Flatirons Raceway (Arabians)
June 3,2000
Turf-ific

1. Maiden 3yo 7 1/2 fT $2500
Winner: Shamk, 1997 chestnut gelding (Moonstruck x Shamata, Shamahl -r) owned by Sue Mohr, bred by Rosen Stables ND, ridden by Sesha, winning time=1:47.5
(1/ 8)Shamk, (SMR), 1997 ch g, # 118 , *pp6, by neck, out fast, fought off closers to win it
(2/ 8)Sultallah, (MMZ), 1997 ch g, # 118 , *pp4 , by head, pressed pace all the way, led briefly in stretch
(3/ 8)Fiach Dubh, (SMR), 1997 bl c, # 118 , pp5 , by neck,pressed pace all the way, fought for the place
(4/ 8)Bint Nauaf, (THA), 1997 b f, # 116 , pp8 , by 1 L,pressed pace, fought up in the stretch
(5/ 8)Barich de Saable, (CWA), 1997 bl f, # 116 , pp2,by 2L, pressed pace in traffic, tiring late
(6/ 8)Raun Serra, (MHK), 1997 bl f, # 116 , pp7, by 1L, stalked pace steadily, gaining from behind late
(7/ 8)Gharma, (ABE), 1997 b f, # 116 , pp3, by 1L, pressed pace, tiring late
(8/ 8)Majeeda, (MMZ), 1997 g f, # 116 , pp1 , started slow, coming on strong in stretch
Shamk starts on the lead with Sultallah and Gharma close on his heels, Fiach Dubh and Bint Nauaf right behind. Majeeda had a slow break. Barich de Saable behind horses with Raun Serra, Majeeda trails the field. Shamk comes flying through the turn, pulling away slightly from the pursuers. Gharma is dropping back, Fiach Dubh and Sultallah split around her and Barch de Saable moves up strongly on the outside. Sultallah comes up to challenge! Sultallah leads it wth Shamk fighting back, Fiach Dubh and Bint Nauaf closing hard, leaving the rest behind! Here's the wire! Shamk battles back to get a head in front, Sultallah holds off Fiach Dubh and Bint Nauaf, Barich de Saable and Raun Serra never could get running room. Gharma tires after leading early, and Majeeda with great gains late... The boys really ruled this one. The pacesetter Shamk ran off with this one, escaping many dangerous pace-pressing stalkers who kept him moving the whole way.

2. Maiden 3yo 1mT $2500
Winner: Relampeguea, 1997 bay filly (Shonddeur x Bavmoria ,*Vallehermoso-r)owned by Tanya Hayden, bred by Flyin' Lion Stables TX, ridden by Tasuki, winning time=1:49.7
(1/7)Relampeguea, (THA) 1997 b f, # 116 , pp4,by 2L, stalked patiently, flying up in stretch to battle for lead
(2/7)Manu Kai, (ABE) 1997 ch c, # 8 , pp7, by neck, stalked pace, charged up to challenge but couldn't match top pair
(3/7)Zalahay, (SMR) 1997 g f, # 116 , pp5, by 1/2 L, behind pack early, passing horses in stretch
(4/7)Sulania, (MHK) 1997 bl f, # 116 , *pp2, by 2L, moved strongly in turn to lead it, tired in stretch and overtaken
(5/7)Radiana, (MAJ)1997 ch f , # 116 , pp8, by 1/2L,pressed fast pace, tired and slipped back
(6/7)Is Jarvi, (SMR)1997 ch c, # 118 , pp1, by 1/2L, set blazing pace, tired and fell back
(7/7)Pertt,(SMR)1997 ch g, # 118 , pp3, far behind pack , moving too late
Is Jarvi is out fast with Radiana pushing him. Could do worse than to be chased by such a pretty lady! Manu Kai, Sulania, and Relampeguea (certainly mis-pronounced) just behind. Pertt and Zalahey, the closers, far behind already. Is Jarvi falls back. Radiana starts to drop back and here comes Zalahey moving strongly, but Manu Kai and Relampeguea (mis-pronounced differently) are coming on! Relampeguea by a neck!

