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Speightstown’s Dean’s List Maintains Good Standing with Second Win

5th-Gulfstream, $55,400, Alw (NW1$X)/Opt. Clm ($75,000), 1-8, 3yo, 6f, 1:09.34, ft, neck.
DEAN'S LIST (c, 3, Speightstown–Mildly Offensive {MSW, $285,826}, by Sharp Humor) was an easy last out winner on career debut, taking the Dec. 11 track-and-trip contest by 5 1/2 lengths. Hammered down to 1-5 favoritism for this sophomore bow while receiving first-time Lasix, the WinStar homebred was jostled a bit at the break, but recovered quickly to emerge from the center of the pack as the controlling speed. Rolling into the final turn off a brisk :22.13 opening quarter, it was a 'Dean' exacta at the top of the stretch as stakes-placed Dean Delivers (Cajun Breeze) loomed large to the outside. The pair locked horns for the stretch battle and Dean's List bravely fought off his challenger to win by a neck. Dean's List has an unnamed 2-year-old half-brother by Carpe Diem. His second dam is MGSW It's Personal (Personal Flag), who also produced MGSW It's No Joke (Distorted Humor). Sales history: $220,000 RNA Ylg '20 FTKSEL. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $64,200. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by TVG.
O-WinStar Farm LLC and Siena Farm LLC; B-WinStar Farm, LLC (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher.

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Distorted Humor’s Iron Works Scores on Debut

4th-Gulfstream, $53,000, Msw, 1-8, 3yo, 6f, 1:09.76, ft, 4 lengths.
IRON WORKS (c, 3, Distorted Humor–Silverpocketsfull {GISP, $137,671}, by Indian Charlie) was well-supported at 6-5 on debut here and chased Particular (Classic Empire) from second through a quick :45.13 half mile. Making an eye-catching move midway on the final turn, the $550,000 OBS April graduate (:10 1/5) was even with the pacesetter after swinging wide into the lane and pulled clear in the final yards to win by a comfortable four lengths. Particular had to settle for second after making all the early running. The winner is his dam's second foal and second winner. Silverpocketsfull, a half-sister to recent Broussard Memorial S. winner Audrey's Time (Uncle Mo), is also responsible for a 2-year-old colt by Union Rags and a yearling colt by Flatter. She was bred to Liam's Map for 2022. Sales history: $170,000 Ylg '20 FTKSEL; $550,000 2yo '21 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $31,800. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by TVG.
O-My Racehorse CA, LLC and Spendthrift Farm LLC; B-Sierra Farm (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher.

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Ontario’s Mare Purchase Program Receives Funding Boost

Ontario Racing's Thoroughbred Improvement Program Committee has approved an additional $200,000 for its Mare Purchase Program, bringing the total to $700,000 after an enthusiastic response from breeders.

“The main focus of this program is to give Ontario horse people the opportunity to buy a better mare, and higher quality stock,” said David Anderson, Breeder Representative on the Board of Ontario Racing and member of the TIP Committee. “There are people who still want to buy horses, and this will help them.”

Ontario residents who purchase an in-foal broodmare are eligible for rebate of 50% of the purchase price to a maximum of $25,000 CAD. In-foal mares must be purchased for a minimum of $10,000 USD, with no maximum, and be purchased from an Ontario Racing recognized public auction. There is a maximum distribution of $75,000 CAD to any one individual, partnership, corporation or other ownership group.

The program is first come, first served and applications must be submitted 30 days prior to purchase date.

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Honest Mischief Represented By First Foal

Sequel New York's first-year sire, Honest Mischief (Into Mischief-Honest Lady, by Seattle Slew) was represented by his first reported foal Jan. 4, at Cedar Ridge Farm in New York for breeder William “Buck” Butler The New York-bred filly is the first foal out of Tradeable (Exchange Rate).

“We are thrilled for this filly to be Honest Mischief's first foal”, said Butler who supported Honest Mischief with multiple mares. “It is so exciting to be on board from the beginning of his career.”

Honest Mischief covered 127 mares and will stand for $6,500 in 2022. The Juddmonte homebred won four of 9 starts, including the Force the Pass city of Laurel S. and placed in the GII Amsterdam S.

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