Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 21, 2019 Journalists Share Posted July 21, 2019 PURE XENA (f, 2, Warrior’s Reward–Pure Desire, by Gold Legend) turned heads when hammering for $370,000–over 82 times her sire’s $4,500 stud fee–at OBS April, and did so again with a devastating first-out romp Saturday at Del Mar to earn ‘TDN Rising Star’ honors. Originally a $7,500 weanling purchase at Keeneland November, the bay turned into a $160,000 Fasig-Tipton July yearling and more than doubled that price tag after breezing a quarter-mile in :20 4/5 in Ocala. Backed to 11-5 second favoritism here off a half-mile work at Santa Anita in :47 4/5 (5/54) July 13, the Jay Em Ess Stable colorbearer broke a bit outwardly and was hustled to duel with favored Save the Story (Will Take Charge) through a :22.27 quarter. Briefly appearing to be turned back by that rival midway around the turn, she re-rallied to take control at the top of the lane and drew off powerfully with every stride thereafter to score by a dozen lengths over longshot Gold Included (Goldencents) in :58.95. Sales History: $7,500 Wlg ’17 KEENOV; $160,000 Ylg ’18 FTKJUL; $370,000 2yo ’19 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $36,600. O-Jay Em Ess Stable; B-Shelby Lane Farm (KY); T-Brian Koriner. The post Expensive Warrior’s Reward Filly Rolls to ‘Rising Stardom’ in Del Mar Unveiling 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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