TDN RISING STARS

May 2, 2007 - Churchill Downs, Race 4, Msw, USD $48,000, 4 1/2f

Zakouma, C, 2007, by Forest Camp

1st Dam: Magical Flash, by Miswaki
2nd Dam: Gils Magic, by Magesterial
3rd Dam: Display Copy, by Iron Ruler

Owner: Emma Tierney, Frank L Jones & Mike J Ryan
Breeder: Stonestreet Mares, LLC (KY)
Trainer: Dale L Romans

Zakouma, a $47,000 KEENOV weanling and $140,000 KEESEP yearling, was no secret at 9-5 in his unveiling and didn't disappoint. In the three path while contesting the early lead, Zakouma fought it out through :22 and :44 4/5 splits and edged away from a game Bold Trust (Trust N Luck) to earn the 1 3/4-length tally. The final time of :50 4/5 was a tick off the track record. The victor is a half to Oysters (Prized), MSP, $224,050; Bright Magic (Prized), MSW, $212,393; Hot War (In Excess {Ire}), SW, $165,130; and Take the Ribbon (Chester House), SW & GISP, $182,264. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $30,018.