TDN RISING STARS

December 22, 2013 - Aqueduct, Race 7, , USD $72,000, 6f, NW1X

Mean Season, c, 3, 2010 by Henny Hughes

1st Dam: Mean Imogene (GSP, $106,000), by Silver Deputy
2nd Dam: Raise A Dynasty, by Raise a Native
3rd Dam: Huggle Duggle, by Never Bend

Owner: Jake Ballis
Breeder: Nursery Place, Manfuso & Grum (KY)
Trainer: William I Mott

Mean Season was an impressive free-wheeling winner on debut going a mile at Laurel Park Sept. 26 for Ginger Punch Racing and trainer Jose Corrales. Following that win, the and handsome chestnut was purchased by Jake Ballis for $150,000 at the Keeneland November sale and transferred to the Bill Mott stable. The even-money favorite shot to the front and cruised through splits of :22.81 and :45.51. Without ever being asked, he opened up down the lane to win by 8 lengths. Erik the Red (Into Mischief) was second. The winner hails from the extended female family of MGISW Hollywood Story (Wild Rush). Sales history: $72,000 yrl '11 KEESEP; $150,000 3yo '13 KEENOV. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $66,000.