Sleepy Eyes Todd- Will Travel, Will Win

I have become a very big fan of a very fine racehorse named "Sleepy Eyes Todd". I was introduced to Sleepy Eyes Todd when was a 3 year old. Todd ran a great race and was a good and determined second place finish to Owendale in the Oklahoma Derby in 2019. Sleepy Eyes Todd connections decided to run him back in the $100,000 JEFFREY A. HAWK MEMORIAL to finish out his 3 year old campaign, at Remington Park. Jockey Ry Eikelberry received the mount. Ry rode a perfect race. Helping Todd run a huge race beating a decent field of older horses.

Then in 2020 during the problematic Covid 19 year! We enjoyed watching the racing during the Spring Meet at Fonner Park, located in Grand Isle Nebraska. Sleepy Eyes Todd would travel to Nebraska. We would get to enjoy watching Todd win! Sleepy Eyes Todd would lead from gate to wire to a 6 ½-length victory in the $54,000 Bosselman / Gus Fonner Stakes. Very well ridden by Jockey Quincy Hamilton.

Then in the summer Sleepy Eyes Todd exciting year would continue. This time traveling to the U.S.A. State of West Virginia, and to Charles Town Racecourse for running of the $600,000 Grade 2 Charles Town Classic. Showing an enjoyment of running at less then a mile (Bull Ring) racetracks. Todd would again take complete control of this race and win big, pulling away to win by 7 lengths. Sleepy Eyes Todd was ridden to victory by jockey Carlos Delgado.

Then on Breeders Cup Day, at Keeneland Race Course. Located in Lexington, Kentucky. Sleepy Eyes Todd would compete in $150,000 Lafayette Stakes. Todd would be ridden with lots of confidence by Joel Rosario. Sleep Eyes Todd would show no speed in this race. At the 3/8 pole. Todd would be trailing the field in last place! However when the real race began to unfold. Sleepy Eyes Todd would rally and win going away in convincing style. Pulling away to win the Lafayette Stakes by 1 1/2 lengths. Running the 7 furlongs in 1:21.4.

Then to finish out an outstanding year of traveling, running and winning. Sleepy Eyes Todd and his connections. Would take Todd to south Florida and Gulfstream Park. To compete in the Mr. Prospector Stakes race. Again at the 7 furlong distance. Sleepy Eyes Todd would run a beautiful tactical race. Coming from a comfortable position in 4th place. To rally and hold off a late charge by the talented Firenze Fire. To win the $100,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes by 1/2 length. Sleepy Eyes Todd would receive and beautifully timed ride by very talented jockey Tyler Gaffalione. Sleepy Eyes Todd is eying the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational. Taking place at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach on Saturday, January 23, 2021. I wish Todd well and look forward watching Sleepy Eyes Todd, compete in this major race. This gallant and courageous racehorse. Does deserve to race in this prestigious Grade 1 Race.