The bay filly is a daughter of 1998 Breeders' Cup Classic winner Awesome Again and the Trempolino mare Gift of Dance.
[3] In 2006 Round Pond was trained by Michael R. Matz, who is also known as the trainer of Barbaro and Union Rags, winners of the 2006 Kentucky Derby and 2012 Belmont Stakes, respectively.
[6] Unraced as a juvenile, Round Pond made her racing debut as a sophomore in February 2005 at Oaklawn Park.
After running second in the Delaware Oaks, it was discovered that Round Pond had developed a bone chip in her knee.
Despite given promise by veterinarians that Round Pond could be healed in time for the Gr.I Alabama Stakes, a race that owner Rick Porter desired to win, he decided not to run her as to not risk further injury.
After the Azeri Stakes, Round Pond developed foot issues that kept her sidelined until late summer.
Round Pond's racing career unfortunately came to a close in April 2007, when she fractured her knee during training.