TDN RISING STARS

May 25, 2017 - Santa Anita, Race 2, Msw, USD $54,000, 4 1/2F

Saudi Chroma, f, 2, 2015 by Lucky Pulpit

1st Dam: Nine to Five Lady, by Mr. Greeley
2nd Dam: Ryvnine, by Broad Brush
3rd Dam: Fara's Team, by Tunerup

Owner: Zedan Racing Stables
Breeder: Cole Ranch (CA)
Trainer: Doug F. O'Neill

Saudi Chroma was the first starter for new owner Amr Zedan’s Zedan Racing Stables and she gave the Saudi businessman a great introduction to the Sport of Kings with a dominant debut victory at Santa Anita Thursday to become the lastest “TDN Rising Star.� Floating up to 5-2 from 8-5 morning-line favoritism, the chestnut shot out of the gate to dictate terms early, clocking an opening quarter in a swift :2256. Bowling along on a clear lead, the California-bred sped away in the stretch under a hand ride from Victor Espinoza to score a dazzling 3 3/4-length victory. Show It N Moe It (Grace Upon Grace) completed the exacta.

A $42,000 Barretts October yearling, Saudi Chroma summoned $360,000 from bloodstock agent Dennis O’Neill after breezing in a bullet :9 4/5 at the recent Barretts March sale, making her the most expensive progeny sold from the late Lucky Pulpit. Zedan also owns a minority share of Lucky Pulpit’s most famous offspring, reigning Horse of the Year California Chrome. Saudi Chroma, who has a yearling half-sister by Lakerville, hails from the family of GI Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Concern and GISW Fara’s Team.