Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 15, 2023 Journalists Posted July 15, 2023 PIRATE (c, 2, Omaha Beach–Treasure, by Medaglia d'Oro) left little money on the board for anyone else, breaking in his unveiling as the 1-5 favorite, and looked every bit deserving of his pre-race hype to break his maiden and earn 'TDN Rising Star' status. The half-brother to this year's GI Preakness S. winner National Treasure (Quality Road), the Todd Pletcher trainee quickly silenced any doubt about his rail draw with a quick beginning to set a pressured pace inside of Arteta (Take Charge Indy). As that rival faded around the far turn, Pirate kicked for home and was drive out a clear winner ahead of Just Steel (Justify). The 2-year-old maiden colts ran the 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:04.89. Pirate is his freshman sire's (by War Front) fourth overall winner and first 'TDN Rising Star'. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0. O-Harrell Ventures, LLC and Starlight Racing; B-Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, LLC; T-Todd Pletcher. Sales History: $350,000 ylg'22 KEESEP. #1 Pirate wins on debut in R1 at #TheSpa for trainer Todd Pletcher with @iradortiz aboard! Another winner for young @spendthriftfarm stallion Omaha Beach! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/4SI7r1qYa0 — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) July 15, 2023 The post Omaha Beach’s Pirate, Half To National Treasure, Earns ‘Rising Star’ Status At Saratoga 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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