TDN RISING STARS

March 4, 2006 - Santa Anita, Race 3, Msw, USD $61,000, 6 1/2F

Neko Bay, c, 3, 2003 by Giant's Causeway

1st Dam: Brulay (GSW, $190,714), by Rubiano
2nd Dam: Charming Lassie, by Seattle Slew
3rd Dam: Lassie Dear, by Buckpasser

Owner: Mr & Mrs Jerome S Moss
Breeder: Mr & Mrs Jerome S Moss
Trainer: John A Shirreffs

Neko Bay, out of a half to Lemon Drop Kid and Statue of Liberty, boasted several strong moves on the worktab, including a :59 4/5 five-furlong breeze Feb. 21. Somehow overlooked by the Arcadia faithful at 21-1 while debuting with Lasix, he settled in midpack while Miura Bull (El Corredor) dueled through :22 1/5 and :44 1/5 fractions. Swung out for the stretch run by Corey Nakatani, the Moss colorbearer showed a nice late turn of foot to rally home a 1 1/2-length winner over 5-1 Fear No Darkness (Horse Chestnut {SAf}). Evaluate (Ire) (Fusaichi Pegasus), favored at 4-5, closed from far back to finish third. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $36,600.