South Carolina Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The first stride to the finish line begins in South Carolina
Two South Carolina training center graduates won Stakes races between January 27 and February 17.
On January 27, Roanan Goddess gained her first Stakes victory winning the Xtra Heat Stakes at Laurel Park, This 3-year-old filly stalked the leaders early on. While in the stretch, she showed good courage being involved in some bumping while in tight quarters. Approaching the sixteenth pole, Roanan Goddess put her head in front, putting some daylight between the field and herself. This filly crossed the finish line 2 ¼ lengths in front.
Roanan Goddess went through the breaking process at Franklin “Goree” Smith’s Elloree Training Center and she is trained by Goree’s brother, Hamilton Smith.
Post Time, who was prepared for his racing career in Aiken under the care of Cary Frommer, won the Jennings Stakes on January 28 and the General George Stakes-G3 on February 17. Both of these Stakes were run at Laurel Park. Post Time trailed the field for the opening 5 furlongs of the Jennings Stakes. He then launched his bid. Post Time moved up between horses at the top of the stretch, quickly took control and powered his way home for a 6 ½ length victory. This was his second Stakes win in a row having won the City of Laurel Stakes back in November.
Post Time made it three in a row next capturing the General George Stakes-G3 on February 17. In this race, Post Time also was in no rush having one beat after the opening ½ mile. When making his move, he encountered traffic and had to angle out five wide in the stretch. Post Time did not get to the front until reaching the sixteenth pole. He quickly opened up and won by 3 lengths. Post Time has won 7 of his 8 career starts including 4 Stakes wins. He was named a finalist for Maryland-bred 3-Year-Old Champion for 2023.
In his latest two Stakes victories, Post Time has recorded a 116 Equibase speed figure.