TURFDOM HORSES TO WATCH LIST – February 25, 2020
FIRST EMPRESS (February 21): Three year old filly for Peter Eurton was dropped to the bottom for her second start in her career in Friday’s opener, a maiden claimer for $30K at a mile on the main track. Bet heavy right from the start from a M/L of 3/1, she went off at 6/5 and made it look like an overlay. She broke running under Rispoli and vied for the lead right from the start, put away the other speed at the ¼ pole, and waltzed home to win by nine under a hand ride. There were no claims in for this daughter of Cairo Prince who brought $50K at the Keeneland yearling sale. She can win the starter allowance condition non winners twice off this performance and the newcomer Rispoli continues to impress. BROTHER REID (February 21): Three year old colt for Vladimir Cerin, who had not been to
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