Raven Shadow Downs
April 1-2, 2000
 
Entrants: Sheila Alcala(SA), Pat Brophy(PB), Rebecca Buchheit(RB), Linda Caroff(LiC), Lori Carver(LoC), Kim Cassida(KCa), Karen Coursen(KCo),
Norma DeLany(ND), Nancy Ellis(NE), Emma Epps(EE), Amber Fraley(AF), Staci Harbold(SH), Bonnie Holder(BH), Amanda Irish(AI), Kristine Jensen(KJ),
Elizabeth Knoll(EK), Julie LaBomascus(JL), Richard McMakin(RM), Bonnie Meyer(BM), Regan O'Keefe(RO), Kay Reindl(KR), Gina Romero(GR),
 Judy Schnepel(JS), Mike Slezak(MS), Sue Stahl(SS), Brenda Suiter(BS), Heidi Thornton(HTh), Heather Tripp(HTr)
 
Weather: Partly cloudy, mid-60s
Track : Fast; Turf : Firm
 
Purse distribution:
Purse    - 1st        2nd        3rd        4th
$10,000 - $6,000    $2,500   $1,000  $500
$20,000 - $12,000  $5,000   $2,000   $1,000
$40,000 - $24,000  $10,000  $4,000  $2,000
 
1.) Maiden 2yof (div.1)    4f  $20,000(see above)  Weight:  111 all
Winner:  Ming Dynasty, 1998 ch filly (Fijimingle - Crystal Clarity, Honey Mark) Owner/Trainer:  Heidi Thornton Breeder: Royalty Stud(AR)
 
UR 1 - Ming Dynasty(HTh) 2f  by 1/2 pressed the pace, came flying in the final furlong to just get it.
UR 2 - Pass on Paris(EK) 2f  by 1 1/2 tried to take it w-t-w, just caught in final furlong
UR 3 - Hot Date(JS) 2f  by 1 1/2 stalked the pace, started to close in on leaders, wire came to soon
UR 4 - Brisko(ND) 2f  by 1/2 stayed right off the pace, looked to have needed more ground
UR 5 - String Thing(SA) 2f  by head just off the pace, blocked in, had no where to run
UR 6 - Miss Interpretation(KCo) 2f  by nose came out of gate a step slow and was caught behind a wall of horses, not enough ground today
UR 7 - Shadowy Figure(KJ) 2f   broke poorly, dropped back but was flying at the end, couldn't catch the field today
 
1.) Maiden 2yof (div.2)    4f  $20,000(see above)  Weight:  111 all
Winner:  Bandaids, 1998 bay filly (Bandado - Hold Everything, Relaunch) Owner/Trainer:  Sheila Alcala Breeder: Desert Shadows Stud(AZ)
 
UR   1 - Bandaids(SA) 2f  by 2 pressed Katie hard throughout, got by her in final furlong and drew away.
UR 2 - Katie Katie Katie(GR) 2f  by 1 tried to go w-t-w, pressed hard by B throughout, tried gamely.
UR 3 - Camelot Blossom(PB) 2f  by head just off the leaders, gaining ground in final furlong, held off a game SA.
UR 4 - Spiritual Alliance(HTr) 2f  by 5 from midpack, tried to get by CB in final strides, wire came to soon
UR 5 - Silk Sax(EK) 2f  by 2 stayed near the back, had to swerve to miss SL(when checked), lost momentum
UR 6 - Soldier's Lass(LiC) 2f  by 1/2 broke from post 1, stuck on rail, had to check hard, lost contention
UR 7 - Icy Eny(JS) 2f   stumbled coming out of gate, tried to catch field, not enough ground to make up
 
1.) Maiden 2yof (div.3)    4f  $20,000(see above)  Weight:  111 all
Winner:  Evening In Roses, 1998 gr/ro filly (Summer Evening - Rosemund, Caro[IRE]) Owner/Breeder:  Gina Romero(CA)  Trainer: Ray Hastings
 
UR   1 - Evening In Roses(GR) 2f  by 3 1/2 stayed off the pace, came flying and drew away
UR 2 - Elissa(KJ) 2f  by 1/2 tried to go w-t-w, caught by EIR, held gamely for 2nd
UR 3 - Market Player(BS) 2f  by head came from next to last, flying late to almost get 2nd, not enough ground
UR 4 - Princess Bold(PB) 2f  by 1/2 stayed right off the pace, started moving but ran out of ground
UR 5 - No Passing(AF) 2f  by head pressed the pace, forced to race wide throughout, closing determinedly
UR 6 - Casino Babe(NE) 2f  by 1 settled in at the back of pack, really started rolling but wire came to soon
UR 7 - Devilsmarc(HTr) 2f   boxed in, had no where to run, didn't like close quarters and droppped back
 
