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Taking Care of Yourself Is Essential for a Happy Marriage

April 17, 2013 By Admin Leave a Comment

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(PhatzNewsRoom / The Stir) — For the longest time, I thought self-care was selfish. So it’s no surprise that taking care of me falls way down on my priority list.

But if there’s anything I’ve learned over the years, taking care of yourself is so important for your marriage and it’s good for your kids to see too. The challenge is being able to make time for it without burdening your partner and doing it without feeling guilty. Here are my tips:

1. Make a self-care night

If you’re scheduling a date night once a week or once a month (like us, if we’re lucky), then I suggest turning one of them into a “you” night, where you get a sitter and go do your own thing. As important as it is for you to do things together, it’s great to do things alone too, whether it’s just sitting quietly by yourself at the bookstore, getting a massage, or shopping at the mall.

2. Create a barter system

Because my schedule is so challenging, I like the idea of creating a barter system for time. You basically come up with a trade for time: You get two hours on one weekend, he gets two hours on another. Sure, it could be seen as a version of scorekeeping but it’s actually just a way to keep track so one person doesn’t feel put out by another person’s hobby or free time.

3. Redefine your expectations

Self-care means different things to different people. And while you might have a weekend away with the girls in mind, that might not be feasible given your time and budget. Sometimes it’s just 30 minutes of quiet reading and a cup of coffee that will allow you to re-center yourself. Other times, it’s a pedicure or a nap. I encourage you to examine how you’re defining self-care and adjust that expectation to what you can actually accomplish.

4. Adapt your schedule

If you don’t have any extra time to spare in your schedule and you don’t have money for a sitter (trust me, I have been there), then I suggest you take a hard look at your schedule to see what you can adapt or change to allow for taking care of yourself. Can you go to bed earlier and wake up earlier to give yourself a hour (or 30 minutes) of quiet before the day starts? Take a peek at how you’re spending your time and adjust your schedule accordingly.

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7 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Man-Hater After Many Years of Marriage

February 25, 2013 By Admin Leave a Comment

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(PhatzNewsRoom / The Stir) — Being married is sometimes a mixed bag. For most of us, the “honeymoon” phase ended about 10 years ago and we are left with this amazing comfort zone where we can share anything in the world, laugh at all the same jokes, and know everything that turns the other on, but the heady romance is dead.

When I first met my husband, we spent the entire first year either having sex or fighting. It was passionate, it was hot, and it was romantic. Neither of us took our eyes off the other for more than five minutes and then it was just to go to work. We adored one another.

Things change. After 12 years, two kids, four moves, and a whole lot of life in between, we still adore each other, but it’s … different. And it seems we aren’t alone. A lot of moms on CafeMom said similar things are happening in their marriages. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I have found 7 ways to up the romance factor in your old marriage every single day. Here they are:

Ask for it: You will never get what you want if you don’t ask for it. So say it. Don’t expect him to read your mind. Say these words: “We need more romance.” Then follow through and tell him what you need. The whole “I don’t want it if I have to ask for it” thing is so outdated and only harms yourself. So woman up and say what you need.

Be more romantic yourself: If you used to have sex with candles and music, but have now been relegated to quickies with your socks on, never fear! Just do it yourself. He should get the message. I have found with my husband, he does for me the things I do for him.

Make him miss you: Get your own life. Don’t cook his meals as much. Pull away a bit. Shut the door when you pee. Add some mystery back and make him remember courting you.

Hire a sitter: Romance doesn’t happen when you are with your kids all the time. Sorry. It just doesn’t. So suck it up, hire a sitter, and throw some money at the problem. In addition, a friend suggested getting ready separately. To me, this sounds perfect. This way you get the element of surprise, and wow, I am so lucky to be married to this hottie!

Define romance: What does romance even mean to you? Is it long walks in the park? Bubble baths? Or just him doing the dishes once in a while? Figure out what you need and then convey that clearly. For me, flowers and gifts don’t cut it. I need attention, compliments, and to feel like he wants to be with me. Guys get confused, so spell it out.

Reflect back: Once in a while look at old photos together, hold hands, and talk about how things used to be. People are different and need different things. Personally, I need to reminded of the hot early days while my husband FAR prefers the comfort and sweetness we have now. Make them intersect.

