Saturday, October 29

Fw: Borrego - result

by Ralls on Sat 29 Oct 2005 07:50 PM AKDT

disappointed, but thanks for the memories....

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Borrego (#11, 9/2) ran at Belmont Park on Saturday, October 29th, 2005 in Race 10 (Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge).

10th Race - Belmont Park - Saturday, October 29th, 2005

Conditions: 1 1/4M Dirt. Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (Grade 1). FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. Northern Hemisphere Three-Year-Olds, 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three-Year-Olds, 117 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $40,000 to pre-enter, $80,000 to enter, with guaranteed $4million purse including nominator awards (plus Net Supplementary Fees, if any), of which 52% of all monies to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 11% to third, 5.7% to fourth and 3% to fifth; plus stallion nominator awards of 2.6% of all monies to the winner, 1% to second and 0.55% to third and foal nominator awards of 2.6% of all monies to the winner, 1% to second and 0.55% to third.
Value of Race: $4,680,000 1st $2,433,600 2nd $936,000 3rd $514,800 4th $266,760 5th $140,400 Mutuel Pool: $8,033,441

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 1m Str Fin Jockey Odds

13 Saint Liam 5 H L b 126 12 4² 4² 5^1/2 4^1/2 1^1/2 1¹ Bailey Jerry D. *2.40

9 Flower Alley 3 C L bc 122 8 3^{2 1/2} 3² 4^1/2 3^1/2 2^1/2 2^{1 1/2} Velazquez John R. 10.00

5 Perfect Drift 6 G L 126 4 5¹ 6^1/2 6^1/2 6^{1 1/2} 5^1/2 3^nk Guidry Mark 14.50

7 Super Frolic 5 H L 126 6 10¹ 7^1/2 3^hd 5² 4^hd 4^nk Coa Eibar 69.25

8 Suave 4 C L b 126 7 2^{1 1/2} 2² 2¹ 2^1/2 3^{1 1/2} 5^{3 1/4} Prado Edgar S. 16.40

3 Choctaw Nation 5 G L bf 126 2 13 12^1/2 9^hd 8² 8² 6^{1 1/4} Espinoza Victor 13.00

14 Starcraft (NZ) 5 H L f 126 13 11^{1 1/2} 9^1/2 8² 7² 7^1/2 7^1/2 Valenzuela Patrick A. 8.50

6 Sir Shackleton 4 C L c 126 5 6^1/2 10^1/2 13 12^1/2 11³ 8^nk Castellano Javier 36.50

2 Sun King 3 C L bc 122 1 1^hd 1^1/2 1^1/2 1^hd 6^{1 1/2} 9² Bejarano Rafael 30.50

11 Borrego 4 C L 126 10 8^hd 11^1/2 12^1/2 10² 10¹ 10^{1 1/2} Gomez Garrett K. 2.60

4 Oratorio (IRE) 3 C L 122 3 7^1/2 5^1/2 7^1/2 9^{1 1/2} 9^{1 1/2} 11^{6 1/4} Fallon Kieren 9.40

10 Jack Sullivan 4 G L 126 9 12^1/2 13 10^1/2 13 12¹ 12^nk Dettori Lanfranco 51.25

12 A Bit O'Gold 4 G L 126 11 9 8 11 11 13 13 Jones Jono C. 51.75

Off Time: 5:42 Start: 13 went. Good for all but 7. Track: Fast Weather: D-Fast 46^o

Fractions: :23⁴, :47³, 1:12¹, 1:36⁴, 2:01² :23⁴, :47³, 1:12¹, 1:36⁴, 2:01² (:23.98, :47.68, 1:12.23, 1:36.87, 2:01.49)

# Horse Win Place Show

13 Saint Liam 6.80 5.10 4.20

9 Flower Alley 8.70 7.10

5 Perfect Drift 7.80

Pedigree: 13 - Saint Liam, Bay Bay, 5, by Saint Ballado - Quiet Dance by Quiet American

Wager Type Payoff Winning Numbers Pool

$2 Pick 3 $2,045.00 11-2-13 (3 Correct) $1,424,123

$2 Pick 4 $17,303.00 2-11-2-13 (4 Correct) $2,280,681

$2 Pick 6 $90,325.00 10-3-2-11-2-13 (5 Correct) $4,586,699

$2 Daily Double $76.00 2-13 $1,310,306

$2 Exacta $62.00 13-9 $4,488,173

$2 Superfecta $12,636.00 13-9-5-7 $1,789,571

$2 Trifecta $501.00 13-9-5 $4,222,093

Race Summary

SAINT LIAM settled just off the early pace, was well placed while four wide along the backstretch, was unhurried leaving the far turn, took up chase after the leaders while continuing wide entering the stretch, drew alongside FLOWER ALLEY to challenge in upper stretch, surged to the front leaving the furlong marker then edged clear under steady right hand urging. FLOWER ALLEY raced just behind the early leaders, launched a rally three wide on the turn, made a strong run to threaten in upper stretch, fought heads apart into deep stretch and yielded grudgingly. PERFECT DRIFT was unhurried while between horses, launched a bid leaving the turn, angled out in upper stretch then closed late to gain a share. SUPER FROLIC stumbled badly at the start, was unhurried for six furlongs, closed ground steadily along the rail to reach contention on the turn then finished willingly along the inside. SUAVE pressed the pace from outside for a mile, battled heads apart for the lead in upper stretch then weakened from his early efforts. CHOCTAW NATION was outrun early while saving ground, swung six wide while gaining on the turn then finished evenly. STARCRAFT (NZ) failed to mount a serious rally while racing wide. SIR SHACKLETON never reached contention while wide on the turn. SUN KING dueled along the rail for a mile and gave way. BORREGO was outrun early, lodged a mild five wide move between horses on the turn and flattened out. ORATORIO (IRE) saved ground to no avail. JACK SULLIVAN never reached contention. A BIT O'GOLD raced wide throughout.

Owners: 13 - Warren, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William K.; 9 - Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc.; 5 - William A. Reed; 7 - Millennium Farms; 8 - Jay Em Ess Stable; 3 - Robert D. Bone; 14 - Australian Syndicate; 6 - Tracy Farmer; 2 - Tracy Farmer; 11 - Jon S. & Sarah Kelly, Brad Scott, Raleigh Ralls, Dennis Foster, et al.; 4 - Magnier, Mrs. John and Tabor, Michael; 10 - The International Carnival Partnership; 12 - The Two Bit Racing Stable

Trainers: 13 - Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.; 9 - Todd A. Pletcher; 5 - Murray W. Johnson; 7 - Vladimir Cerin; 8 - Paul J. McGee; 3 - Jeff Mullins; 14 - Luca M. Cumani; 6 - Nicholas P. Zito; 2 - Nicholas P. Zito; 11 - C. Beau Greely; 4 - Aidan P. O'Brien; 10 - Gerard A. Butler; 12 - Catherine Day Phillips

Breeders: 13 - Edward P. Evans (KY); 9 - George Brunacini & Bona Terra Farms (KY); 5 - Dr. William A. Reed & Stonecrest Farm (KY); 7 - Cherokee Farms, Inc (KY); 8 - Jan Siegel, Mace Siegel & SamanthaSiegel (KY); 3 - Loch Lea Farm Inc. (KY); 14 - G. J. Chittick (NZ); 6 - Tracy Farmer (KY); 2 - Cambridge Farm & James Daniel Conway (KY); 11 - J. Kelly, C.B. Greely, S. Bradley & B.Scott (KY); 4 - Barronstown Stud and Orpendale (IRE); 10 - Hermitage Farm LLC (KY); 12 - Beclawat Stable (ON);

Scratched: Rock Hard Ten

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Monday, October 17

Borrego has arrive at Belmont

by Ralls on Mon 17 Oct 2005 07:52 AM AKDT

Borrego has arrived at Belmont

The Triple Crown trail beckoned last year, and Beau Greely traveled down it
with Borrego. After leaving their home base of California, they made stops
in Louisiana and Arkansas, before moving on to the Kentucky Derby and
Preakness Stakes. But the journey ended there, before going to Belmont
Park.

A year later, they have arrived.

When 2005 dawned, Greely - who trains, co-owns, and is one of the breeders
of Borrego - decided to have a travel schedule opposite of last year. He
and
Borrego would stay home in California the entire year until the fall, then
go to New York. The result is that Borrego is thriving as he nears his
biggest race of the year, the $4 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Oct. 29
at
Belmont Park. He comes off successive victories in $1 million races, the
Pacific Classic at Del Mar and the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park.

"I'm pretty excited," Greely said from New York. "It's a good spot to be
in.
It's one of the things you dream about as a kid."

Borrego, 4, always has raced with the best of the division. He was second
in
the Louisiana Derby to Wimbledon, second to Smarty Jones in the Arkansas
Derby, third to Rock Hard Ten in the Santa Anita Handicap, and second to
Lava Man in the Hollywood Gold Cup. He also was second in the Super Derby,
Sham Stakes, and El Cajon Stakes, and third in the Mervyn LeRoy Handicap.
When he came into the Pacific Classic, he had placed in stakes races eight
times, but had never won a stakes race. He had three wins - against maidens
and twice in allowance company - from 17 starts. He was widely perceived as
an underachiever.

Not any more. As good as he ran in the Pacific Classic, Borrego took it to
another level in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, inhaling his rivals and winning
under wraps.

"That race was special," Greely said. "It wasn't just a Breeders' Cup prep.
It's a huge race on its own, especially with a horse you want to be a
stallion. He was doing that well, but he fooled me, in a good way.

"I always knew he was that good. I just wondered when he'd show it," Greely
said. "He'd never run a bad race against a good horse. I'm not bragging.
It's not like I did a great training job. It's just that the horse came
into
his own. He matured, and got better."

