ECLIPSE WINNERS – Equinics

 

 

 

Vermont (VT)

Saturday, February 08, 2014 — 2:30:00 PM EST | Race ID: 1243070

Grade I / Group 1 – Sponsored – Purse: $1,000,000

Restricted to 4 Year Olds and Older

8 Furlongs | ~1600 Meters | One Mile

 

Today we travel to Vermont for the ECLIPSE WINNERS (Equinics) over a distance of 8 furlongs on turf. Featuring a classy international field of 17 runners trained to the minute by some of our best trainers, competing for $1,000,000 in prize money, trophies and ultimate Sim Prestige. We have perfect conditions for racing and a huge crowd is in attendance. Let’s have a look at the runners and see if we can find the winner.

 

           

Representing (Vermont – Pastures of Green)  

SEA JENNAH SEA (jennahs) 13 runs, 8 wins $2,441,225  

SEA THE STARS (IRE) x A.P. INDY x DYNAFORMER    

My No 2 selection. Top class, beautifully bred, G1 winning 5 year old brown horse by top sire Sea The Stars out of the stakes winning mare A.P.Pretty Dyna. Untested on this track but perfectly placed under these conditions. 4 runs back he won the 8F G2 The Yasuda Mile in Japan, on turf, running super SP 116. He followed that with a hard fought 2^nd in the 8F G1 The Suffix in Newmarket (England), on turf, running a sizzling SP 119. 2 runs back he won the 8F G1 The Sourball Mile in Kentucky (America), on turf, running SP 109. His final lead up run resulted in a fine 2^nd to Sun Dynasty in the prestigious 8F G1 Breeders’ Bowl Mile in California (America), on turf, running SP 113. To be ridden by I Selby from gate 15. Likes to make the pace and shows great fight, will be strong at the finish. Carries the hopes of the Vermont – Pastures Of Green Residency who are hoping to avenge the last start defeat. Great winning chance.  ODDS 7/1

 

   

Representing (GR Simsters)   

SUN DYNASTY (masterm04) 12 runs, 9 wins $2,742,140 

MONSUN (GER) x FORTY NINER x DANZIG   

My No 1 selection. Regally bred, elite G1 winning 4 year old bay colt by champion sire Monsun untested on this track but finds perfect conditions here. Top class G1 performer who is untested on this track but in superlative form and finding perfect conditions once more. Has finished no worse than 2^nd at every start. 3 runs back he was fitted up for this campaign with a 8F Allowance win in Arizona(America), on dirt running SP 113. He followed that with a brilliant win in the prestigious 8F G1 Breeders’ Bowl Mile in California (America), on dirt, running a fast SP 116. His final lead up run resulted in a fine win in the 8F G1 King Kong Mile in Hong Kong, on turf, running another fast SP 115. To be ridden by J Wilson from the ideal gate 1. Top class individual who is still improving. Trained to the minute and the GR Simster’s Residency have left no stone unturned for this important assignment. Also like to race up on the speed, the horse to beat.  ODDS 5/1

      

Representing (South Africa Racing Association)   

FORT KRISADOR (scorpion) 13 runs, 3 win $100,840 

FORT WOOD x ELLIODOR (FR) x KRIS  

Lightly raced stakes placed 4 year old brown colt Fort Wood who has done most of his racing in South Africa and is yet to be tried on this track. Is now heading to America to represent the South Africa Racing Association Residency in this prestigious tournament. To be ridden by T Brewer from gate 7. Stepping up in class here against some of the most promising horses around. Hard to rate him a chance but I am sure he will do his team proud.  ODDS 40/1

 

    

Representing (Empire State Racing)  

NEW STREET (newburyred) 13 runs, 6 wins $893,692 

STREET CRY x A.P. INDY x SADLER’S WELLS  

My No 3 selection. Very promising, well bred G1 winning 4 year old brown colt by champion sire Street Cry. Untested on this track but is perfectly suited to the surface and distance. Since switching to turf this horse has really hit form. 4 runs back he won at stakes level in the 8F Allied Assault Turf Mile in Tasmania, on turf, running SP 108. He followed that with a fine 2^nd place finish in the 8F G2 Walnut BB Mile in California (America), on turf, running SP 111. 2 runs back he brilliantly won the 8F G1 New Zealand 2000 Dark Bears* in New Zealand, on turf, running a super fast SP 117. He was prepared for this with a close 4^th in a 8F Allowance, again in New Zealand, on turf, running SP 110.To be ridden by S Ledwith from gate 13. Another member of the strong Empire State Racing team who will acquit himself well. He is a proven class horse capable of taking a hand in the finish.  ODDS 9/1

