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MONMOUTH PARK STAKES REVIEW PAGE 7 - 20000 |
The Junior Champion Stakes
$45,000
For Fillies, Two Year Olds
One Mile- Turf
Saturday, August 26, 2000 Race 7
Turf Course: Fast
Finish Wire:
The field was off in good order except for Steiners Baby Girl who was off a bit slow. Tickle Me Too led Word Puzzle, Medicine Bow and You Be Mine into the first turn. A group of horses at the back of the pack, running in close quarters with no where to go, wound up very wide in the first turn including first time starter Steiners Baby Girl, who made a strong move to get back with the pack after the bad break. Word Puzzle led the field down the backside through a half-mile in 47:0 pressed by Missed Dues. In the turn Missed Dues put a head in front and carried the small lead into the stretch. Across the turf shute Ruff and Croom were driving towards the leader as Ruff went on to win The Junior Champion Stakes by two lengths at the wire over Croom and Steiners Baby Girl, who after an eventful outing, managed to get up for third. Ruff is a two year old filly owned by Robert Spiegel, trained by David Donk and was ridden by Chuck C. Lopez.
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Chuck C. Lopez guides Ruff to victory in The Junior Champion Stakes.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 8 | Ruff | 11.00 | 4.20 | 3.20 |
| 1 | Croom | 3.00 | 2.40 | |
| 11 | Steiners Baby Girl | 3.60 |
23:1
47:0 1:11:2
1:37:4
The Choice Stakes
$50,000
For Three Year Olds
One And One-Eighths Miles - Turf
Saturday, August 26, 2000 Race 9
Turf Course: Fast
Finish Wire:
The field was sent off to a good start as Conscience Clear left the turf shute with a head length lead over Illegal Smile as the two scrimmaged for the lead passing the grandstand for the first time. Western Squire was running in third position. Conscience Clear led the field into the first turn followed closely by Illegal Smile as the rest of the pack tried to stay within striking distance. Down the backside Conscience Clear ran three quarters in 1:12:3 still leading the field as the pack was now becoming compact entering the far turn. Jay's Crown was now running in third position as Cogburn had moved into fourth as Western Smile was now backing up to the near back of the pack. Entering the stretch Conscience Clear still had a length lead but Ivars Big Peaceful was in the middle of his big move running four wide through the turn and was now gaining on the leaders. In deep stretch, Jay's Crown overtook Conscience Clear and held off the late driving Ivars Big Peaceful by a head to win The Choice Stakes. Jay's Crown is a three year old owned by Meadowridge Stable, trained by B. Johnstone and was ridden by Thomas Turner.
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Jay's Crown wins The Choice Stakes with Thomas Turner aboard.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 6 | Jay's Crown | 24.00 | 8.60 | 3.60 |
| 4 | Ivars Big Peaceful | 5.60 | 3.20 | |
| 5 | Conscience Clear | 2.40 |
23:2
48:4 1:12:3
1:36:4 1:49:3
The Personal Ensign Stakes
$60,000
For Fillies And Mares, Three Year Olds And Upward
One And One-Sixteenth Miles - Main Track
Sunday, August 27, 2000 Race 3
Main Track: Fast
Finish Wire:
After a slow beginning, Don't Pinch Me was sent to the lead on the outside leading the field through an opening quarter in 23:3 followed by Sheldons Jet, Proud Owner and Tactical Move. Don't Pinch Me continued to lead down the backside posting a half mile time of 46:4 with Sheldons Jet and Proud Owner still taking up the chase for the lead. As the field moved through the far turn Don't Pinch Me held a head length lead over Sheldons Jet, who was running in hand. As the leaders moved off the turn into the stretch Sheldons Jet overtook Don't Pinch Me for the lead and drew off through the stretch to win The Personal Ensign Stakes. Proud Owner gained position late and was second as Too Too Divine got up for third place. Shedons Jet is a four year old filly owned by S J B Stable, trained by Timothy J. Tullock, Jr. and was ridden by Mario Pino.
