Week #3 - August 19, 2008

#1 (Last Week #1) - Somebeachsomewhere

Owners: Schooner Stables (NS)

Trainer: Brent MacGrath

Driver: Paul MacDonell

Lifetime Earnings: $2,247,606    Lifetime Mark: 1:48.3m

He swept the $463,420 Confederation Cup at Flamboro Downs with the second heat in a World Record time of 1:49.2. The SBSW connections want the all-age record at Lexington. The Delaware fans want to see greatness. How about racing in the Jug and during the second week at Lexington?

#2 (Last Week #3) - Badlands Nitro

Owners: John Celii (PA) and Teague Inc. (DE)

Trainer: George Teague

Driver: Brian Sears

Lifetime Earnings: $1,280,892    Lifetime Mark: 1:50f

Won the $500,000 Battle of Brandywine at Harrah's Chester in 1:50.2.  Became the morning line favorite in the second LBJ Future Wager at 4 to 1.

#3 (Last Week #2) - Shadow Play

Owners: Ian Moore (PEI), R.G. McGroup Ltd. (NB) and Serge Savard (PQ)

Trainer: Ian Moore

Driver: David Miller

Lifetime Earnings: $358,667    Lifetime Mark: 1:48.2f

Won his Confederation Cup elim and then drew post eight for the final. Force to go the long mile and finished fifth in the final. 

#4 (Last Week #5) - Mystery Chase

Owners: Arlene and Jules Siegel (PA)

Trainer: Jim Campbell

Driver: Dave Palone, Brian Sears

Lifetime Earnings: $283,583    Lifetime Mark: 1:49.2m

Rallied from last at the three quarter pole to take the place spot in the $500,000 Battle of Brandywine, just two lengths behind Badlands Nitro.

#5 (Last Week #8) - Dali

Owners: Uncirculated Stable (ONT)

Trainer: Duane Marfi

Driver: Ron Pierce, John Campbell

Lifetime Earnings: $741,015    Lifetime Mark: 1:50.2m

Was near the lead for the entire Battle of Brandywine finishing third.

#6 (Last Week #6) - Major General

Owners: Brittany Farms (KY) and Reality Stable (KY)

Trainer: Ervin Miller

Driver: Andy Miller

Lifetime Earnings: $174,050    Lifetime Mark: 1:51.1m

Was beaten by only a half length in the $200,000 Battle of Brandywine Consolation in 1:51.

#7 (Last Week #7) - Lis Deo

Owners: Classic Photo Stable (IL), MJG Racing Stable (NJ), Hill View Enterprises (NJ) and Louis Willinger (KY)

Trainer: Ervin Miller

Driver: Tim Tetrick

Lifetime Earnings: $188,693    Lifetime Mark: 1:50.2m

Was edged at the wire in the $100,000 Battle of Brandywine Consolation. Has been first or second in all five seasonal starts.

#8 (Last Week NR) – Santanna Blue Chip

Owners: Carl Jamieson (ONT), 1140545 Ontario Ltd. (ONT), Jeffrey Gillis (ONT) and George Arthur Stable (ONT)

Trainer: Carl Jamieson

Driver: Jody Jamieson

Lifetime Earnings: $1,417,315    Lifetime Mark: 1:51.1m

Received two good trips in the Confederation Cup after a month off. Jody looks to repeat in the LBJ, this time for his father, Carl.

#9 (Last Week #10) - Beeeyouuuuuu

Owners: Dale Walters (OH)

Trainer: William Walters

Driver: Brad Hanners

Lifetime Earnings: $111,008    Lifetime Mark: 1:50.1f

A well rested gelding, with only six seasonal starts. Next start should be the Ohio Sire Stakes Leg on August 24.

#10 (Last Week NR) – Moon Beam

Owners: Howard Schneider (NY)

Trainer: Eric Abbatiello

Driver: Dave Palone, Brian Sears

Lifetime Earnings: $636,292    Lifetime Mark: 1:51f

Coming off back to back wins, the latest being the $200,000 Battle of Brandywine Consolation from post eight.

Dropped Out: #4 Share The Delight; #9 Tiz A Masterpiece

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