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• July 21, 2010 - Coffee Run Wins at Delaware Park | Read More

  

  It took longer than expected, but Coffee Run made her return to racing a winning one by posting a strong four length victory yesterday at Delaware Park. 

  Ridden patiently by jockey Fernando Jara, Coffee Run was not only a bit slow into stride, but she was soundly bumped and carried five wide into the first turn. Racing just a few lengths back from the leaders, Coffee Run slowly began to edge up on the pacesetters while launching a three wide bid as the field rounded for home. Once Fernando set the daughter of Medaglia d' Oro down for the stretch drive, she responded by opening up three quick lengths while easily holding the field at bay.

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• June 29, 2010 - Silent Valor Retired to Stud | Read More

  

  Let’s Go Stable’s graded stakes winner, Silent Valor, has been retired from racing and will commence his stud career in 2011.

  A son of Lion Heart out of Few Choice Words by Valid Appeal, Silent Valor was a $320,000 Keeneland September Yearling. After running second to undefeated grade one winner Run Away and Hide on his debut, Silent Valor returned to take a Belmont Park maiden by 6¼ lengths. On his next outing, Silent Valor captured the Sapling Stakes (gr. III) at Monmouth, scoring by 1½ lengths over stakes winning and multiple graded placed Officer Ipod. On his final two outings, Silent Valor travelled to California, where he was beaten only 2¾ lengths by Street Hero, and eventual two-year-old Champion Midshipman in the Nofolk Stakes (gr. I), and just 3¾ lengths by Midshipman, Square Eddie and Street Hero after a wide trip in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I).

  Silent Valor suffered a tendon injury while finishing fourth as favorite in the Spectacular Bid Stakes on his three-year-old debut. Expert veterinary opinion was that he was a suitable candidate for stem-cell surgery – which was subsequently performed – but although he returned to full soundness, he was never able to recapture his best form.

  Happily, however, Silent Valor’s good looks, pedigree and race-record have secured him a second career as a stallion.

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• June 14, 2010 - No Shenanigans All Business in Victory | Read More

  

  With the help of blinkers and a crafty ride by jockey David Cohen, No Shenanigans finally appeared to put it all together Saturday, June 12th in a convincing 1 3/4 length victory over eight rivals at Monmouth Park. 

  Breaking alertly, No Shenanigans was content to stalk the early pacesetters while racing just off the rail. After a brisk 1/2 mile in :46.98, No Shenanigans appeared ready to pounce, however, jockey David Cohen knew it was too soon to pull the trigger on the big grey. He was content to keep No Shenanigans travelling in his rhythm just a length back in 4th.

  As the field rounded the far turn and a few horses began a premature move, David deftly guided No Shenanigans off the rail and began his move on the leaders. Racing four wide into the stretch, No Shenanigans kept his mind on the task at hand and ran down the leaders while still running slightly green the last 100 yards.

  "This was a powerful performance," said Bryan Sullivan of LGS. "The race was very fast, as both the time for the mile (1:37.79) and the final 1 Mile 70 yards (1:42.20) were both the quickest times of the meet. That's pretty heady stuff, and we hope that he's able to build off this victory."

  No Shenanigans' career record is 10-2-1-1 with earnigs of $92,897. To see his Profile, CLICK HERE

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• June 13, 2010 - 'Raz' Graduates with Impressive Score at Churchill Downs | Read More

  

  After a promising 3rd place debut at Churchill Downs on May 20th, LGS co-managers Kevin Scatuorchio and Bryan Sullivan  were encouraged by the effort and excited for his next outing. "We thought he ran a good race first time out," said Scatuorchio. "We got beat just a length by two nice colts who had race experience, which is always an advantage, and we thought 'Raz' could improve off that showing."   

  Training over the Churchill strip, Razmataz breezed a swift 1/2 mile in :47 4/5 on June 5th. "That was a really good breeze," said Sullivan. "Time was fast, but more importantly, he did it the right way, and we felt confident running off that work." The 2-year-old colt by Forest Wildcat would not disappoint.

  Drawing post position #6, Razmataz broke a step slow but was quick to recover and apply early pressure to the leaders taking control after a 1/4 mile in :22.45. Looking very strong at the top of the stretch, jockey Corey Nakantani gave the bay colt his cue with a few taps on the shoulder, and he responded with a great run in the lane holding off Voyles late as he hit the line 3 3/4 lengths best. The final clocking of :50.77 was .65 seconds off the track record and also a full second and change quicker than the split division run later on the card.

  "'Raz' ran great," said Scatuorchio. "That's what you want to see next time out for a promising 2-year-old. He improved off his first race and won convincingly - not much more to say. That's just what you want and look for in a juvenile."

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• June 08, 2010 - LGS Juveniles in Training at Saratoga | Read More

  2-year-old fillies Mayday Maria and High Strider continue to progress nicely since their arrival at the Spa in early May.

