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Sendero is Second Stakes Winner for City of Light

Sendero became the second stakes winner and seventh winner overall for his freshman sire City of Light (Quality Road) with a maiden-breaking victory in the Jamestown S. at Colonial Downs Wednesday. Sent off the 1-5 favorite, the bay colt was hustled out of the gate and rushed up to press the pace four wide down the backstretch through a quarter in :22.66. He stuck his head in front nearing the stretch and bound clear while Bee Mountain chased him home in second.

Sendero missed by just a neck when second in debut over this same course and distance lawn July 18.

City of Light was represented by his first stakes winner over the weekend when Chop Chop won the Aristocrat Gaming Juvenile Fillies S. at Kentucky Downs last Saturday.

Trishas Even has a yearling colt by Omaha Beach. With no foal reported this year, she was bred back to Bolt d'Oro. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by TVG.

JAMESTOWN S., $129,000, Colonial Downs, 9-7, (C), 2yo, 5 1/2fT, 1:04.50, fm.
1–SENDERO, 120, c, 2, by City of Light
                1st Dam: Trishas Even (SP), by Even the Score
                2nd Dam: Trisha Brown, by Theatrical (Ire)
                3rd Dam: Hey Majesty, by Majestic Light
($130,000 Ylg '21 KEEJAN; $300,000 Ylg '21 KEESEP).
1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O-Harrell Ventures, LLC; B-Knockgriffin
Farm (VA); T-Todd A. Pletcher; J-Irad Ortiz, Jr. $75,000.
Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $87,000.
2–Bee Mountain, 118, f, 2, Street Sense–Snow Top Mountain,
by Najran. ($75,000 RNA Ylg '21 KEESEP; $110,000 2yo '22
EASMAY). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Walter B. Doggett III; B-Audley
Farm Equine (VA); T-A. Ferris Allen, III. $25,000.
3–Gettin'downonit, 120, g, 2, Anchor Down–Cape Town
Woman, by Johannesburg. ($15,000 Ylg '21 EASOCT).
1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Port Lairge Stables; B-Kingston
Thoroughbreds LLC (VA); T-Mark Beecher. $13,750.
Margins: 2 1/4, 2HF, NK. Odds: 0.20, 20.30, 57.30.
Also Ran: Moon Sign, Notion, Unbridled Sass, Gabriel's Wing, Grandpa's Kid, Thank Ya Pete.

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Hronis: “Great Possibility” Flightline Will Race Next Year

It appears that the door is open more than just a crack when it comes to whether or not racing's superstar Flightline (Tapit) will race next year as a 5-year-old. Appearing as the Green Group Guest of the Week on this week's Thoroughbred Daily News Writers' Room podcast presented by Keeneland, Kosta Hronis, a co-owner of Flightline, said there was a “great possibility” that Flightline would race in 2023 rather than beginning his stallion career.

“Just like with Stellar Wind (Curlin), which we left on the track an extra year, just like with Accelerate (Lookin At Lucky), which worked out great after we decided to bring him back for another year, our philosophy has always been that they were born to be race horses,” Hronis said, referring to two former stars that ran for Hronis Racing LLC. “Let's let them do what they want to do as long as they want to do it. I can't really give you a percentage when it comes to his running next year. You'd have to ask Flightline. But I really believe as long as he is healthy and happy with what he is doing and he still wants to go to the racetrack every day and be a part of this and he still wants to run the way he has been running, then I think there is a great possibility that we will see him next year as 5-year-old.”

Hronis added: “We're going to the Breeders' Cup, we'll come out of the race, see how we do and just go to the next step. I race horses, that's what I like to do. That is Hronis Racing. When it comes to their after-racing careers, we're not heavily into that.”

The situation is complicated by the fact that Hronis Racing LLC is one of just five entities that own a part of the horse. The others are Siena Farm LLC, Summer Wind Equine LLC, West Point Thoroughbreds and Woodford Racing, LLC. Hronis said that while he wants to see Flightline race next year, he will listen to the opinions Bill Farish of Woodford Racing and Jane Lyon of Summer Wind Farm. Lyon is also the breeder of Flightline.

