The John McSorley Stakes

$50,000

For Three-Year- Olds And Upward

Five Furlongs  - Turf Course

Sunday, July 6, 2003    Race 6

Track: Fast       Turf: Firm

Finish Wire:

Rudirudy took the field into the stretch getting the half mile in snappy 43.98.  Nearing the wire the leader gave way to the oncoming Jeb’s Wild who drew clear in the final yards to win the Mc Sorley in a final time of 55.57 a length and one-half in front of Ghostly Numbers, who was outfinished for the win, but earned the place spot as Namequest  finished well for third.  Jeb’s Wild is a four-year-old bay colt owned by  Thomas L. Croley, trained by Timothy A. Hills and was ridden by Joe Bravo.

Jeb's Wild victorious in The $50,000 John McSorley Stakes.

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Final Results:

  21.58, 43.98, 55.57 

Scratched Horses: Pharaoh's Cat, Quest of Fate

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The Little Silver Stakes

$50,000

For Three-Year-Old Fillies

One And One-Sixteenth Miles  - Turf Course

Sunday, July 6, 2003    Race 10

Track: Fast       Turf: Firm

Finish Wire:

Impolite was put on the lead after the brake and led the field through the opening mile setting early fractions of 24.44, 49.29, 1:13.03 and 1:36.35, as the field never got within a length of the leader. Commander's Lady  tried to run with the leader for the first three-quarters before giving way to Marc's Rainbow who tried to wrestle the lead from Impolite.  Impolite came under steady handling entering the stretch and responded gamely to score a one length victory over Film Maker, who rated off the pace in the four path, angled in entering the stretch, rallied a furlong out, gathered momentum late and just got up for place.  Marc's Rainbow closed well then was outfinished late for place settling for the show spot.  Impolite is a three-year-old gray/roan filly owned by Ray Noble, trained by Linda Rice and was ridden by Jose Ferrer.

Jose Ferrer guides Impolite to victory in The $50,000 Little Silver Stakes.

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Final Results:

  24.44, 49.29, 1:13.03, 1:36.35, 1:41.99

Scratched Horses: City Fire, Comeback to Me, Little Miss Pamela

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The Malouf Auto Group Starter Series #3

$34,000

A Handicap For Three-Year-Olds And Upward Which Have Not Started

For  A Claiming Price of $12,500 Or Less Since September 1, 2002 And 

Has Not Won A Stake Since Then.

One And One-Eighth Miles  - Haskell Turf Course

Saturday, July 12, 2003    Race 6

Track: Fast       Turf: Firm

Finish Wire:

Forever Monteiro rated on the lead managing the first three-quarters of a mile in a moderate 1:13.06.  Passionate Soldier rated a half-length off the leader in second while Maybe Jack tracked the leaders in the four path third.  Forever Monteiro continued on the lead through the far turn as Passionate Soldier was now moving within a head of the lead on the outside.  Capazuri, lacking running room, had still managed to move into third as Maybe Jack was out of gas now dropping back.  In deep stretch, Capzuri eased out for the drive, rallied and moved clear of Forever Monteiro in the final yards for the victory.  Forever Monteiro outfinished Passionate Soldier for second with the later getting the show spot.  Capazuri is a five-year-old dark bay/brown gelding owned by Richard A. Englander, trained by Michael T. D'Angelo and was ridden by Jose Velez, Jr.

Jose Velez, Jr. guides Capazuri to victory in the third leg of The Malouf Auto Group Series.

