TDN RISING STARS

October 9, 2005 - Belmont Park, Race 6, Msw, USD $43,000, 6 1/2f

Great Point, G, 2, 2003 by Point Given

1st Dam: Crafty Queen, by Crafty Prospector
2nd Dam: Drina, by Regal and Royal
3rd Dam: Wandering Lace, by Private Account

Owner: Robert V LaPenta
Breeder: Craig & Cathy Beam (KY)
Trainer: Nicholas P Zito

Great Point, a $355,000 KEENOV weanling and $450,000 KEESEP yearling, was produced by a half sister to multi-millionaire Spain (Thunder Gulch). The Robert LaPenta colorbearer had been training forwardly at Belmont and was sent off at 5-2 for his career opener. After breaking alertly, the chestnut was a half-length back in second through an opening quarter of :22 4/5, but assumed command on the turn and galloped home 8 3/4 lengths clear. Great Point marks the second winner for his freshman sire, 2001 Horse of the Year Point Given (by Thunder Gulch). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $25,800.