TDN RISING STARS

August 27, 2005 - Arlington Park, Race 1, Msw, USD $25,000, 6f

Play Ballado, F, 2005, by Saint Ballado

1st Dam: Piccolo Player, by Capote
2nd Dam: Family Style, by State Dinner
3rd Dam: Sharp Kitty, by Kitten's Joy

Owner: John C Oxley
Breeder: Stone Canyon Thoroughbreds
Trainer: John T Ward Jr.

A $525,000 FTFFEB two-year-old purchase, Play Ballado had trained forwardly for this belated debut, capping her worktab with a bullet half mile from the gate in :47 1/5. Dispatched at 3-5 by the Arlington faithful, the dark bay made no mistake, rallying to the front at the quarter pole before going on to a flashy 7 1/2-length victory over Manila Fudge (Outflanker). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $15,000.