By Heather Anderson
In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Relative Value at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday.
It's All Relative
Klaravich Stables' Relative Value (GB) (Blue Point {Ire}) became the latest horse to join the Making Waves ranks with a half-length debut victory at Tampa Bay Downs on Jan. 3 (video). Trained by Chad Brown, the son of Blind Faith (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}) was bred by Ickworth Stud.
Sold by Ballyphilip Stud to Mike Ryan on behalf of Seth Klarman's operation for 310,000gns out of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1, the colt was originally an 87,000gns weanling buy for that consignor during the 2022 December Foal Sale in that same ring. The winner is the last reported foal and third winner from three foals for his winning dam, herself a half-sister to dual stakes winner Gabrial (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), placed in the G2 Celebration Mile, G2 Bet365 Mile and in the G3 Diomed Stakes.
Darley's Blue Point has now sired 50% winners to runners (4/8) in the U.S. with Relative Value his fourth scorer there. Leading the charge for the son of Shamardal is GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint hero Big Evs (Ire), while Raqiya (Ire) won the GIII Goldikova Stakes.
Good Morning and Happy Saturday!! ☕️🏇
Relative Value (GB) earned the highest ESF of any first time starter across North America yesterday, scoring a 89 ESF in his 1/2 length victory in a MSW on the turf at @TampaBayDownsFL for trainer Chad Brown with @SamyCamacho1 aboard!
Chad… pic.twitter.com/3afD4E2XKG
— Equibase (@Equibase) January 4, 2025
Expert Eye Filly Captures Fair Grounds Affair
Pura Vida Investments' Out Too Late (GB) (Expert Eye {GB}) graduated at Fair Grounds on Jan. 4 (video). Trained by Michael Maker, the bay was bred by Genesis Green Stud, and sold for 120,000gns to agent Deuce Greathouse on behalf of Pura Vida 2022 out of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale from the draft of her breeder.
The daughter of the stakes-placed Miss Atomic Bomb (GB) (Intikhab) is the third foal and first winner for her dam. Out Too Late is followed by a 3-year-old Sea The Moon (Ger) half-brother named Moonlight Bomb (GB) who has yet to race.
Stallion Expert Eye now resides in South Africa, and he has accounted for five winners from eight runners in America (63%). A trio of fillies have been placed at stakes level there anchored by Beautifulnavigator (Ire), Isabel Alexandra (Ire), and Violet Gibson (Ire).
What a close finish in R4 at @fairgroundsnola!
Out Too Late comes out on top to give doubles for both @jareth16 and Mike Maker! 💪
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— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) January 4, 2025
Repeat Winners
The multiple stakes winner Ozara (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) first featured in Making Waves in 2023 and was back in the winner's circle on Friday (video). Placed at Grade III level, the 4-year-old filly races for Cheyenne Stable and trainer Christophe Clement.
Gulfstream's Abundantia Stakes was won by Making Waves alum Just A Care (Ire) (Australia {GB}) at the end of December (video). The Brian Lynch trainee races in the silks of Victoriam Farm, LLC.
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