El Magnate

El Magnate (Into Mischief), who was tabbed a 'TDN Rising Star presented by Hagyard' following his eventful debut win going 5 1/2 furlongs at Woodbine May 17, doubled up with an effortless score at the Ontario oval Sunday. Sent off the even-money favorite for this second outing, El Magnate was off half a step slowly, but recovered quickly to charge up the rail to the early lead. He was pressed through an opening quarter in :22.25, but began inching clear after a half in :44.78 and he strode home an...

He had every right to throw in the towel in this troubled unveiling, but El Magnate (c, 3, Into Mischief--Cover Song, by Fastnet Rock {Aus}) wasn't discouraged. He overcame the trouble to finish full of run in a 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' performance at Woodbine Sunday. The M Racing Group LLC colorbearer marked the 60th 'Rising Star' for his seven-time leading sire, Into Mischief, who holds court at Spendthrift near Lexington. El Magnate--sent at 8-5--hopped at the start, spotting his rivals several lengths. The big colt took his...