La Traviata

2004, Johannesburg - Piedras Negras, by Unbridled

Breeder: John and Marsha Antonelli (Ca.)

Owner: Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith

Trainer: Francois Parisel

Regular Rider: Julien Leparoux

Pedigree

La Traviata
Johannesburg
Piedras Negras
Hennessy
Myth
Unbridled
Provisions
Storm Cat
Island Kitty
Ogygian
Yarn
Fappiano
Gana Facil
Devil's Bag
Atzimba

Purchase Info

Consigned to February 2006 Fasig-Tipton Florida select two-year-olds in training sale by Leprechaun Racing, agent. Purchased for $1.1-million by Demi O'Byrne.

Race Record

AgeStarts1st2nd3rdEarnings 
34300$129,248

At 3: 1– Victory Ride S. (G3), Post Deb S.

Last Start

Won Victory Ride S. (G3) on Aug. 25 at Saratoga

Contender Status

Unraced as a two-year-old, La Traviata is undefeated in her three starts this year as a three-year-old.

The Johannesburg filly won her maiden debut at Churchill Downs by a eye-catching 13 1/4-lengths, then went to Monmouth Park for the Post Deb Stakes.

She had no problem with the track where this year's Breeders' Cup will be run, winning the Post Deb by five lengths. Both of those victories were at 5 1/2-furlongs.

Trainer Patrick Biancone then stepped her up and stretched her out a bit in the six furlong Victory Ride Stakes (G3) at Saratoga Race Course, and it was no contest as she cruised home to win by 9 1/4-lengths.

"I didn't have to do too much, she did it herself," jockey Julien Leparoux said after the Victory Ride. "She broke and broke fast. On the lead, she relaxed. When she switched leads in the stretch, she just went."

Biancone is considering resting La Traviata for a possible run in the new Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint on October 26 while wondering just how good the filly can be.

Biancone cross-entered La Traviata to possibly face males in the TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1).

"There's nothing much to say, she's unbelievable," Biancone said. "She's a natural."

Recent Works

October 22 - Four furlongs breezing from the gate in :45.60 at Keeneland Race Course, all-weather track fast. Best of 32 workouts at the distance.

October 16 - Five furlongs breezing in :58.80 at Keeneland Race Course, all-weather track fast. Best of 24 workouts at the distance.

October 9 - Five furlongs breezing in 1:00.60 at Keeneland Race Course, all-weather track fast. Fifth best of 26 workouts at the distance.

October 2 - Four furlongs breezing in :48.00 at Keeneland Race Course, all-weather track fast. 15th best of 52 workouts at the distance.

September 25 - Four furlongs breezing in :47.00 at Keeneland Race Course, all-weather track fast. Best of ten workouts at the distance.