11th-GP, $50K, Msw, 3yo, f, 7 1/2fT, 5:05 p.m. ET
Sam-Son Farm homebred SMART MISSION (Smart Strike) is unveiled from the Malcolm Pierce barn. A daughter of fellow Sam-Son representative in Woodbine stakes winner Misty Mission (Miswaki), she is a half to versatile Canadian champion and MGSW Irish Mission (Giant's Causeway), as well as MGSW French Beret (Broad Brush), the latter also raced for Sam-Son. Blase (Leroidesanimaux {Brz}) debuts for breeder Team Valor International and trainer Kelly Rubley. By the same sire as Team Valor's GI Kentucky Derby and GI Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom, the chestnut filly is a half to Team Valor's GSW Howe Great (Hat Trick {Jpn}). Click for TJCIS.com PPs.
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