“As far as me personally, I will defer to Bill Farish and Jane Lyon because they are the absolute experts when it comes to this,” he said. “I still consider myself to be kind of a newcomer. I've only been in the sport for 10, 11 years. As far as that second career for a horse, it's not something we are heavily involved in. As far as what happens on the racetrack, I defer to John Sadler. He is the man and he makes the decisions. As far as his second career, I will defer to Jane and Bill and let them call the shots and I will follow along. I will be a good partner.”

Yet, Hronis made it clear which way he is rooting.

“We'll keep our fingers crossed for Flightline to continue his career and to continue to be as successful as he has been,” he said. “He's good for horse racing and that's good for every owner in the country. I believe (Flightline running next year) might be the shot in the arm we need. So I really hope that we can continue this.”

Hronis also made a point of commending trainer John Sadler and exercise rider and assistant trainer Juan Leyva for the work they have done with Flightline. After his sensational 19 1/4-length win the in GI TVG Pacific Classic, Flightline is 5-for-5 lifetime and has never been challenged.

“John has done a great job with him in between races teaching him,” he said. “Him and Juan Leyva constantly teach him how to be a race horse and taught him how to go from six furlongs to a mile-and-a-quarter. I have to give them all the credit. The plan was laid out quite a long time ago and it has come to fruition. We have a great trainer. I have said this a few times: As blessed as we are to have Flightline, I think Flightline is really blessed to have John Sadler. He took his time, he didn't rush him and he taught him how to be a race horse.”

Elsewhere on the show–which is also sponsored by Coolmore, the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association, XBTV, West Point Thoroughbreds and Legacy Bloodstock–Joe Bianca, Bill Finley and guest host Randy Moss recapped closing weekend at Saratoga and, in the Weekend Preview presented by Three Chimneys, took a look at stellar race cards at Kentucky Downs and Del Mar.

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Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Aug. 29 – Sept. 4

Every week, the TDN publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky.

Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where.

With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) having gone into effect on July 1, the TDN will also post a roundup of the relevant HISA-related rulings from the same week.

California

Track: Del Mar
Date: 09/02/2022
Licensee: Keron Thomas, owner
Penalty: Suspended license
Violation: Failure to appear for hearing
Explainer: Owner Keron Thomas, having failed to respond to written notice to appear before the Board of Stewards at Del Mar Race Track on September 1, 2022, is suspended for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1547 (Failure to Appear) pending an appearance at a hearing before the Board of Stewards to answer to charges alleging violation of CHRB rule #1876 (Financial Responsibility- $1,252.93 to Southern California Equine Hospital). Suspension to commence on September 9, 2022. During the term of this suspension, all licenses and license privileges of Keron Thomas are suspended and pursuit to California Horse Racing Board rule #1528 (Jurisdiction of Stewards), subject is denied access to all premises in this jurisdiction.

Track: Del Mar
Date: 09/05/2022
Licensee: Juan Hernandez, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: Jockey Juan Hernandez, who rode Fun to Dream in the tenth race at Del Mar Race Track on Sunday, September 4, 2022, is suspended for 3 racing days (September 16, 17 and 18, 2022) for failure to maintain a straight course out of the starting gate and causing interference which resulted in the disqualification of his mount from second to ninth place. This constitutes a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules – Careless Riding). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.

Track: Del Mar
Date: 09/05/2022
Licensee: Mario Gutierrez, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: Jockey Mario Gutierrez who rode Awake at Midnyte in the tenth race at Del Mar Race Track on Sunday, September 4, 2022 is suspended for 3 racing days (September 16,17 & 18, 2022) for altering course without sufficient clearance shortly after the start and causing interference. This constitutes a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules-Careless Riding). Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board rule #1766 (Designated Races), the term of suspension shall not prohibit participation in designated races.

