7th-BEL, $90,000, Alw, 6-8, (NW1$X), 3yo/up, 6 1/2f, 1:16.15, ft.
COAL FRONT (c, 3, Stay Thirsty–Miner's Secret, by Mineshaft) was tabbed a 'TDN Rising Star' after annexing his six-furlong debut at Keeneland Apr. 20 by 6 1/2 lengths. The dark bay resurfaced here as a heavy favorite and, despite acting up a bit behind the starting gate, delivered the goods with an authoritative victory. The $575,000 OBS April buy broke alertly and pressed the pace in the two-path through a quarter-mile in :22.13. Turning for home with gas left in the tank, he forged to the front and drew off to a 2 3/4-length tally over Patternrecognition (Adios Charlie). The winner is a half to Conquest Titan (Birdstone), SW & GSP, $241,344. His dam, a half to MGSW Woodlander (Forestry), has a yearling colt by Noble Mission (GB) as well as a weanling filly by Pioneerof the Nile. Sales History: $575,000 2yo '16 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $96,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Robert V. LaPenta; B-Michael Edward Connelly (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher.
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