Adam Coglianese
by Sarah Mace
Market Conduct by freshman sire Super Saver, came from off the pace and battled gamely in the stretch to win his unveiling in style in Saratoga’s first race on Sunday, a six-furlong maiden special weight for New York-breds. The same connections – partners Klaravich Stables, Inc. and William H. Lawrence, along with trainer Chad Brown – also brought us New York-bred juvenile winner Startup Nation (Temple City) who won going long on turf last Thursday.
Drawn in post three, 7-2 third choice Market Conduct settled in fourth at the rail under Irad Ortiz, Jr. four lengths or so behind 31-1 pacesetter Pierce’s Prize (Sky Mesa). Continuing to hug the fence and drawing closer to the leaders rounding the far turn, Market Conduct slipped up the rail and joined battle with Pierce’s Prize and new contender, Tiz Time to Shine (Tiznow), a fellow Brown-trainee and the 7-5 betting favorite.
Market Conduct fought on gamely at the rail, wrested away the lead in the final sixteenth and drew clear to win by 2 1/2 lengths in a final time of 1:11.45. Following Market Conduct and Tiz Time to Shine across the line were Pierce’s Prize. Thank You, Bellamy Way, Summer Brother and Touch of Paradise. [VIDEO]
Bred by Robert Hahn, Market Conduct was a $100,000 purchase by Salem Bloodstock at last year’s Fasig-Tipton preferred New York-bred yearling sale. His dam Charleston Springs, a black type placed winner by Capote, has been a successful producer, with six winners from seven foals to start, led by stakes placed Palmetto Bluffs. Sandy’z Slew (Limehouse) has banked over $200,000 and Cooper River (Orientate) over $140,000.
Charleston Springs’ yearling filly by Sidney’s Candy brought $140,000 at the Fasig-Tipton New York-bred sale last night, purchased by Grand Oaks from the Vinery Sales consignment. the mare has a weanling filly by Colonel John and was bred this year to Midnight Lute.
