By Joe Bianca
Phoenix Thoroughbreds went to $750,000 to secure IRREPRESSIBLE (Into Mischief) after the filly breezed a quarter-mile in :21 1/5 at OBS April, and she opens her career Thursday evening at Churchill. Trained by Steve Asmussen, the bay shows four consecutive five-furlong breezes at Saratoga, most recently going in 1:02 1/5 (13/15) over the Oklahoma dirt Sept. 15. Also set to open her account is Hoffman Family Racing and Steve Landry's Wicked Smart (Wicked Strong), who became easily the most expensive progeny of her sire to sell at auction when hammering for $425,000 at OBS March after a :9 4/5 furlong breeze. The Tom Amoss pupil totes a smattering of quick works, finished off with a local half-mile spin in :47 2/5 (3/64) Sept. 20. Rigney Racing's Purrfectly Claire (Munnings&log=">Munnings) warrants a look as well. Out of a full-sister to GISW Unrivaled Belle (Unbridled's Song), the $250,000 Keeneland September grad tuned up for this unveiling with a swift five-furlong breeze in :59 3/5 (2/44) here Sept. 20. TJCIS PPs
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