 

    

Representing (EAAA Racing) 

STALKING (barnbrook) 8 runs, 3 wins $105,687  

MONSUN (GER) x STORM CAT x KINGMAMBO    

My No 5 selection. This striking stakes placed 4 year old bay colt is a son of champion sire Monsun although untested on this track, also looks perfectly placed under these conditions. 3 runs back he won a 8F Allowance in Surrey (England), on turf, running a smart SP 113. He followed that with a good 2^nd place finish at stakes level in the Stupidly The Allen Turf Mile in South Korea, on turf, running another smart SP 114. His final lead up run resulted in a fast finishing 2^nd, again at stakes level in the 8F Charisma Dancer Turf Mile in New York (America), on turf, running SP 111. To be ridden by J Ledwith from gate 8. Although very lightly raced this guy is really pleasing the EAAA Racing team and must be given a chance of upsetting the more fancied runners.   ODDS 13/1

 

    

Representing (Comedy Central)     

DINK AND DUNK (psyduck215) 14 runs, 4 wins $165,760  

STREET CRY x GALILEO x A.P. INDY    

Another royally bred graded placed 4 year old chestnut colt by champion sire Street Cry, untested on this track but enjoys the distance and surface. After winning a 8F Allowance race he ran 5^th in the 9F G2 The Main Oak in Japan, on turf, running SP 105. He followed that with a solid 2^nd place finish in the 8F G2 Church Mound Stakes in New Zealand, on turf, running SP 108. His final lead up run resulted in a fading 5^th in the 9F G2 Sanders Stakes in California (America), on turf, running SP 104. To be ridden by P Syduck from gate 14. Not sure what to make of this horse but the Comedy Central team thinks he is no joke. Prefer to watch in this race.   ODDS 23/1

 

   

Representing (Sim Hispano)  

PERSONAL DOCENTE (wrecked) 20 runs, 10 wins $480,194  

HENRYTHENAVIGATOR x DAMASCUS x NASHUA  

My No 4 selection. Another nicely bred G3 winning 6 year old brown horse by accomplished sire Henrythenavigator, he is a winner at this track and finds conditions to suit here. His biggest win to date came back in February 2013 in the 8.5F G3 Sussex Stakes in Florida (America), on turf, running a scintillating SP 120. 3 runs back he won the 8.5F G3 the David Hasslehoff* in Germany, on turf, running a fast SP 117. He followed that with a strong 2^nd place finish in the 8.5F G1 The Parking Ticket* in California (America), on turf, running another fast SP 116. He was prepared for this with an easy 8F Hot Race win on this track. To be ridden by S L Ledwith from gate 12. Very smart bit of training by the Sim Hispano Residency and looks capable of being in the finish.  ODDS 10/1

 

  

                                                        

Representing (Universal Racing Club)      

HINES WARD (flyingtail) 16 runs, 6 wins $261,424  

DANCE IN THE DARK x RAHY x DAMASCUS    

Consistan stakes winning 4 year old chestnut son of Dance In The Dark, untested at this track but also finds suitable conditions. His biggest win to date came 3 runs back at stakes level in the URC Breeders Championship- Mile* in New York (America), on turf, running SP 102. He followed that with an easy 8F Allowance win in Louisiana 9america), on turf, running SP 105. His final lead up run resulted in an impressive win in a 9F Allowance race in British Columbia (Canada), on turf, running a slick SP 111.    To be ridden by V Gardner from gate 4. The Universal Racing Club Residency have got this colt humming along nicely, include in the chances.   ODDS 26/1

 

    

Representing (City Race Rhein-Main Turf Club)  

TIME LEAK (lamia) 32 runs, 5 wins $163,614  

JET SPUR (AUS) x SHOW A HEART (AUS) x SUNNY BRIAN (JPN)   

