TDN RISING STARS

October 19, 2006 - Keeneland, Race 7, Alw, USD $52,000, 1 1/16m, NW1X

Any Given Saturday, c, 2, 2004 by Distorted Humor

1st Dam: Weekend In Indy, by A.P. Indy
2nd Dam: Whow, by Spectacular Bid
3rd Dam: Hooplah, by Hillary

Owner: WinStar Farm LLC & Maverick Racing
Breeder: Racehorse Management LLC (KY)
Trainer: Todd A Pletcher

Any Given Saturday overcame a wide trip, sweeping boldly around the far turn en route to an eyecatching victory. Drawn in the 11 hole going 5 1/2 furlongs at Turfway Sept. 15, the dark bay raced six wide on the turn, but was up late for a nose success. Sent off the narrow 2-1 second favorite to stablemate Sam P. (Cat Thief), the $1.1 million KEESEP yearling purchase drew the outside stall again and was trapped out wide on the first turn and the backstretch. Nonetheless, he commenced a sweeping move leaving the half-mile pole, worked his way to the front nearing the stretch and defeated his barn mate by three lengths. The winner is a half to Bohemian Lady (Carson City), GSW, $423,231. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $46,244.