In fact, Borrego may have been an overachiever last year. Greely, 34, has
been training on his own for eight years, but is an old soul. He comes from
a prominent Kentucky family and worked as an assistant to Richard Mandella.
Patience, at least in terms of training, was drilled into him. Since
Borrego
was a May foal and didn't even have his actual third birthday until after
the Preakness, Greely never set out to turn him into a Triple Crown
contender. Borrego just kept taking the necessary steps, and Greely kept
going along for the ride until it became apparent, after the Preakness,
that
Borrego was not quite ready for prime time.

"I think the others in front of him were just a little better in terms of
ability at that time, and they were a little more mature age-wise," Greely
said.

After failing to win in eight starts last year, Borrego has won three times
in seven starts this year and has finished out of the money just once.
Staying at home the first nine months of the year has left Borrego, a son
of
El Prado, fresh for his late-season objectives.

"There was no need to travel. It's just more stress on a horse," Greely
said. "And when you have a handicap horse in California, why leave unless
you're dodging someone? He ran in the Big 'Cap, the Gold Cup, the preps for
those races. And he was right there."

Now, Greely is just marking time until the Classic. He had scheduled a work
for Wednesday at Belmont, but scratched that because of the wet weather.
It's a minor inconvenience. Borrego has never been a fancy work horse, and
considering he has raced all year and just won over the track, it's not
like
Greely is playing catch up. No, the management of Borrego the first nine
months of the year is paying dividends now.

"I could not be happier," Greely said.

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Saturday, October 1

Borrego wins Jockey Club Gold Cup in a blowout

by Ralls on Sat 01 Oct 2005 08:14 PM AKDT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Borrego turned the Jockey Club Gold Cup into a blowout.

Roaring past the field around the far turn, Borrego cruised to an easy victory in Saturday's $1 million Gold Cup, one of five Grade 1 races at Belmont Park with Breeders' Cup implications.

Borrego, one of three California horses in the field of eight, now becomes one of the top contenders for the $4 million Breeders' Cup Classic in four weeks.

Borrego, winner of the $1 million Pacific Classic at Santa Anita on Aug. 21, was brought East by trainer Beau Greely for a race over the same track that will host the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on Oct. 29.

``This is two millions in a row,'' Greely said. ``He'll stay here for the Breeders' Cup.''

Ridden by Garrett Gomez, Borrego raced in midpack as favorite Flower Alley and stablemate Bishop Court Hill set the pace, with Lava Man just behind them.

By the time the field moved into the far turn, Gomez had unleashed Borrego and he responded with a breathtaking, three-wide move to take command and win by 4 1/2 lengths under a hand ride.

Suave was second, followed by Sun King, Flower Alley, Imperialism, Grand Reward, Lava Man and Bishop Court Hill.

Borrego, second to Lava Man in the Californian and the Hollywood Gold Cup, beat his rival in the Pacific Classic in the best race of his career -- until the Gold Cup.

The 4-year-old son of El Prado covered the 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.86 and returned $10.60, $5 and $4.20. Flower Alley, trained by Todd Pletcher, came into the Gold Cup off wins in the Jim Dandy and the Travers, but was not a factor after setting the pace on a sunny day at Belmont.

Bishop Court Hill was entered as a ``rabbit'' in an effort to keep expected pacesetter Lava Man busy in the early part of the race.

AP - Oct 1, 7:22 pm EDT
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``Flower Alley was just a little too fresh,'' Pletcher said. ``It had nothing to do with the rabbit. Flower Alley was just too rank.''

Greely, meanwhile, is looking forward to an even bigger payday.

``We have the next level to step up to now,'' he said. ``I never looked at the Breeders' Cup until right now. I like to think I have the horse to beat.''

Borrego picked up his fifth victory in 19 lifetime starts. The colt earned $600,000 to boost his career winnings to just over $2 million.

Going into the weekend, the top BC Classic contender was Woodward winner Saint Liam, with Preakness and Belmont Stakes winner Afleet Alex given a good chance to make it to the race after a strong workout Friday -- his first since he was sidelined with an injury July 21.

Add Borrego and Rock Hard Ten to the list.

Rawleigh Ralls
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Fw: Borrego - result

by Ralls on Sat 01 Oct 2005 08:06 PM AKDT

WOW!!!!

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Subject: Borrego - result

Borrego (# 3, 5/1) ran at Belmont Park on Saturday, October 1st, 2005 in Race 9 (Jockey Club Gold Cup S.).

9th Race - Belmont Park - Saturday, October 1st, 2005

Conditions: 1 1/4M Dirt. Jockey Club Gold Cup S. (Grade 1). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. By subscription of $1,000 each, which should accompany the nomination; $5,000 to pass the entry box and $5,000 to start. The purse to be divided 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth and2% divided equally among remaining finishers. Weight for age. Three year olds, 122 lbs., older, 126 lbs. The New York Racing Association will present a Gold Cup to the winning owner and trophies to the winning trainer and jockey. Closed Saturday, September 17, 2005 with 29 Nominations.
Value of Race: $1,000,000 1st $600,000 2nd $200,000 3rd $100,000 4th $50,000 5th $30,000 6th $6,667 7th $6,667 8th $6,666 Mutuel Pool: $1,095,932

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 1m Str Fin Jockey Odds

3 Borrego 4 C L 126 3 8 8 8 1³ 1⁷ 1^{4 1/2} Gomez Garrett K. 4.30

2 Suave 4 C L b 126 1 5^{3 1/2} 4^1/2 6^1/2 5^1/2 2^{2 1/2} 2^{5 3/4} Prado Edgar S. 12.10

4 Sun King 3 C L bc 122 5 3^hd 5^{2 1/2} 7^{2 1/2} 7⁸ 4^hd 3⁵ Bejarano Rafael 7.50

1A Flower Alley 3 C L b 122 4 1^hd 2^hd 1^hd 4^hd 5^hd 4^hd Velazquez John R. *1.50

6 Imperialism 4 C L b 126 7 6^1/2 7⁷ 5^hd 3^1/2 6¹⁰ 5^nk Espinoza Victor 8.40

7 Grand Reward 4 C L b 126 8 7⁶ 6^hd 4^hd 2^hd 3^1/2 6³⁰ Smith Mike E. 58.25

5 Lava Man 4 G L b 126 6 4^1/2 3^{1 1/2} 3^1/2 6^1/2 7⁸ 7^{3 3/4} Valenzuela Patrick A. 2.75

1 Bishop Court Hill 5 G L 126 2 2 1 2 8 8 8 Sutherland Chantal *1.50

Off Time: 5:37 Start: 8 went. Good for all. Track: Fast Weather: D-Fast 70^o

Fractions: :23², :46³, 1:11¹, 1:36³, 2:02⁴ :23², :46³, 1:11¹, 1:36³, 2:02⁴ (:23.59, :46.73, 1:11.30, 1:36.69, 2:02.86)

# Horse Win Place Show

3 Borrego 10.60 5.00 4.20

2 Suave 11.80 9.90

4 Sun King 6.40

Pedigree: 3 - Borrego, Chestnut Chestnut, 4, by El Prado (IRE) - Sweet as Honey by Strike the Gold

Wager Type Payoff Winning Numbers Pool

$2 Daily Double $29.80 7-3 $111,181

$2 Exacta $102.00 3-2 $626,351

$2 Trifecta $660.00 3-2-4 $515,975

Race Summary

BORREGO was outrun early, picked it up when called on, swept past the field while four wide on the second turn, drew away when asked and was taken in hand, galloping home in handy fashion. SUAVE stumbled at the start, raced close up along the inside while in hand, came wide into the stretch and finished gamely while no real threat to the winner. SUN KING raced close up early while between rivals, came wide into the stretch and had no rally. FLOWER ALLEY showed good speed while in hand, contested the pace while between rivals and tired along the inside in the stretch. IMPERIALISM was outrun early, put in a three wide run on the second turn and tired in the stretch. GRAND REWARD was hustled along outside, raced four wide and tired in the stretch. LAVA MAN bobbled at the start, chased the pace while three wide and tired after three quarters. BISHOP COURT HILL argued the pace along the inside and tired entering the second turn.

Owners: 3 - Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster; 2 - Jay Em Ess Stable; 4 - Tracy Farmer; 1A - Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc.; 6 - Taub, Steve; 7 - Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.; 5 - STD Racing Stable, Wood, Jason; 1 - Melnyk Racing Stables, Inc.

Trainers: 3 - C. Beau Greely; 2 - Paul J. McGee; 4 - Nicholas P. Zito; 1A - Todd A. Pletcher; 6 - Kristin Mulhall; 7 - D. Wayne Lukas; 5 - Doug F. O'Neill; 1 - Todd A. Pletcher

Breeders: 3 - Jon S. Kelly, C. Beau Greely, Dr. SamBradley & Brad Scott (KY); 2 - Jan Siegel, Mace Siegel &Samantha Siegel (KY); 4 - Cambridge Farm & James Daniel Conway (KY); 1A - George Brunacini & Bona Terra Farms (KY); 6 - Farnsworth Farms (KY); 7 - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lewis (KY); 5 - Lonnie Arterburn, Eve Kuhlmann & KimKuhlmann (CA); 1 - Pam duPont, LLC. (KY);

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Tuesday, August 23

Borrego

by Ralls on Tue 23 Aug 2005 12:22 PM AKDT

Borrego doing well after Pacific Classic win

Borrego (El Prado [Ire]), who earned his first stakes win when annexing Sunday's Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar by a half-length, was in good condition at Santa Anita on Monday morning. Trainer Beau Greely said that the reality of winning the event was just starting to sink in.

"It was a great run, and, obviously, it's great to win a race of this quality," Greely said. "It's one of the biggest races in the country. I'm really proud of him."

