Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 4 Journalists Share Posted May 4 7th-Laurel, $48,710, Msw, 5-4, 3yo, 1m, 1:39.45, sy, 9 1/2 lengths. LIONEL (c, 3, Authentic–Sweetgrass {MGSP, $330,145}, by Street Sense) stepped forward to keep the leader in his sights as he stalked the pace through :24.40, :47.83, and 1:13.16 splits from three off the rail, eventually taking a commanding advantage. Moving well but floating out a touch greenly as they rolled off the turn, Lionel kicked away from the field to win by 9 1/2 lengths over Kitty's Son (Cupid). The victor is the most recent to the races for his dam, who hails from the female family which produced GISP Stellaris (Harlan's Holiday). Lionel, the mare's third winner from as many surviving offspring, has a pair of half-sisters in the wings–a juvenile by City of Light and a yearling by Colonel Liam. Sweetgrass is due to Win Win Win for 2025. Sales history: $875,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $28,200. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine; B-Seclusive Farm, Brad Stephens & Breeze Easy (KY); T-Brittany T. Russell. Lionel (by @spendthriftfarm Authentic) powered away on debut under @JevianToledo to break his maiden at @LaurelPark for SF Racing, @StarlightRacing, @MadaketStables, et al. pic.twitter.com/h76c47B4su — Brittany Russell Racing Stable (@BTRracingstable) May 4, 2025 The post Authentic’s Lionel Strong on Debut at Laurel Park appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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