Gemologist filly rolls by 8 lengths in debut showcase

Spirituality was simply spectacular in her maiden special weight debut Aug. 4 at Delaware Park, rolling to a commanding eight-length victory in the colors of WinStar Farm, also the home to her sire Gemologist.

Gemologist’s first crop of runners have hit the track in full force in the past few weeks, producing three winners, all in maiden special weights, including at the summer’s most prestigious meets in Del Mar and Saratoga.

Spirituality made the decisive move shortly after a quarter-mile, when she bork away from Godello and began to open up on the field. Under a hand ride down the lane, she nevertheless increased her margin through the stretch to stop the timer in 1:11.87 for the six furlongs (VIDEO).

The winner was bred in Kentucky by Le McMillin, Randy Faulkner and Joe Travelsted. A daughter of Honky Tonk Rose, Spirituality comes from the same family as filly champion Sacahuista.