Spice yourself up: No woman wants to think she let herself go. But do you look like you did at 25 when you married? OK, so no. But do you at least put in some effort? I know it isn’t the 1950s, but PJs, sweatpants, and curlers don’t inspire romance. Dress up once in a while. Shake it. Show him you are still hot.

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16 Tips To Make Your Life Not Suck

January 24, 2013 By Admin Leave a Comment

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(PhatzNewsRoom / The Frisky) — Ladies, I’ve got some life tips. Cheat codes, even. I don’t know much about life, but what I’ve learned is that blah blah blah “Wonder Years” episode whatever. Let’s just get to it. Here’s what I have to offer…

1. That guy or girl at the bar or party that you want to talk to? Just fucking do it. If you don’t, they’ll leave, and you’ll always wonder what would have happened. If you need an opening line, use mine, it works 9 out of 10 times: “Do you know Tyler?” Everyone knows a Tyler. They’ll talk about their Tyler, you’ll talk about yours, you’ll realize they’re not the same Tyler, and you’ll go from there. If they don’t know a Tyler then you say, “Sorry, I meant Ryan.”

2. Please, just dance in your room. Put on your favorite song or playlist and just do it.

3. Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full.

4. Be kind to people. You could gain a friend or someone who could help you out later in life. Being mean to them will gain you nothing.

5. “The future’s open wide.” — Modern English.

6. Again, I just have to reiterate: don’t be a dick.

7. Help your friends.

8. But don’t loan your friends anything unless you’re okay with never seeing it again.

9. Buy the good tampons. This is not the place to save money.

10. “The Shining” is actually a really good holiday film. And not just Christmas — Valentine’s Day is coming up!

11. Please don’t ever tell anyone “You look tired.” We know when we look tired.

12. You’re more likely to spend more money when you don’t have it than when you do. So basically hide your credit card when you’re broke and use cash only.

13. It’s so hard not to want everything now. But some things require a slow burn.

14. Some things, however are not worth waiting for. Like the dude who hasn’t texted you back after a week. Not. Worth. It.

15. It helps to have a favorite TV show to look forward to every week. It’s just nice to have a little something that makes you think, Oh yay, I get a happy little slice of time for 30-60 minutes.

16. I’m just going to say this again, because it’s important: don’t be an asshole. Especially not on purpose.

What are your life tips?

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5 White Lies It’s OK to Tell Your Husband Once in a While

January 17, 2013 By Admin Leave a Comment

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(PhatzNewsRoom / The Stir) — In a marriage, it’s never OK to lie, right? We are supposed to be honest ALL the time. But let’s face it, there are some things we don’t want to tell him. And that’s OK. There are many things he’s just better off not knowing.

For instance, has he ever asked you if something makes him look fat? If yes, then trust me, even if the answer IS yes, it’s NEVER yes. Never. Always no. Repeat after me.

What about the times he wants sex and you just don’t? Do you ever say how tired you are or that you feel a little sick or that you had a long day even when none of it is true? If so, then you have lied. Admit it. We all do. Here are five lies it’s OK to tell your man once in a while:

1.) No, honey, he wasn’t that cute: Picture this. You just left Les Miserables starring the adorable (handsome, sexy, large, strong) Hugh Jackman and your man is feeling a little insecure. If this were you, would you REALLY want him telling you that Amanda Seyfried is so beautiful, especially when you are rocking the top knot and J.Crew Saturday pants? I think not. He would lie to you. You should do the same.

2.) I have a headache: It’s a cliché for a reason. There are some nights sex just sounds really unappealing. But he doesn’t need to hear that. All he needs to know is that he’s not getting laid for a good reason. So give him one. Even if it’s a lie.

3.) You look great: Men get insecure, too. They want to know how their shoes look with those jeans or if their button-down is too tight. Sometimes it’s good to be honest. But sometimes they just want to hear they look good. Even if they don’t.

4.) I didn’t notice you put on any weight at all!: Yes. We did. But there is a time and place for honesty, and when he is feeling low or bad about himself is NOT that time.

5.) It was on sale: While generally I am not one to condone lying about money and, in general, you shouldn’t, men do get all bent out of shape about things they don’t get. Like, yes, some women pay $200 jeans. This shouldn’t be that shocking. But for some men it is. If you tell them things are on sale, sometimes they relax. Sometimes they don’t. But, you know, that’s a discussion for another time.