Greely said the four-year-old's ultimate goal is the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Belmont Park on October 29, but that the chestnut might make a possible start in the Goodwood Breeders' Cup H. (G2) on October 1 at Santa Anita.

"We'll just watch him and see how he does and let him tell us which way to go," said the trainer.

Garrett Gomez became the first jockey to win the Pacific Classic three times, winning his previous two in back-to-back fashion with Skimming in 2000 and 2001.

"The third time didn't even cross my mind until later on.," Gomez said. "When I hit the wire, it felt like everything came back together and I was just grateful for the opportunity to be back in that position. It was a big sigh of relief, because Beau and I both believe in this horse, and it was special to win because of the faith we had in him. It was neat the way he came through for us and performed the way we knew he could perform."

Lava Man (Slew City Slew), who was vanned off the track after the race due to unsoundness in his right foreleg, was reported in good condition by Leandro Mora, Doug O'Neill's assistant trainer. Mora said that the Hollywood Gold Cup H. (G1) winner ate well Sunday night and walked on Monday morning.

Musique Toujours (Musique D'Enfer), also vanned off after the race, suffered a bowed tendon in his left foreleg.

"It's probably career threatening, but he'll be OK," trainer John Sadler said. "We'll know more about that in a few days. He'll be off a long time and it's too early to know whether he comes back to run again."

Del Mar recorded an all-time record handle and also registered an all-time high for one-day purses. Handle totaled $24,048,615, eclipsing the previous record of $22,857,782 set on August 15, 1998, also a Pacific Classic day. The one-day purse total for Sunday was $1,868,000.

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Borrego Wins Pacific Classic

by Ralls on Tue 23 Aug 2005 11:57 AM AKDT

Borrego wins Pacific Classic in upset

BETH HARRIS

Associated Press

DEL MAR, Calif. - Borrego took a detour after crossing the finish line in the Pacific Classic. He walked into the winner's circle.

Borrego came from off the pace, went six horses wide in the stretch and won the $1 million race by a half-length Sunday in a thrilling finish at Del Mar.

Always close and consistent, the 4-year-old colt had finished either second or third eight times in major races during his career.

"Maybe it was our turn," majority owner Jon Kelly said. "I never expected to get here, so it's one big thrill."

Borrego held off Perfect Drift, another persistent older horse who finished second to Pleasantly Perfect in last year's race at the seaside track.

"They went quick up front and he came home with a big run, but Borrego came home with a bigger run," Perfect Drift's trainer Murray Johnson said.

Winning trainer Beau Greely was still dazed more than an hour after the race. It was his first victory in a $1 million race.

"I don't even know that it happened yet," he said. "Every trainer in the race came up to me in the winner's circle and said congratulations. That was special."

Lava Man was a neck back in third and Choctaw Nation was a head back in fourth.

Ridden by Garrett Gomez, Borrego covered 1 1/4 miles in 2:00.71 and paid $24.40, $8.80 and $4.20.

An exhilarated Gomez practically jumped out of the saddle crossing the wire, waving his whip with a flourish.

"I have so much confidence in this horse," he said. "I knew it was just a matter of time before he broke through and put the icing on the cake for us. I knew he had it and so did Beau. I'm just glad he finally showed it."

Perfect Drift returned $5.40 and $3.20, while Lava Man paid $2.60 to show.

The track set a single-day handle record of $24,048,615, bettering the old mark of $22,857,782 set Aug. 15, 1998.

Gomez credited fast-closing Choctaw Nation, who came up outside of Borrego in the stretch, for the win.

"It made my horse run harder," he said. "My horse just dug in and tried harder."

Lava Man, the 3-2 wagering favorite among 30,741 fans, was taken away by van after the race because of a problem with his right front leg, according to the stewards.

"He just fell apart the last 20 yards," said jockey Patrick Valenzuela, who jumped off after they crossed the wire. "He lost his air. I was concerned about him. I didn't know if he was hurt or not, but I didn't want any weight on him if he was."

Trainer Doug O'Neill said Lava Man walked on and off the van fine. "Maybe he had a little heat exhaustion," he said.

Pacesetter Lava Man was pressed most of the way by Surf Cat, and Valenzuela said it cost him a victory. He became the 13th favorite in the race's 15-year history to get beat.

"I'm trying the best I can to slow it down and he's on me," the jockey said.

Musique Toujours also was vanned off, with a problem in his left front leg. Jockey Jorge Chavez said the horse didn't pull up too well.

Super Frolic was fifth, Surf Cat sixth and Oceanus seventh, followed by Congrats, Island Fashion, Ace Blue and Musique Toujours.

Borrego had finished second five times in some of the country's biggest races, including the 2004 Louisiana, Arkansas and Super derbies. He chased Smarty Jones on last year's Triple Crown trail, winding up 10th in the Kentucky Derby and seventh in the Preakness.

Last month, Borrego was second to Lava Man in the Hollywood Gold Cup.

"I did think he would make a big run today," said Greely, who bred, trains and owns 12 percent of Borrego, along with 13 others. "He's been a really honest horse. We've always hoped he would develop. He is starting to grow into himself and develop."

The victory was Borrego's fourth career win in 18 starts.

Gomez has had his problems, too.

He was out of racing for nearly two years while battling substance abuse and returned last September. He won the riding title at Hollywood Park's spring-summer meeting and leads the Del Mar standings.

"I've always had faith in him," Greely said. "He got through his issues."

So did Borrego.

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Borrego Wins Pacific Classic

by Ralls on Tue 23 Aug 2005 11:57 AM AKDT

Borrego wins Pacific Classic

Borrego, runner-up to Smarty Jones in the 2004 Arkansas Derby, recorded his first career stakes victory by winning Sunday afternoon�s $1 million Grade I Pacific Classic at Del Mar in Del Mar, Calif.

Ridden by former Oaklawn regular Garrett Gomez, Borrego charged to the front on the outside in deep stretch to edge Perfect Drift by a half-length. Borrego�s only previous victory the past two years came in an optional allowance race at Santa Anita in February.

During that period, he finished second in the Grade II Louisiana Derby, Grade II Arkansas Derby, Grade II Super Derby and Grade I Hollywood Gold Cup and third in the Grade I Santa Anita Handicap and Grade II Mervin Leroy Handicap. The victory was the fourth in 18 lifetime starts for Borrego and increased his earnings to $1,452,090. The 4-yearold son of El Prado is trained by Beau Greely and among the colt�s 14 owners are Hot Springs native Rawleigh Ralls and Dennis Foster, formerly of Little Rock. "I did think he would make a big run today," said Greely, who co-bred and owns 12 percent of Borrego. "He�s been a really honest horse. We�ve always hoped he would develop. He is starting to grow into himself and develop." Lava Man, who nearly carried the field the entire distance, was a neck behind in third, with Choctaw Nation a

1 close fourth. The final time for the 1/4-mile event over a fast track was 2:00.71.

Lava Man fought Surf Cat through swift early splits of: 22.68,: 45.90, and 1:10.35 for three-quarters of a mile before Surf Cat began to tire and Super Frolic and Perfect Drift took up the chase.

As Super Frolic dropped out of contention, Choctaw Nation and Borrego challenged. Choctaw Nation had every opportunity under Victor Espinoza in a blanket finish.

Sent off at 11-1, Borrego paid $24.40, $8.80 and $4.20. Perfect Drift, who finished second in the Pacific Classic for the second consecutive year, returned $5.40 and $3.20. Lava Man paid $2.60 to show.

Super Frolic, Surf Cat, Oceanus, Congrats, Island Fashion, Ace Blue and Musique Toujour completed the order of finish. Island Fashion competed in Oaklawn�s Apple Blossom Handicap for older fillies and mares the past two years.

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Monday, August 15

Pacific Classic

by Ralls on Mon 15 Aug 2005 06:24 PM AKDT

Borrego Completes Pacific Classic Preparations
Date Posted: 8/15/2005 6:34:37 PM
Last Updated: 8/15/2005 6:34:37 PM

Pacific Classic contender Borrego.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt

Edited Del Mar release
Borrego, multiple graded-stakes performer and runner-up to Lava Man in the Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I), wound up his preparations for Sunday's $1-million, grade I Pacific Classic with a solid five furlong work in 1:01.40 at Santa Anita.

Trainer C. Beau Greely said, "It was just what we wanted. He did it very well, and now it's on to the Pacific Classic."

Greely said the 4-year-old son of El Prado would be shipped to Del Mar following training hours Wednesday.

Choctaw Nation, fourth-place finisher in the 2004 Pacific Classic, will complete his work for the race Tuesday with a five furlong work over the seaside oval.

Last year's Pacific Classic runner-up, Perfect Drift, was scheduled to arrive at the California track Monday afternoon following a flight from Louisville, Ky.

The 6-year-old gelded son of Dynaformer trained by Murray Johnson has a record of 11 wins, eight seconds and four thirds in 31 career starts, with purse earning of $3,473,040. That means a $600,000 payday for winning the Pacific Classic would send him over the $4 million mark in earnings.

The others expected to line up for the Pacific Classic: Ace Blue, Congrats, Island Fashion, Lava Man, Musique Toujours, Super Frolic and Surf Cat. Surf Cat, as a 3-year-old, gets a seven-pound weight break and will carry 117 pounds, and the mare Island Fashion will get in at 119. All the others will carry 124.

The riding assignments are as follows: Ace Blue, David Flores; Borrego, Garrett Gomez; Choctaw Nation, Victor Espinoza; Congrats, Tyler Baze; Lava Man, Patrick Valenzuela, Musique Toujours, Jorge Chavez; Perfect Drift, Mark Guidry; Super Frolic, Jason Lumpkins; Surf Cat, Alex Solis; and Island Fashion, no rider named yet.

