After a smashing win in the Yasuda Kinen, War of the Lilies looks to the Sprinter's Triple Crown - starting with the Lightning Stakes. Not since her first start has she raced at so short a distance. But this filly has the raw speed and talent to pose a threat to the year's best sprinters.
"It's always been a goal of ours to win the Sprinter's Triple Crown," owner Chelsey T. told reporters as she oversaw the unloading of the 3 year old filly at Flemington. "Handsome Man came close winning the Lighting and the Oakleigh, but we've never had much luck in this race."
Hopeful Farm has seen some top sprinters since Handsome Man won the Lightning Stakes in back-to-back years (2004 & 2005), but they haven't had a Top 3 finish since their foundation stallion.
"Lilies has all the tools to become a star on the sprinting tracks," Chelsey continued. "I think she has a real shot winning next weekend."
Current Entries: (Updated Dec. 1)
D-Day (JD Kayll Race Club) 6 year old stallion: The 2013 Eclipse Sprinting (co) Chamption has 5 wins (out of 6 tries) this year. This grey stallion has the speed to cut it against the best. He's another that stands a good chance of coming home at the top.
Hepatic Flap (FDL Lodge) 7 year old Stallion: A top sprinter for 5 years and last year's Eclipse Sprinter of the Year has managed a Track Record and World Record at 7 years old. This veteran stallion from FDL Lodge shouldn't be counted out. He still has world class speed. He'll be in it to win it.
Horizon (Zippy Chippy Stables) 4 year old stallion: In the last 6 starts this stallion has not run better than 5th in a field of 7. He hasn't won since he was a juvenile. This stallion won't come within 15 lengths of the leaders.
Other Side of Life (Long Island Hayburners) 4 year old filly: On turf this filly has run twice this year and has come home the winner twice. She's got the speed and on her preferred surface this filly will be a contender.
Reining Money (Golden Acres) - 4 year old stallion: Last year's Breeder's Cup Turf Sprint winner has 2 wins and 2 seconds this season with some nice times posted in lower class races. He hasn't been seen much on the G1 circuit, but this colt has some speed in his feet.
War Dance (Absinthe Acres) - 6 year old stallion: This lightly raced older stallion has some speed and ability. But doesn't have the class to run with the top sprinters of the year.
War Dance (Absinthe Acres) - 6 year old stallion: This lightly raced older stallion has some speed and ability. But doesn't have the class to run with the top sprinters of the year.
War of the Lilies (Hopeful Farm) 3 year old filly: Last year's Eclipse 2 Year old Filly turns away from the 3 year old classics and now looks to the sprinting circles. From 5 - 8.5 furlongs she has has a record of 9:7-2-0 and a Track Record at 6 furlongs (2014). She's got speed and will be a threat in the sprinting circles.
Predictions:
War of the Lilies, D-Day, and Hepatic Flap will fight for 1-2-3. Reining Money and Other Side of Life won't be far behind. War Dance will put up a strong run, but won't be there in the end and Horizon will round out the field.
War of the Lilies, D-Day, and Hepatic Flap will fight for 1-2-3. Reining Money and Other Side of Life won't be far behind. War Dance will put up a strong run, but won't be there in the end and Horizon will round out the field.
(1) War of the Lilies
(2) D-Day
(3) Hepatic Flap
(4) Reining Money
(5) Other Side of LIfe
(6) War Dance
(6) War Dance
(7) Horizon
3 comments:
I was wondering when u were going to move her away from the classics and run her in shorter races (under 8f) she never seemed to be able to get past 8f against older horses .. Sure u say she ran 2nd in the Jap Cup but she had no weight thats the only reason she ran 2nd ... Goodluck with her i think u finally have her in the right kind of races
Foxie
I'm going to be cocky and say D-Day is a certainty. He improves lengths down the straight. Best of luck!
Im sending Ole Mas to the second leg...so all comers beware
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