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The Top 10 Ways Men And Women Dump Each Other

November 19, 2012 By Admin Leave a Comment

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(Phatforums News / The Frisky) — A survey done at through a UK dating site found the top ten breakup lines men and women use. Dating pros, I’m sure you’ve either heard these all or used them yourself. I feel the world’s longest eye roll coming on. And P.S. This is a wake-up call, we need to start coming up with some more original ways to dump each other because we suck at it. Find out what they are after the jump. For extra fun, take a shot for each line you’ve heard or used. I predict you’ll be wasted by the end of the list.

Women:
1. I’m not ready for a commitment.
2. This is going too fast for me.
3. You don’t make enough money.
4. You’re not mature enough.
5. I need to concentrate on my career.
6. I don’t like your family/friends.
7. It’s just not working.
8. We’re not going to get married, so what’s the point?
9. We haven’t got enough in common.
10. I don’t trust you.

Men:
1. It’s just not working.
2. I met someone else.
3. I’m not attracted to you anymore.
4. We’ve lost the sexual spark.
5. It’s not you, it’s me.
6. I need to concentrate on my career.
7. We want different things.
8. I don’t want to see you anymore.
9. I’m not ready for a commitment yet.
10. We haven’t got enough in common.

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We Stare at Breasts as Much as Men Do

August 16, 2012 By Admin Leave a Comment

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(Phatforums News / The Stir) — So, you know how you can’t help but get a little bit miffed whenever you catch your man checking out another woman’s breasts? (Even if he thinks he’s being subtle? Because he’s soooo not.) Well, according to a recent study, we really have nothing to get upset about. No, not because we’re “imagining things” or because it’s “just what guys do” and “isn’t a big deal,” but because apparently we ladies are just as likely to stare at boobs.

Researchers who examined the way different people process images of men and women found that men’s bodies are usually processed in a “global” way (meaning that we judge a man as the sum of his parts, basically), while women’s bodies are assessed by what’s called “local” cognitive processing (meaning we judge each of a woman’s parts separately).

Interesting. So guys are programmed to fixate on boobs AND girls are programmed to fixate on boobs?

I guess I can buy that. And it makes sense that guys and girls would fixate on boobs for different reasons, as researchers suggest. But I’m NOT so sure I agree with those particular theoretical reasons.

The study’s lead author, Sarah Gervais, explains the supposed gender-specific motivations thusly:

“Men might be doing it because they’re interested in potential mates, while women may do it as more of a comparison with themselves. But what we do know is that they’re both doing it.”

“We can’t just pin this on the men. Women are perceiving women this way, too.”

Okay, two things: First of all, OBVIOUSLY men are checking out women’s boobs because they’re “interested in potential mates” — that’s exactly why their current mates get pissed off about it! Second of all, I find the idea of women going around gawking at other women’s cleavage to see if they themselves “measure up” flat-out insulting. Believe it or not, Sarah Gervais, most women I know are way too preoccupied with matters of actual importance (such as work, kids, money, health) to waste any time or brain space playing “who’s got better boobs” all day long.

In short, YES, we can pin this on men. Because even if women do stare at boobs, we haven’t figured out why just yet. Men? As for men? We figured out why men stare at boobs … hell, before we invented the wheel, most likely.

And you know what? Men can just sleep on the couch for all we care. Here’s your pillow, dirtbag! Go and dream about your potential mate all night long.

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15 Things You Should NEVER Say to His Mom

July 27, 2012 By Admin Leave a Comment

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(Phatforums News / The Stir) — Figuring out how to handle your new guy’s family can range from 0 to impossible, ESPECIALLY if you guys are freshly together or he doesn’t see his family a lot. Or the reverse – if he sees his family all the time. There’s always that awkward bit: you know they’re judging you, you’re just hoping that it’s in a good way.

But there are ways to win them over — and ways to make them hate you. So in that vein, read on for things you should never, EVER say to his mom.

1) “Are you sure you need to be calling him every day?”

2) “Wow – I think Freud wrote about you and your son.”

3) “How much butter did you ADD to this meal? I can feel my arteries hardening already!”

4) “Your son is AMAZING in bed. Wow.”

5) “I know it’s only been a few weeks, but I can already hear wedding bells in our future!”