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Sunday, July 10

Fw: Borrego - result

by Ralls on Sun 10 Jul 2005 07:20 AM AKDT

Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 6:07 PM

Subject: Borrego - result

Borrego (# 2, 8/1) ran at Hollywood Park on Saturday, July 9th, 2005 in Race 8 (Hollywood Gold Cup S.).

8th Race - Hollywood Park - Saturday, July 9th, 2005

Conditions: 1 1/4M Dirt. Hollywood Gold Cup S. (Grade 1). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. By subscription of $1,000 each on or before Wednesday, June 29, 2005 which should accompany the nomination. Closed with 8. All nominees to pay $3,750 to enter and an additional $3,750 to start. Gross Purse $750,000 of which $450,000 to be paid to the winner, $150,000 to second, $90,000 to third, $45,000 to fourth and $15,000 to fifth. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner and trainer. closing time of entries. This race will not be divided. Entry fees will be refunded to all horses which fail to draw into this race. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner and trainer.
Value of Race: $750,000 1st $450,000 2nd $150,000 3rd $90,000 4th $45,000 5th $15,000 Mutuel Pool: $868,012

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 1m Str Fin Jockey Odds

7 Lava Man 4 G BL b 118 7 2^hd 2^hd 2¹ 1^hd 1³ 1^{8 3/4} Valenzuela Patrick A. 6.00

2 Borrego 4 C BL 115 2 8¹ 8^hd 9 6^{1 1/2} 3^hd 2¹ Gomez Garrett K. 7.50

6 Congrats 5 H BL 117 6 1¹ 1¹ 1¹ 2² 2^{1 1/2} 3² Baze Tyler 2.90

8 Musique Toujours 5 G BL 114 8 6^hd 6² 5^1/2 4^{1 1/2} 4¹ 4⁴ Espinoza Victor 29.20

1 Limehouse 4 C BL 117 1 5^{1 1/2} 5^hd 6¹ 7¹ 6³ 5² Velazquez John R. *1.30

10 Keep On Punching 4 C BL b 116 9 4^hd 4¹ 3^hd 3¹ 5^{2 1/2} 6⁴ Douglas Rene R. 18.80

3 Deputy Lad 5 G BL b 113 3 9 9 8^1/2 9 9 7³ Court Jon Kenton 48.70

5 Anziyan Royalty 5 H BL b 115 5 7^{1 1/2} 7^{2 1/2} 7^1/2 8^{2 1/2} 7¹ 8^{2 1/2} Solis Alex O. 9.00

4 Pt's Grey Eagle 4 G BL b 117 4 3 3 4 5 8 9 Nakatani Corey S. 24.70

Off Time: 5:16 Start: 9 went. Good for all. Track: Fast Weather: D-Fast 75^o

Fractions: :22⁴, :47, 1:10⁴, 1:34⁴, 1:59³ :22⁴, :47, 1:10⁴, 1:34⁴, 1:59³ (:22.96, :47.05, 1:10.82, 1:34.89, 1:59.63)

# Horse Win Place Show

7 Lava Man 14.00 6.60 4.00

2 Borrego 7.40 4.40

6 Congrats 3.80

Pedigree: 7 - Lava Man, Dark Bay or Brown Dark Bay or Brown, 4, by Slew City Slew - Li'l Ms. Leonard by Nostalgia's Star

Wager Type Payoff Winning Numbers Pool

$1 Pick 3 $68.90 8-5-7 (3 Correct) $176,938

$2 Daily Double $40.80 5-7 $88,281

$1 Exacta $48.00 7-2 $456,431

$2 Quinella $48.60 2-7 $34,000

$1 Superfecta $2,280.00 7-2-6-8 $238,582

$1 Trifecta $201.20 7-2-6 $464,132

Race Summary

LAVA MAN close up stalking the pace outside a rival, bid alongside CONGRATS on the second turn, gained the advantage a quarter mile out, kicked clear in upper stretch and drew off under left handed urging. BORREGO settled off the pace outside a rival, advanced between horses on the second turn, went around a foe leaving that turn, found the rail in the fence and gained the place. CONGRATS sped to the early lead and angled in, set the pace inside, dueled inside the winner on the second turn, drifted out a bit in midstretch and bested the others. MUSIQUE TOUJOURS off a step slowly, chased three deep then outside on the backstretch and second turn, came three wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. LIMEHOUSE bobbled at the start, chased inside then a bit off the rail, came under urging leaving the backstretch, angled out into the stretch and could not summon the necessary response. KEEP ON PUNCHING stalked three deep then outside a rival, continued off the rail on the second turn and weakened in the stretch. DEPUTY LAD saved ground off the pace, came out into the stretch and was not a factor. ANZIYAN ROYALTY chased outside, went four deep then three wide on the second turn and into the stretch and failed to menace. PT'S GREY EAGLE well placed stalking the pace along the inside, dropped back on the second turn and had little left for the stretch.

Owners: 7 - STD Racing Stable and Wood, Jason; 2 - Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster LLC, et al; 6 - Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.; 8 - DeBruycker, Lloyd and Glassman, Richard; 1 - Dogwood Stable; 10 - Sivage, W. D. and Ella; 3 - G Racing, Smith, Burton H., VanBurger, Carl F., et al; 5 - Nick Cafarchia; 4 - J. Paul Reddam

Trainers: 7 - Doug O'Neill; 2 - C. Beau Greely; 6 - Richard E. Mandella; 8 - John W. Sadler; 1 - Todd A. Pletcher; 10 - Anthony K. Saavedra; 3 - Mike R. Mitchell; 5 - Craig Dollase; 4 - Craig Dollase

Breeders: 7 - Lonnie Arterburn, Eve Kuhlmann & KimKuhlmann (CA); 2 - Jon S. Kelly, C. Beau Greely, Dr. SamBradley & Brad Scott (KY); 6 - Claiborne Farm &Adele Dilschneider (KY); 8 - Jacquie Takaha & Lorenzo Preciado (CA); 1 - Cheryl A. Curtin (FL); 10 - James M. Herbener Jr. & Paul V.Paternostro (KY); 3 - Ocala Stud Farm (FL); 5 - Nick Cafarchia (CA); 4 - Farrell W. Jones (KY);

Scratched: Al Arz (BRZ)

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Saturday, May 14

Fw: Borrego - result

by Ralls on Sat 14 May 2005 07:10 PM AKDT

Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 3:11 PM

Subject: Borrego - result

Borrego (# 4, 3/1) ran at Hollywood Park on Saturday, May 14th, 2005 in Race 9 (Mervyn LeRoy H.).

9th Race - Hollywood Park - Saturday, May 14th, 2005

Conditions: 1 1/16M Dirt. Mervyn LeRoy H. (Grade 2). FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. By subscription of $150 each on or before Wednesday, May 4. Closed with 19. $1,500 additional to start, with $90,000 to the winner, $30,000 to second, $18,000 to third, $9,000 to fourth and $3,000 to fifth. A trophy will be presented to the winning owner.
Value of Race: $150,000 1st $90,000 2nd $30,000 3rd $18,000 4th $9,000 5th $3,000 Mutuel Pool: $461,635

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP St 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Jockey Odds

6 Ace Blue (BRZ) 5 H BL b 116 5 2 2¹ 2^{1 1/2} 2^{1 1/2} 2^{1 1/2} 1^hd Flores David Romero 3.90

3 Ender's Shadow 5 G BL bf 116 2 3 1^1/2 1^hd 1^hd 1^hd 2^nk Douglas Rene R. 9.70

4 Borrego 4 C BL 119 3 1 3^hd 4¹ 3^hd 3^1/2 3^{1 1/2} Gomez Garrett K. *1.70

2 Anziyan Royalty 5 H BL b 116 1 4 4¹ 3^hd 4¹ 4² 4⁵ Solis Alex O. 3.00

5 El Don 4 G BL 113 4 5 5^1/2 5^1/2 5^1/2 5¹ 5^{1 1/2} Garcia Julio A. 8.30

7 Outta Here 5 H B 115 6 7 7 7 7 7 6^{1 1/2} Espinoza Victor 10.60

8 Native Hawk 5 G BL 115 7 6 6 6 6 6 7 Dominguez Ramon A. 10.00

Off Time: 5:30 Start: 7 went. Good for all. Track: Fast Weather: D-Fast 80^o

Fractions: :23⁴, :47¹, 1:10⁴, 1:35, 1:41² :23⁴, :47¹, 1:10⁴, 1:35, 1:41² (:23.95, :47.33, 1:10.94, 1:35.19, 1:41.45)

# Horse Win Place Show

6 Ace Blue (BRZ) 9.80 6.40 3.40

3 Ender's Shadow 9.60 3.80

4 Borrego 2.60

Pedigree: 6 - Ace Blue (BRZ), Dark Bay or Brown Dark Bay or Brown, 5, by Coax Me Clyde - Queen Blue (BRZ) by So Blue (BRZ)

Wager Type Payoff Winning Numbers Pool

$1 Pick 3 $102.40 6-9-6 (3 Correct) $84,226

$2 Daily Double $35.60 9-6 $35,928

$1 Exacta $48.40 6-3 $255,067

$2 Quinella $64.00 3-6 $22,442

$1 Superfecta $438.70 6-3-4-2 $114,227

$1 Trifecta $167.40 6-3-4 $243,793

Race Summary

ACE BLUE (BRZ) forced the pace outside the runner-up, put a head in front in deep stretch and gamely prevailed under urging. ENDER'S SHADOW had good early speed and set a pressured pace inside, fought back through a long drive and continued gamely to the wire. BORREGO stalked the pace outside a rival, came out into the stretch and continued willingly outside the top pair at the wire. ANZIYAN ROYALTY saved ground stalking the pace, came out a bit into the stretch and could not quite summon the necessary late kick. EL DON three deep into the first turn, chased outside a rival, came out into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. OUTTA HERE unhurried off the rail early, angled in on the second turn, came out into the stretch and was not a threat. NATIVE HAWK angled in entering the first turn and saved ground chasing the pace and did not rally.

