Almostgone Rocket, a three-year-old filly, won her second career start by 4 1/4 lengths in a $125,885 allowance race at Churchill Downs, confirming her status as a ‘TDN Rising Star’.
– ‣ ALMOSTGONE ROCKET, a 3-year-old filly, became a ‘TDN Rising Star’ after winning her second race by 4 1/4 lengths at Churchill Downs, showcasing her potential on a sloppy track.
– ‣ The filly, sired by Into Mischief and out of Bound (MSW, $419,174), has maintained an unbeaten record in her racing career, highlighting her as a promising young talent in horse racing.
– ‣ ALMOSTGONE ROCKET’s victory at Churchill Downs was notable for her impressive acceleration in the final stretch, overcoming the early leader Mink’s Palace to win comfortably.
🚀 #11 ALMOSTGONE ROCKET ($6.08) impressed on debut and impresses again in her second start, winning race 12 at Churchill Downs. Flavien Prat was in the irons for trainer @bradcoxracing pic.twitter.com/HiCttaJxbN
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At Churchill Downs, the atmosphere was electric, the stakes high. The race? A $125,885 allowance with an optional claiming price of $100,000. It was May 3rd, a day that would see 3-year-old fillies battling it out over 6 and a half furlongs on a track that was less than forgiving. The conditions? Sloppy, with a capital S. And the winner? By a decisive 4 1/4 lengths, it was Almostgone Rocket.
This filly, a mere 3 years of age, is something of a marvel. Sired by Into Mischief and out of the mare Bound, who herself brought home over $400k in her racing days, Almostgone Rocket was destined for greatness. And greatness she found, right from her very first race at Oaklawn on April 5th. That day, she didn’t just win; she demolished the competition by a staggering 11 3/4 lengths, earning her the title of ‘TDN Rising Star.’
Fast forward to this race. The odds were in her favor, 2-1, a testament to her burgeoning reputation. She didn’t lead from the start, oh no. She bided her time, sitting just behind the frontrunners as Mink’s Palace set a blistering pace. But patience, as they say, is a virtue. Given her head, Almostgone Rocket exploded into action, her wide bid around the turn leaving spectators in awe. She overtook Mink’s Palace with ease, crossing the finish line with room to spare, her competitors trailing in a strung-out field behind her.
But let’s not forget the team behind the champion. Owned by Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc. and Ten Strike Racing, and born to Malibu Farm, LLC in Kentucky, Almostgone Rocket is a product of careful breeding and expert training. Brad H. Cox, the man with the plan, has guided her to victory not once, but twice. And let’s not overlook Flavien Prat, the jockey who steered her to success. Theirs is a partnership made in racing heaven.
Off the track, Almostgone Rocket isn’t just a one-hit wonder. She’s part of a lineage of potential stars, with a 2-year-old half-sister by Vekoma, a yearling half-brother by Vino Rosso, and a newborn full sister waiting in the wings. Her sales history? A cool $250,000 as a yearling at KEESEP ’22. And her career earnings? Already at $141,960 after just two races.
So, what’s next for this rising star? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for certain: Almostgone Rocket has captured the hearts of racing fans everywhere. And as for that race at Churchill Downs? It’s one for the history books. #11 ALMOSTGONE ROCKET, you’ve done it again, leaving us all in awe and eagerly awaiting your next triumph.