6) “Is THAT the engagement ring you’ll be giving him to give to me? Because I’m going to have to get that stone re-set.”

7) “Are you really a member of the NRA? Yikes!”

8) “So, how big is (insert husband’s name here) down there?”

9) “I cannot wait to stay at home and raise the babies while your son earns the money.”

10) “So how much is (insert boyfriend’s name here) worth once you’re dead?”

11) “He loves me more than he loves you!”

12) “I don’t believe women should have to work.”

13) “I’ve been aching to be a trophy wife for SO LONG.”

14) “Well, at least The Clap is treatable!”

15) “We both hate using condoms – they just don’t feel very good!”

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Horse Racing Recap: Who’s the winner now?

July 25, 2012 By Admin

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) – A horse that never posed in the winner’s circle is living the good life this summer on a scenic Kentucky farm, and his losses could mean a big win for retired thoroughbreds.

Zippy Chippy belied his name during a remarkable winless streak, failing to win even any of his 100 starts during a career at track in the Northeast. His futility earned the hapless loser a spot on People magazine’s list of the most interesting personalities.

Now, the 21-year-old dark brown gelding who last raced in 2004 has emerged from the pack as a lovable ambassador for the humane treatment of old horses no longer able to bring in money from racing or breeding to pay their feed and veterinarian bills.

Nicknamed Zippy, the horse is spending a few weeks lolling in a paddock and munching carrots and grass at Old Friends, a central Kentucky farm for retired thoroughbreds. He’s due to return in September to his permanent home – another Old Friends retirement farm at Greenfield Center, N.Y.

Zippy arrived in bluegrass country last week along with his constant sidekick, fellow gelding Red Down South. They share a spacious paddock at the 92-acre farm that’s home to past stakes race winners, Triple Crown also-rans and the offspring of Kentucky Derby champions.

But it’s Zippy who’s quickly passing them as a star attraction.

Old Friends, which relies on donations to care for dozens of horses, is hoping to capitalize on Zippy’s notoriety. A fundraiser is planned next month along with a line of Zippy-inspired merchandise. The farm plans to start selling caps, T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with a cartoon drawing of Zippy along with the motto “Winners Don’t Always Finish First.”

The marketing campaign may show that Zippy isn’t such a loser after all in a region that reveres thoroughbred champions.

“I guarantee you that within a year Zippy Chippy will earn more in retirement than he did on the track,” said Michael Blowen, founder and president of Old Friends farm.

Zippy earned just over $30,000 in racing, mostly from a number of second- and third-place finishes.

All the money from Zippy-inspired merchandise will go to support the farm, which has about $600,000 in yearly expenses despite a stable of volunteers including veterinarians, Blowen said. The farm is home to 46 horses.

Blowen, a retired movie critic for The Boston Globe, said Zippy’s life script resonates with people.

“I think more people can identify with a horse that loses all the time than a horse that wins all the time,” he said. “I think that’s part of the fun of it. Because there are more losers in the world than winners.”

Blowen bought Zippy for $5,000 a couple of years ago from the horse’s longtime owner-trainer, Felix Monserrate.

Monserrate acquired the horse in a 1995 trade with Zippy’s breeder for an old van.

Zippy eats about $50 worth of food each week, a diet that includes hay and a special feed that includes grains plus molasses and bran oil to help with digestion, Blowen said. But the investment could pay off for the farm and its mission to give horses a comfortable retirement.

Blowen said he sees Zippy as an ambassador in the campaign to find suitable homes for the thousands of thoroughbreds no longer able to race or breed. It’s an endeavor that resonated with farm visitor Pam Machuga of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

“They deserve some respect,” she said. “Work hard your whole life, this is what you deserve – a big pasture.”

Zippy kept his distance from a recent tour group, lazily grazing with his pal Red Down South. But Zippy drew a chorus of sympathetic “ohs” when the visitors were told the horse went 0-for-100 in racing.

Machuga, a race fan visiting with several relatives, said there’s a lesson of perseverance to be learned from Zippy.

“The most you can do is try as hard as you can and do the best you can,” she said. “Think about regular, every-day people in life. We don’t always win, but you get back up and keep going.”

Once their racing or breeding days are over, some horses are retrained for riding programs, and others end up at retirement farms like Old Friends. Adoption programs seek good retirement homes. Some racetracks help to match retired racehorses with people wanting thoroughbreds. The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation sponsors several farms where retired horses are cared for by prisoners.

