1st-Keeneland, $74,144, Msw, 4-7, 2yo, f, 4 1/2f, :52.44, ft, head.
THE QUEENS M G (f, 2, Thousand Words–Show Queen, by Grindstone) became her freshman sire's first winner Sunday. One of the longest shots on the board at 45-1, she flashed early speed from the far outside gate but was quickly confronted by West Memorial (Caracaro) to her inside on the run around the far turn. That pair opened up a sizable gap to the rest of the field with The Queens M G just getting the better of the photo finish to win at first asking. West Memorial was valiant in defeat on the rail and it was 11 lengths back to Island Ride (Catalina Cruiser) in third. The first winner sired by MGSW Thousand Words, The Queens M G counts GSW/GISP and $5m FTKNOV broodmare Untouched Talent (Storm Cat) and GI Arkansas Derby winner Bodemeister (Empire Maker) among her extended family members. Also under that third dam is MGISW and $3m FTKNOV purchase She's A Julie (Elusive Quality). Show Queen is due to Independence Hall this spring. Sales History: $3,500 Ylg '23 FTKOCT. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $45,880. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.
O-Israel Acevedo; B-T.F. VanMeter,Samuel Hernandez, Jesus Torres, Justin Vinalay (KY); T-Israel Acevedo.
💰What a way to kick off the day at @keenelandracing! #12 THE QUEENS M G ($92.74) got a head down on the line to upset the opener for owner/trainer Israel Acevedo and jockey @SanjurSanto!
This is the first runner and first winner for @spendthriftfarm's Thousand Words. 👏 pic.twitter.com/MEYP56LB1T
— TVG (@TVG) April 7, 2024
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