2.) Maiden 2yo (div.1)   4fT  $20,000(see above)  Weights:  113 all
Winner:  Raising the Bar, 1998 bay colt (Highsmith - Barberry, *Cast-Iron Monarch) Owner/Trainer:  Sheila Alcala Breeder: Royalty(AR)
 
UR   1 - Raising The Bar(SA) 2c  by 2 1/2 rated just off the top 2, explosive move when called upon by jockey, drew away
UR 2 - Twisted Kid(HTr) 2c  by 1 tried to go w-t-w, caught by RtB, responded to challenge but not enough
UR 3 - Carteret(KJ) 2c  by 1/2 pressed the pace, held gamely for 3rd
UR 4 - Algiers(ND) 2c  by 1/2 broke alertly, settled in just off the pace, started moving, looked like he wanted more ground
UR 5 - Can't Pass By Me(AF) 2c  by 1/2 raced midpack throughout, coming on hard at end
UR 6 - Swing Bass(EK) 2c  by nose raced wide and near the back, started moving near end, to short a distance
UR 7 - Transylvania Romance(HTh) 2f  by 1 1/2 stayed near the back, started to move, ran out of ground
UR 8 - Caligula(GR) 2c  by 1/2 broke a stride late, trapped on rail, no where to go
UR 9 - Old As The Hills(PB) 2c   squeezed back at break, trapped behind wall of horses, jockey tried to take around but not enough
     ground
2.) Maiden 2yo (div.2)   4fT  $20,000(see above)  Weights:  113 all
Winner:  Self Confident, 1998 gr/ro colt (Dancing Ruff - Golden Splendor, Rememberance) Owner/Trainer/Breeder:  Elizabeth Knoll(MI)
 
UR   1 - Self Confident(EK) 2c  by 1 pressed DR from inside, raced as a team, started pulling away at the end
UR 2 - Durham Ranger(NE) 2c  by 1 broke from post 7, sent to lead, raced as a team with SC, 2nd best today
UR 3 - Solitary Motion(AF) 2c  by 2 on rail & right off the leaders, gamely came through a hole
UR 4 - Ru'Afo(GR) 2c  by 1/2 raced midpack, tried to catch leaders, not enough ground
UR 5 - Phaethon(LiC) 2c  by 1 near the back, started picking it up but ran out of ground
UR 6 - Our Little Secret(KJ) 2c  by 1 broke on outside, jockey brought him in to save ground, got stuck behind horses
UR 7 - Medic(BS) 2c  by 4 1/2 trapped behind horses, couldn't find a hole to get through, not enough ground
UR 8 - Broomstick Express(PB) 2c   reared in gate at start, lost all contention, eased by jockey
 
3.) Maiden 3yof (div.1)   1 1/16m $20,000(see above) Weights: 115 all
Winner:  Whickery, 1997 grey filly (Wicked - Vigor's Princess, Vigors) Owner/Trainer: Norma DeLany Breeder: Desert Shadows Stud(AZ)
 
Mp 1 - Whickery(ND) 3f  by 6 came from off the pace, flew down the stretch, got the lead and opened up
Mp 2 - Bandalera(EK) 3f  by 1/2 set/pressed pace, inched away from SS at the top of the stretch, surprised by closer
Mp 3 - Swahili Summer(GR) 3f  by 1 1/2 set/pressed pace, right with B throughout, couldn't get by her in stretch, tried gamely
Mp 4 - Ardent(RB) 3f  by 1 midpack and on the rail, had traffic problems, couldn't get out in time
Up 5 - Runs With Scissors(KCo) 3f  by 1 just behind leaders, but wide throughout, it cost her and she tired
UR 6 - Herais(KJ) 3f   bumped the gate coming out, didn't want to get into the race after that
 
3.) Maiden 3yof (div.2)   1 1/16m $20,000(see above) Weights:  115 all
Winner:  Zenaida, 1997 bay filly (Hawks & Doves[GB] - Trireme, *Cast-Iron Monarch) Owner/Trainer: Linda Caroff Breeder: Towhee Wood Farm(NJ)
 
