July 22, 2007 - Belmont Park, Race 4, Msw, USD $53,000, 1m
El Sultry Sun, C, 2007, by Eltish
1st Dam: Sultry Sun (GSW, $222,277), by Buckfinder
2nd Dam: Sunny Dame, by Damascus
3rd Dam: Sunny Morn, by
Owner: Live Oak Plantation
Breeder: Live Oak Stud (FL)
Trainer: John Kimmel
El Sultry Sun, sent off at 5-1, was content to stalk the early pace, made his move while racing three wide turning into the stretch and drew clear late to score by a comfortable 4 1/4-length margin over Nor'easterner (Fusaichi Pegasus). The winner is a half to Solar Splendor (Majestic Light), MGISW, $1,386,468; Sultry Song (Cox's Ridge), MGISW, $1,616,276; and Strategic Mission (Mr. Prospector), GSW, $414,320. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $31,800.