Saturday's Insights

Giant's Causeway | Coolmore America

5th-TAM, $23K, Msw, 3yo, f, 1mT, 2:25 p.m. ET
Graham Motion saddles Alex G. Campbell, Jr. homebred GLENCOE GIRL (Giant's Causeway) in this career bow. Out of a half-sister to MGSW Great Intentions (Cat Thief), she is a half to GI Ashland S. heroine Karlovy Vary (Dynaformer), as well as GSP Rocket Legs (Dynaformer). This is also the family of champion juvenile male and MGISW War Pass (Cherokee Run) and GISW Oath (Known Fact). Fellow firster Shake (Blame">Blame) aims to get off the mark for breeder Claiborne Farm. Hailing from the Christophe Clement barn, the bay is a half-sister to GSW and GISP Haka (Dynaformer). Her second dam is a half-sister to GISW Chief Honcho (Chief's Crown). Click for the TJCIS PPs.

7th-GP, $50K, Msw, 3yo, 6f, 2:53 p.m. ET
Godolphin homebred ENROUTE (Bernardini) faces the starter in his debut Saturday. The Tom Albertrani trainee is a half-brother to GISW Little Belle (A.P. Indy) and his second dam is European highweight Flagbird (Nureyev), herself a half-sister to GISW Runup the Colors (A.P. Indy) and MGISW Prospectors Delite (Mr. Prospector), as well as MGSW & GISP Top Account (Private Account). Richard Santulli's Dig Deep (Candy Ride {Arg}) looks to make some noise for trainer Al Goldberg. The firster is a half-brother to the U.A.E. MGSW Mendip (Harlan's Holiday) and GSP Paddle Board (Harlan's Holiday). His second dam is the MGISW Chaposa Springs (Baldski). Not to be outdone, champion trainer Todd Pletcher sends out Heckuvashot (Trappe Shot). Originally a $95,000 KEEJAN short yearling, the Alto Racing colorbearer blossomed into a $240,000 KEESEP yearling and his dam is a half-sister to GSW Successful Outlook (Orientate), herself the dam of GISW and 'TDN Rising Star' Sweet Lulu (Mr. Greeley) and GISP Iron Fist (Tapit). s21 Click for the TJCIS PPs.

3rd-SA, $56K, Msw, 3yo, f, 6 1/2fT, 4:30 p.m. ET
FOURTH WATCH (Tapit), snapped up by Spendthrift Farm for $600,000 as a KEESEP yearling, will attempt to earn back part of her hefty price tag in this unveiling Saturday. The half-sister to MGISW Jeranimo (Congaree) is 8-1 on the morning line for trainer Carla Gaines. Echo Chamber (Majesticperfection) makes her racing bow from the Peter Miller barn. The Blinkers On Racing Stable, Rockingham Ranch, Hensley, and Callahan et. al representative is a half to GSW Letgomyecho (Menifee). This is the same family as GISP 'TDN Rising Star' One Lucky Dane (Lookin At Lucky). Click for the TJCIS PPs.

9th-SA, $56K, Msw, 3yo, 6f, 7:43 p.m. ET
Hall of Famer Bob Baffert sent out Hal and Patti Earnhardt homebred Indian Blessing (Indian Charlie) to champion juvenile filly honors after an undefeated 2007 campaign culminating with a win in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. She added to her championship tally in 2008, earning top billing in the female sprinter category and the same connections unveil her son TEN BLESSINGS (Smart Strike). The third foal from his dam, Ten Blessings counts GSW Roman Threat (Roman Ruler) in his extended family. He faces stablemate and Gary and Mary West colorbearer Driven West (Awesome Again). The $300,000 KEENOV weanling is a half-brother to MGSW Kathmanblu (Bluegrass Cat) and his dam is a half to GI Prioress S. heroine Friendly Michelle (Artax). Arif Kurtel's firster Seventh Sense (Tur) (City Zip) fired a last-out bullet, speeding six panels in 1:12 2/5 (1/22) for trainer Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer. He is a full-brother to MGSW and MGISP Reneesgotzip, runner-up in the 2013 GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. Click for the TJCIS PPs.

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