PROFILE
| Foaled: | March 3, 2019 |
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| Breeder: | Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds |
| Color/Sex: | Bay/Filly |
| Sire: | Union Rags |
| Dam: | Diamond Ring |
| Dam Sire: | Malibu Moon |
| Trainer: | Al Stall |
HORSE OVERVIEW
Targeting a Keeneland October Meet debut. A filly with a pedigree rich in stamina and speed to boot, Vow, is a daughter of a Classic winner from a female line heavy on stakes winners. In training with Al Stall Jr. in Kentucky.
MyRacehorse acquired this daughter sired by 2012 Belmont Stakes winner Union Rags for $140,000 on Day 3 of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s Spring Sale of 2-year-olds in training. The filly is a bit leaner than the typical offspring of her stallion and looks the part of a precocious runner that should be involved very early in her races. Her quarter mile breeze of 21.3 seconds in the under-tack show was a deceivingly good as she worked into a stiff head wind down the stretch but once she got going near the wire, really lengthened out her stride and looked impressive the further she went.
The filly is trained by classy horseman Al Stall Jr. who counts among his best victories the 2010 Breeders Cup Classic where his Blame upset the legendary mare Zenyatta. Stall has also trained the likes of Tom’s d’Etat, Central Banker, Departing, and million dollar earner Star Guitar.
Vow has breen breezing steadily in Kentucky and recently completed her first official work for Al Stall on July 24 going a half mile in 48.4 seconds. With a great deal of foundation gained working on the farm, Vow is expected to be ready for her first race in early Fall.
Breeding Insights
Sire Union Rags, a son of Dixie Union, was a stellar racehorse who won five of eight starts before an injury sent him to the sidelines. A multiple stakes winner as a 2-year-old, Union Rags won three of four starts as a juvenile, including the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes and Grade 2 Saratoga Special, before finishing second in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
His 3-year-old campaign was highlighted by his victory in the Belmont Stakes, where he defeated 10 rivals. The Belmont Stakes turned out to his last race, but it certainly wasn’t the last time Union Rags would be heard from.
Standing at Lane’s End Farm in Kentucky, where his 2021 fee is $30,000, Union Rags is the sire of Grade 1 winners Paradise Woods, Free Drop Billy, Union Strike, and Dancing Rags. His 2021 graded stakes performers include Express Train, winner of the Grade 2 San Pasqual Stakes, Nova Rags, Dynamic One, Spielberg and Saguaro Row.
With his progeny selling as yearlings and 2-year-olds for up to $1 million, Union Rags is currently a leading sixth-crop sire in several categories, including number of graded stakes winners and overall winners. He counts among his progeny winner of the Curlin Stakes and entered to run in the Gr. 1 Traverse this weekend, Dynamic One.
Vow’s female line is bursting with talent. Dam Diamond Ring is a daughter of the exceptional sire Malibu Moon. A winner of two starts, Diamond Ring is a half-sister to four stakes winners and her dam, Proposal, is a full-sister to multiple graded stakes winner Multiple Choice. Deeper in the female family are Grade 1 winners Leofric and Well Chosen.
Expected on track: Fall 2021
Vow Paddock Schooling
Vow paddock schooled this afternoon during the fourth race at Churchill Downs. She was very well behaved and handled everything like a professional. She was a little nervous at first, but never acted out and quickly relaxed with assistant trainer Melanie Giddings comforting her. Vow will paddock school one or two more times before her […]
Vow Workout Report
Vow (outside) worked a half mile this morning with her regular rider, Yovani, aboard. She worked in company with Burninhunkoflove, an unraced 2-year-colt by Munnings. The duo covered the ground in 52.60 seconds. Trainer Al Stall Jr. worked Vow in draw reins this morning to keep her in control and to prevent her from being […]
Vow Update
Vow is targeting a $150,000 maiden claiming race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the dirt at Churchill Downs on November 21st. The MyRacehorse team and trainer Al Stall Jr. believe this is a good spot for our Union Rags filly to debut and to have a positive racing experience. There are a few factors that […]