But the need outpaces available space for the retirees. And some still end up in slaughterhouses outside the U.S.

“There’s a lot of horses in a lot of situations where there isn’t funding to care for a horse that … made a lot of money for people,” said Diana Pikulski, a director with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, based in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

“Some of them are sound and can be used for riding. But many of them, although they’re sound enough to live in a pasture and be happy, they’re not sound enough to be a show horse or a solid riding horse. And they need a place to go.”

Zippy’s futility carved out a lasting legacy in the ultra-competitive thoroughbred racing industry.

He was banned from a New York track after failing for a third straight race to leave the starting gate with his competitors. His plodding ways inspired exhibitions. He outran a minor league baseball player and a standardbred horse, though the horse was given a head start.

Zippy clocked his 100th straight loss with a last-place finish in an eight-horse field at the Three County Fair in Northampton, Mass.

Still, Zippy fell short of the futility record of 105 consecutive losing starts set in the 1950s by Thrust, another gelding.

Zippy seemed to be fitting in quickly at his temporary Kentucky home. He stretched his head over the plank fence recently to munch carrots hand-fed by Blowen. Red Down South was constantly at his side.

But even in retirement, Zippy is behind his sidekick when trotting to the food trough.

“He lets Red Down South eat first,” Blowen said. “I guess he knows where his bread is buttered. He’s afraid to win at anything.”

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Olympics: Swimming – Michael Phelps is betting favorite in five of 7 events

July 25, 2012 By Admin

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(PhatzRadio / USA Today) — Michael Phelps was 8-for-8 at the last Olympics. If you follow the money he’ll be at least 5-for-7 in London.

Jason Logan of Covers.com writes that the superstar swimmer will be the betting favorite (odds courtesy of bet365.com) in three of his four individual events and the USA will be favored in two of the three relays that Phelps will take part.

PHOTO GALLERY: Michael Phelps

Favored:

200 meter individual medley: Phelps is the -120 (bet $120 to win $100). Teammate Ryan Lochte is +100.

100 butterfly: Phelps is -275

200 butterfly: Phelps is -500

4 x 100 medley relay: USA is -200

4 x 200 freestyle relay: USA is -400

Underdog:

400 individual medley: Phelps is +125. Lochte is the -120 favorite.

4 x 100 freestyle relay: USA is +225 behind Australia at -138

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Horse Racing Recap: Point of Entry wins Belmont’s Man o’ War Stakes

July 15, 2012 By Admin

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NEW YORK (AP) – Point of Entry extended his winning streak to three on Saturday with the biggest score of his career, a 31/2 length victory over Center Divider in the $600,000 Man o’ War Stakes at Belmont Park.

Point of Entry had a perfect trip, sitting second behind the pacesetting Center Divider. The 4-year-old trained by Hall of Famer Shug McGaughey and ridden by Jose Lezcano pulled clear in mid stretch for his fifth win in 12 starts.

The winning streak started with a pair of victories at Keeneland, including the Elkhorn Stakes

The time was 2:13.87 for the 1 3-8 miles on the firm turf course.

Point of Entry paid $7.90, $4 and $3. Center Divider returned $9.70 and $5.10, and Tahoe Lake paid $5.40 to show.

Switch wins A Gleam to earn Breeders’ Cup berth

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Switch rallied in the stretch to win the $200,000 A Gleam Handicap by 13/4 lengths and earn a berth in the Breeders’ Cup, giving trainer John Sadler a sweep of the three graded stakes on Saturday’s card at Betfair Hollywood Park.

One race earlier, Lady of Shamrock found an opening along the rail and drove through to win the $350,000 American Oaks by 11/4 lengths for Sadler. His other victory came in the $150,000 Hollywood Juvenile Championship with Scherer Magic.

“It’s been a rough season for me with my (graded stakes) horses. We ended up strong, so that’s really good,” Sadler said. “There were a lot of Saturdays through the middle of the meet where we were second or third, and we’re supposed to be winning those races.”