Mp 1 - Zenaida(LiC) 3f  by 1/2 stalked the pace, picked it up at top of stretch, just got there in time
Mp 2 - Cat Fight(PB) 3f  by 3 1/2 set the pace, looked to have it won but was surprised late, tried gamely
Up 3 - Savannah Heat(RM) 3f  by 1/2 just off the pace, had to go wide coming into the turn, made a good move to get 3rd
Up 4 - Circle Of Fire(RO) 3f  by 1/2 raced midpack, started moving up in stretch, almost got 3rd
Mp 5 - Masked Wonder(BS) 3f  by 1 brought up the rear, started flying down the center of the track, needed a little more ground
Up 6 - Grimm's Fables(AF) 3f   broke a step slow and was stuck on the rail, hated the close quarters and dropped back
 
3.) Maiden 3yof (div.3)   1 1/16m $20,000(see above) Weights:  115 all
Winner:  Chambrey, 1997 dkb/br filly (Anjou - Somerset[GB], Rarity) Owner/Trainer: Nancy Ellis Breeder: Norwood(CA)
 
Mp 1 - Chambrey(NE) 3f  by 1 1/2 from off the pace, closed strongly to win opening up
Mp 2 - Celandine(KCa) 3f  by 1/2 stayed just off the leader, got lead in stretch, caught by closer
Mp 3 - Hunting Habit(PB) 3f  by 1/2 near the back, started moving on backstretch, coming hard at end to barely miss 2nd
Up 4 - Pantalets(EK) 3f  by 2 broke on outside, took unwanted lead, tired
Mp 5 - Starfury(BM) 3f  by 2 1/2 dropped well back, came on at the end but ran out of ground
UR 6 - Rhasia(GR) 3f   broke clean and found herself boxed in, didn't like being stuck, slowly dropped back
 
4.) Maiden 3yo (div.1)    1 1/8mT $20,000(see above) Weights:  119 c/g; 114 filly
Winner:  Trelane, 1997 chestnut colt (Macavity - Exotic Minx, Exotic Ritual) Owner/Breeder: Gina Romero(CA) Trainer: Ray Hastings
 
Mp 1 - Trelane(GR) 3c  by 2 1/2 set the pace, had enough to go w-t-w, easily
Mp 2 - Siris Starr(HTr) 3c  by 1/2 stalked the pace, tried hard to catch leader but couldn't
Mp 3 - Skukusa(RO) 3f  by nose near the pace throughout, started moving up and just missed 2nd
Mp 4 - Duke of Hazard Co(AF) 3c  by neck dropped well back, started coming on hard at the end but ran out of ground
Mp 5 - Cement Shoes(MS) 3c  by 3 near the front, bumped hard by SS, dropped back
UR 6 - Space Suit(PB) 3c   bumped CS hard coming into the final turn, eased by jockey
 
4.) Maiden 3yo (div.2)    1 1/8mT $20,000(see above) Weights:  119 all
Winner:  Scarsdale Star, 1997 dkb/br colt (The Daystar - Scarsdale Debutante, Secretariat) Owner/Trainer/Breeder: Patricia Brophy(NY)
 
UR 1 - Scarsdale Star(PB) 3c  by 1 pressed the pace hard, got the lead and had enough to hold on
Up 2 - Tiberon II(HTr) 3c  by 2 stayed midpack, cutting in on the winner's lead but couldn't get there in time
Mp 3 - Schooner(EK) 3c  by neck next to last early, came flying down the stretch, couldn't get there in time
UR 4 - Apollitician(KJ) 3c  by 2 1/2 stalked the pace, started moving up, caught by S late in stretch to miss 3rd
Mp 5 - Snowdrift(KCa) 3c  by 3 1/2 set a fast pace while being pressed, couldn't sustain and dropped back
Ap 6 - Lighthouse Keeper(BM) 3c   dropped far back, started moving way to late, had no chance today
 
5.) Maiden 3/up f/m (div.1)    1 1/8m $20,000(see above) Weights:  118 all
Winner:  Vocalise, 1996 bay filly (A.P. Indy - Geisha Girl, First Dance) Owner/Trainer/Breeder: Elizabeth Knoll(MI)
 
