TDN RISING STARS

September 8, 2006 - Belmont Park, Race 4, Msw, USD $43,000, 5 1/2f

Cowtown Cat, c, 2, 2004 by Distorted Humor

1st Dam: Tom's Cat, by Storm Cat
2nd Dam: Shouldnt Say Never, by Meadowlake
3rd Dam: Keys Special, by Chieftain

Owner: Gulf Coast Farms & Winstar Farm
Breeder: Gulf Coast Farms Bloodstock LP (KY)
Trainer: Todd A Pletcher

Cowtown Cat, the $1,500,000 salestopper at the Barretts March Sale, pressed the pace before weakening to be fifth in his career opener at the Spa Aug. 16. The 6-5 chalk in his second try, the chestnut colt put a head in front after three furlongs and opened it up down the lane to take it by 4 1/2 lengths. Summer Doldrums (Strete Cry {Ire}) was second best. The winner was also a $135,000 KEESEP yearling. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0, $27,210.