Horse of the week is Greek Boutique
HMDC and Taste of Victory Stable’s Greek Boutique was a picture of progression through her 2-year-old season. A feisty miss at first, trainer Megan Fadlovich was able to harness her energy into the racing game, moving forward with every start.
Photo: J.J. Zamaiko
In her debut she broke well three-wide and pressed the pace and tired from that lesson to finish 4th. The best news from the race is that the winner was her stablemate Fortheloveofbonnie. Her second start saw Greek Boutique move forward with a strong challenge vs. an odds-on favorite to easily finish second by 5 lengths.
On Thursday, Greek Boutique was the odds-on favorite and ran to her odds. The chart caller for the Daily Racing Form summed the race up quite succinctly, “Perfect trip, hand ride, won going away.” After the race Megan stated, “She will be on her way to Mapleton Sunday for some well-earned relaxation and an opportunity to let her mind and body grow. As of Jan 1, 2025 she will be eligible for lasix. That is likely to really step this mare up in class. Very proud of her success in her first year of racing.”
The daughter of Cowtown Cat out of Becker County Miss by Langhfur, bred by Mapleton Thoroughbreds, closed out her season with $28,815 or $9,605 per start. Becker County Miss is the dam of five winners and one SP winner. 2019 Bossy Lady, f. by Cowtown Cat. 4 wins, 2 to 4, $209,900, 3rd Emerald Necklace S. - a full-sister to Greek Boutique.
I BELONG FIRST is scheduled to work Saturday ½ out of the gate with company. “I am still leaning towards The Emerald Necklace Stakes on Oct 10 going 6F for her,” said Megan. I think she will appreciate going 6F, and it will likely be a soft field. The MSW will always be there, this stake, well, they are only eligible for once in their lifetime!” If she runs to her looks, I Belong First may well run to her name.
LOFTY COWTOWN is doing well and is entered Thursday 9/19 R6. If you got to see her run her last race on Best of Ohio Day, you know she may be sitting on a winning effort. According to Fadlovich, “I feel this mare runs better fresh. With a little extra time between races, and a few adjustments, I think we are in a very good position. The short field certainly doesn't hurt.”
