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Pete
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Azul Leon

Postby Pete » Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:07 pm

Hi Folks,

Azul Leon won the Hollywood Juvenile Stakes (G3) today giving Lion Heart his 2nd stakes winner and first graded in most impressive fashion.

If you haven't seen the race it's certainly worth a look at http://WWW.Bloodhorse.Com.

Lyin' Heart, another son of Lion Heart, ran a game 2nd in the Bashford Manor Stakes (G3) at Churchill today as well.

It's interesting that both of these colts have been coming off the pace given that Lion Heart was a dedicated front runner.

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Postby Shammy Davis » Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:21 pm

Ran a difficult five wide to take the win. Extraordinary effort. Definitely was the class of the field.
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Postby Pete » Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:42 pm

Hi Shammy,

Azul Leon bobbled at the start but was very professional for his 2nd race as a 2yo. Hard to tell the quality of his competition but he certainly seems to be a youngster to watch. His connections mentioned the Breeder's Cup Juvenile as his target.

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Postby smokeglacken » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:53 am

Reminded me of another 2 yr old named Favirote Trick. Guess Joseph Lacombe might have another one. :D
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Postby Shammy Davis » Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:37 am

Pete posted concerning Azul Leon:
His connections mentioned the Breeder's Cup Juvenile as his target.


Don't know about that. I'll have to see a few more starts, but I definitely think he ran a very professional spot on race.
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Postby Shammy Davis » Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:47 pm

I'm amazed no one has commented on this colts win (via disqualification) in the 2008 BEST PAL Stakes. This is one tough juvenile. Hope he keeps improving.
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Postby geowarrior » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:13 pm

Hope he keeps improving and stays sound.

I saw a very nice two year old by Include called Stamp get a truly terrible trip in his debut at Saratoga today. He was much the best but was blocked to third. I think he's one to watch for in the future.
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