6th-GP, $40,000, Msw, 7-20, 2yo, 7 1/2fT, 1:30.02, fm.
+CATHOLIC BOY (c, 2, More Than Ready–Song of Bernadette, by Bernardini) uncorked a strong late rally to graduate on debut going two turns over the Gulfstream lawn. The bay colt had an average series of drills on display before turning it on with a sharp half-mile breeze in :47 2/5 (6/87) on the local main July 15. Given a 51-10 chance, Catholic Boy dropped out to run sixth behind contested splits of :24.87 and :48.55. Starting to advance in the two-path midway around the far bend, he split horses into the stretch and set his sights on favored pacesetter Discovered (Gemologist) at the eighth pole, reeling that one in with 70 yards to go for a two-length success. The winner has a juvenile half-brother by Super Saver and a Carpe Diem half-sister foaled Apr. 10. Song of Bernadette was bred to Exaggerator this season. Sales History: $170,000 RNA Ylg '16 KEEJAN. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $24,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Robert V. LaPenta; B-Fred W. Hertrich lll & John D. Fielding (KY); T-Jonathan Thomas.
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