Mp 1 - Vocalise(EK) 4f  by 2 pressed the pace, got the lead mid-stretch and started opening up
Mp 2 - Flaming Bronze(SS) 4f  by 1/2 took unwanted lead, gave up lead in mid-stretch, but had enough to hold for place
Mp 3 - Perfect Warmth(PB) 5m  by 1 near the back, started flying on the backstretch, had to go wide, almost got 2nd
Mp 4 - Legaba(NE) 5m  by 1/2 just off the leaders, picked it up at the top of the stretch, caught by a closer mid-stretch
Mp 5 - Mountain Zone(BS) 4f  by 1 midpack and boxed in, couldn't find a hole til late, but went through and just missed 4th
Mp 6 - Allegrettable(KCa) 4f  by 2 1/2 midpack and stuck on the rail, a hole never opened up and she didn't get a chance to really run
Mp 7 - Barley(EK) 4f  by nostril near the back, started moving up, but just didn't have it today
Up 8 - New Fire(PB) 4f  by 1/2 broke slow and got stuck on rail, jockey tried to take her out but ran out of ground
Mp 9 - Luna's Jewel(RO) 4f   content to trail early, she started to move to late and couldn't get there today
 
5.) Maiden 3/up f/m (div.2)    1 1/8m $20,000(see above) Weights:  118 all
Winner:  Cassaleria's Wildflower, 1994 bay mare (Cassaleria - Westchester Hills, Herbager) Owner/Trainer/Breeder: Patricia Brophy(NY)
 
Mp 1 - Cassaleria's Wildflower(PB) 6m  by 1/2 trailed the field, put in a huge run to win
Mp 2 - Ceo Gheasacacn(NE) 5m  by 2 1/2 pressed the pace, got lead top of stretch, couldn't hold off late closer
Mp 3 - Cameo Angel(PB) 4f  by 1/2 broke fast, went to lead, had the lead til top of stretch, held gamely for show
UR 4 - To Hell With It(AF) 4f  by 1 1/2 stayed with the pace, tired slightly
Ap 5 - Tattered Banner(KJ) 4f  by head midpack and trapped on the rail, didn't have anywhere to run
Mp 6 - Blue Dunn(BH) 4f  by neck stuck in midpack, bumped several times, found a hole and started moving up but ran out of ground
Up 7 - Sunny Delite(AI) 4f  by 1 near the back, had to go wide and swerve to avoid MM, lost momentum
G3Sp 8 - Moneymover(EK) 4f   broke slowly, caught behind a wall of horses, tried to go around but had to check
 
6.) Maiden 3/up   7f $20,000(see above) Weights:(beside runners)
Winner:  Chase The Clouds, 1996 black colt (Estrada - Against All Odds, Earnest Endeavor) Owner/Trainer: Bonnie Meyer Breeder: Tonka Stables(FL)
 
Mp 1 - Chase the Clouds(BM) 4c 121 by 1 pressed pace, got the lead in mid-stretch and started to draw away
Up 2 - Distant Hero(AI) 4c 121 by 2 pressed the pace, got the lead at top of stretch, gave way mid-stretch but held for 2nd
Mp 3 - Ballet Dancer(AI) 4f 116 by 1 1/2 set the pace, pressed hard by DH and CtC, tired slightly in stretch
Mp 4 - Catch My Soul(HTr) 3c 114 by nose settled off the pace, was coming on hard at end to barely grab 4th
Mp 5 - Wings N' A Halo(JS) 3f 121 by 1/2 midpack most of the way, started moving up strongly, missed 4th on the bob
Up 6 - Winning Ritual(BS) 5h 118 by 1 1/2 bidded his time near the back, flying late, needed some more ground
Mp 7 - Alpha Wolf(ND) 3c 118 by 1 1/2 trapped on the rail throughout, never had a chance to run
Up 8 - Nick's Promise(JS) 3f 116 by 2 trapped behind a wall of horses, couldn't get clear til way to late, jockey let her finish on her own
Mp 9 - Cairncastle(JL) 3c 121 by 1/2 settled in last, started to pick it up but was blocked by a wall of horses
Up 10 - Sharp Point(PB)  4c 118 by 1 1/2 near the back, tried to catch field but was caught behind a wall of horses
Mp 11 - Selden(NE) 4c 121  forced to race on outside, had to check going into the turn, lost contention
 
7.) Allowance 3yof   1 1/8mT $40,000(see above) Weights:  118; NW allowed 3
Winner:  Risky Line, 1997 ch filly (Headline News - Northern Risk, Northern Dancer) Owner/Trainer: Brenda Suiter Breeder: Sunny Side Stables(KY)
 
