Prospect Watch: 64 entries include Hansen sibling

Photo: Candice Chavez / Eclipse Sportswire

Horse Racing Nation’s Prospect Watch scans all upcoming entries for starters early in their careers who sold for more than $500,000 at their most recent auction or whose dams or siblings are graded-stakes winners.

Sixty-four runners who meet these criteria were entered in races through Saturday. Among the highlights:

Thursday, Fair Grounds race 9 - sibling to Accelerate

Chasing Summer, a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Accelerate, is scheduled to make her second career start in race 9, a maiden special weight at 1 1/16 miles over the turf. The daughter of Uncle Mo is trained by Brad Cox.

Friday, Aqueduct race 3 - sibling to Mandaloun

Badge of War, a half brother to Mandaloun, already is in a maiden claimer in his third start, but given Mandaloun was just named the official winner of Kentucky Derby 2021, we thought it was worth a note. Now trained by David Jacobson, the son of War Front ran 10th and third in two maiden special weights on the Horseshoe Indianapolis turf course last summer for initial trainer Brad Cox.

Saturday, Gulfstream Park race 1 - sibling to Proud Spell

De La Cruz
, a 3-year-old half-brother to 2008 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Proud Spell, is set to debut for trainer Christopher Clement in a maiden special weight at nine furlongs on the turf. 

Wednesday, Fair Grounds race 8 - sibling to Hansen

Painted Sunday
, an unraced 3-year-old half-brother to the fan favorite and 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Hansen, is entered as a main-track-only also-eligible for trainer Steve Asmussen in a maiden special weight turf sprint. Even if the colt doesn't get in the race Wednesday, it will be exciting to see him debut soon. 

Wednesday, Gulfstream Park race 4 - sibling to Shared Belief

Back in the entries is unraced Ikran, a 4-year-old half-sister to Grade 1 winner Shared Belief. The daughter of Curlin was entered in a $53,000 maiden special dirt route at Tampa Bay Downs February 7, but was scratched and now ends up in the entries for March 6 at Gulfstream Park. The conditions of this upcoming race are similar, but it is a one-turn mile and the purse is $89,000.   

Prospect Watch recent results include:

Saturday, Judge Miller, a 4-year-old full brother to four-time Grade 1 winner Clairiere by the Grade 1-winning dam Cavorting, won impressively in his third start, an allowance at Santa Anita for trainer Mark Glatt.

On Sunday, Flightline's full brother Olivier, a 4-year-old colt trained by Rodolphe Brisset, ran sixth in his second start in a maiden special weight at Oaklawn Park.

