May 25th: Ripon
6f Maiden |
Made a middling price at the Keeneland September sales and close to the
sire's 2004 average.
US based, third season sire has a mixed pedigree. He was a Grade 1 2yo
winner on dirt in the US. He stands in the major breeding state of Kentucky
for $10,000 covering fee.
Dam was a minor 2yo winner in the US.
The trainer has had an increased number of 2yos in 2003-4 and this runner
is at the high end of his normal range of sales price.
He is notable for having his 2yos ready and competent on debut and they
can win northern races at longer SPs because of this. He has already had
a debut winner (backed from 9/1 to 11/2) in 2005 and a 4th place from only
two runners.
Difficult to place with unproven pedigree for British racing. Trainer has
been selective in 2005 in the 2yos that have run and they are usually ready
to run to a high level within their ability on debut. Profile
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