The idea of this blog is that horse racing numbers and reference-book-type data tell a story. Which isn't to say that they gave you the story; indeed, they are about as effective as watching television with the sound turned down, I would say. My appetite is whetted, but I think I'm missing something.
All Star Heart is certainly one who makes me want to know more. First, there's her breeding. How is an Ascot Knight filly out of an unraced Devil Begone mare, apparently without successful siblings and without a win above maiden claiming, bred to Arch? How does this filly begin her career running 3rd, 5th, 12th, 8th, 10th, 6th, and 5th, losing four times at Woodbine, and not only eventually break her maiden at Santa Anita, but win five more races in Southern California, including the grade II Las Palmas? All Star Heart is in the conversation today because she came a nose short in the John C. Mabee of winning her second grade II yesterday.
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