Mp 1 - Risky Line(BS) 3f 115 by 1/2 trailed the field, picked in up on the backstretch and just got the win.
MW 2 - Boa(SA) 3f 118 by 1/2 pressed the pace, looked clear in stretch, just caught by closer
AW 3 - Melisande(AI) 3f 118 by 1 from off the pace, closing strongly to almost get 2nd
MW 4 - Frozen Poet(SH) 3f 118 by 3 1/2 went to the lead, set brisk fractions while being pressed hard, needed the race
MW 5 - Natural Style(KCa) 3f 118 by 1/2 slow leaving the gate, raced near the back, not in it today
MW 6 - Sitting On A Secret(LoC) 3f 118  boxed in, no where to go, definetely not her day
 
8.) Allowance 3yo (div.1)   1 1/16m $40,000(see above) Weights: 120; NW2LT allowed 2
Winner:  Haunted Sea, 1997 bay colt (American Breeze - PR Jubilee, Northern Dancer) Owner:  Pineridge Racing Stables  Trainer/Breeder: Kristine Jensen(CA)
 
Spw 1 - Haunted Sea(KJ) 3c 120 by 2 midpack early, got the lead at top of stretch, won driving
MW 2 - Godspeed(PB) 3c 118 by 1 1/2 from the back, flying late, couldn't get to winner
Spw 3 - Flags and Banners(JL) 3c 120 by 1 raced with HS throughout, followed him into the stretch but couldn't keep up, game effort
MW 4 - Backer(KR) 3c 118 by 1/2 pressed the pace, tried to hold off closers, couldn't
Spw 5 - Command Performance(SS) 3c 120 by head out fast to take the lead, had it going into the stretch but dropped back
MW 6 - Tarquis(KCa) 3c 118 by 1/2 well back early, started picking it up in stretch, looked like he wanted more ground
MW 7 - Endor(AI) 3c 118 by 1/2 hit PW hard leaving gate, lost contention
MW 8 - Price Waterhouse(BH) 3c 118  bumped E hard leaving gate, never got into the race
 
8.) Allowance 3yo (div.2)   1 1/16m $40,000(see above) Weights: 120; NW2LT allowed 2
Winner:  Mutual Mistrust, 1997 dkb/br g (General Admission - Imagine That Too, NHE Midnight King) Owner/Trainer: Karen Coursen Breeder: NHE-North (NJ)
 
Spw 1 - Mutual Mistrust(KCo) 3g 118 by 2 broke fastest, went to the lead and won, w-t-w easily
MW 2 - Kayenta(NE) 3c 118 by 1 from behind, coming on hard at the end but couldn't catch winner
MW 3 - Hello Forever(BH) 3c 118 by nose pressed the pace, couldn't catch leader, held gamely for 3rd
MW 4 - Tethys(AI) 3c 118 by 1 1/2 midpack throughout, picked it up in stretch but missed 3rd on the bob
MW 5 - History Repeating(MS) 3c 118 by 1/2 pinched back at break and boxed in, he never had a chance to run and jockey had a
     handful of horse at the end
AW 6 - Busted Rose(BS) 3c 120 by 1/2 trapped on rail throughout, jockey tried to take him around but it was to late
AW 7 - Dark Mansions(JL) 3c 120  out of gate slowly, forced to race near the back, had to check hard and lost contention
 
9.) Allowance 3/up f/m (div.1)   1 3/16m $40,000(see above) Weights: 121; NW2LT allowed 2
Winner:  Luminary, 1996 bay filly (Beacon - Unveiled, Summer Breeze) Owner/Trainer: Elizabeth Knoll  Breeder: Willowspring TBs(MI)
 
AW 1 - Luminary(EK) 4f 121 by 1 ran midpack, picked it up at top of lane and held on to win
MW 2 - Kentucky Rain(BS) 4f 119 by 3 1/2 came from behind in the middle of the track, flying late, almost got it
MW 3 - Calaboose(GR) 5m 119 by 1/2 stayed just off the leader, got by her but caught by closers
G1SW 4 - Iced Champagne(JL) 4f 121 by 1 took unwanted lead, didn't seem interested in running today but did try and hold off closers
MW 5 - Up Up and Away(AI) 4f 119 by 2 1/2 raced near the back, started moving to late to get there
MW 6 - A Hold Up(AF) 4f 119  trapped on rail, hated the close quarters and dropped back
 
