TDN RISING STARS

August 19, 2006 - Arlington Park, Race 3, Msw, USD $27,000, 6 1/2f

Street Sense, c, 2, 2004 by Street Cry (Ire)

1st Dam: Bedazzle, by Dixieland Band
2nd Dam: That Old Gal, by
3rd Dam: , by

Owner: James B Tafel
Breeder: James B Tafel (KY)
Trainer: Carl Nafzger

Street Sense became the fifth winner for his freshman sire (by Machiavellian) with a handy score. The Tafel homebred, from the family of Mr. Greeley, debuted with an excellent runner-up finish to a hot favorite in Unbridled Express at Churchill Downs July 9 and was the 7-10 chalk to go one better. Racing well in hand beneath Calvin Borel, the dark bay bid for the lead from between horses leaving the eighth pole and edged away to score by a deceptive 1 1/4-length margin. Izzie's Halo (Jolie's Halo) bested Piratesonthelake (Lake Austin) for second, with the duo 13 lengths clear of the fourth. The final time was three ticks faster than that of the second-level allowance one race earlier. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $26,200.