Actor Kiefer Sutherland signals "thumbs up" to Otsego Farms owner Jim Webber (offstage) after Webber discussed his stables prospects on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Although there are no apparent superstars in out current crop of 2yo's, they have all performed admirably and have given us some bit of hope for the future.
Usually at this time of year, I am looking critically at the 2yo's with the purpose of sending a few of them packing. In the past, it's been a fairly easy process - just look for the ones that haven't made any money and have shown no improvement over the course of the year. For them, it's Bon Voyage.
This year is different though. They have all shown me something, or at least shown enough to forestall their departure at year end.
Art of Seduction 3-0-0-0
I purchased this well-bred colt after his first race. AR says sprinter, HRF stats say otherwise. He has not hit the board in two races at longer distances, but has looked decent. He'll get a chance to see what he can do next year at 10+ furlongs before any final decision is made.
Azrael 3-0-1-0
Slow-starting, hard-finishing colt, just like his daddy. He has been steadily improving, culminating in a 2nd place finish in his last race. Prognosis is good.
Captain Britain 3-1-0-1
This Union Jack sired colt has been steady, if unspectacular. His PSR's have been modest, but he has a propensity to hit the board. He may end up as a serviceable racer in the mold of Shatterstar. Hopefully though, he'll step up and accomplish a bit more.
Deep Magic 3-0-1-0
This fellow carried very high expectations. By War Machine out of Isca's Revenge, his breeding commands respect. He has also showed steady improvement, finally hitting the board in his third race. We anticipate a solid 3yo campaign.
Kit Fisto 3-0-2-0
Another Nightwing progeny, Fisto seems to have exceptional lung capacity. A couple of 2nd place finishes in three tries bodes well for next year.
Moondragon 3-1-0-0
She won her debut, then has regressed a little bit in the last two races. Has speed and has shown she can win, so she'll get another season to show more consistency.
Xtra Run 4-0-1-0
Being by Run Missy Run out of Xtra Heat, she should ooze speed. Her HRF stats do confirm that she has abundant ability, but so far, we've been unsuccessful in determining if she's a sprinter, a miler, or a distance horse. She'll get plenty of time to sort herself out.
You Know My Name 3-1-0-0
She won her second race in spectacular fashion, paving her way to the the BC Fillies Juvie, then bombed just as spectacularly. Has a ton of talent potential though and should be a credit to her sire, Union Jack, next season.
Mocha Milkshake 0-0-0-0
Slow-maturing 2yo who will not race until next season. We love the breeding of Memcay x Gourmet Girl and our trainers tell us this fella loves distance, so bring on 2015.
All nine of these horses will get a good long look next season as 3yo's. Azrael and Kit Fisto both have some potential as Kentucky Derby prospects, but they will have to show marked improvement early next year.
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