The Factor Firster Impresses for Pletcher at Tampa

The Factor | Lee Thomas

9th-TAM, $20,000, Msw, 12-23, 2yo, 7f, 1:23.75, ft.
+ACTION EVERYDAY (c, 2, The Factor–Tina's Goal, by El Corredor) scored a good-looking victory in his career debut at Tampa, leading across a one-two finish for firsters from the Todd Pletcher barn. Taking some late play to go off as the 3-1 second choice, the $400,000 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic buy stalked the pace from a close second through a :22.66 quarter and easily took charge midway around the turn. Kicking clear into the stretch, the dark bay was never given a serious challenge, scoring wrapped up by four lengths over barnmate Saraab (Tapit) in 1:23.75. The winner, the 14th for his freshman sire (by War Front), is a half to Gracer (Exchange Rate), MSW & GSP, $243,000. His dam failed to produce a foal in either of the last two breeding seasons and was bred to both Pioneerof the Nile and Curlin this term. Sales History: $425,000 Ylg '15 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $11,400. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-St. Elias Stable; B-Mr & Mrs M Banahan, R Gray & Dr D & Dr T Varner (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher.[bullet ad=”blandford-stud-action-everyday-double-bullet”][bullet ad=”crupi-trained”]

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