6th-KEE, $75,435, Alw (NW3L)/Opt. Clm ($100,000), 4-12, 3yo, 7f, 1:27.24, ft.
EXCLAMATION POINT (c, 3, @Concord Point–Sambuca Classica, by Cat Thief) went gate-to-wire sprinting in his debut at Oaklawn Park Feb. 3 before passing his two turns test last time out there Mar. 3. The 6-5 favorite settled into a good position third, tucked inside along the rail through a :23.23 opening quarter. He tried to make his move while three wide on the far turn before ducking back to an opening on the rail at the furlong marker. The chestnut took the lead in the final stages and held off Kowboy Karma (Kodiak Kowboy) to remain perfect by 1 1/4 lengths. Exclamation Point is a half to Classic Empire (Pioneerof the Nile), Ch. 2yo & MGISW, $2,520,220; Anytime Magic (Fusaichi Pegasus), MSW, $202,945; and Uptown Twirl (Twirling Candy), MSW, $170,714. Sambuca Classica, who is out of MGISP In Her Glory (Miswaki), has also produced a yearling filly by Candy Ride (Arg). She was bred back to Pioneerof the Nile last season. Lifetime Record: 3-3-0-0, $139,200. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Nicholson, Steven, Nicholson, Brandi and Flurry Racing Stables LLC; B-Steven Nicholson & Brandi Nicholson (KY); T-Brad H. Cox. [bullet ad=”bradshaw-randy-shell”]
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