Spun To Run’s offspring, Night Beacon, achieved her first victory at Santa Anita, marking Spun To Run’s initial win as a sire.
– ‣ Night Beacon, a 2-year-old filly by Spun to Run, won her debut race at Santa Anita, marking the first victory for her first-crop sire Spun to Run.
– ‣ The victory was achieved in a Maiden Special Weight race over 4 1/2 furlongs with a finishing time of :52.30, winning by 2 3/4 lengths.
– ‣ Night Beacon is a half-sister to multiple stakes-placed and stakes-winning horses, showcasing a strong pedigree background.
#1 NIGHT BEACON ($3.80) absolutely dominates in her debut at Santa Anita Park. She is the first starter and winner for her sire Spun To Run (@Gainesway)! @EmEllingwood was in the irons for @rhansonracing. âš¡ pic.twitter.com/Pet5WRCGiX
— FanDuel Racing (Formerly TVG) (@FanDuel_Racing) May 10, 2024
Oh, what a day at Santa Anita! The buzz was all about Spun To Run, you know, the sire everyone’s been keeping an eye on. Well, guess what? He just bagged his first winner. And boy, was it a spectacle.
Night Beacon, that’s the filly’s name, lit up the track. It was Friday, May 10, 2024, a date that’s now etched in racing history, at least for the folks over at Gainesway. The clock struck 4:51 pm, and by 5:51 pm, the news was all over.
This 2-year-old filly, Night Beacon, didn’t just win; she owned the race from the get-go. Picture this: the gates burst open, and there she was, setting the pace, making every pole a winning one. The crowd was on their feet, eyes glued to this spectacle.
She dashed across the finish line, 2 3/4 lengths ahead, leaving “So There She Was” trying to catch a glimpse of her tail. It was a 4 1/2 furlong dash, clocked at :52.30, on a track that felt like running on clouds, or so I imagine.
Now, let’s talk pedigree because, oh, it’s a rich one. Night Beacon is a daughter of Spun to Run, and her dam, Stormandaprayer, well, she’s got her own tales of glory. And guess what? This victory at Santa Anita? It’s just the beginning. Spun To Run has 89 foals ready to make their mark.
The winner’s circle was a family affair. Night Beacon shares bloodlines with Harlands Thunder and Classicstateofmind. Talent runs deep in this family, folks. And did I mention? Stormandaprayer, she welcomed a filly by Girvin on Feb 5. The legacy continues.
Oh, and for the number crunchers out there, Night Beacon was a $45,000 yearling back in ’23 at KEEJAN. Now, with a lifetime record of 1-1-0-0, she’s already pocketed $32,400. Not a bad start, eh?
The tweet from FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) said it all, “#1 NIGHT BEACON ($3.80) absolutely dominates in her debut at Santa Anita Park.” And with @EmEllingwood in the irons for @rhansonracing, it was a match made in racing heaven.
So, there you have it. A star is born, and her name is Night Beacon. Spun To Run, well, he’s off to a flying start as a sire. And as for us racing fans? We’re just lucky to witness it all unfold. Here’s to many more victories and thrilling races ahead!
