Insights on the American Racing Scene for Apr. 7
By Brian DiDonato
Insights on the American Racing Scene, brought to you by Alex Nichols Agency, turns the spotlight on the best U.S. races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses, other horses of note returning to action and/or notable results from sales pavilions around the world. Thursday's Insights feature an expensive Hard Spun colt looking to remain unbeaten.
8th-AQU, $67K, Alw/OC, 3yo, 1m
TIMELINE (Hard Spun), the $500,000 KEESEP yearling whose reputation preceded him into his Mar. 4 debut at Gulfstream, looks to go two-for-two while stretching out an additional furlong here for trainer Chad Brown. Backed down to 2-1 favoritism first out, the chestnut kicked it in late to get up by a half-length, and was flattered when the fourth-place runner from that heat Time to Travel (Hard Spun) returned to win impressively and garner 'TDN Rising Star' status back in Hallandale last Saturday. The sixth-finisher from Timeline's unveiling completed the exacta behind Time to Travel. The 4-5 morning line favorite is a grandson of GISW Aldiza (Storm Cat) and hails from one of the most highly coveted families in the stud book, which traces back to blue hen Courtly Dee. TJCIS PPs