2nd-Keeneland, $84,357, Msw, 4-25, 2yo, f, 4 1/2f (off turf), :52.62, sy, 5 lengths.
STORM CLOUD RISING (f, 2, Runhappy–Demigoddess {SP, $150,840}, by First Dude), already experienced over a muddy track when third in her debut over course and distance Apr. 11, was meant for the turf here but took plenty of money as the race got rained off onto the main track. Down to 3-1 from her 20-1 morning line as a result, the outside draw flashed early speed and was intent on the lead, dueling early with first-time starter Mother of Pearl (Tom's d'Etat) through the opening quarter in :22.75. Kept just off the rail into the stretch, she splashed home a clear winner, coming in five lengths ahead of a closing Diva Calling (Dialed In). Demigoddess, who has already produced this runner's full-brother in Prince of Power, SP, $176,513 and another winning full-sibling in She's Jersey Tuff, has a yearling colt by Vekoma and was barren back to that same stallion this season. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1, $61,560. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.
O/B-Bryan M. Carney (KY); T-Jesus Esquivel.
(12) Storm Cloud Rising powers down the stretch in race 2! (10) Diva Calling follows in second and (7) Mother of Pearl takes third. pic.twitter.com/Mp2b4ZtHcW
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