LEINANI (f, 3, Omaha Beach–Romy, by Karakontie {Jpn}) debuted Jan. 24 over this main track in a six-furlong maiden dash, closing from the back of the field to run fourth. Well supported to the tune of even-money favoritism for this second jump, she was away alertly this time and moving well behind fractions of :23.93 and four panels in :47.30.In hand from four off the rail and clearing those early pacesetters coming off the bend, Leinani drew away from Slow Kara (Medaglia d'Oro) to win by 8 1/4 lengths. The final time was 1:38.45 for the mile.The victress is out of a half-sister to GSW Wells Bayou (Lookin at Lucky), and is the first to the races for the mare. Romy's juvenile colt Waddy Sinjar (War of Will) was exported to the UAE last year and she has a yearling Highly Motivated filly to her credit. The dam is due to Loggins for 2026.This is the female family of champion 3-year-old Big Brown and his half-siblings GSW Archaggelos (Temple City) and MGSP Afonso de Sousa (Henrythenavigator).2nd-Gulfstream, $68,000, Msw, 3-1, 3yo, f, 1m, 1:38.45, ft, 8 1/4 lengths.LEINANI (f, 3, Omaha Beach–Romy, by Karakontie {Jpn}) Sales history: $160,000 2yo '25 OBSOPN. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0, $43,520. O-Walmac Farm; B-Circle N Thoroughbred & Mill Ridge Farm et al (KY); T-Chad C. Brown.Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. #2 LEINANI ($4.20) by Omaha Beach (@spendthriftfarm) ran away from the field in the stretch to easily win race 2 at @GulfstreamPark. @Tyler_Gaff was in the irons for Chad Brown. pic.twitter.com/sXOatISd8N— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) March 1, 2026The post Omaha Beach’s Leinani Straight and Strong in Second-Out Graduation appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.