Elder statesman, ATAHUALPA, shows way

Delta Downs, Thur Feb24-05, Race Ten, 4-1/2f, 4yo & up, nw2r>Aug24-04


ATAHUALPA, bay gelding, bred 10Apr-94, by Justo Fernandez, in Ky.
(FERDINAND-Pleasant Sue by Pleasant Colony)

mastered a field of eight sprinters, he being the eldest runner at age eleven,
fighting for the early pace, pulling away to win the abbreviated sprint by
2-1/2 lengths. He was the lukewarm 2-1 fave, and paid 6.20.

Note the balanced pedigree:
classic winners on both sides of ped. The number of sons of Ferdinand
have dwindled down to a precious few, but those remaining can
still find the winner's circle from time to time.