DateTrkTypeMLHorseDivSireDamLast auctionTop sibling (Highest GS)
First-time starters      
2/29PEN 1MCL4-1Integrated4MCurlinThe Dream (CHI) (G1)KEESEP21 $150K 
3/1LRL 6MSW8-5Crusader Rabbit3FInto MischiefConstellation (G1)KEESEP22 $385K 
3/2AQU 1MSW Luna Patina3FMalibu MoonSolo Survivor (G3)KEENOV23 $110K 
3/2GP 1MSW De La Cruz3MDivisideroPacific Spell Proud Spell (G1)
3/2GP 1MSW Speedreader3MAudibleRidingwiththedevilKEESEP22 $675K 
3/2GP 2MSW Show Boat3MKhozanSettling SeasOBSAPR23 $45KFoggy Night (G3)
3/2OP 3MCL6-1Last Diamond3MUncle MoFrank's FollyKEESEP22 $675K 
3/3FG 5MSW Affection3FGhostzapperGot Lucky (G1)  
3/3FG 5MSW Wine and Waves3FVino RossoMalibu Pier (G2)  
3/3GP 7MSW Sedona3FCurlinAmerica (G3)FTSAUG22 $2MFirst Captain (G3)
3/3GP 11MSW Braid3FAmerican PharoahTrensa (G3 Placed)KEESEP22 $260KHawkbill (G1)
3/6FG 1MCL Freedom Square4MCurlinSilverbulletwayFTFMAR22 $475KPachangera (G1)
3/6FG 8MSW Painted Sunday3MInto MischiefStormy Sunday Hansen (G1)
3/6GP 4MSW Ikran4FCurlinCommon Hope Shared Belief (G1)
3/6GP 4MSW Sidamara3FArrogateSpring in the Air (G1)  
Second-time starters     
2/29FG 8ALW5-2Champlin4MRansom the MoonNow I Know (G3)KEESEP21 $58K 
2/29FG 9MSW6-1Chasing Summer3FUncle MoIssuesFTKNOV21 $245KAccelerate (G1)
2/29FG 9MSW8-1Dona Witch4FEmpire MakerDona Bruja (ARG) (G1)  
2/29GP 2MCL15-1Cloak and Dagger3MViolenceWide RangeOBSOPN23 $55KMico Margarita (G3)
2/29GP 8MSW8-5Coinvest3MCity of LightNumero d'OroKEESEP22 $1.1MWit (G3)
2/29GP 8MSW12-1Hangin in There3MBernardiniPretty Extravagant Extravagant Kid (G1)
2/29TP 6MSW5-2Ice Water3FSharp AztecaCold Awakening Recapturetheglory (G2)
3/1FG 7MSW8-1Celestial Joy (GB)3MKitten's JoySky Full of Stars (GER) (G2)  
3/1GP 6SOC5-2Gridlock3FCross TrafficPardonmecomingthruKEESEP22 $80KAccidental Hero (G3)
3/1HOU 5MSW20-1Prossimo3FGet StormyRun RosieKEESEP22 $9KGetmotherarose (G3)
3/1LRL 6MSW5-1Gate Song3FArrogateShananies Song Favorable Outcome (G2)
3/1LRL 6MSW12-1Hannah Good3FViolenceChimichurri (G3)  
3/1TP 5MSW12-1Banjo Chris3MConstitutionStormy GigiKEESEP22 $100KG. G. Ryder (G3)
3/1TP 9AOC8-1Oh Really3MThe FactorEmotional Kitten (G2)  
3/2AQU 7STK Sicilian Princess3FJustifyElle Sueno Dream Lith (G2)
3/2AQU 10STK Deterministic3MLiam's MapGiulio's JewelKEESEP22 $625K 
3/2AQU 10STK Just a Touch3MJustifyTouching Beauty (G3)OBSAPR23 $300K 
3/2GP 1MSW Got Sunny3MGet StormyNisharora (IRE) Poppy Flower (G3)
3/2GP 1MSW Linesman3MUncle MoSpring EclipseKEESEP22 $600K 
3/2GP 1MSW The Dover Specter3MEnglish ChannelSpooky KittenKEESEP22 $300KSpooky Channel (G2)
3/2GP 2MSW Acclaimed Victor3MOmaha BeachColor Me FlyingKEESEP22 $725K 
3/2GP 3STK Royal Majesty (GB)3MFrankel (GB)Crown Queen (G1)  
3/2LRL 1MCL Three's a Crowd3FMadefromluckyTwo's CozyEASOCT22 $9KFollow the Dog
3/2TP 5MCL12-1Illini3MHeart to HeartAllons DanserFTKOCT22 $4KLady Rocket (G3)
3/3GP 4MSW Gallant Mischief3MInto MischiefBashful BertieKEENOV21 $480KBeach Patrol (G1)
3/3HOU 2MSW5-2One Last Bid4MKingman (GB)Acoma (G1)KEESEP21 $335K 
3/6GP 2MOC Practically Dark3MPractical JokeMidnight MagicKEESEP22 $110KMidnight Stroll (G3)
3/6GP 7AOC Refuel3MHard SpunQuick FlipKEESEP22 $550KFollowing Sea (G2)
3/6TP 5MSW Gin Gin's Approval3FUncle MoChocolate PopFTSAUG22 $450KAiroforce (G2)
3/6TP 5MSW Sy B3FEnglish ChannelOcean Drive (G3)  
3/6TP 9MCL Cuore d'Oro4MMedaglia d'OroRose to Gold (G3)KEESEP21 $160K 
Third-time starters     
2/29TP 9MSW9-2Heartstruck4FNyquistPerfect for You (G3 Placed) Romantic Vision (G1)
3/1AQU 3MCL8-1Badge of War3MWar FrontBrooch (G2)FTDDE 23 $50KMandaloun (G1)
3/1GP 7AOC5-2Conquest Warrior3MCity of LightTea TimeKEESEP22 $1M 
3/1GP 9MOC9-2David's Songs3MBrooks 'n DownSacred Psalm Spirit Wind (G3)
3/1OP 9AOC6-1Henro3MCollectedStreet MinstrelOBSMAR23 $45KStreet Band (G1)
3/1SUN 1MSW7-5Museum Quality5MQuality RoadExecutiveprivilege (G1)  
3/2GP 2MSW Mo Rhodes3MQuality RoadMo d'Amour (G2 Placed)KEESEP22 $300KSouthlawn (G2)
3/2GP 9STK Leslie's Rose3FInto MischiefWildwood Rose (IRE)KEESEP22 $1.2M 
3/2OP 3MCL20-1Northern Chill3MAccelerateHomesteaderFTKJUL22 $197KConquest Two Step (G2)
3/2TP 5MCL20-1Faster3MAcceleratePerfect CauseKEENOV21 $75KDonegal Moon (G3)
3/2TP 8MSW3-1Frost Mountain4MFrostedTizaqueena (G2)  
3/3FG 6ALW Tipsy Tammy3FArrogatePeggy MayKEESEP22 $600K 
3/3FG 7ALW Truly Grateful4FViolenceMuch Obliged (G2 Placed)KEESEP21 $35KSyphax (G3)
3/3GP 11MSW Spinning Class3FTwirling CandyMy Impression (G3)  
3/4PRX 7MSW7-2I'lltaketheblame3MBlamePetunia FaceOBSAPR23 $700KDerek Adrian (G1)
3/6FG 8MSW Frio River3MMidnight LuteGarden District (G3)FTKJUL22 $140K 
3/6GP 4MSW Exhilarate3FWar FrontElate (G1)  
3/6TP 6MCL Spavinaw3FEnglish ChannelExonerated Skye Diamonds (G2)

Legend:

Div: Age and sex. 2F for 2-year-old fillies, 2M for 2-year-old males (colts/geldings), etc.

Top sibling (highest graded stakes): The sibling with the highest level of graded stakes won (G1, G2, G3) followed by the most money won if two siblings are at the same level.

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