Medaglia d’Oro Colt Graduates at Aqueduct

4th-AQU, $65,000, Msw, 3yo, 1 1/16m, 1:43 4/5, ft. 
BAY OF PLENTY (c, 3, Medaglia d’Oro–Kotuku {GB}, by A.P. Indy), second first time out at Gulfstream Jan. 1, finished a close fourth behind GII Tampa Bay Derby winner Ring Weekend (Tapit) last time at this distance in Hallandale Feb. 8. Away well from his far outside post, the 8-5 chalk broke on top and set easy opening splits from just off of the rail. Showing the way into the stretch, he instantly opened up on the field and cruised home to graduate by 7 1/4 lengths. Goodnewsisnonews (Giant’s Causeway) was second, but was disqualified and placed fourth for interference. Away Game (Lemon Drop Kid) was promoted to second. The winner is a half to Fortify (Distorted Humor), GISP, $323,407. Bay of Plenty’s second dam Flagbird (Nureyev) was a Highweight at 9.5-11 furlongs in England, Ireland, and Italy and MGISP in the U.S. He hails from the family of Grade I winners Runup the Colors (A.P. Indy), Tomisue’s Delight (A.P. Indy) and Little Belle (A.P. Indy), as well as, GSW Revolutionary (War Pass) and Top Account (Private Account). He is also related to champion broodmare and MGISW Prospector’s Delite (Mr. Prospector), who produced champion Mineshaft (A.P. Indy). Lifetime Record: 3-1-1-0, $49,000. Click for the brisnet.com chart or VIDEO. 
O/B-Darley (KY). T-Kiaran McLaughlin.