November 26, 2009 - Churchill Downs, Race 12, Msw, USD $46,000, 6f
1st Dam: Babeinthewoods
2st Dam: Delicate Vine
2st Dam: Fool's Miss
Owner: Cobra Cooper Racing LLC
Breeder: Liberation Farm & Stonewall Farm (KY)
Trainer: W Bret Calhoun
Walking the Beach failed to meet his reserve as a weanling, but sold for $180,000 as a yearling at KEESEP, and made $325,000 earlier this year at FTFFEB. The bay colt had several eye-catching morning moves, and went postward as the 6-5 chalk in his carer opener. Allowed to settle into stride in seventh down the backstretch, the Cobra Cooper colorbearer commenced a sweeping move on the turn and hit the front inside the eighth pole. His ears came up at that point and he switched to his left lead, but rider Miguel Mena gathered him up late, and the duo came home a cozy 1 1/2-lengths clear of fellow firster Honour Rocket (Chapel Royal). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $28,070.
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