Experienced stakes placed 6 year old brown mare by Australian sire Jet Spur, untested on this track and taking on some stars here but will appreciate the conditions of this race. 3 runs back she ran 2^nd at stakes level in the 8.5F Weinerschnitzel Turf Mare Route in Paris, on turf, running SP 101. She followed that with another 2^nd place finish, at stakes level, in the 8.5F Gds Olympic Star Turf Mare Route in Sweden, on turf, running SP 100. Her final lead up run resulted in a disappointing 9^th, again at stakes level, in the 9F Dahomey Turf Mare Route in Spain, on turf, running SP 96. To be ridden by I Thomas from gate 11. The City Race Rhein-Main Turf Club Residency will have her well prepared but prefer her against the ladies.  ODDS 34/1

 

    

Representing (Queensland)   

TONGAN DEATHGRIP (southlodge) 19 runs, 4 wins $177,416  

STREET SENSE x DANEHILL DANCER x ZABEEL (NZ)   

Another nicely bred consistent stakes placed 4 year old chestnut colt by Street Sense, untested on this track but finds suitable conditions. 3 runs back he ran 2^nd at stakes level in the 9F Satrustegui Turf Route in Dubai, on turf, running a smart SP 112. He followed that with a nice 4^th in the 8F G3 Lipstick Guineas in New Zealand, on turf, running SP 107. His final lead up run resulted in a good 2^nd place finish, at stakes level in the 9F Senor Football Turf Special in Newmarket (England), on turf, running a sold SP 109. To be ridden by P Bangs from gate 17. The Queenslanders will have this guy tuned right up for the occasion but I find it hard to see him winning this.   ODDS 19/1

 

  

Representing (DelPenn National)     

 

SWORD OF LOVE (super17) 19 runs, 4 wins $135,869

MONSUN (GER) x UNBRIDLED’S SONG x SADLER’S WELLS   

Beautifully bred 4 year old light grey son of champion sire Monsun, untested at this track but will enjoy the conditions of this race. 3 runs back he ran a fair 5^th in a 7F Allowance in Kentucky (America), on turf, running SP 96. Hr followed that with a 2^nd place finish in a 7.5F Allowance in British Columbia (Canada), on turf, running an improved SP 108. His final lead up run resulted in a fine win in a 8F Allowance race in Illinois (America), on turf, running a solid SP 110. To be ridden by J Stivers from gate 16. DelPenn have this horse on the improve, he should be watched with interest.   ODDS 27/1

 

   

Representing (North West Racing Circuit)  

STREET LEADER (cgk ) 30 runs, 7 wins $3,332,070 

STREET CRY x THEATRICAL x MR. PROSPECTOR 

Top class, well bred G1 winning 6 year old brown horse by champion sire Street Cry out of the stakes winning/graded placed mare Leader Of The Pack. His greatest triumph so far was in the 8F G1 Canada Mile (22/09/2012), on turf, running a slashing SP 118. 3 runs back he ran 2^nd at stakes level in the 7.5F Kepler Storm Turf Sprint in New Jersey (America), on turf, running SP 109. He followed that with a hard fought win, again at stakes level, in the 7F Lunch Date Turf Sprint in Argentina, on turf, running another SP 109. His final lead up run resulted in a disappointing 10^th at stakes level in the 7.5F Barbs Shaadi Turf Challenge in California (America), on turf, running SP 101. To be ridden by Z Ayya  from gate 3. Very good horse on his day but seems to be racing below his best. Can improve but will watch him this time.   ODDS 9/1

 

    

Representing (Minnesota Testbarn)  

CASA LOMA STOMP (ocalafarms) 20 runs, 8 wins $235,472  

DALAKHANI x FLYING SPUR x SINGSPIEL (IRE)   

Stakes winning 5 year old brown horse by promising sire by Dalakhani, untested on this track but another that will find suitable conditions here. 3 runs back he ran 2^nd at stakes level in the 7F Basaltic Turf Sprint. He followed that with an impressive win at stakes level in the 7.5F Christmas Joy Turf Dash in Spain, on turf, running a slick SP 114. His final lead up run resulted in a fast finishing 3^rd, again at stakes level, in the 8.5F Lucky Light Turf Route in Paris, on turf, running a fast SP 115. To be ridden by T Behr from gate 10. The Minnesota Testbarn Team have done their job, this horse arrives on the big day in great form. Improving horse that must given a good chance.  ODDS 9/1

