8th-SAR, $85,000, Alw, 8-30, (NW1$X), 3yo/up, 7f, 1:22.07, ft.
MR. CROW (c, 3, Tapizar–Black Chocolate, by Harlan's Holiday), a blowout winner earlier in the Saratoga meet to earn 'TDN Rising Star' status, repeated with another dominant performance in a first-level allowance Wednesday at the Spa. An unlucky runner-up by a neck with a tough trip on debut June 24 at Belmont, the $150,000 OBS March buy annihilated a field of maidens by 11 1/2 lengths with an eye-popping 109 Beyer despite failing to switch leads July 22, and he was backed to 3-5 favoritism to double up in this first try against winners. Away well, the bay tracked the speed of longshot Foreset (Forestry) from second through a moderate :22.71 quarter. Turning up the heat on that one around the turn, Mr. Crow was on even terms passing a half in :45.74 and took charge willingly into the lane. Second choice Patternrecognition (Adios Charlie) tipped off the rail at that point to try and mount a bid, but Mr. Crow slammed the door in a handful of strides, spurting well clear by the eighth pole and coasting home 6 1/4 lengths to the good of that rival in a sharp clocking while staying on his left lead once again. The winner's dam is responsible for a juvenile Uncle Mo colt named Shiitake and a yearling filly by To Honor and Serve named Sayitagainjustice. She was paired with Twirling Candy this spring. Sales History: $12,000 Ylg '15 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 3-2-1-0, $115,800. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
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