In the Grade 2 A Gleam, Switch ran seven furlongs on the synthetic Cushion Track in 1:24.37 under Garrett Gomez to end a 17-month drought. She paid $6.60, $3.80 and $2.60 as the 2-1 favorite and earned a spot in the BC Filly & Mare Sprint on Nov. 2 at Santa Anita with the entry fee to be paid by the Breeders’ Cup. Switch has been runner-up in that race the last two years.

“I think that’s tremendous,” Sadler said. “You save a lot of money on entry fees and you take the pressure off. She’s been a very good horse for us.”

Switch lost her two previous starts this year, finishing fifth in the Humana Distaff at Churchill Downs and fourth in the Desert Stormer at Hollywood. It was a rare sub-par outing at her home track, where she has now finished first or second in six of seven starts.

Sugarinthemorning returned $6.80 and $4, while Glamorista, trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, was another 21/4 lengths back in third and paid $4.80 to show. Baffert’s other entry, American Lady, was fourth in the field of seven.

In the American Oaks, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith waited patiently for the opening on the rail and Lady of Shamrock got through after bumping with Best Present Ever in the stretch to win by 11/4 lengths.

Lady of Shamrock ran 11/4 miles on the turf in 2:03.19 and paid $5, $3 and $2.20 as the 8-5 favorite. My Gi Gi returned $5.60 and $3.40, while Best Present Ever was another 11/2 lengths back in third and paid $4.20 to show.

“I think clearly she’s the best 3-year-old filly in the country,” Sadler said. “In turf racing you need to catch a break, you need to find a lane and she did. She has a real good turn of foot.”

Lady of Shamrock was last early in the Grade 1 race, then moved up gradually on the backstretch while biding her time before her winning move along the rail. It was similar to how Smith lost the Belmont Stakes aboard Bodemeister last month. He was leading in the stretch when Union Rags and John Velazquez found room along the rail and nailed Smith and Bodemeister late.

“She was a little timid in there, but she got through,” Smith said. “She’s really something.”

In the $150,000 Hollywood Juvenile Championship, Scherer Magic won by 21/2 lengths.

Scherer Magic ran six furlongs in 1:11.67 and paid $8.20, $4.60 and $7 as the 3-1 second choice in the Grade 3 race.

Sadler claimed the Iowa-bred gelding for $50,000 on June 14 on behalf of owners Gary and Cecil Barber after winning a shake between five other interested parties. He’s now 2 for 2 in his young career after winning his first race by 71/4 lengths.

“You have to have some guts to claim an Iowa-bred,” Sadler said. “You have to be lucky too. I might want to make him eligible to the Breeders’ (Cup) Juvenile Sprint. It closes tomorrow and it’s a big price reduction if you nominate him early.”

Carson’s Crown, also trained by Sadler, returned $7.80 and $14.40, while Just Call Me Al was another 13/4 lengths back in third and paid $25 to show.

Amarish, the 2-5 favorite, faded to sixth in the field of seven 2-year-olds after leading by a head in the early going. He had won his first two career starts by a combined 121/4 lengths.

“He got to the quarter pole, took a couple of deep breaths and shut it down,” trainer Jeff Bonde said, adding that he would have Amarish checked out for any problems.

Executiveprivilege won the $150,000 Landaluce Stakes by 31/4 lengths, prompting Baffert to compare the filly to 2010 Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky.

Ridden by Rafael Bejarano, Executiveprivilege ran 6 furlongs in 1:11.49 and paid $2.60, $2.20 and $2.10 as the 3-10 favorite. The 2-year-old bay filly is owned by Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, the same trio who owned Lookin At Lucky. That colt had a famously bad trip in the 2010 Kentucky Derby and finished sixth, then won the Preakness and earned the Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old.

“I just think she’s really gifted,” said Baffert, who won the Landaluce for the third time. “From day one when we breezed her, I remember calling Mike and saying, ‘I think we have a female version of Lookin at Lucky.’”

Speedinthruthecity returned $4 and $3, while Miss Empire was another 11/4 lengths back in third and paid $2.60 to show. Both are trained by Peter Miller.

The top three fillies are on schedule to renew their rivalry in the $150,000 Sorrento Stakes at Del Mar on Aug. 8.

But Baffert has a bigger goal in mind. He’d like to send Executiveprivilege to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies on Nov. 2 at Santa Anita.

She won her career debut on June 28 by 41/2 lengths, and Baffert decided to run her just 16 days later rather than wait until going to Del Mar.

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