DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2023) – California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale graduate Lord Prancealot, a sharp 3 ½-length debut winner, is among entries in Friday’s $125,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar.
Refocus is by Pavel, out of the Square Eddie mare Redo It, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $48,600 and is coming off a third in the June 17 Fasig-Tipton Futurity.
Mici’s Express is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Harlan’s Holiday mare Harlan Express, was bred by Eagle Ridge Racing & Rancho San Miguel, is owned by Thomas Halasz and trained by Steve Knapp. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $73,280 and is coming off a July 22 maiden win.
Last Call London is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Empire Way mare Zo Lo’s Lov, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Tom London, Lovingier and Eugene Zondlo and is trained by Peter Miller. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $57,620 and is coming off a fifth in the July 9 Everett Nevin.
Shady Appeal is by Twice the Appeal, out of the Bandini mare Santa Lucia, was bred by owner Rusty Brown and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $37,050 and is coming off a seventh in the July 9 Everett Nevin.
Smokem Ez is by Smokem, out of the A. P. Indy mare EZ Indy, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Anthony Chacon, Victor Flores and Lovingier and is trained by Steven Miyadi. He won his lone start May 12 with earnings of $47,580.
Lord Prancealot is by Sir Prancealot, out of the Country Reel mare Disko Dasko, was bred by Jeff Ganje, is owned by Rusty Brown and Ganje and trained by Jeff Bonde. The $45,000 purchase at the CTBA January Sale out of the Checkmate Thoroughbreds consignment won his lone start with earnings of $49,200.
Salsation is by Far From Over, out of the Munnings mare Music and Art, was bred by Cynthia White, is owned by Dan Northrup and trained by Luis Mendez. He won his lone start July 8 with earnings of $17,400.
Wild Jewels is by Tamarando, out of the Distorted Humor mare Ribbon of Jewels, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $35,280 and is coming off a second in the July 9 Everett Nevin.