June 22, 2008 - Arlington Park, Race 6, Msw, USD $28,000, 4 1/2f
1st Dam: Sage Cat
2st Dam: Lady Sage
2st Dam: Foxcroft Finale
Owner: Darley Stable
Breeder: D Smith & S Sinatra (KY)
Trainer: Eoin Harty
Desert Party, who brought $2.1 million to top the 2008 FTFFEB sale, looked well worth the price in his career debut. Sent off the 8-5 favorite, the bay broke from post 11 and was caught wide on the short run into the first turn. Settled just off pace down the backstretch, he collared the leaders from the outside on the turn as jockey Rene Douglas took a look over his shoulder and cruised home for a 3 3/4-length score over Willsgray (El Corredor). Also a $425,000 KEESEP yearling purchase, the colt is a half to Elliecat (Crafty Prospector), SW, $190,646. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $16,800.
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