Tampa Bay Trainer Christophe Clement sent out Stonestreet Stables' The Right Stuff to a 2 1/2-length score in a one-mile turf test for 3-year-olds Jan. 20 at Tampa Bay Downs.
The Sea The Stars colt was purchased by Ben McElroy from Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale for $645,273. Bred by Framont Limited in Great Britain, The Right Stuff is out of the unraced Invincible Spirit mare Sarbacane.
The Right Stuff debuted July 18 at Saratoga Race Course, where he finished fifth in a 1 1/16-mile maiden special weight turf race. He then raced at Arlington International Racecourse, finishing third in a one-mile turf test Aug. 7.
Ridden to victory Wednesday by Samy Camacho, The Right Stuff raced in second as the first quarter-mile went in :22.86 but took over the lead just after entering the back stretch. He went on to set easy fractions of :46.54 for the half-mile and then opened up a four-length lead as six furlongs went in 1:10.95. Deferred Taxes cut into his lead through the stretch, but The Right Stuff finished in a final time of 1:36.06 on a firm course.
Horses owned by Stonestreet nominated to the Triple Crown:
Alejandro: Trained by Steven Asmussen. Cazadero: Trained by Steven Asmussen. Clairiere: Trained by Steven Asmussen. Fairchild: Trained by Mark Casse. Pauline's Pearl: Trained by Steven Asmussen. She is a filly.
Fair Grounds Stonestreet Stables' homebred Pauline's Pearl, a daughter of Tapit and grade 1 winner Hot Dixie Chick, took a 1 1/16-mile maiden test for 3-year-old fillies Feb. 12 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. rated Pauline's Pearl in midpack of the 10-horse field as a half-mile went in splits of :23.95 and :48.49. Hernandez was patient with his charge around the final turn and then made a rallying move four and then six wide in the stretch. He gave the filly one quick reminder and she pulled clear to win by 3 1/2 lengths. Pauline's Pearl completed the distance in 1:45.86 on a sloppy, sealed track.
Trained by Steve Asmussen, Friday's race was the third start for Pauline's Pearl, who finished fifth in her Dec. 19 debut and then third Jan. 15, both at Fair Grounds.
Aside from being a grade 1 winner, Hot Dixie Chick also produced stakes winner Union Jackson , who placed third in the 2016 Aristides Stakes (G3).
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Trainer Christophe Clement sent out Stonestreet Stables' The Right Stuff to a 2 1/2-length score in a one-mile turf test for 3-year-olds Jan. 20 at Tampa Bay Downs.
The Sea The Stars colt was purchased by Ben McElroy from Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale for $645,273. Bred by Framont Limited in Great Britain, The Right Stuff is out of the unraced Invincible Spirit mare Sarbacane.
The Right Stuff debuted July 18 at Saratoga Race Course, where he finished fifth in a 1 1/16-mile maiden special weight turf race. He then raced at Arlington International Racecourse, finishing third in a one-mile turf test Aug. 7.
Ridden to victory Wednesday by Samy Camacho, The Right Stuff raced in second as the first quarter-mile went in :22.86 but took over the lead just after entering the back stretch. He went on to set easy fractions of :46.54 for the half-mile and then opened up a four-length lead as six furlongs went in 1:10.95. Deferred Taxes cut into his lead through the stretch, but The Right Stuff finished in a final time of 1:36.06 on a firm course.
Alejandro: Trained by Steven Asmussen.
Cazadero: Trained by Steven Asmussen.
Clairiere: Trained by Steven Asmussen.
Fairchild: Trained by Mark Casse.
Pauline's Pearl: Trained by Steven Asmussen. She is a filly.
Clairiere All Class in Rachel Alexandra: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/246197/clairiere-all-class-in-rachel-alexandra
Fair Grounds
Stonestreet Stables' homebred Pauline's Pearl, a daughter of Tapit and grade 1 winner Hot Dixie Chick, took a 1 1/16-mile maiden test for 3-year-old fillies Feb. 12 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. rated Pauline's Pearl in midpack of the 10-horse field as a half-mile went in splits of :23.95 and :48.49. Hernandez was patient with his charge around the final turn and then made a rallying move four and then six wide in the stretch. He gave the filly one quick reminder and she pulled clear to win by 3 1/2 lengths. Pauline's Pearl completed the distance in 1:45.86 on a sloppy, sealed track.
Trained by Steve Asmussen, Friday's race was the third start for Pauline's Pearl, who finished fifth in her Dec. 19 debut and then third Jan. 15, both at Fair Grounds.
Aside from being a grade 1 winner, Hot Dixie Chick also produced stakes winner Union Jackson , who placed third in the 2016 Aristides Stakes (G3).