Uncover the Next Generation of Horse Racing Stars

Friday at Fair Grounds

In Fair Grounds race 4, No. 1 Canal Street stands out. She is a Louisiana-bred daughter of McKinzie, with a dam named You Laughin. This filly is a half-sibling to the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner Zenden. Trained by Bret Calhoun for Martin Racing, Bob Gorsky, and Circustown Racing Stable, Axel Concepcion will be in the saddle for her six-furlong dirt debut.

Fair Grounds race 6 features No. 3 Natural Rights. A 2-year-old half-brother to Grade 2 winner Zeitlos, he is sired by Constitution and out of the Redoute's Choice mare Thyme for Roses. Like Zeitlos, Natural Rights is a homebred for Stonestreet Stable and is trained by Steve Asmussen. Jose Ortiz will pilot him in the 5 1/2-furlong turf maiden special weight race.

Sunday at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs race 1 brings us Thorpedo Anna's half-brother, McAfee. After his winning debut under trainer Rick Dutrow, he is back in the entries for his second career start, moving up to a starter allowance. McAfee is sired by Cloud Computing and owned by Black Type Thoroughbreds.

Churchill Downs race 7 also has two noteworthy fillies making their debuts. Brown Sugar, a full sister to 2021 Preakness Stakes winner Rombauer, is sired by Twirling Candy and out of the mare Cashmere. Bred in Kentucky by John and Diane Fradkin, she was purchased for $400,000 at the OBS June sale and will be trained by Ignacio Correas with Luis Saez in the irons.

Pretty Sassy, a half-sister to 2023 Kentucky Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous, is sired by Medaglia d'Oro and out of the Tapit mare Pretty City Dancer. She is a homebred for Godolphin and will be trained by Brendan Walsh with Tyler Gaffalione aboard.

First-Time Starters

On various tracks across different days, there are several first-time starters vying for attention. For example, at FL 4 on 11/18, Dr. Barry, sired by Blame and with a dam named Mindy Gold, is set to make his debut. Another notable is Frannie’s Wish at RP 6 on 11/19, sired by Vino Rosso and out of Rosy Humor.

At CD 1 on 11/20, Bonita Song, sired by Cross Traffic and with a dam named Bonita Blonde, is a 2-year-old filly making her first start. And at PRX 7 on 11/20, Foil, sired by Street Sense and out of Elude, is also ready to begin his racing career.

Second-Time Starters

My Vino at ZIA 8 on 11/19 is a 2-year-old male making his second start, sired by Vino Rosso and with a dam named Specification. Cathcart at CD 10 on 11/21 is a 3-year-old filly with a sire of Quality Road and a dam named S S Pinafore.

Miss Rosie T at DED 8 on 11/21 is another second-time starter, a 2-year-old filly sired by Improbable and out of Dancing Alone.

Third-Time Starters

Lawyer Up Riley at CT 5 on 11/20 is a 3-year-old male making his third start, sired by Into Mischief and with a dam named Call Pat. Ice Cream Boat at AQU 1 on 11/21 is a 2-year-old filly with a sire of Outwork and a dam named Special Treat.