3. Allowance 3yo 7 1/2fT $4200
Winner: Adib [EGY], 1997 grey colt( Iqbal x Rashda, Ramleh) owned by Beth Gustas, bred by Abdel Rahim Stud Egypt , ridden by Hotohori, winning time=1:48.1
(1/ 6)Adib, (BGU), 1997 g c, # 120 , *pp1, by 2L, far behind early, fantastic move late to win going away
(2/6)Zuhrah, (ALO), 1997 ch f, # 117 , pp4, by 1L, out fast with pacesetter, maintained speed, just missed
(3/6)Dayra, (ABE) 1997 g f, # 117 , pp2, by head, stalked pace, couldn't gain on leader, fought for place
(4/6)Princessa, (CWA), 1997 g f, # 117 , *pp3, by 1/2L, set fast pace, faded slightly, fighting back late
(5/6)Moipemi, (CWA), 1997 ch c, # 120 , pp6, by neck, stalked fast pace, faded back, trying again late
(6/6)Tommie Bell, (SMR) 1997 ch f, # 117 , pp5, out fast with pacesetter, tired and fell back
Favorite Princessa breaks on top with Zuhrah and Tommie Bell right there, Moipemi and Dayra close on their heels. Adib, the closer, trails. Princessa going hard though the turn, Moipemi and Tommie Bell can't match her, but Zuhrah is still on her heels. Dayra right there. Princessa drops back and Zuhrah takes over in the turn with Dayra with her all the way. Here comes the closer! We saw a big move from this colt last time and here he comes again! Zuhrah won't let him go without a fight! She can't match him as he flies past to lead it! Princessa is coming back- she and Moipemi are moving again but too late as Adib finishes strong to win it over Zuhrah and stubborn stalker Dayra.

4. Maiden 4yo 7 1/2fT $2500
Winner: Shakir, 1996 bay colt (CB's Xanthine Al Ameer x Crystal Raffsean-r, *Pesos) owned by Tanya Hayden, bred by Pine Forest Farms, ridden by Y. Hongo, winning time=1:48.6
(1/ 5)Shakir, (THA), 1996 b c, # 120 , pp1, by nose, set pace, barely w-t-w, won it on the nod
(2/5)Madeline, (EJE), 1996 ch r f, # 118 , pp5, by head, far back early, moved up steadily, lost on the nod
(3/5)Enazy, (CWA), 1996 ch g, # 120 , pp3, by neck, pressed pace all the way, pushed leaders home
(4/5)Fabam, (ABE), 1996 b g, # 120 , *pp2, by 1L, pressed pace all they way, fought hard in stretch
(5/5)Silky Bask, (EJE), 1996 ch f, # 118 ,pp4, far behind early, gaining but too late
Shakir breaks fast with Fabam and Enazy close, the closers Madeline and Silky Bask take their positions behind horses. They're moving steadily with no changes, Silky Bask now far behind as Madeline moves slowly up. Shakir starts to pull away from the other colts, he's just inching away from them! Madeline is rushing up on the outside, she's even with Enazy and Fabam, and Enazy finds another gear! Enazy and Madeline moving up on Shakir every stride! Can he hold then both off? Here's the wire and it's too close to call! Shakir and Madeline nose and nose with Enazy just behind- Shakir wins it, barely holding off two strong challengers!

5. Maiden 4/up 1mT $2500
Winner: Kishkha, 1995 bay filly (*Furno Khamal x Kishsta, Kishstar-r)owned by Sue Mohr, bred by Rosen Stables ND, ridden by Jordan, winning time=1:49.1 NTR!
(1/ 6)Kishkha,(SMR),1995 b f, # 120 , pp1, by 3L, far behind early, blinding rush of speed late to win handlily
(2/6)Magique Foxglow, (THA), 1995 ch c, # 120 , pp2, by head, stalked pace, dueling in stretch, surprised
(3/6)Immediate, (CWA), 1996 ch g, # 120 , pp6, by neck, stalked pace, dueling in stretch, surprised
(4/6)Golden Opium, (CWA), 1996 ch g, # 120 , pp3, by 1L, closing strongly too late
(5/6)Patience, (EJE), 1995 g f, # 120 , *pp5, by 1L, set pace, tired and fell back
(6/6)Piccolo, (EJE), 1995 b f, # 120 , pp4, behind early, tried to match blazing closer's rush and tired badly
Patience on top, with Immediate and Magique Foxglow close. Three lengths to the closers Kishkha, Piccolo and Golden Opium. Immediate and Magique Foxglow take over as Patience drops back. They move together easily on top. It's five lengths to Golden Opium, and 2 more to Kishkha and Piccolo. Here they come! Piccolo and Kishka charging up, taking Golden Opium in stride in a a huge move! Immediate and Magique Foxglowon the lead fighting now as we come into the stretch, but Kishkha is flying! She's lost Piccolo now and has only the two boys to catch! Magique Foxglow and Immediate neck and neck, Kishkha blazes by them and Immediate weaves, the colts bump but not badly as they both suddenly have someone else to beat! Golden Opium is moving now! Moving up but not enough to get the place as Magique Foxglow and Immediate can only chase Kishkha to the wire! A real nail-biter of a finish today! The bay filly comes from waaaaayyy back to finish off this field! No inquiry into slight bumping in stretch run.

