TDN RISING STARS

April 10, 2005 - Keeneland, Race 2, Msw, USD $50,000, 4 1/2f

Blotto, C, 2005, by Hennessy

1st Dam: Gleeful, by
2nd Dam: Prance, by
3rd Dam: Foreseer, by Round Table

Owner: Dogwood Stable
Breeder: Michael Jojkity (KY)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Blotto, a $75,000 KEENOV weanling and $150,000 KEESEP yearling, took plenty of action at the windows, going postward as the 2-1 second pick, and didn't disappoint. The dark bay was on the lead through an easy half in :47.06 and lengthened clear impressively when roused by John Velazquez, winning by 8 1/4 lengths.