1st-Gulfstream, $42,200, Msw, 5-2, 2yo, 4 1/2f, :55.58, ft, 2 1/4 lengths.
COPERNIUM (c, 2, Charlatan–Hang a Star {GSP, $149,111}, by Tapizar) became the first winner for his very popular first-crop sire (by Speightstown) and the third high-profile OBS March graduate to debut victoriously over the last three days. The 3-2 second pick in a scratched-down field of four, the $375,000 breezer was clearly last away from the machine and was in tight through the early exchanges before bulling his way through to lead before the turn. Firmly in front on the bend, he responded to his rider's urgings and found the line 2 1/4 lengths better than 4-5 Bowie (Brethren). Sassy C W (Yaupon), also a $375,000 purchase at OBS, won her maiden and 'TDN Rising Star' honors on Wednesday at Churchill, while $330,000 juvenile Mercilesanihilator (Audible) followed suit Thursday in Louisville. The first foal from his Grade III-placed dam and hailing from the family of champion Rushing Fall (More Than Ready), Copernium has a yearling full-brother that has been sent to Ireland and Hang a Star was most recently covered by Practical Joke. Sales history: $375,000 2yo '25 OBSMAR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $24,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.
O-MHM Stables LLC & John C Oxley; B-Newstead Corp (KY); T-Jack Sisterson.
Copernium and @EdwinGonzalz1 score in the first race for trainer @JackSisterson at #GulfstreamPark. pic.twitter.com/91AgbzqkV3
— Gulfstream Park (@GulfstreamPark) May 2, 2025
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