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Sheldons Jet wins The Personal Ensign Stakes with Mario Pino aboard.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 3 | Sheldons Jet | 4.80 | 2.80 | 2.20 |
| 2 | Proud Owner | 3.00 | 2.40 | |
| 6 | Too Too Divine | 2.20 |
23:3 46:4
1:11:3 1:37:2 1:44:1
The Omnibus Stakes
$60,000
For Fillies And Mares, Three Year Olds And Upward
One And One-Eighth Miles - Turf Course
Sunday, August 27, 2000 Race 7
Turf Course: Firm
Finish Wire:
The field was sent off to a good start. Luminous Prize and Boca Juniors led the field onto the main course followed by Inn Between and Prospectress who were scrimmaging for third position. Boca Juniors took the lead into the clubhouse turn and ran the opening quarter in 23:2. Boca Juniors held the lead down the backside and into the far turn running the half-mile in 49:3. Inn Between and Luminous Prize were tracking close behind while Orange Sunset was finding her best stride almost a half dozen lengths behind the leaders. Boca Juniors held the lead in deep stretch until Orange Sunset moved strongly past the field into first position as Final Tango moved into second position, but at the wire it was Orange Sunset winning The Omnibus Stakes. Orange Sunset is a four year old filly owned by Skymarc Farm, trained by Christophe Clement and was ridden by Mike Luzzi.
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Mike Luzzi guides Orange Sunset to victory in The Omnibus Stakes.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 1 | Orange Sunset | 5.00 | 3.00 | 2.60 |
| 6 | Final Tango | 4.00 | 3.40 | |
| 5 | Jeunesse Doree | 8.20 |
23:2
49:3 1:13:1
1:37:3 1:49:4
The Longfellow Stakes
$75,000
For Three Year Olds And Upward
Six Furlongs - Main Track
Sunday, August 27, 2000 Race 8
Main Track: Fast
Finish Wire:
The field broke evenly from the gate as Delaware Township, Scobey and Sweep Well scrimmaged for the early lead. Sweep Well took a head length lead from the pack and ran the opening quarter in 21:2. In the far turn Delaware Township overtook the lead as the rest of the field tried to stay close. In the stretch Delaware Township opened up on the field, as the rest could only look on, to win The Longfellow Stakes by seven lengths at the wire in a time of 1:07:4 equaling the track record set back in 1992 by Gilded Time. Delaware Township is a four year old colt owned by New Farm, trained by Ben Perkins, Jr. and was ridden by Joe Bravo. |
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Joe Bravo guides Delaware Township to victory and a track record in The Longfellow Stakes.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 2 | Delaware Township | 7.60 | 4.20 | 2.60 |
| 3 | Say Florida Sandy | 3.60 | 2.80 | |
| 6 | Just Call Me Carl | 2.40 |
21:2 43:3
1:07:4
The Bob Harding Stakes
$60,000
For Three Year Olds And Upward
One Mile - Turf
Sunday, August 27, 2000 Race 9
Turf Course: Firm
Finish Wire:
After a good start Blue Grey led the field through an opening quarter of 23:0. As the field moved to the backside Blue Grey continued to lead followed by Bonaly, Pleasant Feeling and General Express as the half mile was clocked in 46:3. Through the far turn and into the stretch Bonaly had taken the lead but tired in deep stretch allowing Buying Rain to get up and win The Bob Harding Stakes. Bonaly held on for second as coupled entry mate El Mirasol ran third. Buying Rain is a seven year old gelding owned by Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr., trained by John R. S. Fisher and was ridden by Roberto Alvarado, Jr. |
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Buying Rain, inside, wins The Bob Harding Stakes.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 3 | Buying Rain | 18.80 | 8.20 | 5.60 |
| 1 | Bonaly | 4.60 | 5.20 | |
| 1A | El Mirasol | 5.20 |
23:0 46:3
1:10:4 1:36:0
The Philip H. Iselin Handicap
Grade II
$350,000
A Handicap For Three Year Olds And Upward
One And One Eighth Miles - Main Track
Sunday, August 27, 2000 Race 10
Main Track - Fast
Finish Wire:
The field was sent off to a good start as Rize, Mountain Range and Fire King dueled for the lead before Rize took command and set the opening fraction of 22:4. On the backstretch the field let Rize run the half mile in 47:1 on a two length lead. As the field moved into the far turn Mountain Range and Fire King started to move towards the leader as Rize looked to be getting a bit short of stride. As the field moved off the turn and into the stretch Mountain Range moved along side the leader as Jose Ferrer shook the rains on Rize who then spurted away from the field like a rocket and went on to win The Iselin by nine lengths at the wire in impressive fashion. Sir Bear who was never a factor in the race got up for second and Talk's Cheap was next best in third. Rize is a four year old gelding owned by Runnin Horse Farms, Inc., trained by Norman R. Pointer and was ridden by Jose C. Ferrer. |
