Thousand Islands Stakes Grade III
Welcome to Nebraska, where today the feature race is Thousand Islands Stakes Grade III over 8.5 F’s with a purse of $150,000,the track is Lighting fast for a full Field 14 runner’s.
1:Hose Blower 9-1 trained by Hansg,very handy 3 yo filly taking on the males here, has handy stakes form when two starts back she won the St.Opal Special in Italy over 8 f’s winning in a time of 1:36 3/5 and with a S.R of 90,looks like she will get back and hope for luck,good chance at the odds.
2:Bubba Jess 9-1 trained by stephany00,bargain bred who has thrived under the training of stephany00,is a three time stakes winner with his most recent win in the Steel Joe Memorial when racing on a sloppy track,ran a nice time of 1:36 2/5 and S.R of 91 over 8 f’s,failed last start after a short back up,looks to have a chance in a open race.
3: Jacinta 14-1 trained by Bigfan,Improving type who has slowly worked his way through the grade’s, last start won the North Devil Bonanza in a time 1:30 3/5 with a S.R of 88 on fast dirt over 7.5 F’s,stepping up in distance a concern,but does seem to be improving,could be the smokey.
4: Vena Came 13-1 trained by Sherwood,blue blooded type who has won 3 from 3,last start won a allowance over 8 F’s in a time of 1:36 1/5 with a S.R of 93 on fast Dirt,has’nt run since 2720 which is a concern,but looks to be a talent,watch.
5:Senior Year 9-1 trained by Theoc2,another lightly raced 3 yo who looks to be in with a chance,last start won the Cure The Trick Bonanza in a time of 1:36 2/5 with a S.R of 92 on fast dirt,race fitness a worry with his last race being 2713,is fresh for this,could surprise.
6: Uncrumbling 7-1 trained by Proxy,has been racing with success in Allowance’s,last win was two starts back when he ran over 8.5F’s fast dirt with a time of 1:44 2/5 and with a S.R of 86,deserve’s a crack at this race,fit and primed,should be near the finish.
7:Uneqivocal(Ire) trained by Vsmdinc2,handy 3 yo colt, last win was 3 starts back when won over 8 f’s fast dirt with a time of 1:37 2/5 and S.R of 83 on a fast track,last start ran 3rd in The Buster Bags Bonanza with S.R of 87 when he was only beaten 1-3/4 lengths,step up in distance could hinder his chance’s,keep safe.
8: Ace King Suited 12-1 trained by burn2shine,colt who has only had 3 starts with 2 wins and a 2nd,last win was two starts back when he won the Hot Deputy Challenge over 5.5 F’s fast Dirt with time of 1:04 1/5 and S.R of 85,last start was even better effort when he finished 2nd beaten only by a length with S.R of 90 on fast dirt,another smokey.
9: Travellking Show 10-1 trained by Oaklawn88,nice son of Event Of The Year,last win was 3 starts back in the Sore Slew Memorial when he ran a time of 1:36 2/5 with S.R of 91 on fast dirt,2 starts back was only beaten 4-1/4 lengths when 5th in Movieland Futurity G-1, pay to ignore last start,has a mighty chance.
10:Breeding Empire 7-1 trained by Gradetwo,honest colt who’s last win was three starts back in the Deputy Gold Ant Cap. when he ran a time of 1:44 over 8.5 f’s fast Dirt running a S.R of 89,last two start’s have been good,last start running 3rd in the Doctor Abdul Bonanza beaten only by 2 lengths with S.R of 89 on fast dirt,looks to have a good future,in with a chance.
11: Tapit From Behind 11-1 trained by stormchase, has claims for this race aswell,last start won the Doctor Abdul Bonanza in a time of 1:43 4/5 with a S.R of 92 over 8.5 F’s Fast Dirt,start before that ran 5th in the Devil Glacken Cap, has improved since then in leaps and bounds,if keeps improving could be right in the finish.
12:Pit Of Destruction 12-1 trained Cjt4,seasoned as they get for a 3yo,last start ran 4th in the Crystal Serenade Cap. when tried to lead all way,was only beaten 2-1/2 lengths,last win was 6 starts back when he won the Arrest The Rainbow Special with S.R of 81 over 5.5 f’s dirt,will be on the pace only question is if he can stay there.
13:Belmont Bomb 12-1 trained by Graywolf20,last win was 2 starts back in the Crystal Serenade Cap. where he ran a time of 1:43 4/5 and S.R of 91 over 8.5 fast dirt, last start failed to fire when 7th in the Deputy Bingo(GB) Memorial.,will have to be at his best to be near the finish.
14: Blue Orchid 8-1 trained Bulletwork,last start finished 3rd in a Owner Resstricted Stake race with a S.R of 90 over 8.5 F’s Fast Dirt,start before that in the Cat Bill Bonanza ran 3rd beaten 5-1/4 lengths with a S.R 84 over 8.5 Fast dirt,will have to keep improving to be near the finish.
Real Tough race to pick the Winner with so many chance’s and good odd’s for the punter’s out there.
My Pick’s
1: TRAVELLING SHOW
2:BREEDING EMPIRE
3:HOSE BLOWER
Good Luck To all trainer’s,your horse’s all deserve the chance to compete for a Grade 3.