Race Previews Ete Indien Headlines Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint July 4, 2021 Ete Indien (Credit: Gwen Davis) Race Previews Ete Indien Headlines Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint July 4, 2021 By: Press Release email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – A prominent prospect on the Road to the Triple Crown last year before going to the sidelines, Ete Indien headlines his first start in more than a year in Sunday’s $100,000 Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint at Gulfstream Park. The Umphrey, a 5-furlong turf sprint that offers a $25,000 ‘Win Only’ bonus to Florida-bred entrants, is featured on Sunday’s Fourth of July program, wrapping up Summit of Speed Weekend, which will be highlighted by the $350,000 Princess Rooney Invitational (G2) and the $200,000 Smile Sprint Invitational (G3) on Saturday’s card. Ete Indien was a leading 3-year-old last year after setting the pace to finish second behind Tiz the Law in the Holy Bull (G2) and capturing the Fountain of Youth (G2) by 8 1/2 lengths. The son of Summer Front went on to finish third behind Tiz the Law after setting a pressured early pace in the Florida Derby (G1). Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) were postponed from their traditional May dates. “For us, it was very disappointing because my two horses – he and Sole Volante – were at the top of their game,” trainer Patrick Biancone said. “Everything changed. One got hurt and the other one lost his form. But the racetracks were great, protecting everybody and keeping them safe and keeping everybody working.” Ete Indien would race only once more last year in a June optional claiming allowance, weakening to finish fourth behind stablemate Sole Volante after setting a pressured pace. “He’s trained extremely well, but when you have not run for a year, you cannot expect to have the horse super-tight. He had a little hiccup and he’s recovered from everything now. He’s happy, sound, and very strong,” Biancone said. “He strained one of his ankles. He should have been ready to run in March, but unfortunately, one morning, he put his legs over the (stall) door and I lost another 3 months.” Ete Indien Crushes Fountain of Youth Biancone is happy with what he sees in Ete Indien 1 full year after he established himself as one of the best 3-year-olds in the country. “He’s gorgeous; he’s really matured. He’s 16 hands. He’s a monster,” said Biancone, who owns Ete Indien with Linda Shanahan, Sanford Bacon, Dream With Me Stable Inc., Horse France America, and D P Racing. Ete Indien has already had success on turf at the 5-furlong distance, having closed from off the pace to capture his career debut in September 2019. The Kentucky-bred colt finished off the board following an extremely wide trip in the Bourbon (G3) over Keeneland’s turf course in his second start. He rebounded in his dirt debut next time out, scoring a front-running 2 1/2-length optional claiming allowance that preceded his most encouraging performances in the Holy Bull, Fountain of Youth, and Florida Derby. “I like the 5 furlongs on turf for a comeback because it’s not too hard on them,” Biancone. “We go back to scratch. He’s had a year off. We got back to where he started.” Florent Geroux, who was aboard for Ete Indien’s Fountain of Youth romp, has the call. BLINKERS OFF 506: Suburban Stakes Preview and Rapid Fire Glen Hill Farm’s Caribou Club, a multiple graded stakes-winning 7-year-old gelding with more than $700,000 in earnings, looms as a strong contender in the Umphrey after notching a victory in his first career start at the 5-furlong distance on turf in a May 22 overnight handicap at Gulfstream. Edwin Gonzalez has the return call on Caribou Club, a Florida-bred son of City Zip who’s eligible for the “Win Only’ bonus offer, as are Imaginary Stables’ Harry’s Ontheloose, Move Horse Inc.’s Romario, Hibiscus Stables LLC’s Tiger Blood, Just for Fun Stable Inc.’s Warrior’s Pride, and Golden Kernel Racing Stable’s Yes I Am Free. Lea Farms LLC’s Citrus Burst, Chester Bishop’s Brother Satchmo, and Imaginary Stables’ Nitro Time round out the main body of the field. Vicente Stella Stables LLC’s Sovereign Warrior is on the also-eligible list. Reeves Thoroughbred Racing’s Ournationonparade and Averill Racing and partners’ R Mercedes Boy are Main Track Only entrants.
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