TDN RISING STARS

October 21, 2007 - CURRAGH, Race , Mdn, EUR €20,000, 6f, 1.5500

Jupiter Pluvius, c, 2, 2005 by Johannesburg

1st Dam: Saratoga Honey, by Boundary
2nd Dam: High Heeled Honey, by Gold Stage
3rd Dam: Cloud High, by Castle Hill II

Owner: Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith
Breeder: H Smoot Fahlgren
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

There had been talk about Jupiter Pluvius long before this debut, but the $475,000 FTSAUG yearling was allowed to drift to 5-1 as the second favorite beforehand. Slowly away, the bay raced in midfield early and was pushed along with a quarter mile remaining. Launching his challenge out wide, he reeled in Dahindar (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) with 100 yards remaining before asserting for a snug neck success. The winner was produced by a half-sister to SW & MGISP High Heeled Hope (Salt Lake). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, Eu13,020.