TDN RISING STARS

April 13, 2006 - Keeneland, Race 3, Msw, USD $50,000, 4 1/2f

Beautiful Venue, F, 2, 2004 by Came Home

1st Dam: Avenue Shopper (SW, $279,204), by Avenue of Flags
2nd Dam: Exciting Gal, by Master Willie (GB)
3rd Dam: Eastern Prancer, by Northern Dancer

Owner: J Fred Miller III
Breeder: Miller Thoroughbred Farm LLC (KY)
Trainer: Barbara Beagle

Beautiful Venue unseated Mark Guidry before the start and led the outriders on a merry chase before being collared by her pursuers. Despite her pre-race antics, the half to Laurafina (Cozzene), GSW, $137,620, was asked to make a go of it, and she made it look easy. Never far behind early pacesetter Joangel (Abajo), the dark bay overtook that filly a furlong out and drew clear to post an easy three-length victory. The homebred is the first winner for her freshman sire by (Gone West). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $31,225.