In a standout performance from the Fair Grounds, Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable's Golden Tempo stormed to victory in a six-furlong maiden special weight race Saturday, earning 'TDN Rising Star' status with a powerful late rally. This impressive debut highlight caps the latest racing action, showcasing the promise of Curlin-sired talent amid holiday meet developments.
Golden Tempo Earns Rising Star Distinction at Fair Grounds
Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable's Golden Tempo, a 2-year-old colt by Curlin out of the Bernardini mare Carrumba, delivered a thrilling breakthrough win in Saturday's six-furlong maiden at Fair Grounds. Trailing the field early after a troubled start, the 14-5 chance unleashed a explosive rally from the widest path, covering the final quarter-mile in a sharp 23.57 seconds to draw off by daylight. Jockey Jose Ortiz settled the colt patiently at the rear before unleashing his charge turning for home, powering past rivals including the fast-finishing firster Fancy Fairlane and the favored Coronado.
This victory marks Golden Tempo as the latest 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard, underscoring his potential in a pedigree boasting Grade I winners like Clairiere and Paris Lights from the Curlin-over-Bernardini cross. Dam Carrumba, a stakes-placed runner for the Phipps family, adds black-type depth with her own successes in the GIII Top Flight Handicap and a near-miss behind Cavorting in the GI Ogden Phipps Stakes. With siblings by Nyquist and Liam's Map in the pipeline, Golden Tempo's connections eye a bright future on the road to elite competition.
