Treaty of Rome Drives Hard Bargain in Big A Maiden Win

This column highlights the performances of maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more likely to go on to be graded stakes winners.

Aqueduct Racetrack

Although Treaty of Rome ‘s maiden win wasn’t nearly as glamorous as his graded stakes-winning full sibling’s debut score five years ago, the bullish Uncle Mo   colt nonetheless prevailed in an admirable effort for his connections Dec. 7 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

It was Treaty of Rome’s second race for trainer Chad Brown after finishing a respectable third in his six-furlong debut Oct. 26. Stretched out to a mile, Treaty of Rome was sharper leaving the gate this time, sitting only a length off the leader through the first half-mile….