TDN RISING STARS

April 13, 2006 - Keeneland, Race 6, Msw, USD $50,000, 6 1/2f

Minister's Bid, H, 2006, by Deputy Minister

1st Dam: Princess Pietrina (GSW, $406,639), by Spectacular Bid
2nd Dam: Princess Baja, by Conquistador Cielo
3rd Dam: Miss Baja, by Mr. Leader

Owner: John C Oxley
Breeder: WinStar Farm, LLC (KY)
Trainer: John T Ward Jr

Minister's Bid comes from the barn that boasts almost 25 percent winners for first time starters, but was overlooked at 9-1. Sluggish at the start, the $750,000 KEESEP yearling purchase gradually picked off horses until taking over a furlong from home and drew clear in the run to the wire, winning by an eye-popping 8 3/4-length margin. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $31,225.