Hughes (c, 2, Into Mischief–K P Dreamin, by Union Rags), who followed his 'TDN Rising Star presented by Hagyard'-worthy debut with a romping win in the Aug. 8 GIII Best Pal Stakes, added another graded win to his resume with a powerful victory in the GI Del Mar Futurity Sunday. The win gave trainer Bob

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Highlighting another banner day at Saratoga, meet-leading jockey Manny Franco guided 5-2 favorite The Good Life (c, 2, Life Is Good–First Hour, by Speightstown) in Sunday's GI Hopeful Stakes during Saratoga's closing weekend. Going to the front soon after the start, 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' The Good Life led Mystrix (Good Magic) through

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Debbie Lanni's Quattro Passi (f, 2, Girvin–Whatashame, by Blame), making her second lifetime start, romped to a 9 1/4-length maiden victory at Del Mar Sunday and was promptly tabbed a 'TDN Rising Star presented by Hagyard.' The even-money favorite settled patiently off the pace in third as longshot Tammyfaye (Daredevil) set the early tempo through

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The past week began to sharpen the focus on the upcoming World Championships with several juveniles thrusting themselves into the Breeders' Cup picture. Leading the fray is GI Del Mar Debutante score Miss Monica (Early Voting), who cruised home a 6 1/4-length winner for the Bob Baffert barn. “I'm always happy to win this race,”

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The Steve Asmussen barn had a lot to celebrate this past weekend, winning a trio of winners on Saturday's card, including the GI Spinaway Stakes with BC Stables, Wattswood Stables, Bob Albritton, Jay Graham and David Baggett's Summer Starlet (City of Light). The 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' won the 7-furlong Breeders' Cup 'Win

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