G1 Original Margarita Invitational $300,000

 

 

   

 

California (CA)

Sunday, March 09, 2014 — 3:00:00 PM EST | Race ID: 1233020

 Original Margarita Invitational

Grade I / Group 1 – Purse : $300,000

Restricted to 4 Year Olds and Older, Fillies and Mares Only

9 Furlongs | ~1800 Meters | One Mile and One Eighth   (DIRT)

Today we travel to California for the G1 Original Margarita Invitational over a distance of (1800 Meters), 1 mile and 1 eighth on dirt, restricted to 4 year old’s and older, fillies and mares only. Featuring an international field of 14 dirt horses trained to the minute by some of our best trainers, competing for $300,000 in prize money and trophies. An interesting contest so lets have a look at the runners and see if we can find the winner.

 

                             
WEEKEND DANCER(blankpoin7 – GR Simsters) 20 runs, 5 wins $256,600.

TIZNOW x A.P. INDY x MR. PROSPECTOR

This well-bred, graded placed 5 year old brown mare by accomplished sire Tiznow out of the G1 winning mare It’s Indy Hole has raced on this track with limited success but should be suited to the conditions of this race. 4 runs back she finished 6^th in the 9F G1 The Very Vane* in California (America), on dirt, running SP 105. She followed that with a fair 4^th in the 8.5F G2 The Pitcher Molly* in New Jersey (America), on dirt, running SP 105. She then ran a solid 2^nd in the 10F G3 Lapel Pin Stakes* in Ontario (Canada), on dirt, running a fast SP 112. Her final lead up run resulted in another strong 2^nd place finish in the 9F G2 Jump Town Handicap* in Kentucky (America), on dirt, running another fast SP 112. To be ridden by W Desantis and will jump from the ideal gate 1. Very capable mare racing well without winning of late but cannot be dismissed in this tough contest.   ODDS 7/1

 

CONFETTI PARADE(chloedawg6 – Empire State Racing) 13 runs, 4 wins $207,414.

EMPIRE MAKER x DISTORTED HUMOR x DEPUTY MINISTER    

My No 4 selection. Another lightly raced, well-bred, G3 winning 4 year old brown filly by accomplished sire Empire Maker out of the G1 winning mare Minister Of Humor, she has been placed at this track and the distance is ideal. 3 runs back she was successful in the 9F G3 Northern Oaks* in Ontario (Canada), on dirt, running a slick SP 112. She followed that with a fast finishing 4^th in the 9F G2 The Hunted By Lions* in New York (America), on dirt, running a solid SP 109. Her final lead up run resulted in another fast finishing 2^nd in the 9F The Canada* in California (America), on dirt, running another slick SP 111. To be ridden by M Clooch and will jump from gate 2. In fine fettle and looks ready to produce something big. With the right run this filly can finish over the top of this field and gets her chance in a G1. Very strong chance.  ODDS 13/1

 

FELINE FINE(whisper2k6 – EAAA Racing) 16 runs, 8 wins $447,425.

BIG BROWN x STORM CAT x FUSAICHI PEGASUS

This G1 winning 4 year old bay filly by the somewhat disappointing sire Big Brown out of the stakes placed mare Fussy Cat is untested on this track but is a G1 winner under these same conditions. 3 runs back she charged home to win the 9F G1 Three Smokestacks Stakes* in Kentucky, on dirt, running SP 104. She then disappointed connections running 13^th in the 9F G2 Jump Town Handicap*, again in Kentucky, on dirt, running SP 97. A much improved win followed at stakes level in the 8.5F Fusaichi Falcon Dirt Mare Route in Nebraska (America), on dirt, running SP 106. Her final lead up run resulted in a fair 9^th in the prestigious Equinics – SIM Wide Contests in Vermont (America), on dirt, running SP 102. To be ridden by leading rider F Gossett and will jump from gate 3. Accomplished filly but I like others today.  ODDS 16/1

 

LEAH’S KITTEN(rhyssmith2 – All-Stars Racing) 15 runs, 7 wins $309,236.

KITTEN’S JOY x GONE WEST x DANEHILL

This beautifully bred, lightly raced, stakes winning 4 year old roan filly by boom sire Kitten’s Joy is untested on this track but looks to have found her niche under these conditions. After running a nice 2^nd in the 8.5F G2 First State Oaks* in Delaware (America), on dirt, running SP 107, she was impressive winning at stakes level in the 8.5F Spooky Wildcat Dirt Filly Route in Kansas (America), on dirt, running a slick SP 109. She then disappointed connections finishing a well beaten 9^th in the 9F G3 Northern Oaks* in Ontario (Canada), on dirt, running SP 101. She was then given a break and resumed with a pleasing win in an 8.5F Allowance race (NW1t) in Pennsylvania(America), on dirt, running SP 104. Her final lead up run resulted in another fine win at stakes level in the 9F Monmouth Hunt Dirt Mare Route in Illinois (America), on dirt, running a solid SP 108. To be ridden by V Jef and will jump from gate 4. Very promising filly poised for bigger things I believe, will it be here ??? Must be included.  ODDS 12/1

 

FALLING STARS(tisjuliet – All-Stars Racing) 21 runs, 10 wins $1,127774.

