3rd-OP, $90K, Msw, 2yo, f, 1m, 2:26 p.m.

A daughter of prolific broodmare Tamboz (Tapit), MADLY DANCING (Curlin) is a half-sister to eight winners from as many to race including GI Preakness S. third Creative Minister (Creative Cause), MGSP Battalion Runner (Unbridled's Song), MGSP Oceanwave (Harlan's Holiday), GISP Dolder Grand (Candy Ride {Arg}), and MSP Late Nite Mischief (Into Mischief). Tamboz herself is a full-sister to GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile victor and sire Tapizar. Madly Dancing, a $525,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase, races for owners WSS Racing LLC and trainer John Ortiz. TJCIS PPS

8th-FG, $50K, Msw, 2yo, f, 1 1/16m, 5:45 p.m.

Another well-bred daughter of Curlin, CUSHEE debuts Friday after bringing $775,000 at Keeneland September from Lael Stables for trainer Michael Stidham. A half-sister to GI Maker's 46 Mile S. winner American Patriot (War Front) and MGSP Muqtaser (Distorted Humor), Cushee is out of a full-sister to G1 Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup winner Well Armed. This is also the family of GSW Witty (Distorted Humor), responsible for both GSW Bombard (War Front) and MGSP Amuse (Medaglia d'Oro).  TJCIS PPS

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