TDN RISING STARS

May 13, 2010 - Churchill Downs, Race 4, Msw, USD $47,424, 5f, sy

Kantharos, c, 2, 2008 by Lion Heart

1st Dam: Contessa Halo, by Southern Halo
2nd Dam: Queen Of Savoy, by Conquistador Cielo
3rd Dam: Jill Of All Trades, by Codex

Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC
Breeder: Hedberg Hall Inc. (Ky)
Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Kantharos the even-money choice in his bow, pressed the pace under a snug hold through an opening quarter in :22.65, took over under his own power entering the straight and romped home to an 11 3/4-length victory. Gold For Cash (Eurosilver) was second. The winner, an $80,000 KEESEP yearling and $250,000 OBSMAR juvenile, is a half-brother to Ikigai (Whywhywhy, GSW, $195,978). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $28,800.