 

    

Representing (East-West Connection)  

FULL HOUSES (hkrctycoon) 31 runs, 6 wins $381,697     

SHOW A HEART (AUS) x VOLKSRAAD (GB) x PENTELICUS    

Experienced stakes winning 7 year old brown horse by Show A Heart, untested on this track but he is versatile and should be suited by the conditions of this race. He was also G2 placed earlier in his career. Hasn’t won for 12 months and his last 2 runs were on the poly surface, resulting in two 2^nd place finishes. The East-West crew have returned him to turf which may bring out the best in him. To be ridden by A Tazdevil from gate 9. I find it hard to tip him with any confidence so I must pass him by.   ODDS 11/1

 

    

Representing (MIDAS)     

FANTASMAGORICAL (jungleboy) 17 runs, 2 wins $206,579   

DYNAFORMER x STORM CAT x FUSAICHI PEGASUS     

This well-bred stakes winning 4 year old brown colt by accomplished sire Dynaformer out of the stakes winning mare Compelling Storm. Is untested at this track but looks well suited to the trip and surface although it has been 12 months since his last win. His best performance to date was fantastic 2^nd’s in the 8F G1 French 2000 Guinea in Paris and 8F G1 Canada Mile. 3 runs back he ran a fine 2^nd at stakes level in the 8F Gerflys Deed Turf Mile in Dubai, on good turf, running a fast SP 112. He followed that with an inglorious 10^th in the 8F King Kong Mile in Hong Kong, on turf, running SP 104. Hus final lead up run resulted in a well beaten 6^th place finish in a 8F Allowance in Japan, on turf, running SP 105. To be ridden by F Gossett from gate 6. The Midas team have been working tirelessly to get this horse back to form, will watch with interest to see if their efforts are rewarded.  ODDS 18/1

      

Representing (Blazing Saddles)  

PURE AGONY (boble22 ) 16 runs, 10 wins $752,900   

FUJI KISEKI x OASIS DREAM (GB) x KINGMAMBO    

This G2 winning 4 year old chestnut colt by Japanese sire Fuji Kiseki is untested on this track but ideally suited to the conditions of this race. 4 runs back he won the 8F G2 The Big Europe Mile in Germany, on turf, running a Solid SP 110. He again won at his next start in the 8F G2 The Ribot in Italy, on turf, running a brisk SP 111. He followed that with a fine 3^rd in the 8F G1 King Kong Mile in Hong Kong, on turf, running  another brisk SP 112. His final lead up run resulted in a conditioning win in a 8F Allowance race in Hong Kong, on turf, running SP 107. To be ridden by T Kelly from gate 5. Very good horse who the Blazing Saddles Residency have prepared to the minute. Put him in all your multiples, will be hard to beat.   ODDS 13/1

 

        

Representing (All-Stars Racing)   

THE LEDBURY (urcres2 ) 14 runs, 6 wins $286,380  

TAPIT x MONTJEU x SEATTLE SLEW   

This regally bred G2 winning 5 year old light grey horse by gun sire Tapit is untested on this track but finds conditions to suit here. His biggest win to date came in the 8.5F G3 The Marcy’s Fort* in New York, on turf, running SP 110. 3 runs back he won at stakes level in the 8.5F Rank Cactus Turf Route in Pennsylvania (America), on turf, running a solid SP 111. He followed that with an easily beaten (INJURED?)9^th at stakes level in the 9F Prospector Rizzo Turf Route in Idaho (America), on turf, running SP 87. His final lead up run resulted in a very much improved win at stakes level in the 8F Race Series for ASR11* in California (America), on turf, running a slick SP 113. To be ridden by K Ledwith from gate 2. The All-Stars Racing team were thrilled with his much improved performance and believe he is right back on track. Tough assignment here but must be included in the chances.   ODDS 9/1

1^st place = SUN DYNASTY

2^nd place = SEA JENNAH SEA

3^rd place = NEW STREET

4^th place = PERSONAL DOCENTE

5^th place = STALKING

          Greg (gcliffo)