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Final Results:

  23.97, 48.74, 1:13.06, 1:37.22, 1:48.93

Scratched Horses: Ramiano, Pounding

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The Long Branch Breeders' Cup Stakes (69th Running)

Grade III

$100,000

For Three-Year-Olds

One And One-Sixteenth Miles  - Main Track

Saturday, July 12, 2003    Race 9

Track: Fast       Turf: Firm

Finish Wire:

Chilly Rooster cleared the field from the outside post and led the field through the opening half-mile in a leisurely 48.12.  A half-length back in second, Max Forever, was steadying in behind the leader anxious to go on for the lead while Christine’s Outlaw rated another length and one-half back in third.  At the half-mile pole Max Forever shot through an opening on the rail and put a head in front before Chilly Rooster responded regaining the lead in the far turn as Max Forever was forced back into the third as Christine’s Outlaw was three-wide in second as the field entered the stretch.  In deep stretch Max Forever saved ground while contesting the lead then responded gamely to prevail over Christine’s Outlaw at the wire in a game stretch drive.  Christine’s Outlaw was outfinished for the win but managed the place spot as early pacesetter Chilly Rooster settled for the show spot.  Max Forever is a three-year-old dark bay/brown colt owned by Raymond and Dorothy Dweck, trained by Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr., and was ridden by Jose Ferrer.

Max Forever, with Jose Ferrer in the irons, in a game win in The Long Branch Stakes.

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Final Results:

  23.91, 48.12, 1:11.70, 1:36.99, 1:43.56

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The Elkwood Stakes

$50,000

For Three-Year-Olds And Upward

One And One-Sixteenth Miles  - Haskell Turf Course

Sunday, July 13, 2003    Race 8

Track: Fast       Turf: Firm

Finish Wire:

Magical Madness led the field through the opening three-quarters in a swift 1:09.94.  Spruce Run was pressing the pace a head back in second while Run To Victory was two lengths back in third.  Magical Madness carried the lead through the turn and into the stretch as Sir Brian’s Sword closed the gap three wide on the turn, made a run to challenge in midstretch then edged clear in the final seventy yards for the victory in The Elkwood Stakes.  Autonomy (IRE) advanced wide into the stretch then closed steadily in the middle of the track but ran out of room settling for second while American Freedom raced in traffic midway on the turn, launched a bid five wide entering the stretch, then rallied belatedly for the show spot.  Sir Brain’s Sword is a five-year-old dark bay/brown gelding owned by Jeb Racing Stable, Inc., trained by Christophe Clement and was ridden by Joe Bravo.

Sir Brian's Sword wins The $50,000 Elkwood Stakes with Joe Bravo in the irons.

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Final Results:

  23.22, 46.77, 1:09.94, 1:33.98, 1:39.86

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The Candy Eclair Stakes

$50,000

For Fillies, Three-Years-Old 

Six Furlongs  - Main Track

Sunday, July 13, 2003    Race 9

Track: Fast       Turf: Firm

Finish Wire:

Follow Me Home took the lead from the gate and never looked back setting fractions of 21.96 and 44.21 while opening up a one and one-half length lead over Travelator in second as Home Run Hitter was trying to maintain the pace in third.  Follow Me Home was in hand into upper stretch then edged away through the final eighth for a three and one-half length victory in The Candy Eclair Stakes. Travelator chased the winner the entire way but was no match for that one while holding well for the place. Holiday Runner raced within striking distance while three wide for a half and finished willingly for show.  Follow Me Home is a three-year-old dark bay/brown filly owned by Robert Braunsdorf and Robert Levine, trained by Robert L. Levine and was ridden by Julian Pimentel.

Julian Pimentel guides Follow Me Home to victory in The Candy Eclair Stakes.

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Final Results:

  21.69, 44.21, 56.47, 1:09.69

Scratched Horses: Electrick City

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The Bernie Dowd Handicap

$50,000

A Handicap For Three-Year-Olds And Upward Registered

New Jersey Breds 

Six Furlongs  - Main Track

Saturday, July 19, 2003    Race 9

Track: Fast       Turf: Soft

Finish Wire:

Sheryar Special took the lead after leaving the gate and led the field through a snappy opening quarter of 21.53 and an equally impressive half-mile in 43.87, carrying a two and one-half length advantage into the stretch.  Our Wildcat took the second spot from River Power, who was dropping back in third, after chasing the leader early on.  In deep stretch, Sheryar Special was starting to weaken after setting early torrid fractions but held off a rapidly closing Our Wildcat at the wire by three-quarters of a length to win The Bernie Dowd Handicap.  Our Wildcat with a late gain finished second as Beknown To Me finished willingly for the show spot.  Sheryar Special is a five-year-old dark bay/brown horse owned by Chick Ridge LLC, trained by John S. McCaslin and was ridden by Todd Glasser.

