March 27, 2011 - Oaklawn Park, Race 10, Opt.-Clm, USD $42,500, 1m, wf
1st Dam: Azeri
2st Dam: Zodiac Miss
2st Dam: Capriconia (Ire)
Owner: Lawana L & Robert E Low
Breeder: The Allen E Paulson Living Trust (KY)
Trainer: Daniel C Peitz
Arienza ran to her blue blood at first asking, scoring by 2 1/2 lengths sprinting over this track Mar. 6. She was 1-2 for her much-anticipated return and initial route attempt. The $800,000 KEESEP yearling bounded to the lead and made all the running with little pressure from her closest foe through splits of :23.72 and :48.05. She was challenged briefly turning for home, but reclaimed her edge while racing a bit greenly into the lane and was ridden out under almost no encouragement to score by 2 1/2 lengths. Hidatsa (Proud Citizen) was second. “I told [rider Gabriel Saez] that if she runs like I hope she does to try and save a little in the tank in case we want to come back in two weeks [for the GII Fantasy S.],” said conditioner Danny Peitz. “He didn't have to hit her and it looks like he tried to do that–to leave something in the tank.” Owner Lawana Low added, “We love her so much. She's such a sweetheart and we've had such high hopes for her ever since we bought her, really. To be out of Azeri, to win a couple races at Oaklawn–here in Hot Springs. It's just such a [perfect] fit. We knew she was fast from her first race. To see her go a mile today. We're just really excited. We're on cloud nine.” Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $49,500.
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