Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 6, 2018 Journalists Share Posted April 6, 2018 ALMITHMAAR (g, 3, Tapit–Gotta Have Her {MGSW, $1,132,608}, by Royal Academy) missed by just a head in his Gulfstream unveiling Mar. 4 and went one better this time with a front-running graduation on Keeneland’s opening day. Seizing the early advantage, the 2-1 shot ticked off early fractions of :22.17 and :45.75 under Eclipse winner Jose Ortiz with several rivals in hot pursuit. Turning for home in front, the $625,000 KEESEP purchase was briefly challenged by favored D Squared (Speightstown), but swiftly shut the door on the rival and rolled clear to score by a length in 1:18.11. Longshot Just Like Richie (Divine Park) and $925,000 KEESEP purchase Corot (Pioneerof the Nile) came running on late to finish second and third, respectively. D Squared settled for fourth. The winner hails from the family of French Highweight and MG1SW sire Lope De Vega (Ire) (Shamardal); and MGSWs Lady Blessington (Fr) (Baillamont) and Da Big Hoss (Lemon Drop Kid). Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0. O-Shadwell Stable; B-Green Lantern Stables LLC (KY); T-Kiaran McLaughlin. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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