Owners: 6 - Eternamente Rio Stud; 3 - Green Lantern Stables LLC; 4 - Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster, LLC, et al; 2 - Nick Cafarchia; 5 - Harris Farms, Inc. and Valpredo, Donald; 7 - Currin, William L. and Eisman, Alvin; 8 - Ken Henwood

Trainers: 6 - Paulo H. Lobo; 3 - Jenine Sahadi; 4 - C. Beau Greely; 2 - Craig Dollase; 5 - Martin F. Jones; 7 - William L. Currin; 8 - Vladimir Cerin

Breeders: 6 - Haras Quero-Quero Do Sul (BRZ); 3 - Green Lantern Stables, LLC (KY); 4 - Jon S. Kelly, C. Beau Greely, Dr. SamBradley & Brad Scott (KY); 2 - Nick Cafarchia (CA); 5 - Harris Farms Inc. & Donald Valpredo (CA); 7 - Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trustee (KY); 8 - Brett Rice (FL);

Scratched: American Liberty

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Saturday, March 5

Fw: Borrego - result

by Ralls on Sat 05 Mar 2005 09:33 PM AKST

Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 7:17 PM

Subject: Borrego - result

Borrego (# 2, 30/1) ran at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, March 5th, 2005 in Race 10 (Santa Anita H.).

10th Race - Santa Anita Park - Saturday, March 5th, 2005

Conditions: 1 1/4M Dirt. Santa Anita H. (Grade 1). FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. By subscription of $300 each to accompany the nomination. $2,500 to pass the entry box and $7,500 to start with $1,000,000 guaranteed, of which $600,000 to first, $200,000 to second, $120,000 to third, $60,000 to fourth and $20,000 to fifth. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder, trainer, and jockey. Nominations Closed Saturday, February 19th, 2005 with 22.l be given to the high weights based upon the weight assignments, adjusted for the sex allowance. Total earnings in 2004-05 will be used in determining the preference of horses with equally assigned weights. No horse shall be assigned more than 126 lbs. Trophies will be presented to the winning owner, breeder, trainer, and jockey.
Value of Race: $1,000,000 1st $600,000 2nd $200,000 3rd $120,000 4th $60,000 5th $20,000 Mutuel Pool: $1,358,285

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 1m Str Fin Jockey Odds

10 Rock Hard Ten 4 C BL 119 10 4^1/2 5¹ 5² 3^1/2 2^1/2 1^{1 3/4} Stevens Gary L. 3.80

3 Congrats 5 H BL 115 3 8⁴ 8¹ 7^1/2 6¹ 4^hd 2¹ Baze Tyler 14.50

2 Borrego 4 C BL 115 2 6¹ 6^hd 6^hd 7^1/2 6^{2 1/2} 3^hd Gomez Garrett K. 25.20

7 Grand Reward 4 C BL b 112 7 2^hd 2^{1 1/2} 2¹ 1^{1 1/2} 1¹ 4¹ Bejarano Rafael 54.50

1 Lundy's Liability (BRZ) 5 H BL 120 1 5¹ 4^{2 1/2} 4² 5^1/2 3^{1 1/2} 5^hd Valenzuela Patrick A. 7.60

11 Saint Liam 5 H BL b 122 11 3^1/2 3^hd 3^1/2 2^hd 5^{1 1/2} 6⁴ Prado Edgar S. *1.10

8 Imperialism 4 C BL b 117 8 10³ 10^{3 1/2} 10^1/2 9^{1 1/2} 7^{1 1/2} 7⁴ Solis Alex O. 4.80

6 Californian (GB) 5 H BL 113 6 11 11 11 11 10² 8¹ Linares Modesto 99.60

5 Island Fashion 5 M BL 113 5 9¹ 9^1/2 9^hd 8¹ 9^hd 9^3/4 John Kerwin 21.80

4 Truly a Judge 7 G BL 117 4 1^hd 1^1/2 1^1/2 4¹ 8^{1 1/2} 10⁴ Pedroza Martin A. 28.90

9 Supah Blitz 5 H BL 115 9 7 7 8 10 11 11 Espinoza Victor 41.10

Off Time: 5:12 Start: 11 went. Good for all. Track: Fast Weather: D-Fast 65^o

Fractions: :23, :46¹, 1:10⁴, 1:35³, 2:01¹ :23, :46¹, 1:10⁴, 1:35³, 2:01¹ (:23.05, :46.33, 1:10.87, 1:35.69, 2:01.20)

# Horse Win Place Show

10 Rock Hard Ten 9.60 5.60 4.40

3 Congrats 12.00 9.80

2 Borrego 10.00

Pedigree: 10 - Rock Hard Ten, Dark Bay or Brown Dark Bay or Brown, 4, by Kris S. - Tersa by Mr. Prospector

Wager Type Payoff Winning Numbers Pool

$1 Pick 3 $81.50 5-1/2-10 (3 Correct) $131,283

$2 Daily Double $30.20 2-10 $95,212

$1 Exacta $62.10 10-3 $577,588

$1 Place Pick All $2,247.50 9-OF-10 (9 Correct) $34,002

$2 Quinella $61.20 3-10 $44,519

$1 Superfecta $22,397.40 10-3-2-7 $282,368

$1 Trifecta $950.00 10-3-2 $606,078

Race Summary

ROCK HARD TEN stalked the pace outside then off the rail, advanced four wide leaving the second turn and into the stretch, bid outside GRAND REWARD and gained the advantage past midstretch and won clear under some urging and good handling. CONGRATS chased off the inside, also went four wide on the second turn then five wide into the stretch and gained the place late. BORREGO between horses early, chased a bit off the rail, came out leaving the second turn and three deep into the stretch and just got the show. GRAND REWARD forced the pace outside a rival, inched away leaving the second turn, held on well until past midstretch but weakened some late. LUNDY'S LIABILITY (BRZ) close up stalking the pace along the inside to the stretch, lacked the needed late kick. SAINT LIAM well placed stalking the pace four wide early then outside, bid three deep leaving the second turn but could not sustain the bid in the stretch. IMPERIALISM unhurried a bit off the rail then outside a rival, split horses on the second turn, swung five wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. CALIFORNIAN (GB) off a bit slowly, trailed inside then a bit off the rail, came out in the stretch and passed tiring rivals. ISLAND FASHION angled in and saved ground off the pace, came out into the stretch and did not rally. TRULY A JUDGE between foes early, angled in and set a pressured pace inside, fell back some leaving the second turn and weakened. SUPAH BLITZ chased outside on the first turn and backstretch, dropped back on the second turn, came out wide into the stretch and also weakened.

Owners: 10 - Mercedes Stables LLC and Paulson, Madeleine; 3 - Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.; 2 - Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster, LLC, et al; 7 - Lewis, Magnier, S. and Tabor; 1 - Stud TNT and Slack, Mrs. M.; 11 - Warren, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William K.; 8 - Steve Taub; 6 - Jose E. DeLima; 5 - Everest Stables, Inc.; 4 - Aidekman, Alan, Ailshie, Gaylord and Harris, Tom; 9 - Black Saddle Stable, Kagele Brothers, Inc. and Leib, Mark

Trainers: 10 - Richard E. Mandella; 3 - Richard E. Mandella; 2 - C. Beau Greely; 7 - D. Wayne Lukas; 1 - Robert J. Frankel; 11 - Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.; 8 - Kristin Mulhall; 6 - Jose E. DeLima; 5 - Marcelo Polanco; 4 - David Bernstein; 9 - Doug O'Neill

Breeders: 10 - Madeleine A. Paulson (KY); 3 - Claiborne Farm &Adele Dilschneider (KY); 2 - Jon S. Kelly, C. Beau Greely, Dr. SamBradley & Brad Scott (KY); 7 - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lewis (KY); 1 - Stud TNT (BRZ); 11 - Edward P. Evans (KY); 8 - Farnsworth Farms (KY); 6 - The Thoroughbred Corporation (GB); 5 - Everest Stables Inc. (KY); 4 - Robert H. Roberts & Bea Roberts (KY); 9 - Bee Bee Stables, Inc & Equitor, Inc (FL);

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Friday, February 11

Fw: Borrego - result

by Ralls on Fri 11 Feb 2005 04:12 PM AKST

Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 2:18 PM

Subject: Borrego - result

Borrego (# 3, 2/1) ran at Santa Anita Park on Friday, February 11th, 2005 in Race 6.

