Forest Boyce walked into the paddock for the opener at Laurel Park Sunday.
“You know what you’re doing…”
It was more of a statement than a question.
“Going forward…”
The Maryland-born jockey had ridden Roja Redemption once before, learned his style (steady with a side of stamina) and put that lesson to good use. She sent the bay gelding from the inside for about 10 strides, grabbed the lead with conviction and the 4-year-old son of Flintshire did the rest, opening up 6 lengths and rolling home by 2 1/2 lengths.
Purchased in March, Roja Redemption needed some time on Jack Fisher’s farm and improved his record to a win and a third in two starts for the dark blue, light blue and red.
Watch Roja Redemption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Je5i0YMrWM&t=36s
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Two races later, Pietrelcina produced his best race for us, settling and rallying to finish third, beaten three quarters of a length for everything. He picks up checks, does his thing and will win one of these.
Penicillin Success and Cool Jet enjoyed their public gallops at Shawan Downs. Foxfield beckons. A few to enter tomorrow for Shawan Downs next weekend.
