GRADED LEVEL ACHIEVEMENTS
Over the weekend, Juddmonte sires attacked the racing front on both sides of the country. Graded winner Jibboom (MIZZEN MAST) scored a valiant second to Breeder’s Cup champion Ventura (Chester House) in the Santa Monica Handicap Gr.1 at Santa Anita. Already a Graded stakes winner this year, having triumphed in the Monrovia Handicap, Gr.3 in early January, Jibboom has made an impressive start to her 5 year old career. She is one of two stakes winners for MIZZEN MAST already in 2009!
Meanwhile, in the southeast, Graded stakes winner Mushka (EMPIRE MAKER) narrowly missed a win when placing to Lady Carlock (Chester House) in the Suwannee River Stakes, Gr.3 at Gulfstream Park. This $1.6 million yearling who sold again at Keeneland November for $2.4 million continues to expand on her illustrious career.
All signs are pointing to an exciting 2009 for Juddmonte sired individuals.
Date:
3 February 2009