Sheryar Special, with Todd Glasser in the irons, wins The Bernie Dowd Handicap.

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Final Results:

  21.53, 43.87, 55.99, 1:09.42

Scratched Horses: Graze, Lyle Lovesit

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The Eatontown Handicap (33rd Running)

Grade III

$100,000

A Handicap For Fillies And Mares, Three-Years-Old And Upward

One And One Sixteenth Miles - Haskell Turf Course

Saturday, July 19, 2003    Race 10

Track: Fast       Turf: Soft

Finish Wire:

Win's Fair Lady led the field at the three-quarter marker getting the distance in 1:10.50, a length and a half in front of Something Ventured and Love N’ Kiss S.  Through the turn and into the stretch Something Ventured put a head in front, moving three wide in the far turn as Love N’ Kiss S. was now running second, moving five wide in the turn.  Win’s Fair Lady was now dropping back in third.  In deep stretch, Something Ventured led gamely, but was outfinished by a neck at the wire by Stylish, who started her bid through the final turn then endured a long stretch drive for the win in The Eatontown Handicap.  Something Ventured settled for second as Sweet Deimos, steadied lacking room at the 1/8 pole, but closed well to finish third.  Stylish is a five-year-old bay mare owned by The Thoroughbred Corporation, trained by William I. Mott and was ridden by Heberto Castillo, Jr.

Heberto Castillo, Jr. guides Stylish to victory in The Grade III Eatontown Handicap.

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Final Results:

  22.35, 46.05, 1:10.50, 1:35.46, 1:41.69

Scratched Horses: Maresha

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The Tyro Stakes

$50,000

For Two-Year-Olds 

Five And One-Half Furlongs  - Main Track

Sunday, July 20, 2003    Race 3

Track: Fast       Turf: Firm

Finish Wire:

Deputy Storm drew clear soon after the start, ran the opening quarter in 21.75, widened on the turn while being rated, getting the half-mile in 44.76, and never looked back finishing well in hand as an easy winner of The Tyro Stakes.  Kipper’s Night ran second throughout the race and finished steadily while clear for the place as Hasslefree finished third.  Deputy Storm is a two-year-old bay colt owned by James C. Spence, trained by Todd Pletcher and was ridden by Joe Bravo.

Deputy Storm impressive in victory in The $50,000 Tyro Stakes.

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Final Results:

  21.75, 44.76, 57.08, 1:03.73

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The Anderson Fowler Stakes

$50,000

For Three-Year-Olds 

Five Furlongs  - Haskell Turf Course

Sunday, July 20, 2003    Race 9

Track: Fast       Turf: Firm

Finish Wire:

Only The Best saved ground while setting the pace getting the quarter in a snappy 21.45 and the half-mile in 43.82 as he widened some into midstretch then was not seriously threatened stopping the tele-timer in 55.79 for the win in The Anderson Fowler Stakes. Second In Command chased from the outside the entire race and held the place while My Boy Kyle trailed early, saved ground on the turn then gained some late outside for the show spot.  Only The Best is a three-year-old bay gelding owned by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin E. Toffel, trained by Bryan Lynch, and was ridden by Carlos Cruz.

Carlos Cruz guides Only The Best to victory in The Anderson Fowler Stakes.

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Final Results:

  21.45, 43.82, 55.79 

Scratched Horses: Tender Toes

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