TDN RISING STARS

May 28, 2005 - Hollywood Park, Race 5, Msw, USD $45,000, 6 1/2f

Simply Because, F, 2005, by Seattle Slew

1st Dam: Bent Creek City (SW & MGSP), by Carson City
2nd Dam: Red Rain, by Secreto
3rd Dam: Baruna, by Grey Dawn II

Owner: Amerman Racing Stables LLC
Breeder: Earl H Shultz & George Layman, Jr.
Trainer: David E Hofmans

Simply Because got off to a slow start in her debut at Santa Anita last October and was never in the hunt, finishing eighth. The bay filly disappeared after that effort and was off at 14-1 in her return. Sent right to the front, she dashed through a half in :43.80 and left 5-2 chalk Callmeluckylucy (Lucky Lionel) in the dust down the lane, opening it up for a five-length victory. The winner was a $135,000 KEESEP yearling.