TDN RISING STARS

October 25, 2024 - Keeneland, Race 6, Msw, USD $100,000, 6 1/2F

Voila Magic, C, 2, 2022 by Volatile

1st Dam: Touch Magic, by Lion Heart
2nd Dam: Unifier, by Deputy Minister
3rd Dam: Unify, by Farma Way

Owner: Three Chimneys Farm, Whispering Oaks Farm LLC and Coteau Grove Farms
Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms, LLC (LA)
Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen

Voila Magic, the 9-2 third choice in this inexperienced group, wanted the front but had to contend with Acknowledge (Authentic) early to his inside. The pair dueled past the half-mile pole in :46.03 and it was Voila Magic who went on with things, putting that rival away off the far turn and opening up on his wrong lead to cruise home ridden out 5 3/4 lengths in front of 2-1 favorite Ennis Town (Echo Town).

Voila Magic is Volatile (by Violence)'s second 'TDN Rising Star', joining Saratoga maiden winner and GI Champagne Stakes runner up Tip Top Thomas.

The 16th winner for his freshman sire, Voila Magic is a half to classy Louisiana Horse of the Year Touchuponastar (Star Guitar), MSW & MGSP, $922,900. Touch Magic, herself a stakes winner at Fair Grounds and graded stakes placed at Delta Downs, has a yearling Star Guitar colt and a weanling filly by Maxfield. She visited Flightline for next season.