25th time is the charm
Hard-knocking 5-year-old Grand Gizmo broke his maiden in Saturday’s first race. The son of Giant Gizmo came into the 1 1/16-mile race with an 0-5-4 mark from 24 starts. Breaking sharply from the gate, the bay gelding built up a big lead and then held on to win by a length.
Easy ‘Ryder’
Ryder Ryder Ryder, under Patrick Husbands, dashed away from her rivals in Saturday’s $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes, converting a one-length lead at the stretch call into a seven-length stunner. Owned by Live Oak Plantation, the 3-year-old filly is now 2-1-0 from three starts.
Making a statement
Pennick, a 2-year-old daughter of Hard Spun, made a dazzling debut for owners Al and Bill Ulwelling, and trainer Kevin Attard. Bumped at the break of the 4 ½-furlong Tapeta race, Pennick recovered and rolled to a 5 ½-length score under Rafael Hernandez.
Picture perfect…finally!
Twin City, a 3-year-old son of Klimt-Minnie Apple Is, has endured several close defeats, leading to four runner-up finishes (with one win) in five starts last year. On Sunday, in the King Corrie Stakes, the strapping bay gelding finally came out on the winning end of a photo, taking the seven-furlong Tapeta race by a nose. Hall of Fame jockey Gary Boulanger rode the winner for trainer and co-owner Stuart Simon.
Worth repeating
“He’s always been a special colt and last year as a 2-year-old, he had a couple of unlucky races where he probably should have won with some racing luck. First thing I said to Stu [trainer and co-owner, Simon] was, ‘We finally got the photo our way.’” – Jockey Gary Boulanger, after riding Twin City to victory in Sunday’s King Corrie Stakes.
Worth watching
Pennick powered to a strong score in Saturday’s fifth race, a head-turning curtain-raiser for the young filly.
Worth knowing
Jockeys Declan Carroll and Sofia Vives visited fans at the Stella Artois Terrace on Saturday, opening day of one of the city’s most popular outdoor patio destinations.
Chris Lomon, Woodbine Communications / @WoodbineComms
