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"Prospect Watch: Nyquist Colt Debuts as Half-brother to Harvey’s Lil Goil"
2024-12-09
Horse Racing Nation's Prospect Watch is a comprehensive guide that scans all upcoming entries for starters early in their careers. These starters have sold for more than $500,000 at their most recent auction or whose dams or siblings are graded-stakes winners. Let's take a closer look at some of these notable newcomers.
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Monday's First-Time Starter
Trip Switch, a 3-year-old son of Curlin out of Grade 1 winner Out for a Spin, makes his debut in race 1 at Parx. This Stonestreet-bred colt will try 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt with Alexander Crispin aboard for trainer Fenneka Bentley. Listed at 12-1, he races for Turks Head Turf. The fact that he comes from a Grade 1 winner gives him a promising start.Out for a Spin herself has had a successful career, earning $392K. This pedigree gives Trip Switch a solid foundation to build on as he enters the racing world.Wednesday's First-Time Starter
Into Amore, a 3-year-old Into Mischief filly, makes her debut in race 9 at Tampa Bay Downs. She is out of Grade 1 winner Embellish the Lace and runs seven furlongs on dirt under Pablo Morales for Todd Pletcher. With a morning line of 5-2, she is expected to be a strong contender.Embellish the Lace's success at the Grade 1 level adds to the excitement surrounding Into Amore. Her breeding indicates that she has the potential to follow in her dam's footsteps and make a name for herself in the racing world.Half-Sister to Grade 2 Winner Iliad
Starship Aries, a 4-year-old Ghostzapper filly, debuts in Turfway Park race 3. She is a half-sister to Grade 2 winner Iliad and tries a mile on synthetic in a maiden claimer under Abel Cedillo for Kelsey Danner. Listed at 20-1 morning line for Starship Stables, she brings a unique pedigree to the track.Iliad's achievements at the Grade 2 level add to the allure of Starship Aries. Her connection to a successful sibling gives her a certain pedigree cachet and makes her a horse to watch.Thursday's First-Time Starter
Undisputed Victory, by Authentic, is a half-sister to Grade 2 winner My Majestic Rose and debuts in Turfway race 5. The 2-year-old filly goes a mile on synthetic under Gavin Ashton for Kenny McPeek. With a morning line of 8-1 for breeder/owner Judy B. Hicks, she has the potential to make a big impact.My Majestic Rose's success at the Grade 2 level gives Undisputed Victory a pedigree boost. She is part of a talented family and could follow in her sister's footsteps with a strong racing career.First-Time Starter out of Grade 2 Winner Forest Music
Inherit, out of Grade 2 winner Forest Music, makes her debut in Turfway race 7. She is a half-sister to Grade 3 winner Kentuckian and goes six furlongs on synthetic under Florent Geroux for Brad Cox. The Stonestreet Stables homebred is listed at 3-1.Forest Music's achievements at the Grade 2 level add to Inherit's pedigree value. She has the potential to continue the success of her family and become a force to be reckoned with on the track.Friday's First-Time Starter
Tanti Auguri, by Quality Road, is a half-sister to Grade 3 winner King Zachary and debuts in Fair Grounds race 5. The 2-year-old filly goes 5 1/2 furlongs on turf under Jose Ortiz for Cherie DeVaux. With a morning line of 3-1 for Manganaro Bloodstock partnership, she shows promise.King Zachary's success at the Grade 3 level gives Tanti Auguri a pedigree edge. She is part of a winning family and could make a name for herself in the turf racing division.Half-Sister to Grade 2 Winner Mopotism
Ruth, by Uncle Mo, is a half-sister to Grade 2 winner Mopotism and debuts in Gulfstream race 6. The 2-year-old filly goes a mile on dirt under Irad Ortiz Jr. for Todd Pletcher and races as a homebred for Frank T. Batten.Mopotism's achievements at the Grade 2 level add to Ruth's pedigree. She has the potential to carry on the family tradition and become a successful racer.Saturday's First-Time Starter
Gosger, a 2-year-old Nyquist colt, is a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Harvey's Lil Goil. He debuts in Gulfstream race 7 and has Tyler Gaffalione up for Brendan Walsh in this six-furlong dirt maiden special.Harvey's Lil Goil's success at the Grade 1 level gives Gosger a pedigree advantage. He is part of a talented family and could follow in his sister's footsteps with a strong racing career.Half-Sister to Grade 2 Winner Ancient Secret
Summer in Toga, a 3-year-old Omaha Beach filly, tries a mile on turf in Gulfstream race 1. She is a half-sister to Grade 2 winner Ancient Secret and has Tyler Gaffalione riding for George Weaver and R. A. Hill Stable partnership.Ancient Secret's achievements at the Grade 2 level add to Summer in Toga's pedigree. She has the potential to shine on the turf and make a name for herself in the racing world.$900K Yearling by Curlin out of Grade 1-placed Tangere
Exploration, a $900K Keeneland 2022 purchase by Curlin, tries to break his maiden in his third career start in Aqueduct race 4. He goes a mile on dirt for Spendthrift Farm and partners with Sheldon Russell aboard for trainer Brittany Russell.Curlin's pedigree and the high purchase price of Exploration indicate his potential. With the right training and racing conditions, he could become a successful racer.Nyquist Colt out of Grade 1 Winner Bsharpsonata
Vassimo, by Nyquist, is out of Grade 2 winner Bsharpsonata and debuts in Gulfstream race 9. The Sierra Farm-bred 2-year-old colt goes a mile on dirt under Irad Ortiz Jr. for Todd Pletcher and Team Penney Racing.Bsharpsonata's success at the Grade 2 level gives Vassimo a pedigree boost. He has the potential to live up to his family's reputation and become a standout on the track.American Pharoah Colt out of Grade 3 Winner Belle Hill
Wise Decision, by American Pharoah, is out of Grade 3 winner Belle Hill and debuts in Oaklawn race 7. The 2-year-old colt goes six furlongs on dirt under Keith Asmussen for D. Wayne Lukas and BC Stables.Belle Hill's achievements at the Grade 3 level add to Wise Decision's pedigree. He has the potential to carry on the success of his family and make a name for himself in the racing world.American Pharoah Colt out of Grade 2 Winner Ancient Secret
National Secret, by American Pharoah, is out of Grade 2 winner Ancient Secret and debuts in Turfway Park race 2. The 2-year-old colt has Luis Saez aboard for Mike Maker and WSS Racing in this 6-furlong synthetic maiden special.Ancient Secret's success at the Grade 2 level gives National Secret a pedigree edge. He is part of a talented family and could have a bright future on the track.Colt out of Grade 1 Winner Swap Fliparoo
Moon Flip, by Ransom the Moon, is out of Grade 1 winner Swap Fliparoo and debuts in Turfway race 9. The Calumet Farm homebred 3-year-old colt goes six furlongs on synthetic under Irving Moncada for Rusty Arnold.Swap Fliparoo's success at the Grade 1 level gives Moon Flip a pedigree advantage. He has the potential to follow in his dam's footsteps and become a successful racer.Check out more youngsters who meet the Prospect Watch criteria below.