   

  Mayday Maria, a recent private purchase, is scheduled to breeze from the gate later this week and could possibly be ready to run in a couple weeks. To see her latest video, CLICK HERE.

  

  High Strider, a Keeneland September yearling purchase, is also forwardly training and doing well. To see her latest video, CLICK HERE.

   

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• June 03, 2010 - The Belmont Stakes Report | Read More

  It seems like yesterday we were handicapping which horses would thrive in the slop at Churchill Downs in the run for the roses. Fast forward five weeks and we now have the Belmont Stakes, which is the last leg of the Triple Crown and perhaps the most wide open of the three.

  Gone is Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver and Preakness victor Lookin at Lucky, and added is a lot of intrigue and confusion. Twelve horses will enter the starting gate, and only four of them will be household names. That's right, eight horses will be fresh faces having not raced in either the Kentucky Derby or Preakness!

  What does it take to win the Belmont? First your need stamina. The grueling Belmont distance of 1 1/2 miles will be a stiff test for these athletes, who rarely race at this distance. Conventional thinking is that a closer usually wins the Belmont; however, that couldn't be further from the truth. Tactical speed is what wins the Belmont, and whether that's loose on the lead or sitting comfortable right of the pace, that's where you need to be turning for home in order to get your picture taken.

  So toss any stone-cold closers and those without speed, and be sure to demand value in a betting race that is very much up for grabs. Below are some thoughts and comments on each runner as well as realistic odds.

  Good luck and enjoy!

  

   

   

   

  1) Dave in Dixie -  This lightly raced son of Dixie Union owns but one career victory and enters off a two month layoff. Distance shouldn't be a problem from a pedigree standpoint, but this appears to be a tall task considering he's also shipping across the country to run. You do get Super-Jock, Calvin Borel, but this one isn't for me. Pass (27-1)

  2) Spangled Star - Another runner that has but one win to his credit, and that was against much lesser competition. Does have some tactical speed, but that's about all he has to offer. Longest shot on the board (55-1)

  3) Uptowncharlybrown - Now here's a new face that has an outside shot to make some noise. This colt gets a major trainer switch/upgrade, and appears to be a very fresh horse for the final leg. Main concern would be that he's just a cut below the best, and we'll find that out as he turns for home. Not without a shot but demand value (13-1)

  4) Make Music for Me - The Kentucky Derby 4th place finisher has since been freshened, and been working steadily for this spot for the past five weeks. Could be a forgotten horse, though his lack of speed could also be somewhat of a concern. Mixed feelings (9-1)

  5) Fly Down - This colt enters off a powerful performance four weeks ago in the Dwyer, where he drilled his opponents by six long lengths. Has tactical speed, a win over the track, and secures top-jock John Velazquez. Lots to like and looks to be locked and loaded (5-1)

  6) Ice Box - The Kentucky Derby runner-up will be the favorite and the one to fear. He has been freshened since his Derby run with the Belmont being his next objective. Lack of speed is a small concern as will be his relatively short odds, but he'll be flying late! (2-1) 

  7) Drosselmeyer - This well bred son of Distorted Humor has essentially been playing catch-up all year. He looks to be in top form now for the same connections that own Kentucky Derby champ Super Saver. Note the jock switch to Mike Smith as they may try new racing tactics. Mixed feelings (11-1)

  8) Game on Dude - Great name for this gelded son of Awesome Again who appears to be a new horse with the addition of blinkers. He's shouldered a heavy schedule this spring, so how much gas is left in the tank should be a concern. Should be a pace-factor, but may get leg weary as they turn for home. Prefer others (14-1)

  9) Stately Victor - This good-looking son of Ghostzapper has been a bit of an enigma this year. He does enter off a string of solid works from his eighth place finish in the Kentucky Derby, and could also be a forgotten horse with a price. More questions than answers (19-1)

  10) Stay Put -  Finally.....a live long-shot! This son of Broken Vow appears to have all the right tools to make an impact this Saturday. He's consistent, well-bred, and should work out a great trip with his running style. Could be a big factor ( 18-1)

  11) First Dude - Ran huge in the Preakness taking the field basically wire-to-wire before folding in the last hundred yards. Same strategy will be employed here, as he'll look to clear the field early and run them off their feet. Main concern would be that the Preakness effort took too much out of him, but we won't know until the 1/4 pole. Pass (4-1)

  12) Interactif -  Another son of Broken Vow (think stamina when you hear that) that is trained by Kentucky Derby winning trainer Todd Pletcher. This colt was a last minute entrant, and conventional thinking suggests his current condition warrants a spot in the starting gate. Great running style that fits this race perfectly and wouldn't be surprised to see him run a big one! Dangerous (12-1)

  The play is to box the following four horses: Fly Down, Ice Box, Stay Put, and Interactif

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