NEW HISA STEWARDS RULINGS

Note: While HISA has shared these rulings over the past week, some of them originate from prior weeks.

Violations of Crop Rule

Albuquerque Downs
Rigo Sarmiento – ruling date August 31, 2022

Arapahoe
Adrian Ramos – ruling date August 29, 2022
David Martin – ruling date August 30, 2022

Colonial Downs
Angel Arroyo – ruling date August 30, 2022
Matildie Barahona – ruling date August 30, 2022

Delaware Park
John Hiraldo – ruling date September 1, 2022

Del Mar
Juan Lopez – ruling date September 2, 2022
Victor Espinoza – ruling date September 3, 2022

Evangeline Downs
Jose Luis Rodriguez – ruling date August 27, 2022

Finger Lakes
Dean Joseph Frates – ruling date August 29, 2022
Emanuel De Diego – ruling date September 1, 2022
Emanuel De Diego – ruling date September 1, 2022

Golden Gate Fields
Rachel Goodgame – ruling date August 28, 2022

Parx Racing
Abel Mariano Ramos – ruling date August 4, 2022

Presque Isle Downs
Alberto Burgos – ruling date August 30, 2022

Remington Park
Iram Diego – ruling date August 31, 2022
David Cabrera – ruling date August 31, 2022

Saratoga
Junior Alvardo – ruling date August 27, 2022
Dylan Scott Davis – ruling date August 28, 2022
Talbert Howell – ruling date September 1, 2022
Kendrick Carmouche – ruling date September 1, 2022

Thistledown
Luis Gonzalez – ruling date September 1, 2022

Voided Claims

Parx Racing
Kenai Cool – ruling date August 29, 2022
Prince Filip – ruling date August 30, 2022
Big Al's Gal – ruling date August 30, 2022
Ms Canela – ruling date August 30, 2022
Back Channel – ruling date August 31, 2022
Princess Kaira – ruling date August 31, 2022

Monmouth Park
Leo and Luca – ruling date August 29, 2022
Distorted Limits – ruling date August 29, 2022

Violations Involving Forfeiture of Purse

Colonial Downs
Matildie Barahona – rulings date August 30, 2022, owner of horse ridden by Angel Arroyo, 10 strikes, purse redistribution

Saratoga
Luis Rodriguez Castro – ruling date August 27, 2022, ten strikes; $500 fine, 3-day suspension, 5 points, purse redistribution

Appeal Request Updates

Evangeline Downs
Paulina Ramirez
Crop rule violation
Ruling date August 19, 2022
Appeal filed August 19, 2022
No stay requested

Saratoga
Thomas O'Keefe, William Nichols, Truls Engebretsen, Kevin Hilbert (owners of Drafted, horse ridden by jockey Luis Rodriguez Castro)
Crop rule violation resulting in purse redistribution
Ruling date August 27, 2022
Appeal filed September 2, 2022
Stay requested

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Flightline the 4-5 Choice in Pool #2 of Classic Future Wager

Undefeated Flightline (Tapit) closed as the 4-5 favorite following the completion of betting Monday in Pool #2 of the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager. After a 19 1/4-length victory in Saturday's GI TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar, Flightline led the listing of 23 horses and one “all others” wagering interest in the second Future Wager pool for the $6-million Longines GI Breeders' Cup Classic, which will be run at Keeneland Nov. 5.

Pool #2 of the Future Wager generated $437,147 in total handle, more than doubling the $205,349 wagered in Pool #1, in which Flightline closed as the 2-1 favorite. The Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager was a win bet only with a $2 minimum.

Flightline was followed in the Pool #2 Future Wager by Epicenter (7-1), winner of the GI Runhappy Travers S. at Saratoga. GI Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Olympiad closed as a slight 8-1 choice over GI Whitney S. winner Life Is Good (8-1). GI Santa Anita Derby winner Taiba (33-1) was the fifth choice. The “all others” wagering interest closed at 36-1.

Complete Longines Breeders' Cup Future Wager information is available at www.BreedersCup.com/FutureWager.

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