2 Year Olds of 2016

[Diver52]

I think it was Mike Joyce of TVG who said, after American Cleopatra's gallop out, "We in the wagering world are a bunch of morons."

I won't red board, but she sure looked good in the post parade. Debutante next? I hope so.

[Zenyatta]

Straight Fire looked incredible in the Shared Belief colors of Jim Rome yesterday at Del Mar. He broke his maiden with an impressive 101 Beyer.

[stark]

Straight Fire looked incredible in the Shared Belief colors of Jim Rome yesterday at Del Mar. He broke his maiden with an impressive 101 Beyer.

Maybe only 98 but very nice indeed!?

[Zenyatta]

Maybe only 98 but very nice indeed!?

I'm only quoting the TVG talking heads. Apparently, they were wrong.

[Senator L]

Anybody see this guy race? Looks like a superstar, be sure and watch the video

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/213986/unbeaten-caravaggio-blitzes-phoenix-field

[Zenyatta]

Theory, colt by Gemologist,  broke his maiden 7/30 at Saratoga geared down by 6 lengths. I am hopeful he is Hopeful bound.

[peeptoad]

Theory, colt by Gemologist,  broke his maiden 7/30 at Saratoga geared down by 6 lengths. I am hopeful he is Hopeful bound.

Theory is out for the rest of the year...doesn't really surprise me considering the stable he's in:

http://www.drf.com/news/preview/theory-drops-out-hopeful
The complexion of next Monday's Grade 1 Hopeful at Saratoga changed dramatically over the weekend with the news that Theory, arguably the most impressive debut-winning 2-year-old male at the meet, would not run again this year due to a physical issue.



On another note: Gemologist is getting some good runners so far, yes? Isn't he the sire of that west-coast debut runner that went lights out too? Or maybe I'm thinking of another horse...

edit: Ingrid was the other I was thinking of. Another Spa baby that blasted them first out... maybe Gemologist will succeed his sire in the shed.

[Zenyatta]

Sigh. A physical issue? Could they possibly be more vague?

[Zenyatta]

On a more positive note ...

Another Tiznow stallion, Tizway, had a very impressive filly win her first start on turf 8/7. Keep an eye out for Coasted, who lived up to her name, winning by 8+ lengths. Miss Grillo next?

[Senator L]

I find a lot of people don't bet Tiznow prodigy as 2 year olds. This year and last
he seems to have many young winners

[Zenyatta]

On a more positive note ...

Another Tiznow stallion, Tizway, had a very impressive filly win her first start on turf 8/7. Keep an eye out for Coasted, who lived up to her name, winning by 8+ lengths. Miss Grillo next?

The connections didn't wait till the Miss Grillo. I see the BC Juvenile Fillies Turf in her future. You MUST watch this replay:

http://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/136371/tizway/progeny/current/7403273/9762154

[Zenyatta]

Tip Tapit Tapizar gives his sire Tapizar his 1st stakes winner, as he takes the,Sapling at Monmouth today.

[Zenyatta]

Gormley, a son of Malibu Moon sporting the Moss silks, broke his maiden impressively. I can see him stretching out with no problem. He'd be my Derby horse after what I saw today.

[peeptoad]

Sigh. A physical issue? Could they possibly be more vague?

Turns out it was a "scare" and nothing more... he's back in training and could race again this year:
http://www.drf.com/news/preview/theory-back-training-after-injury-concern