6th Race - Santa Anita Park - Friday, February 11th, 2005

Conditions: 1 1/16M Dirt. FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $7,500 TWICE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $62,500. Weight, 123 lbs. Non-winners of two races at a mile or over since December 10 Allowed 2 lbs. One Such Race Since Then Allowed 4 lbs. (Races Where Entered For $50,000 Or Less Not Considered).
Value of Race: $56,000 ($16,800 reverts) 1st $33,600 2nd $11,200 3rd $6,720 4th $3,360 5th $1,120 Mutuel Pool: $280,803

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP St 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Jockey Odds

3 Borrego 4 C BL 119 3 4 5 5 4^1/2 3³ 1² Baze Tyler *0.70

6 Forty Suertudo (ARG) 6 H BL c 119 5 5 4² 4¹ 2¹ 2¹ 2³ Solis Alex O. 2.60

4 Kristine's King 5 G BL bfc 119 4 2 1^{1 1/2} 1^{1 1/2} 1^{2 1/2} 1^hd 3⁶ Pedroza Martin A. 7.30

2 Sea of Silver 4 C BL b 121 2 3 3² 3¹ 5 4¹ 4^{6 1/2} Court Jon Kenton 11.80

1 Come Out Smokin' 4 C BL bf 119 1 1 2 2 3 5 5 Espinoza Victor 7.10

Off Time: 3:39 Start: 5 went. Good for all. Track: Sloppy Weather: D-Sloppy 59^o

Fractions: :23, :46², 1:10⁴, 1:36², 1:42⁴ :23, :46², 1:10⁴, 1:36², 1:42⁴ (:23.03, :46.59, 1:10.85, 1:36.44, 1:42.90)

# Horse Win Place Show

3 Borrego 3.40 2.20 2.10

6 Forty Suertudo (ARG) 2.20 2.10

4 Kristine's King 2.20

Pedigree: 3 - Borrego, Chestnut Chestnut, 4, by El Prado (IRE) - Sweet as Honey by Strike the Gold

Wager Type Payoff Winning Numbers Pool

$1 Pick 3 $19.80 3-2/4-3/5 (3 Correct) $53,341

$2 Daily Double $8.40 4-3 $22,790

$1 Exacta $3.40 3-6 $166,250

$2 Quinella $4.40 3-6 $14,302

$1 Trifecta $12.10 3-6-4 $148,764

Race Summary

BORREGO angled in and settled off the pace, moved up inside on the second turn, bid along the rail in the stretch, gained the lead under urging a sixteenth out and pulled clear. FORTY SUERTUDO (ARG) chased off the rail, angled in and advanced inside on the second turn, came out into the stretch, bid three deep in the drive, gained a short lead past the eighth pole but could not hold off the winner. KRISTINE'S KING sprinted to the early lead, set the pace inside, came a bit off the rail into the stretch, was between foes in midstretch and bested the others. SEA OF SILVER stalked off the rail then outside a rival, dropped back on the second turn, came three deep into the stretch and weakened. COME OUT SMOKIN' came off the rail nearing the first turn and stalked the pace, continued outside a rival into the second turn and had little left for the stretch.

Owners: 3 - Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster, LLC, et al; 6 - Barber, Gary and Cecil; 4 - Michael House; 2 - Allan Gilbert; 1 - David Tam

Trainers: 3 - C. Beau Greely; 6 - John W. Sadler; 4 - Jeff Mullins; 2 - Bob Baffert; 1 - D. Wayne Lukas

Breeders: 3 - Jon S. Kelly, C. Beau Greely, Dr. SamBradley & Brad Scott (KY); 6 - La Biznaga (ARG); 4 - John Castro (KY); 2 - Dr. Hiram Polk & Dr. J. David Richardson (KY); 1 - Ronald L. Marcus (KY);

Scratched: Fail Me Not (ARG)

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Thursday, October 28

Borrego Pedigree

by Ralls on Thu 28 Oct 2004 10:20 AM MDT

429 For Borrego 2001

                                                      Sadler's Wells 81
                              El Prado (Ire)
                                 (1989)               Lady Capulet 74
Borrego, Ch, C
   Foaled May 17, 2001                                Strike The Gold 88
      In Kentucky             Sweet As Honey
                                 (1995)               Cup Of Honey 76

By EL PRADO (IRE ) (1989), Champion, $237,394. Sire of 9 crops, 558 foals,
   439 starters, 50 black type winners, 329 winners, $42,057,986,
   including Medaglia D'oro (to 5, 2004, $5,754,720, Travers S. -G1, etc),
   Kitten's Joy (to 3, 2004, $1,705,911, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invit. S.
   -G1, etc), Senor Swinger (to 4, 2004, $795,068, Belmont Breeders' Cup
   Handicap -G2, etc), Artie Schiller (to 3, 2004, $555,853, Jamaica
   Handicap -G2, etc).

1ST DAM:
1995 Sweet As Honey, B, F, By Strike The Gold. Unplaced at 2, $0, in NA.
1999 Lizzy's Bluff, Dkbbr, F, By Pine Bluff. Unraced in NA, UK, and FR.
2000 Diamond Rocket, Ch, G, By Touch Gold. 2 wins at 3 to 4, $30,271, in
.      NA. (SSI=.46).
2001 Borrego. (See race record below)
2002 In Great Taste, Dk B/, C, By Dixie Union. Unraced in NA, UK, and FR.

FFI: 0.46

2ND DAM:
1976 CUP OF HONEY, B, F, By Raise A Cup. 9 wins at 3 to 4, $113,305, in NA.
       (SSI=4.70). 1st Rambling Rose H. (2 Div) ($10,000, Rd), 3rd Pucker Up
       S. -G3 ($50,000, Ap), 3rd Falls City H. -G3 ($50,000, Cd), 3rd Yo
       Tambien H. (1 Div) ($35,000, Haw).
1981 Not Covered Previous Year
1982 Dk B/, C, By Elocutionist
1983 Conto Privato, Ch, C, By Private Account. Winner at 3, $7,950, in NA.
1984 Gulf Coastal, B, C, By Coastal. Unraced in NA, UK, and FR.
1985 Illinois Central, Dkbbr, F, By Mr. Leader. Winner at 3, $9,867, in NA.
.      (SSI=1.82). Sent To Australia in 1990.
. 1990 Lake Street L, B, F, By Lord Avie. Placed at 4, $5,361, in NA.
. .      (SSI=.18).
1986 Not Covered Previous Year
1987 Cup Of Tricks, Dkbbr, F, By Clever Trick. Placed at 4, $1,767, in NA.
.      (SSI=.33). Winner at 2, $10,396, in UK. Sent To England in 1989,
.      Sent To USA in 1990, 3rd Danepak Bacon S. (Eng).
. 1992 Lolita's Trick, Gr, F, By Northern Jove. 3 wins at 3 to 4, $16,825,
. .      in NA. (SSI=.23).
. 1993 Don't Take Forever, B, C, By Jeblar. 2 wins at 3, $14,749, in NA.
. .      (SSI=.45).
. 1994 Sugar Spoon, Dkbbr, F, By Northern Jove. Winner at 3, $24,614, in
. .      NA. (SSI=.53).
. . 2001 Spoon Fed, Dk B/, C, By Magloire. Placed at 3, $812, in NA.
. . .      (SSI=.02).
. . 2002 Sugar Twist, B, C, By Go For Gin. Unplaced at 2, $0, in NA.
. . 2003 Table Spoon Dk B/, F, By Magloire
. . 2004 Barren
. 1995 Inside Scoop, Dkbbr, G, By Proud Truth. 5 wins at 2 to 5, $61,617,
. .      in NA. (SSI=.86). 2nd Edmonton Juvenile S. (O) ($5,970, Np)
. .      $29,850, 2nd Osiris Plate S. (O) ($24,500, Asd) $24,500, 3rd
. .      Winnipeg Futurity (O) ($4,000, Asd) $39,200.
. 1996 Clever Illusion, Dkbbr, G, By Ghazi. Placed at 3, $1,798, in NA.
. .      (SSI=.12).
. 1997 Master Mechanic, B, C, By Ghazi. 2 wins at 5 to 6, $34,353, in NA.
. .      (SSI=.46).
. 1998 Magic Fountain, Dkbbr, C, By Mutakddim. 2 wins at 4, $17,839, in NA.
. .      (SSI=.30).
. 1999 Art Of Illusion, Dkbbr, F, By Forest Wildcat. Unraced in NA, UK, and
. .      FR.
. . 2003 Alyssa's Art Dk B/, F, By Catienus
. . 2004 Dk B/, F, By Kipper Kelly
. 2000 Simply Magic, Dkbbr, C, By Pine Bluff. Unplaced at 2, $1,640, in NA.
. .      (SSI=.12).
. 2001 Slipped
. 2002 Barren
. 2003 B, C, By Belong To Me (application pending)
. 2004 Slipped
1988 Perfect Courage, B, C, By Proud Truth. 11 wins at 3 to 6, $120,364, in
.      NA. (SSI=1.70). Ntr Cd 14.00f 3 00 3 in 1993.
1989 B, C, By Danzig Connection
1990 TRUTH OF IT ALL, Ch, G, By Proud Truth. 7 wins at 2 to 6, $412,276, in
.      NA. (SSI=7.50). Champion 2yo Colt In Canada in 1992, 1st Grey S. -G3
.      ($150,000, Wo), 1st Black Gold Breeders' Cup Handicap (O) ($26,690,
.      Tdn) $30,000, 2nd Dominion Day Handicap -G3 ($169,800, Wo), 2nd
.      Thistledown Breeders' Cup Handicap -L ($31,160, Tdn) $155,800, 3rd
.      Lexington S. -G2 ($125,000, Kee).
1991 Thirty Good Ones, B, C, By Clever Trick. 3 wins at 4, $84,780, in NA.
.      (SSI=1.72).
1992 Communion Cup, B, C, By Red Ransom. 2 wins at 3 to 4, $26,597, in NA.
.      (SSI=.43).
1993 Barren
1994 I AIN'T BLUFFING, B, F, By Pine Bluff. 8 wins at 2 to 4, $580,329, in
.      NA. (SSI=22.96). 1st Milady Breeders' Cup Handicap -G1 ($264,400,
.      Hol), 1st La Brea S. -G1 ($165,900, Sa), 1st Railbird S. -G2
.      ($108,500, Hol), 1st Hawthorne Handicap -G2 ($106,200, Hol), 1st
.      Matiara Handicap -L ($50,800, Hol) $80,800, 1st Possibly Perfect S.
.      (R) (O) ($43,150, Sa) $73,670, 3rd La Canada S. -G2 ($200,000, Sa),
.      3rd El Encino S. -G2 ($161,400, Sa), 3rd Torrey Pines S. (R) (O)
.      ($9,000, Dmr) $78,950.
. 2000 I Ain't P T, B, F, By A.P. Indy. Unplaced at 2, $0, in NA.
. 2001 Uaintseennothinyet, Dk B/, F, By Gone West. Unraced in NA, UK, and
. .      FR.
. 2002 Taunt, B, F, By Deputy Minister. Unraced in NA, UK, and FR.
. 2003 B, C, By Thunder Gulch
. 2004 B, F, By Awesome Again
1995 Sweet As Honey. (See above)
1996 Cup Of Wild Honey, Dkbbr, F, By Wild Again. 2 wins at 4, $38,010, in
.      NA. (SSI=2.86).
. 2001 Noble Deputy, Dk B/, G, By Deputy Commander. Winner at 3, $10,382,
. .      in NA. (SSI=.32).
. 2002 Gassan Pine, B, C, By Pine Bluff. Unraced in NA, UK, and FR.
. 2003 Dk B/, F, By Pine Bluff
. 2004 Dk B/, C, By Fusaichi Pegasus
1997 Sweet Ride, B, C, By Capote. 2 wins at 4, $21,423, in NA. (SSI=.58).
1998 Canyon Country, Ch, C, By Hennessy. Winner at 3, $8,331, in NA.
.      (SSI=.20).
2000 Honest Answer, B, F, By Tale Of The Cat. 3 wins at 2 to 3, $182,020,
.      in NA. (SSI=4.13). 2nd Railbird S. -G3 ($107,200, Hol).

