Happy Thanksgiving Weekend to all Kenwood Partners, Group Members past and present and Friends of Kenwood. We have a lot to report including a big race later this afternoon at Tampa Bay Downs.
Boston Princess was an easy winner at Gulfstream Park last Saturday (see details below) under rider Paco Lopez. Here is Scott’s summary of the race:
What an exciting win for BOSTON PRINCESS, as she got a masterful ride by Paco Lopez from off the pace to win comfortably for her second win in the Kenwood silks for ARC23! BP broke alertly and showed her early speed before Paco pulled her back off the early pace and settled in behind the speed duel on the front end. As others started closing in on the leaders at the 3/8ths pole, Paco stayed chilly on Boston Princess and waited for a lane to open along the rail. By the Quarter Pole, the rail opened, and Paco was in perfect position to sneak through and get the first jump on the leaders turning for home. Boston Princess quickly opened up on the leaders, before some of the other closers started running, but it was too little, too late with Boston Princess ahead by 3+ lengths at the wire. She was claimed from us out of this race, so it was extra special to get the nice win on her way out. We’ll wish her well with her new connections.
Outlaw Country is entered today at Tampa Bay Downs in an Allowance Optional Claiming Race sprinting five furlongs on the beautiful Tampa turf course (see pp’s attached above and details below). He will not run for a tag and will be eligible for the Florida Bred Purse Bonus. Carol Cedeno a six-time Delaware Park Riding Champion will return to her roots in Tampa to ride today (see article below). There is a full field of ten with some tough veterans including 2019 Breeder’s Cup Juvenile Champion Storm the Court. Currently at 4-1 he will need a clean break and a good trip to come out on top in this spot. Good luck to ARC23 members and Trainer-Partner Kelly Breen.
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OLDSMAR, FL—Mid-Atlantic journeywoman Carol Cedeno had mixed feelings when trainer Kerri Raven encouraged her to join the Tampa Bay Downs jockey colony this season.
“She’s always been telling me to come to Tampa. That I would do well,” said Cedeno, a six-time riding champion at Delaware Park who last competed here on a regular basis during the 2013-2014 meet. “And my agent [Mark Mace] told me almost every day I had to come here. But I was a little worried because I have to support my kids [a 14-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son] and I know how tough Tampa is.” After receiving assurances from other trainers such as McLean Robertson, Juan Arriagada and Chelsey Moysey that she is welcome in their barns, Cedeno decided to take flight, leaving her offspring in good hands with her mother and sister so they could remain with their schoolmates. Since arriving at her old stomping grounds and getting a feel for the place, Cedeno has bolstered the confidence that has enabled her to ride 1,256 career winners. “Really, I like everything about being here,” Cedeno said. Cedeno is named to ride five horses on Wednesday’s nine-race Opening Day card, which begins at 12:38 p.m. EST. The program, which includes six races on the main track and three on the turf course, has attracted 101 entrants, including 44 Florida-breds. “Some of the jockeys I knew when I was here before—Antonio Gallardo, Jose Ferrer, Willie Martinez—have received me very well, and everybody here is very friendly. “The competition is going to be tough. There are a lot of excellent jockeys here and I didn’t expect to get named on five horses,” Cedeno said. “So I’ve got more confidence that things are going to be okay. I don’t expect to be leading jockey, but I’m going to work hard in the mornings like I always do and try my best.”00 Allowance Sprint Highlight's Wednesday Card, FL-Mid-Atlantic journeywoman Carol Cedeno had mixed feelings when trainer Kerri Raven encouraged her to join the Tampa Bay Downs jockey colony this season. "She's always been telling me to come mpa. |
Without a Net is entered for a bid to break her Maiden at Penn National on Thursday November 30th at Penn National (see pp’s above and details below). Veteran jockey Jomar Torres will ride for Trainer Mark Salvaggio going five furlongs on the main track in a full field of ten with two also eligibles. She will be wearing blinkers for the first time and is currently the 2-1 morning line favorite. She has been training well and with a good trip should have a very good chance to make the Winner’s Circle. Good luck to all Group 84 members.
Cali Heat had a nice maintenance breeze last Friday morning at Penn National (see below) following his win on November 3rd. Trainer Mark Salvaggio has been very happy with Cali Heat, and he has been entered in an Allowance race for two-year olds at Penn National on Friday December 1st in the first race (see details below). Angel Rodriguez will ride to try to make it back-to-back wins for Group 93 and Trainer Mark Salvaggio in this small field of six horses.
Red Head Italian and Miti Fast Flower are both well at Overbrook Farm wit Rory Huston.
Lisa Limon has been assigned Hip #814 for the Keeneland January Sale and will go through the sales ring on Tuesday January 9th.
Her Connect filly is well at Hidden Brook Farm.
Her Vino Rosso filly has continued to progress while training at Manuden Farm.