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September 24, 2005 - Belmont Park, Race 2, Msw, USD $43,000, 7f

Bluegrass Cat, c, 2, 2003 by Storm Cat

1st Dam: She's a Winner, by A.P. Indy
2nd Dam: Get Lucky, by Mr. Prospector
3rd Dam: Dance Number, by Northern Dancer

Owner: Winstar Farm LLC
Breeder: Winstar Farm LLC (KY)
Trainer: Todd A Pletcher

Bluegrass Cat suffered through a troubled trip in his June 4 debut at Churchill Downs and was never in the race, finishing eighth. Forgiven for that effort by the Belmont faithful, the 1/2 to Lord Of The Game (Saint Ballado), MGSW, $389,920, was sent off the 7-5 chalk at second asking and did not disappoint. The bay was pressured through a half in :46.30, but left the field in his wake down the lane, drawing off to a 6 1/2-length tally over Rockandahardplace (Smoke Glacken). Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0, $25,800.