9.) Allowance 3/up f/m (div.2)   1 3/16m $40,000(see above) Weights: 121; NW2LT allowed 2
Winner:  Debate Team, 1994 ch mare (Milleurs Voeux[FR] - Eloquence, Chief Tecumseh)) Owner/Trainer: Elizabeth Knoll Breeder: Cross R Ranch(MI)
 
AW 1 - Debate Team(EK) 6m 121 by 2 1/2 ran midpack, picked it up when asked, pulled away in stretch
AW 2 - Inanna(KJ) 5m 121 by 2 raced midpack, followed the DT into the stretch, couldn't catch her but easily got 2nd
MW 3 - Air Castles(AI) 5m 119 by 4 1/2 from near the back, flying but couldn't get to top 2 in time
AW 4 - Classic Speed(NE) 5m 121 by head right off leader early, started dropping back on far turn, held for 4th
CW 5 - Light Touch(JL) 7m 119 by 1 took unwanted lead, gave it up on turn for home and dropped back
MW 6 - Gallant Wind(PB) 4f 119  dropped well back, jockey got her moving to late to be a threat today
 
10.) Allowance 3/up (NW2LT)   1 1/4mT $40,000(see above) Weights: 124; NW allowed 2; 3yo allowed 3; f/m allowed 5
Winner:  Real Wet, 1996 bay colt (Puddle Jumper - Real Wild, Runnin Wild) Owner/Trainer: Bonnie Meyer Breeder: Misty Hill Acres(PA)?
 
MW 1 - Real Wet(BM) 4c 124 by 1 1/2 raced just off the pace, put in a good run to get the lead in mid-stretch, opened up a bit
Mp 2 - Classic Twister(HTh) 3f 119 by 1/2 trailed the field into the backstretch, started moving and was flying at the end
Mp 3 - Luv American Style(HTr) 3c 122 by 1 stalked the pace, had the lead til mid-stretch, held gamely for 3rd
MW 4 - Hourless(JL) 5h 124 by 1/2 midpack most of the way, started moving up, couldn't get by LAS, tried
Mp 5 - Relativistic(KCa) 4c 122 by 1 dropped well back, got moving to late but was flying at the end
MW 6 - Raging Planet(AF) 3c 124 by 3 1/2 set a very fast pace, tried to hold off closers but couldn't, gradually dropped back
Spw 7 - Medicine Hat(SS) 5h 124 by 1 pressed the pace hard, through fast fractions, tired and dropped back
MW 8 - Crimson Devine(EE) 5h 124  dropped well back,  got moving to late to catch field, really needed the race
 
10.) Allowance 3/up    1 1/4mT $40,000(see above) Weights:  126lbs; NW3LT allowed 2lbs; f/m allowed 5lbs
Winner:  Successful Rendezvous, 1994 dkb/br h  (Secret Lover - 'S Wonderful, Gallant) Owner:  Diana Carren-Webster Trainer:  Bonnie Holder Breeder: Valley Mills(TX)
 
MGSW 1 - Successful Rendezvous(BH) 6h 126 by 1 stalked the pace, powerful stretch run to get it pulling away
AW 2 - Shoal(RB) 5m 121 by 1/2 rated just off the pace, strong rally to get 2nd
AW 3 - Telepherique(JL) 5h 126 by 1 1/2 rated midpack, picked it up at the end, almost got 2nd
G2/CH 4 - So Alone(JL) 7h 126 by 4 pressed an extremely fast pace, caught at top of stretch, tired
MSW 5 - Espoir(NE) 6m 121 by 1 dropped well out of it, got moving to late to be a threat today
AW 6 - Beyond Antares(GR) 4c 124  set a very fast pace, caught at top of stretch, tired badly
 
11.) Claiming 3/up    8f $10,000(see above) Weights: 119; 3yo's allowed 3
Winner:  Hoist The Moon,  1997 gr/ro colt (Bucephalus - Hoist The Sail[IRE], Hoist The Flag) Owner/Trainer: Kim Cassida  Breeder: Forest Retreat(CT)
 
Spw 1 - c-Hoist The Moon(KCa) 3c 116 by 1 1/2 forced to take lead when no one else wanted it, pulled away and held strongly
AW 2 - c-Step On Bye(KCa) 4c 119 by 1 rated just off the leader, started picking it up at end but couldn't catch leader
AW 3 - Takes It All(BM) 4c 119  raced in last, coming on at the end
Hoist the Moon claimed by Tricia Milstead
Step On Bye claimed by Sheila Alcala