In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Inbox at Santa Anita.
Ectot Filly Struts Her Stuff In Arcadia
Phil D'Amato saddled Inbox in her American debut, and the three-year-old daughter of Ectot rolled to a 1 1/4-length victory at second asking on Saturday evening (video). Owned by Hopeless Stables, Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables and Marsha Naify, the bay filly was bred by Orbis Bloodstock.
Out of Trainnah (Pivotal), the April foal did not reach her reserve either time she graced the Goffs ring, passing through for €1,000 as a February Sale short yearling, and again for €5,500 during the Autumn Yearling Sale in 2024. In her lone European appearance, she ran fourth in a seven-furlong Dundalk all-weather affair in October for former owner/trainer Cormac Farrell. Her dam has six runners and three winners from six foals, with Inbox her last offspring. Under the stakes-winning second dam is G2 Mill Reef Stakes hero, G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest second and sire James Garfield.
Ectot, who stood in France, has a 100% strike rate in the U.S. with Inbox's win bringing his record to two winners from two to race.
Repeat Winner
Farfallow Farms' Expensive Queen returned a winner at Gulfstream on January 18 (video). The daughter of Lope De Vega is trained by Brendan Walsh.
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