6. Allowance 4/up 1 1/4mT $4200
Winner: Zewaph, 1995 bay colt (Dawaph x Zeniths Star, Zeniit) owned by Sue Mohr, bred by October Moon Acres IL, ridden by Hacker, winning time=2:07.9 Establishes Track Record for this distance
(1/3)Zewaph,(SMR), 1995 b c , # 122 , pp2, by 1/2L, stalked leaders, came on in stretch to win duel
(2/3)Gepas, (BGU),1996 br c, # 120 , *pp1, by 1L, pressed pace, dueled hard, almost had win
(3/3)Magique Cloth-of-Gold, (THA), 1992 ch c, # 122, pp3, set pace, tired late, game effort
A small but quality field on the track for race 6, Magique Cloth-of-Gold, normally a pace-stalker, sets a crawling pace with Gepas cantering alongside and Zewaph cruising behind. Gepas and Magique Cloth-of-Gold both accelerating, they are stuck together as the pace quickens. Zewaph just behind all the way around the turn, now Gepas takes over and Zewaph comes through on the rail to challenge! Zewaph and Gepas fighting for the lead with Magique Cloth-of-Gold close behind, wanting back into it! Magique Cloth-of-Gold dropping back slightly while the other two battle head and head. Zewaph kicks it in and starts to pull away, Gepas right at his side as they cross the wire!

7. Cooper Stakes 3yo 1mT NonStakesWinners $9000
Winner: Silvona [SP], 1997 grey filly (Alvarez x Vinca, Rescoldo -r)owned by Mary-Ann Jantz, bred by Yeguada Veragua Spain, ridden by C. DeLeon, winning time=1:50.0 Establishes Stakes Record for this distance
(1/4)Silvona (MAJ), 1997 g f, # 118 , *pp4, by 1L, pressed pace, moved at top of stretch, coasted home
(2/4)Silver Runner, (CWA), 1997 b c, # 121 , pp2, by 1/2L, far off the pace, closing strongly
(3/4)Mekadevah, (CWA), 1997 b c, # 121 , pp1, by 1L, pressed pace, couldn't match winner
(4/4)Frankenstein, (EJE), 1997 g g, # 119 , pp3, set unwanted pace, was pressed hard, tired but stayed close
In the first running of the Cooper Stakes, the filly Silvona is the favorite, with the dark horse definately the first-time starter Frankenstein, whose racing sytle is the big mystery today. They break together very slow, and Frankenstein goes to the lead steadily with the others stalking. He makes a move and tries to get clear, but Silvona and Mekadevah, more experienced horses, are right on Frankenstein's heels. Silver Runner trails by 2 lengths. Frankenstein drops back as Silvona takes over! She runs away from the colts! Silver Runner is flying late! Does he have time? Too late to catch the powerful filly but a fine move to get the place! Mekadevah stays strong for the show spot.

8. Rowe Stakes 4/up 1 1/16mT NonStakesWinners $9000
Winner: Gwart, 1995 grey colt ( Tyreth x FL Gwara ,*Gwar-r) owned by Sue Mohr, bred by Flyin' Lion Stables TX, ridden by Tesha, winning time=1:57.6 New Track Record, Establishes Stakes Record for this distance
(1/4)Gwart, (SMR)1995 g c, # 124 , pp4, by neck, far behind leader early, came up with a rush in stretch
(2/4)Raffiki,(BGU), 1996 bl c, # 122 , *pp1, by 1/2L ,far behind leader early, came up in stretch to lead, just tiring late
(3/4)Simply Dawid, (MSH), 1995 g c, # 124 , pp3, by head, set unwanted pace, tried to go w-t-w, but couldn't match closers
(4/4)Signet,(ABE), 1995 b g, # 124 , pp2, far behind leader early, moving up close late
Welcome to the first running of the Rowe Stakes.A strong field here, with fan favorite Raffiki going up against Stakes-placed winners and Track Record holders! The handicappers have no clue who will win, but the Colorado public likes the Colorado-owned Raffiki. Simply Dawid breaks on top with blazing speed, leaving the others far behind. He's going to try to take it all the way! What daring! He's far ahead! Raffiki moves first, he's making up the ground fast, too fast! Simply dawid is being gained on! Signet and Gwart coming on behind Raffiki as they charge up to try to catch Simply Dawid! Simply Dawid out by a nose to Raffiki, Raffiki pulling away now but Gwart and Signet are on the way! Gwart pulls out all the stops and comes flying up past Simply Dawid, can he catch Raffiki? He's gaining little by little, Raffiki fighting hard under a strong ride from the jockey! Simply Dawid comes on again now, he's at Raffiki's flank, here's Signet flying up late, fighting his way up alongside horses as the stretch run seems to last forever! Raffiki tiring, weaving out slightly as Gwart just catches him at the wire. Gwart wins the slugfest with Raffiki holding off Simply Dawid and Signet.

Most Talked-About Horses: Adib (97 grey colt, BGU)
Princessa (97 grey filly, CWA)

Coolest Name: Immediate, (1996 chestnut gelding, CWA)

Sentimental Favorites: Raffiki (96 black colt, BGU)
Silvona (97 grey filly, MAJ)

Surest Bet: Fabam (1996 bay colt, ABE)