FFI: 4.02

RACE RECORD:
         Race Record in North America
          2003     4     2     0     0       $63,300
          2004     8     0     5     0      $452,190
         Totals   12     2     5     0      $515,490 (SSI=14.65)
            2004 2nd   Arkansas Derby -G2 ($1,000,000, Op)
            2004 2nd   Louisiana Derby -G2 ($600,000, Fg)
            2004 2nd   Super Derby -G2 ($500,000, Lad)
            2004 2nd   Sham S. -L ($16,280, Sa) $81,400
            2004 2nd   El Cajon S. (R) (O) ($15,910, Dmr) $79,550

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Monday, October 18

Fw: Borrego - result

by Ralls on Mon 18 Oct 2004 06:11 AM AKDT

Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 6:02 PM

Subject: Borrego - result

Borrego (# 5, 5/1) ran at Santa Anita Park on Sunday, October 17th, 2004 in Race 8 (Oak Tree Derby).

8th Race - Santa Anita Park - Sunday, October 17th, 2004

Conditions: 1 1/8M Turf. Oak Tree Derby (Grade 2). FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS. By subscription of $150 if made on or before Thursday, September 9, 2004. Closed with 30. All horses shall pay $1,500 to start with $150,000 guaranteed of which $90,000 to first, $30,000 to second, $18,000 to third, $9,000 to fourth and $3,000 to fifth. 122 lbs. Non-winners of $100,000 twice at one mile or over in 2004 allowed 2 lbs.; $100,000 at one mile or over in 2004, 4 lbs. A trophy will be presented to the owner of the winner.
Value of Race: $150,000 1st $90,000 2nd $30,000 3rd $18,000 4th $9,000 5th $3,000 Mutuel Pool: $506,696

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP St 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Jockey Odds

9 Greek Sun 3 C BL 118 8 9 7¹ 8⁴ 7¹ 7¹ 1^3/4 Prado Edgar S. *1.40

7 Laura's Lucky Boy 3 C BL 118 6 3 2^1/2 2^1/2 2¹ 1^1/2 2¹ Stevens Gary L. 4.30

3 Hendrix 3 C BL b 118 3 1 5^hd 4^hd 4¹ 3^{1 1/2} 3^no Flores David Romero 56.10

2 Imperialism 3 C BL b 120 2 7 9 9 9 8^hd 4¹ Espinoza Victor 7.20

8 Semi Lost 3 G BL 118 7 4 4^hd 5^1/2 5¹ 4^hd 5^no Pedroza Martin A. 8.20

10 Terroplane (FR) 3 G BL b 118 9 6 3¹ 3¹ 3^hd 5¹ 6^nk Desormeaux Kent J. 6.80

1 On the Acorn (GB) 3 C BL 118 1 8 8² 7^hd 8^{2 1/2} 9 7^no Sorenson Danny 43.40

4 Whilly (IRE) 3 C BL 118 4 2 1^hd 1^1/2 1^hd 2^hd 8^hd Martinez Felipe F. 29.40

5 Borrego 3 C BL 118 5 5 6 6 6 6 9 Baze Tyler 5.40

Off Time: 4:09 Start: 9 went. Good for all. Track: Good Weather: Good 75^o

Fractions: :23⁴, :48², 1:12², 1:36², 1:48 :23⁴, :48², 1:12², 1:36², 1:48 (:23.88, :48.53, 1:12.55, 1:36.55, 1:48.08)

# Horse Win Place Show

9 Greek Sun 4.80 3.20 2.80

7 Laura's Lucky Boy 4.20 3.80

3 Hendrix 8.20

Pedigree: 9 - Greek Sun, Dark Bay or Brown Dark Bay or Brown, 3, by Danzig - Sunlit Silence by Trempolino

Wager Type Payoff Winning Numbers Pool

$1 Pick 3 $36.60 2/5/8/10/11-2-6/9 (3 Correct) $78,403

$2 Daily Double $30.40 2-9 $35,020

$1 Exacta $9.60 9-7 $291,048

$2 Quinella $12.00 7-9 $26,235

$1 Superfecta $1,413.10 9-7-3-2 $146,177

$1 Trifecta $236.10 9-7-3 $317,625

Race Summary

GREEK SUN off a bit slowly, settled outside a rival, moved up outside leaving the second turn and five wide into the stretch and closed gamely under some left handed urging to get up late. LAURA'S LUCKY BOY forced the pace between horses, took a short lead three deep into the stretch and held on gamely but was caught late. HENDRIX bumped into the first turn, raced close up stalking the pace inside, bid along the rail in the stretch and continued willingly to just hold third. IMPERIALISM unhurried outside a rival then along the inside, came out on the second turn and five wide into the stretch and finished well. SEMI LOST between foes early, was bumped into the first turn, stalked three deep, came four wide into the stretch and was outfinished. TERROPLANE (FR) prompted the pace three deep, fell back a bit into the stretch and lacked the needed response. ON THE ACORN (GB) saved ground off the pace, came out into the stretch and could not summon the necessary late kick. WHILLY (IRE) sped to the early lead and angled in, was briefly clear leaving the first turn, set a pressured pace inside, came out into the stretch, fought back between horses in midstretch and weakened some late. BORREGO pulled early, chased between foes and was bumped between rivals into the first turn, continued a bit off the rail leaving the backstretch and on the second turn, lacked room off heels in deep stretch, angled in and lacked the needed response.

Owners: 9 - Peter G. Angelos; 7 - Mercedes Stables LLC; 3 - J. Paul Reddam; 2 - Steve Taub; 8 - Bone, Robert D. and Desperado Stables; 10 - Bienstock, David, Papiano, Neil and Winner, Charles; 1 - Cassidy, James M., Jim Ford, Inc. and Pearson, Deron; 4 - Triple B Farms; 5 - Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster, LLC, et al

Trainers: 9 - Robert J. Frankel; 7 - Jason R. Orman; 3 - Craig Dollase; 2 - Kristin Mulhall; 8 - Jeff Mullins; 10 - Neil D. Drysdale; 1 - James M. Cassidy; 4 - Doug O'Neill; 5 - C. Beau Greely

Breeders: 9 - E. K. Gaylord II & Cheyenne Stables LLC (KY); 7 - Madeleine A Paulson (KY); 3 - Stewart Armstrong (KY); 2 - Farnsworth Farms (KY); 8 - Ups & Downs Farm (FL); 10 - Patricia Beck (FR); 1 - Mrs S. O'Brien (GB); 4 - Scuderia Blueberry (IRE); 5 - Jon S. Kelly, C. Beau Greely, Dr. SamBradley & Brad Scott (KY);

Scratched: We All Love Aleyna

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Saturday, September 25

Fw: Borrego - result

by Ralls on Sat 25 Sep 2004 09:12 PM AKDT

Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 5:48 PM

Subject: Borrego - result

Borrego (# 6, 5/2) ran at Louisiana Downs on Saturday, September 25th, 2004 in Race 10 (Super Derby).

