Simplify (Not this time) became the 17th and third bet winners in the last six days for his sire with a convincing win in this first step on the road to the GI Florida Derby and – perhaps – beyond. .
Placed fourth in a debut that lasted 5 1/2 of the time on the synthetic track on October 1, the bay overwhelmed a group of mixed Florida teenage girls to 16 3/4 length on October 23, well. for a 92 Beyer. He couldn’t take them back, faltering to finish third at long odds on November 13, but had his fair share of backing on Saturday.
Without a hitch, Simplification was part of a scramble for the top spot, and taking on command was entirely in line with the course after an inaugural quarter: 23.70. Judging well past the mids while moving well for Javier Castellano, the second betting pick was a bit late swapping his lead in the upper stretch and trailing at the last 1/8 mile. the same before galloping powerfully into the turn.
“I told everyone, these are good horses but I think the longer distance is better for my horse,” said winning coach Antonio Sano. “The first time the horse ran six hairs, it won easily, but that was the special weight of a maiden. The next race the horse is not ready yet. He didn’t work every day because [we had] the option to sell the horse. The horse was not sold. I told the owner we will be on Jan 1 for a mile. Castellano worked for the horse. He is a special horse, a very good horse. ”
France Weiner, who also bred 2005 GI Kentucky Derby runner-up with her husband Irwin, purchased Simply Confection for $80,000 carrying this pony in utero at Keeneland in November 2018. Simplification, who has The second dam is a full sister. Ashado champion, has a younger half sister Mendelssohn That RNAd for $190,000 at FTSAUG last summer and a craving of Can be heard. The mare is due Union Rags. The winner was bred by backcross of the top freshman males Gunman.
MUCHO MACHO MAN S., $150,000, Gulfstream, 1-1, 3yo, 1m, 1:35.04, ft.
first-SIMPLIFICATION, 118, c, 3, by Not this time
First Smash: Simply Confection (SP, $124,688), by Candy Ride (Arg)
Strike 2: Ballado’s Halo, by Saint Ballado
3rd Dam: Goulash, according to the Book of Mari
WIN THE BLACK 1ST. ($50,000 RNA Wlg ’19 KEENOV). O-Tami Bobo; B-France & Irwin J Weiner (FL); T-Antonio Sano; J-Javier Castellano. 92,070 dollars. Lifetime record: 4-2-0-1, $125,270.
2-Strong attack, 120, c, 3, Flashback – Coco’s Sweetie, by Tenpins. TYPE 1 BLACK. ($3,000 Ylg ’20 FTKOCT; $25,000 Ylg’ 21 OBSMAR). O-Miracle’s International Trading Inc; B-Gary & Mary West Stables Inc (KY); T-Matthew J Williams. $29,700.
3–Mr Rum Runner, 118, c, 3, Uncaptured – Jitterbug Blues, by Pleasant Tap. ($17,000 RNA 2yo ’21 OBSAPR). O-Lanes Mark Racing Stable & Danny J Pate; BJ F Webb (FL); T-Patrick L Biacone. $14,850.
Margins: 4, 7 1/4, NK. Odds: 4.20, 0.80, 22.00.
Also Ran: Graphic Detail, Sport Pepper, Skippylongstocking.
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