (War Front) looks to take her record to two-for-two in her first try against winners here. A debut winner sprinting on the Belmont main track in September, she was subsequently sidelined and receives Lasix for the first time in this return. The bay is out of GSW Delightful Joy (Tapit), who is a daughter of GSW & GISP Graeme Six (Graeme Hall) and a half-sister to GSW Cali Star (Street Cry {Ire}) and SW Seymourdini (Bernardini). MSW Australasia (Sky Kingdom) puts her perfect record on the line as she faces open company for the first time here. She won her first four starts–three of which were LA-bred stakes– by a combined 24 1/2 lengths. TJCIS PPs

BROWN UNVEILS WELL-BRED BERNARDINI FILLY

13th-CD, $115K, Msw, 3yo, f, 6f, 7:00p.m.

Alpha Delta Stables homebred SMITH'S POINT (Bernardini) makes her career bow for trainer Chad Brown in this spot. Out oof GSW Summer Raven (Summer Squall), the dark bay is a full to MGSW & GISP millionaire Lewis Bay and a half to GSWs Misconnect (Unbridled's Song) and Winslow Homer (Unbridled's Song). TJCIS PPs

BLUE-BLOODED HOMEBREDS DEBUT AT OP

11th-OP, $93K, Msw, 3yo, 5 1/2f, 7:12p.m.

Steve Hobby saddles one of three firsters in this event with a big pedigree in TIZ LIFE (American Pharoah). The dark bay is out of Grade I-winning millionaire Tiz Miz Sue (Tiznow), a daughter of GSW Sue's Good News (Woodman) and a half-sister to Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint winner Bulletin (City Zip). Her second foal Tatweej (Tapit) summoned $2.5 million at Keeneland September and her third foal, GSP Serein (Uncle Mo), brought $500,000 at the same auction. Stronach homebred Hard Cash (Lemon Drop Kid) also debuts here. Out of GISW Collect the Cash (Dynaformer), he is a half to GISW Stately Victor (Ghostzapper) and GSP Hot Cash (Ghostzapper). Winchell homebred Wicked Mad (Tapit) also makes his career bow in this spot. Out of SW Wicked Deed (Harlan's Holiday), the bay is a full to GSWs My Miss Lilly and Just Wicked. TJCIS PPs

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Churchill Downs Issues Reminder Of Kentucky Derby Health And Safety Protocols For Spectators

In advance of the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade 1) on Saturday, Churchill Downs Racetrack is reminding guests of the health and safety protocols in place to host America's greatest race. The Kentucky Derby, first staged in 1875, is the longest continually-held major sporting event in the United States.

Owing to physical distancing protocols and other safety measures in place, Churchill Downs is limiting the number of reserved seats to 40 to 50 percent capacity and up to 60 percent in certain private premium areas that allow social distancing. Additionally, Infield-Only general admission ticket sales are limited to approximately 25 to 30 percent of capacity in the spacious, outdoor 22-acre Infield.

Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Week Health and Safety Operations Plan was developed in close collaboration with public health experts and adheres to the industry-specific guidance for “Venues and Event Spaces,” “Restaurants and Bars” and “Retail Businesses.” Current CDC recommendations guided the formation of the plan. Advice and counsel from the Louisville Metro Health Department along with key elements of Kentucky's Healthy at Work guidance are incorporated throughout the document.

“We've received an exceptional level of guidance from medical experts and public health authorities, and this plan will allow the reduced number of spectators in attendance to celebrate Kentucky Derby 147 in a safe and responsible way,” Churchill Downs Racetrack President Mike Anderson said.

All attendees should perform a health self-assessment prior to their arrival at Churchill Downs. Anyone with an elevated temperature or illness should refrain from attending.

Although the Kentucky mask mandate was lifted for outdoor events of less than 1,000, state mask requirements still apply for guests of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby due to attendance in excess of 1,000. Protective face coverings/masks are required for all guests unless seated while actively eating or drinking. Guests will be encouraged to socially distance themselves from others when possible.

