Stonebridge Regal to return

Stonebridge Regal will be back to race in 2007, according to trainer Bob McIntosh, who said, "He was a horse who I've always said was a year behind the others,” said McIntosh. “He didn't race at two and was still green at three and four. The time off will help him.

"He paced in 1:47.1, finishing second to Holborn Hanover. Look for him in April or May this upcoming season. I also think the free for allers are the most entertaining division to watch. Even if I'm not in the race, I enjoy watching the older pacers going at it."

Hall of Famer McIntosh has had his share of top horses in his care, including a trio of Breeders Crown winners who went on to become top sires--Artsplace, who passed away this year, Artiscape and Camluck. Artsplace won all 16 of his starts when McIntosh trained him as a 4 year old.

“He won all over with different drivers and set a world record," McIntosh recalled. “He was a great horse and his passing this year is definitely going to impact the breed. It has been very satisfying to see Artiscape do this well (as a stallion). What a trooper he was, a great little horse. I'll never forget the effort he gave to win the (1998) Breeders Crown at Colonial. I bought Camluck as a yearling and had him every step of the way. As a sire, he started at a time when the other sons of Cam Fella hadn't distinguished themselves. No one knew whether his sons were going to be top sires or not. But he has been so consistent." (Meadowlands)

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