TDN RISING STARS

August 1, 2005 - Saratoga, Race 7, Alw, USD $48,000, 1 1/8m, NW1X

Indian Vale, f, 3, 2002 by A.P. Indy

1st Dam: Marley Vale (GISW, $569,502), by Forty Niner
2nd Dam: Waggley, by Hagley
3rd Dam: Jungle Rhythm, by Nail

Owner: Melnyk Racing Stables Inc
Breeder: Eugene Melnyk (ON)
Trainer: Todd A Pletcher

The first foal out of Marley Vale, who won the 1999 GI Test S. at the Spa wearing Laura and Eugene Melnyk's blue and yellow colors, Indian Vale debuted at Monmouth with a rallying victory July 2. Given a 4-1 chance to get it done stepping up in class and stretching to a route, the Todd Pletcher trainee clicked off sensible :24.01 and :48.74 splits, then left the field toiling in her wake as she bounded clear to an eye-catching 13-length victory. Flaming Heart (Touch Gold) edged out favored Disturbing (Dynaformer) for second. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $51,000.