10th Race - Louisiana Downs - Saturday, September 25th, 2004

Conditions: 1 1/8M Dirt. Super Derby (Grade 2). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS.
Value of Race: $500,000 1st $300,000 2nd $100,000 3rd $50,000 4th $25,000 5th $15,000 6th $10,000 Mutuel Pool: $598,986

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP St 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Jockey Odds

5 Fantasticat 3 C L b 124 5 6 7^{3 1/2} 7² 6^{1 1/2} 1^hd 1^1/2 Melancon Gerard 14.70

6 Borrego 3 C L 124 6 3 3^{1 1/2} 3^1/2 3^{1 1/2} 3^{3 1/2} 2^{1 1/4} Baze Tyler 2.40

2 Britt's Jules 3 G L 124 2 2 2⁴ 2^{5 1/2} 1^{1 1/2} 2^hd 3⁴ Smith Guy 6.90

7 Imperialism 3 C L b 124 7 9 8^{1 1/2} 9 7^hd 5^1/2 4^no Desormeaux Kent J. *2.00

9 Caballero Negro 3 C L f 124 9 4 5^{2 1/2} 5^hd 4^hd 4^hd 5^{1 1/4} Lanerie Corey J. 14.30

1 Cryptograph 3 C L 124 1 8 9 8^hd 8^hd 6^{2 1/2} 6^{5 3/4} Pettinger Donald R. 4.30

4 Xirius 3 C L 124 4 5 4^1/2 4² 5¹ 8¹⁵ 7^nk Jara Fernando 22.30

8 Mr. Jester 3 C L 124 8 7 6^hd 6^{2 1/2} 9 7¹ 8^{17 1/4} Meche Lonnie 29.10

3 South Africa 3 G L b 124 3 1 1 1 2 9 9 Jacinto John 12.70

Off Time: 5:09 Start: 9 went. Good for all. Track: Muddy Weather: D-Muddy 72^o

Fractions: :23, :47¹, 1:12, 1:38, 1:51² :23, :47¹, 1:12, 1:38, 1:51² (:23.06, :47.39, 1:12.02, 1:38.01, 1:51.40)

# Horse Win Place Show

5 Fantasticat 31.40 12.20 7.40

6 Borrego 4.40 4.00

2 Britt's Jules 5.40

Pedigree: 5 - Fantasticat, Bay Bay, 3, by Storm Cat - Lotta Dancing by Alydar

Wager Type Payoff Winning Numbers Pool

$2 Pick 3 $4,966.20 7-1-5 (3 Correct) $26,487

$2 Exacta $121.60 5-6 $389,652

$2 Quinella $44.60 5-6 $26,868

$2 Superfecta $3,696.00 5-6-2-7 $120,738

$2 Trifecta $985.40 5-6-2 $355,470

Race Summary

FANTASTICAT unhurried early, advanced quickly toward the fore in the two path late in the second turn, angled out just a bit to engage the leader entering the stretch, eventually put that foe away inside the furlong grounds, enough left to hold the runner up safe in the waning strides. BORREGO allowed the speed to go early, began to move closer on the outside midway on the second turn, reached a striking position entering the stretch, slowly gaining on the winner in the late going. BRITT'S JULES set or forced the pace along the inside, shook off the other speed turning for home, gave ground grudgingly to the top two. IMPERIALISM off a bit slow, raced back and to the inside, moved out and around a tiring foe along the rail late in the second turn, roused soon after, lacked the necessary response after moving back to the inside and finished evenly. CABALLERO NEGRO settled off the pace and the inside, asked for some run three wide into the stretch, lacked a response. CRYPTOGRAPH void of early foot, came five wide into the stretch, also failed to produce a late kick. XIRIUS raced in the second flight inside, weakened. MR. JESTER four wide into the stretch when well off the pace, no rally. SOUTH AFRICA dueled off the inside, gave way suddenly with a quarter to run, stopped in the drive.

Owners: 5 - R Bar S Thoroughbreds LLP; 6 - Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster, LLC, et al; 2 - Southern Equine Stable LLC; 7 - Steve Taub; 9 - Veranda Farm, Inc. Alfonso Andrade; 1 - Pin Oak Stable LLC; 4 - Celestino Carbonel; 8 - Kaaren J. Biggs; 3 - Gary and Mary West Stables, Inc.

Trainers: 5 - Bobby C. Barnett; 6 - C. Beau Greely; 2 - Eric J. Guillot; 7 - Kristin Mulhall; 9 - Mario Morales; 1 - Donnie K. Von Hemel; 4 - Dallas E. Keen; 8 - Steve Wren; 3 - Cole Norman

Breeders: 5 - Pacelco S.A. & Chelston Ireland, Ltd. (KY); 6 - Jon S. Kelly, C. Beau Greely, Dr. SamBradley & Brad Scott (KY); 2 - Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey (FL); 7 - Farnsworth Farms (KY); 9 - Formal Gold LLC Partnership (KY); 1 - Pin Oak Stud, LLC (KY); 4 - John W. Rooker (KY); 8 - G. Watts Humphrey Jr. (KY); 3 - Louis E. Logan & Joseph T. Seitz (KY);

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Friday, September 3

Fw: Borrego - result

by Ralls on Fri 03 Sep 2004 07:26 PM AKDT

2nd best outcom... good prep for super derby. would have liked to have seen a better turn of foot at the top of the stretch.

Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 8:21 PM

Subject: Borrego - result

Borrego (# 2, 3/1) ran at Del Mar on Friday, September 3rd, 2004 in Race 6 (El Cajon S.).

6th Race - Del Mar - Friday, September 3rd, 2004

Conditions: 1M Dirt. El Cajon S.. FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS WHICH ARE NON-WINNERS OF A SWEEPSTAKES $50,000* AT ONE MILE OR OVER IN 2004. By subscription of $75 each, which shall accompany the nomination, or by supplementary nomination of $750 each by closing time of entries, $500 additional to start, with $75,000 Added. The added money and all fees to be divided 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 12% to third, 6% fourth and 2% to fifth. Weight 122 lbs.; Non-winners of $40,000 at one mile or over allowed 2 lbs.; of such a race of $25,000 in 2004, 4 lbs.; of such a race anytime or $30,000 any distance since March 1, 6 lbs.; (Maiden and claiming races not considered.) *$50,000 to the winner. Nominations closed Thursday, August 26, 2004 with 14.
Value of Race: $79,550 ($22,500 reverts) 1st $47,730 2nd $15,910 3rd $9,546 4th $4,773 5th $1,591 Mutuel Pool: $466,537

# Horse A/S M/E Wgt PP St 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Jockey Odds

1 Perfect Moon 3 G BL 117 1 1 2^{1 1/2} 2^{2 1/2} 1¹ 1^{1 1/2} 1^{4 1/2} Nakatani Corey S. 6.80

2 Borrego 3 C BL 118 2 3 4^1/2 4^{1 1/2} 3^{1 1/2} 3^{4 1/2} 2³ Baze Tyler *0.90

6 Courageous Act 3 C BL 122 6 2 3¹ 3¹ 2^1/2 2^{1 1/2} 3¹³ Espinoza Victor 3.80

7 Fairly Run (FR) 3 C BL b 116 7 6 7 5^1/2 4^1/2 4² 4¹ Stevens Gary L. 13.40

3 Point of Flight 3 C BL b 116 3 5 5^hd 7 6^hd 5^{2 1/2} 5⁴ Court Jon Kenton 31.80

5 Valid Again 3 C BL 120 5 4 6^{2 1/2} 6^hd 7 6^hd 6³ John Kerwin 11.30

4 Jimmy's Instinct 3 G BL b 122 4 7 1 1 5 7 7 Bisono Alex 5.10

Off Time: 6:08 Start: 7 went. Good for all. Track: Fast Weather: D-Fast 75^o

Fractions: :22³, :45³, 1:10¹, 1:22³, 1:35 :22³, :45³, 1:10¹, 1:22³, 1:35 (:22.68, :45.76, 1:10.31, 1:22.62, 1:35.09)

# Horse Win Place Show

1 Perfect Moon 15.60 5.00 3.20

2 Borrego 2.80 2.60

6 Courageous Act 2.80

Pedigree: 1 - Perfect Moon, Bay Bay, 3, by Malibu Moon - Perfectly by Parfaitement

Wager Type Payoff Winning Numbers Pool

$1 Pick 3 $2,595.50 5-12-1 (3 Correct) $79,186

$2 Daily Double $81.00 12-1 $28,498

$1 Exacta $15.60 1-2 $251,520

$2 Quinella $11.60 1-2 $25,649

$1 Trifecta $47.80 1-2-6 $260,382

Race Summary

PERFECT MOON had good early speed and dueled inside, inched away leaving the second turn and drew clear under a strong hand ride. BORREGO stalked the pace inside, swung out into the stretch and was second best. COURAGEOUS ACT had speed between foes then stalked off the rail, continued outside the runner-up leaving the second turn and bested the others. FAIRLY RUN (FR) off a bit slowly, settled off the inside, went three deep on the second turn and into the stretch, drifted in and lacked a further response. POINT OF FLIGHT pulled his way between horses to chase the pace, found the rail on the second turn, came out into the stretch and weakened. VALID AGAIN chased three deep then outside a rival on the second turn, came out into the stretch and had little left. JIMMY'S INSTINCT broke awkwardly, a bit in the air and was squeezed, went up between foes then three deep early on the first turn, dueled outside the winner, dropped back between foes on the second turn and gave way.

Owners: 1 - Royce S. Jaime Racing Stable, Inc.; 2 - Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster, LLC, et al; 6 - Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.; 7 - G Five Stable LLC; 3 - Mercedes Stables LLC; 5 - Tarabilla Farms, Inc.; 4 - Platts, Joey and Wendy

Trainers: 1 - Doug O'Neill; 2 - C. Beau Greely; 6 - Bob Baffert; 7 - Michael Puhich; 3 - Vladimir Cerin; 5 - David E. Hofmans; 4 - Jeff Mullins

Breeders: 1 - Mr. & Mrs. Hugh J. O'Donovan (MD); 2 - Jon S. Kelly, C. Beau Greely, Dr. SamBradley & Brad Scott (KY); 6 - Robert B. & Beverly J. LewisThoroughbred Racing (KY); 7 - S.N.C. Lagardere Elevage (FR); 3 - John Willard & Edward Seltzer (KY); 5 - De La Pomme (KY); 4 - Applebite Farms (CA);

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Monday, May 24

Borrego to get well deserved break

by Ralls on Mon 24 May 2004 10:02 AM PDT

After running 10th in the Kentucky Derby and 7th in the Preakness, Borrego is back home in sunny southern California where he's earned a short break from racing.

"He never really fired in either of the Triple Crown races" says Beau Greely, Borrego's trainer. "He came out of both races really sound, and we'll give him a rest and then shoot for the big summer events like the Travers Stakes or the Haskell Invitational".

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