4th-Saratoga, $85,000, Msw, 7-29, 2yo, f, 6f, 1:10.99, ft.
LOVE MY HONEY (f, 2, Shackleford–A J's Honey, by Indian Charlie) entered this debut with a flashy worktab mostly at Keeneland and was backed early and often at the windows. Off at 8-5, the chestnut broke a half-step slowly, but rushed up to chase the pace three deep through opening splits of :22.64 and :45.99. She stuck her head in front turning for home, but was met with a stern challenge from second-timer and fellow pace attendant Into the South (Into Mischief). Love My Honey eventually wore down her stubborn foe, and shifted away from right-handed encouragement once clear while swishing her tail. She hit the line 1 1/4 lengths to the good while being hand-ridden late. A $90,000 KEESEP yearling, Love My Honey brought $155,000 at OBS April after a powerful-looking :10 2/5breeze. She is a half to Happy Hour Honey (Leroidesanimaux {Brz}), SW, $148,245; and Honey's Sox Appeal (Successful Appeal), MSW, $259,920. Her dam produced a Successful Appeal colt this term. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $46,750. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Three Diamonds Farm; B-Paul Knapper & Darby Dan Farm (KY); T-Michael J. Maker.[bullet ad=”darbydan-shell”]
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