TWO YEARS OLD to take another Exam

Six Furlongs    Fast Dirt          $55,000

All horses       2 years old

Part of racing two year olds is the great amount of uncertainty that exist early into their career.  Will the baby be a late bloomer, or will he display early development and be a quick star.  Is dirt his preferred running style, or should I try one on the turf?  If a first start proved successful on a wet surface, should I expect even more on a “fast” track?  Trying to find the answer to these questions and others can prove to be a challenge. But with time, trial and error the answers will be revealed. Eventually the owners and breeders of each baby will start seeing whether or not they have in their stable -“the one”.

This group of two years old runners has already tasted success, and each comes in with one or more promising trips.  On Saturday at the Ole’ North Track, some of the answers will be answered, while others will come away only a bit more confused.

As for the field for the running of the 2006 The APPEALING LOVE  Stakes

Cees Tizzy x Cherokee Run

He brings a two for two record into this event.  Both wins were at 4 and one-half furlongs, but he finished strong in both events, so ownership is optimistic that the added distance will not be a problem. 

Bering(GB) x Arch Sculptor(GB)

He was impressive in his winning debut in New Jersey four weeks back.  At the quarter pole, he was running eighth (but, only one-quarter length back).  A determine run stretch run resulted in a one-half length victory.  His time was better than 4.5 furlongs than C CEE RUN, but this field will be a bit tougher to fight.  I would expect that he may show much promise if ever tested on the grass.

Belong to me x A.P. Indy

Debuted in stakes competition and came away with a narrow win in the Missiour3 Special.  This stakes win was enough to prompt track handicapper to choose him as the morning line favorite.

Fantasticat x Souvenir Copy

From a freshman sire that has some promise, FANTASOOZ is already entering his fourth start as a two year old.  After breaking his maiden two races back, he rallied to come up a bit short in his last outing.  He does not break well and may find himself close but behind a wall earlier on. 

Dubawi(IRE) x Unbridled’s Song

Look very impressive in winning his debut; while return trip was less impressive.  Like FANTASOOZ,  he will be off the lead, but probably never too far back.  Tired slightly in his last trip, so ownership hopes that five week layoff has rejuvenated the engine.

Tiznow x Stormy Atlantic

His debut was very impressive and any progress from that race will make him difficult to handle.  He traveled over 6 furlongs in his lone race in 1:11 4/5 and was beginning to pull away in his final few strides.

Distorted Humor x Elusive Quality

After winning impressively in his first start on a soft track, ownership was eager to get him back into an event on a dry surface.  He did not disappoint them when ran a strong 1:11 3/5 over six furlongs LTO.  He comes in with a two for two record; has leading jockey Naber aboard, and may keep his streak alive.

Event of the Year x Northern Baby

Winner of one of three, he has been consistent each time out.  He may be a good betting choice at 9 to one odds.

Eddington x Deputy Minister

The freshman sire-Eddington, has the potential to be a solid sire, and nice 2 year olds likes UNBRIDLED MINISTER will be convincing more and more breeders to take a chance on him.  This nice two year old is returning to the track his second career start.  His debut resulted in a nice one length maiden special weight triumph.  Any improvement from that race (six weeks back) will booster him into early stardom.

Afleet Alex x Plenty Chilly