KING MAXIMUS hits gate, rallies at 12 furlongs
Gulfstream Park, Feb11-05, Race Ten, Alw, 1-1/2 miles (turf)
KING MAXIMUS, b, g,01,(Ky) (King of Kings[Ire]-EXCEDENT by EXCELLER)
HIT THE GATE, steadied going into first turn, bided his time and swung out for the drive, finishing a very respectable fourth in the twelve furlong grass test.
The 4yo is very lightly raced. He started his career in Europe and broke his maiden as a 2yo, at Lingfield (U.K.) in his second start (One Mile,Dirt, by 1-1/4 lengths, 2Nov-03).
He made his American debut at Belmont Park (21May-04) at nine furlongs on the grass, rallying to finish second in a field of ten claimers in for a tag of $50k. He did not race again until 10Nov-04, this time at Aqueduct, where he ran a dull seventh of nine versus allowance company at nine furlongs.
With five life starts (four on turf), look for this one in longer races. He is trained by Christophe Clement for Merrylegs Farm.
KING MAXIMUS, b, g,01,(Ky) (King of Kings[Ire]-EXCEDENT by EXCELLER)
HIT THE GATE, steadied going into first turn, bided his time and swung out for the drive, finishing a very respectable fourth in the twelve furlong grass test.
The 4yo is very lightly raced. He started his career in Europe and broke his maiden as a 2yo, at Lingfield (U.K.) in his second start (One Mile,Dirt, by 1-1/4 lengths, 2Nov-03).
He made his American debut at Belmont Park (21May-04) at nine furlongs on the grass, rallying to finish second in a field of ten claimers in for a tag of $50k. He did not race again until 10Nov-04, this time at Aqueduct, where he ran a dull seventh of nine versus allowance company at nine furlongs.
With five life starts (four on turf), look for this one in longer races. He is trained by Christophe Clement for Merrylegs Farm.
posted by excellerandferdinand | 8:37 AM
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