TDN RISING STARS

February 23, 2008 - Gulfstream Park, Race 10, Msw, USD $40,000, 7f

Zaftig, F, 2008, by Gone West

1st Dam: Zoftig (GISW, $401,024), by Cozzene
2nd Dam: Mrs. Marcos, by Private Account
3rd Dam: Dancing Slippers, by Nijinsky II

Owner: Susan & John Moore
Breeder: Top Notch Farms LLC (KY)
Trainer: James A Jerkens

Zaftig showed her inexperience when fifth at Aqueduct in her first start Oct. 28, but was ready to roll at second asking. The 5-2 shot was rated just off the pace for a half, went after 6-5 chalk Anachronism (Yonaguska) at the top of the lane and galloped away to beat the favorite by 8 3/4 lengths. Just Regal (Pulpit) was the last one to cross the line. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0, $25,560.