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Rize wins The Grade II Iselin Handicap with Jose Ferrer in the irons.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 1 | Rize | 22.80 | 6.00 | 3.20 |
| 3 | Sir Bear | 2.80 | 2.20 | |
| 2 | Talk's Cheap | 3.00 |
22:4
47:1 1:10:4
1:35:3 1:48:2
The Continental Mile Stakes
$40,000
First Division
For Two Year Olds
One Mile - Turf
Saturday, September 2, 2000 Race 7
Turf Course - Firm
Finish Wire:
The field broke in good order. The opening quarter was run in 24:0 as Charlie's Cards cleared the field running into the clubhouse turn followed by Seventyfivesouth and One Eyed Joker. At the half mile marker Charlie's Cards still had the lead as Seventyfivesouth and One Eyed Joker pressed the leader going into the far turn. Seventyfivesouth took the lead exiting the turn into the stretch before One Eyed Joker over took him crossing the turf shute. At the wire it was One Eyed Joker winning the first division of the Continental Mile Stakes by two lengths over Punkin Head, who ran second, and Seventyfivesouth, who held on for third. One Eyed Joker is a two year old colt owned by Noreen Carpenito, trained by William W. Perry and was ridden by Jose Velez, Jr.
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One Eyed Joker, with Jose Velez, Jr. aboard, wins the First Division of the Continental Mile Stakes.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 1 | One Eyed Joker | 12.40 | 6.60 | 4.40 |
| 7 | Punkin Head | 13.00 | 6.80 | |
| 5 | Seventyfivesouth | 5.20 |
24:0
48:3 1:13:0
1:38:0 (See Second Division below.)
The Rumson Stakes
$75,000
For Three Year Olds
Six Furlongs - Main Track
Saturday, September 2, 2000 Race 8
Main Track - Fast
Finish Wire:
Governor's Pride broke the quickest from the gate and took the early lead followed by Bop, Broadway Show and Max's Pal. After running the opening quarter in 21:1 Governor's Pride led the field into the far turn and ran the half in 43:3. In the stretch Governor's Pride gave way to Max's Pal, who was able to rate off the swift early fractions and move up two places on the turn to be in striking distance when the field turned for home. Through the stretch and to the wire Max's Pal opened up to win The Rumson Stakes by one and one half lengths over Stormin Oedy, who was up for second, and Governor's Pride, who held on for third after setting the torid early fractions. Max's Pal is a three year old colt owned by Raymond Dweck, trained by Ben Perkins, Jr. and was ridden by Rick Wilson.
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Max's Pal wins The Rumson Stakes.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 2 | Max's Pal | 3.60 | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| 4 | Stormin Oedy | 6.20 | 3.40 | |
| 3 | Governor's Pride | 2.80 |
21:1 43:3
1:09:0
The Continental Mile Stakes
$40,000
Second Division
For Two Year Olds
One Mile - Turf
Saturday, September 2, 2000 Race 9
Turf Course - Firm
Finish Wire:
The field was sent off to a good start. Airy Hill was extremely rank going into the first turn. Changing Light took the early lead followed by Drobney, Airy Hill and He's A Dreamer. Changing Light continued to lead down the backstretch running the half mile in 49:1 as Drobney, Baptize and Airy Hill were still persuing the leader as the field moved into the far turn. In mid turn Baptize moved to the rail and cut the corner inside of Changing Light and took the lead entering the stretch. Through the stretch and to the wire Baptize drew off to win the Second Division of The Continental Mile by one and three quarter lengths over Airy Hill, who after a rank start finished second, and Star Over The Bay who ran third. Baptize is a two year old colt owned by Mary and Gary West, trained by William I. Mott and was ridden by Jose C. Ferrer. |
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Baptize, with Jose C. Ferrer. aboard, wins the Second Division of the Continental Mile Stakes.
© 2000 PHOTOS BY ORR.com/MELISSA GRIMM
Final Results:
| 3 | Baptize | 3.60 | 2.40 | 2.20 |
| 8 | Airy Hill | 3.00 | 2.60 | |
| 4 | Star Over The Bay | 3.60 |
24:3
49:1 1:13:3
1:38:2