Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted January 9, 2022 Journalists Posted January 9, 2022 Sent off the 9-10 chalk to build on a three-length maiden victory at Los Alamitos when last seen Dec. 11, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smit's UNDER THE STARS (f, 3, Pioneerof the Nile–Untouched Talent, by Storm Cat) was made to work for it, but managed to tough out a narrow victory in Saturday's GIII Santa Ynez S. at Santa Anita. Away alertly enough from the inside stall, the bay–bred on a similar cross to the one that produced Triple Crown winner American Pharoah–held her spot at the fence while being shaded three wide by pacesetting Miss Mattie B (Tonalist), with Big Shamrock (Mr. Big) poking through between. Awake At Midnyte (Nyquist) chimed in three wide at the top of the lane and appeared to have sufficient momentum to reel in the chalk, but Under the Stars sprinted powerfully through the final eighth of a mile to prevail tenaciously. Under the Stars is one of four black-type horses for her GSW/GISP dam, most notably responsible for GISW and multiple Classic-placed Bodemeister (Empire Maker). Untouched Talent was acquired by M. V. Magnier for $5 million in foal to Unbridled's Song at Fasig-Tipton November in 2012 following the Classics exploits of Bodemeister. Under the Stars is the 40th stakes winner and 18th graded winner for the late Pioneerof the Nile. Lifetime Record: 4-2-0-2. O-Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith; B-Eaton (KY); T-Bob Baffert. The post Beautifully Bred Under the Stars Makes the Grade in Santa Ynez appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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