In addition, Churchill Downs has implemented a Compliance Ambassador program to drive awareness and adoption of public safety measures. Signage is placed throughout the facility, including the Infield, to remind guests to wear masks and practice social distancing. Messaging also will be programmed on television monitors including the 171' x 90' Panasonic TV Screen known as the “Big Board.”

Compliance of Churchill Downs' public safety measures is a condition of admittance. Offenders will receive a warning; repeat offenders will be escorted from the property without a refund.

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Can Fiya Stay Hot?

Rob Masiello's fleet-footed Fiya (Friesan Fire) looks to remain unbeaten on the grass while making his first start of the year in Churchill's GII Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. The dark bay broke his maiden third out on the Laurel lawn last June before earning a 98 Beyer Speed Figure for a sharp allowance tally in July for trainer Michael Merryman. He was subsequently offered in the Wanamaker's July Online Auction, and Masiello ponied up $400,000 to acquire him. Transferred to Tom Albertrani, Fiya picked up right where he left off, annexing a Belmont allowance in September followed by the Maryland Million Turf Sprint H. Oct. 24 and the Claiming Crown Canterbury S. at Gulfstream Dec. 5–he had run for a $25,000 tag first out. The versatile Diamond Oops (Lookin At Lucky) won this race last September before returning to the dirt to annex Keeneland's GII Phoenix S. Sixth in the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint, he was most recently ninth in the GIII Mr. Prospector S. at Gulfstream. Trainer Peter Miller is always deadly with a turf sprinter, and will be represented here by Sombeyay (Into Mischief), who was second by a neck in Santa Anita's GIII San Simeon S. Mar. 13. That was just the second time the 5-year-old had gone short on the turf. He took last February's GIII Canadian Turf S. over a mile for previous owner Starlight Racing and trainer Todd Pletcher.

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Dayoutoftheoffice Back for Eight Belles

Blazing Meadows Farm and Siena Farm's Dayoutoftheoffice (Into Mischief) makes her belated seasonal debut in the GII Eight Belles S. on the GI Kentucky Oaks undercard Friday. A romping winner of the GIII Schuylerville S. at Saratoga last July, the dark bay added a two-length tally in the one-turn-mile GI Frizette S. at Belmont Oct. 10, but she settled for second when Frizette runner-up Vequist (Nyquist) turned the tables on her in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. The Tim Hamm pupil recorded a couple breezes at Tampa in January, but there was a gap in her tab after that and she was eventually taken out of consideration for the Oaks. Dayoufotheoffice fired a sharp :58 flat bullet from the gate at Keeneland for this last Friday, however, and is expected to use this as a springboard for the GI Acorn S. June 5.

Bob Baffert seeks a third win in this event with the cutting back Kalypso (Brody's Cause), winner of the GII Santa Ynez S. going this seven-furlong trip at Santa Anita Jan. 3. She was second in the Feb. 6 GIII Las Virgenes S. and third in the Mar. 7 GIII Santa Ysabel S., both at odds-on.

Fellow Hall of Famer Bill Mott also owns two prior victories in this race, which was previously the La Troienne, and has an intriguing two-pronged attack this time around. Juddmonte homebred Obligatory (Curlin) impressed when breaking her maiden going a one-turn mile at Gulfstream Feb. 7, and was most recently fourth in the GII Fair Grounds Oaks–one spot behind 'TDN Rising Star' Souper Sensational (Curlin). Mott's other runner is Godolphin homebred Caramel Swirl (Union Rags), who had been on the board behind some tough foes in her first four outings before breaking through by 10 1/4 lengths at Keeneland Apr. 9, earning an 88 Beyer Speed Figure.

'Rising Star' Slumber Party (Malibu Moon) was second in Keeneland's GIII Beaumont S. after an impressive unveiling at Gulfstream in January. Abrogate (Outwork) and Windmill (Street Sense) traded decisions in the Feb. 28 Dixie Belle S. and Apr. 3 Purple Martin S. at Oaklawn.

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