RIDEGOLD
Trainer: Craig Lewis
Last race: Jan. 16, 7th
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 63
Debut filly by Clubhouse Ride tucked in third on rail, was green into lane, finished evenly. Maidens from this stable typically improve with racing. This was a promising debut.
SHAPOVAL
Trainer: Jeff Mullins
Last race: Jan. 18, 1st
Finish: 3rd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 59
Debut gelding hopped at the dirt crossing in main-oval maiden turf sprint, rated, saved ground midpack, evenly late. He might like two turns. Sure to improve second out.
SENSATIONAL DREAM
Trainer: Adama Kitchingman
Last race: Jan. 19, 1st
Finish: 2nd by 2 1/2
Beyer: 61
Debut filly set pace in turf sprint, put away early pace rivals, then was collared by late-runner. This was a solid debut by Sensational Dream, another who is likely to improve second out.
ROBIN WITH A WHY
Trainer: Paul Aguirre
Last race: Jan. 19, 3rd
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 81
Debut filly dueled on fast pace in turf sprint, put away pace rival into lane, then was swallowed late while more than three lengths clear of third. Could be long gone next start.
CANTO DELLA TERRA
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Jan. 19, 3rd
Finish: 1st by 1/2
Beyer: 82
Irish import lagged off hot pace in maiden turf sprint, rallied strongly, and ran past late. This was a super U.S. debut. Filly could make noise in spring and summer stakes.
LAULNE
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Jan. 19, 9th
Finish: 7th by 5 1/4
Beyer: 79
Comeback filly broke slowly and lost her chance in Grade 3 sprint on the hill. Off slowly, raced in rear, never got going. Inconclusive comeback. She is better than this.
FAIRLYFONDOFYOU
Trainer: Mark Glatt
Last race: Jan. 19, 11th
Finish: 2nd by nose
Beyer: 68
Filly ran well when favored in debut at a mile on turf. Two wide mid-pack, narrowed gap as winner wired field. Fairlyfondofyou will be tough vs. statebred maidens in next.
CALMATE
Trainer: Michael McCarthy
Last race: Jan. 20, 8th
Finish: 4th by 3 1/2
Beyer: 66
Maiden filly improved with Lasix and blinkers in turf mile. Saved ground mid-pack, blocked quarter pole to deep stretch, finished willingly. Her next start will be her best.
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