October 9, 2005 - Belmont Park, Race 6, Msw, USD $43,000, 6 1/2f
1st Dam: Crafty Queen
2st Dam: Drina
2st Dam: Wandering Lace
Owner: Robert V LaPenta
Breeder: Craig & Cathy Beam (KY)
Trainer: Nicholas P Zito
Great Point, a $355,000 KEENOV weanling and $450,000 KEESEP yearling, was produced by a half sister to multi-millionaire Spain (Thunder Gulch). The Robert LaPenta colorbearer had been training forwardly at Belmont and was sent off at 5-2 for his career opener. After breaking alertly, the chestnut was a half-length back in second through an opening quarter of :22 4/5, but assumed command on the turn and galloped home 8 3/4 lengths clear. Great Point marks the second winner for his freshman sire, 2001 Horse of the Year Point Given (by Thunder Gulch). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $25,800.
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