West Hollywood, a half-brother to Pizza Bianca, won his U.S. debut race at Churchill Downs on May 10, 2024, under the training of Brad H. Cox.
‣ West Hollywood, a half-brother to Pizza Bianca, made a successful U.S. debut by winning at Churchill Downs.
‣ The horse, trained by Brad Cox and ridden by jockey Florent Geroux, showcased a strong performance, winning by four lengths on the turf.
‣ West Hollywood’s victory adds to the notable achievements of his family lineage, which includes Pizza Bianca, a Grade I stakes winner in the USA and Canada.
#9 West Hollywood breaks his maiden nicely while trying the grass in R5 at Churchill Downs under @flothejock for trainer @bradcoxracing! 🍀
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— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) May 10, 2024
Oh boy, did you hear? The half-brother to Pizza Bianca just strutted his stuff at Churchill Downs. And guess what? He nailed it on his U.S. debut. Yep, you heard it right.
It was on a sunny Friday, May 10, 2024, precisely at 3:43 pm. But, oh, the drama didn’t end there. The update came rolling in at 4:12 pm. Talk about being on the edge of your seat, huh?
So, there’s this colt, West Hollywood, right? A sprightly 3-year-old with genes to die for. Uncle Mo and White Hot (Ire) are his proud parents. Galileo (Ire) graces his family tree too. Fancy, I know.
His first dance on the track wasn’t exactly a fairy tale. Picture this: a chilly day at Kempton Park, the Polytrack beneath his hooves. He debuted in fourth. Not shabby, but our boy was destined for more.
Fast forward to the big day at Churchill. The crowd’s buzzing, bets are flying, and West Hollywood? He’s a 7-2 shot, loaded with Lasix and raring to go. The gates burst open, and off he zooms, tucking neatly behind the leader.
But then, the far turn. It’s like something out of a movie. West Hollywood, with a fire in his belly, decides it’s now or never. He charges, muscles bulging, heart pounding. And despite a cheeky bump with the leader, he finds another gear.
The finish line looms. West Hollywood, our dark bay hero, surges ahead. Four lengths clear. The crowd goes wild. Fort Thomas? Left eating dust.
But wait, there’s more. West Hollywood isn’t just any horse. He’s a half-brother to the legendary Pizza Bianca. And get this: Pizza Bianca, a name that echoes in the halls of racing glory, was snagged for a cool $3 million by John Stewart last fall.
The tale doesn’t end here. West Hollywood’s mom, White Hot, has been busy. There’s a 2-year-old colt, Spanning Time, waiting in the wings. And a newborn colt, sired by Into Mischief, joined the family on Feb. 27.
Oh, and did I mention? This colt’s lineage is studded with stars. Ancient Rome, anyone? A French group stakes winner, no less.
His sales history? A jaw-dropping $775,000 RNA Ylg ’22 KEESEP. And now, with a bank of $69,644, West Hollywood’s just getting started.
For those who missed the magic, TwinSpires Racing caught it all. Under the skilled hands of @flothejock and the watchful eyes of @bradcoxracing, West Hollywood’s victory was nothing short of spectacular.
And there you have it. A tale of triumph, bloodlines, and the promise of more to come. Stay tuned, folks. This is one for the books.
