Quick update on "Slow Breezed" horses

dray33 · Postby **dray33** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:15 am

At the Calder Sale last year we tried something new and brought 4 horses to the Select Calder Sale for 2 Year-olds, and "Zephyr" breezed them... basically moved them slowly, without a timer (although they were timed, just unpublished)... and these 4 horses failed to sell. Quick update on them to those who care/are interested:

SMARTY JONES / MUST BE A LADY: named GEORGIANA
Fit and very close to ready for her first start. Breezed from the gate, has done everything asked. Has speed, looks good. Professional.

CANDY RIDE / PELICUS AFFAIR: named CANDY BUTTONS
Beautiful big and fast, but we have backed off twice, for a nagging problem, swelling near the knee. She needs time, probably wont start till 3, but she is something.

MORE THAN READY / SINCE TIME BEGAN: named SYNCHRONICITY
He first start was 7f on the grass at Belmont Park for NY Bred fillys. Came in 3rd at 10-1. Needed the race, comes back today in a 6 furlong dirt sprint at Aqueduct. She likes the surface, I think she will do well and improve.

MENIFEE / CHAMPAGNE FOREVER: named LOHAD
He has been on and off for a few weeks with McPeek, but has done well over the last few weeks and looks ready to go. Has posted improving breezes, and will make his first start this Saturday, Race 1 at Churchill Downs.

So it looks like 3 out of the 4 horses we slow breezed will race as 2 year-olds. Somewhat close to expected. Should be fun to watch, see how they do...

soft hearted · Postby **soft hearted** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:38 am

I am shocked! Shocked I say! :lol:

I thought I was the only rider ever told to "let 'em rumble, just do NOT get a time!" :lol:

Nice to know more than one trainer has that trick up their sleeve :wink:

Good luck with your crew, and keep us updated!

Strategic Maneuver · Postby **Strategic Maneuver** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:41 am

Good luck today. No 10-1 today, looks like she's the M/L fav at 5-2.

dray33 · Postby **dray33** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:47 am

Thanks. If she likes the dirt as we suspect, she is going to be one heck of a useful NY Bred. :wink:

LB · Postby LB » Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:20 am

Good luck and safe home!

spex4me · Postby **spex4me** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:11 am

Good luck! I hope more than a few people will be saying...damn why didn't we act on those?!!

dray33 · Postby **dray33** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:43 am

A decent second for SYNCHRONICITY. We'll get 'em next time!

soft hearted · Postby **soft hearted** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:19 am

Good job!!
Congrats to your girl and extra carrots!

Strategic Maneuver · Postby **Strategic Maneuver** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:57 pm

Pretty filly and she made a nice comeback move in the stretch. She ought to put you in the winner's circle next time.

dray33 · Postby **dray33** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:07 pm

Thanks, I hope so. Jock got off and said she wasn't that interested until the stretch, he was on her the whole way. Looks like we might need another panel or two!

majxmom · Postby **majxmom** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:12 pm

I saw Synchronicity run, dray. I remembered the name because of The Police. I don't think you'll be sorry she didn't reach her reserve. I'll be pulling for her.

dray33 · Postby **dray33** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:14 pm

I think you're right maxjmom... a 3rd and a 2nd for a NY bred is a good start. The purses are great up here, 41k for a MSW. We're on the way, and she is fit as a fiddle.

merse · Postby **merse** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:50 am

dray33 - this is really good news. At least with NY breds, the purses are so nice that getting place money can still "earn their keep." Better luck next time.

dray33 · Postby **dray33** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:15 am

Absolutely. With these kind of purses, all you need is to move through a few conditions and your good. We got a bit of good news with her second dam too. She is the dam of C.S.SILK. So the page is building underneath us. So far, so good.

dray33 · Postby **dray33** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:57 am

LOHAD ran in the first at Churchill today. Came in fourth, lost by a head bob for 3rd (photo). Here's the deal... first time out, both Kenny and Robby said without the traffic (he was checked twice) he mighta won it, second at worst. A horrid trip, but he is sure to improve. Was next to last, loping around the first 3/4, woke up and went to work. I really like these kind, I suggest watching him the next time. He is gonna be a runner.