MEDAGLIA D’ORO x A.P. INDY x FORTY NINER

My No 1 selection. Beautifully bred G1 winning 4 year old roan filly by top class sire Medaglia D’Oro out of the stakes placed mare Indycisive who is yet to race at this track but ideally suited to the conditions of this race. 5 runs back she won the 8.5F G3 Little Evil Sophomore* in Vermont (America), on dirt, running a fast SP 114. She then disappointed in running 9^th in the 8.5F G3 South Bend Oaks* in Indiana (America), on dirt, running SP 100. She then improved sharply to win the 9F G2 Jump Town Handicap* in Kentucky (America), on dirt, running another fast SP 114. She followed that with a strong 3^rd place finish at stakes level in the 8F Gods Fury Dirt Mare Mile, again in Kentucky, on dirt, running a solid SP 109. Her final lead up run resulted in a fine win in the prestigious 8F Equinics – SIM Wide Contests in Vermont, on dirt, running a slick SP 110. To be ridden by S Tate and will jump from gate 5. Very classy filly racing in great form, will be there when the whips are cracking.   ODDS 6/1

 

BUY THE MOON(flagdown – Pastures of Green) 14 runs, 3 wins $242,645.

MALIBU MOON x SAINT LIAM x DUBAI MILLENNIUM

This well-bred, lightly raced, G3 winning 4 year old bay filly by quality sire Malibu Moon out of the G2 winning mare All The Riches has been placed at this track and around this distance. Her last win was in the 8.5F G3 Great Fiddle Sticks Handicap* (12/05/2013), IN Vermont (America), on dirt, running SP 107, 4 runs back she ran 3^rd at stakes level in the 9.5F Silent Blade Dirt Filly Route in Indiana (America), on dirt, running SP 107. A disappointing 8^th followed at stakes level in the 9F Lille Dirt Filly Route in Oklahoma (America), on dirt, running SP 102. She was then easily beaten running 3^rd in a 10F Allowance race (NW2s) in Kentucky, on dirt, running SP 95. Her final lead up run resulted in a fair 8^th place finish in the prestigious Equinics – SIM Wide Contests in Vermont (America), on dirt, running SP 103. To be ridden by B Coates and will jump from gate 6. I doubt she has the form to trouble these, not today.   ODDS 15/1

                

TIZ CHRISTMAS(flagdown4 – Pastures of Green) 23 runs, 14 wins $355,748.

TIZNOW x TAPIT x KINGMAMBO

This well-bred, G3 winning 5 year old light grey mare by accomplished sire Tiznow is untested on this track but finds suitable conditions here. Her best win came (01/06/2013) in the 9F G3 The Route Sixty Six* in Illinois (America), on dirt, running a slick SP 110. After an easy 9.5F Allowance race win in Virginia (America), on dirt, running SP 107, she won at stakes level in the 9F Mozarts Revenge Dirt Mare in Vermont )America), on dirt, running SP 106. Another 10F Allowance race win followed, again in Vermont, on dirt, running SP 99. Her final lead up run resulted in a well beaten 9^th in the prestigious Equinics – Sim Historians, once again in Vermont, on dirt, running SP 99. To be ridden by W McClendon and will jump gate 7. Has had a couple of tries at G1 company and has been soundly beaten both times, prepared to risk once again.   ODDS 12/1

SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE(chloedawg3 – GR Simsters) 14 runs, 3 win $159,016.

GALILEO x DANEHILL DANCER x STORM CAT

Beautifully bred, lightly raced stakes placed 3 year old brown filly by world renowned sire Galileo out of the G3 winning mare South Ocean View. She is a winner here and conditions look suitable for her. After winning a 10F Allowance race (NW3L) in California (America), on dirt, running SP 77, she ran a nice 2^nd at stakes level in the 9F Hidious The Alpha Dirt Mare Route, again in California, on dirt, running SP 103. She then ran 3^rd, again at stakes level, in the 8.5F Indys Sums Dirt Mare Challenge in Wyoming (America), on dirt, running SP 100. An 8^th place finish followed in the 9F G2 Jump Town Handicap* in Kentucky (America), on dirt, running SP 104. Her final lead up run resulted in a good 5^th in the 8.5F The Encino Man* in California, on dirt, running a smart SP 109. To be ridden by D Givens and will jump from gate 8. This is a nice filly in the making but not quite there at the moment, later on.   ODDS 18/1

EVIL TIDINGS(bmroo5) 18 runs, 6 wins $250,364.

HARBINGER (GB) x VINDICATION x DUBAI MILLENNIUM

This stakes placed 4 year old brown fill by unheralded sire Harbinger is untested on this track but will have no problems with the conditions of the race, the opposition will be her biggest hurdle. After winning 3 Allowance races on the trot she stepped up to stakes level and was a well beaten 3^rd in the 12F Tricky N Clever Dirt Filly Special in British Columbia (Canada), on dirt, running SP 96. She then ran 3^rd in an 8.5F Allowance race in New York (America), on dirt, running SP 104. Her final lead up run resulted in an impressive win in a 8.5F Allowance race, again in British Columbia, on dirt, running a career best SP 107. To be ridden by M Wallace and will jump from gate in 9. Her last win was quite impressive but will she handle the rise in class. Not today for mine.  ODDS 19/1

  

SAVEDBYGRACENMERCY(willyam20 – GR Simsters) 15 runs, 11 wins $695,800.  

SUPER SAVER x UNBRIDLED x BUCKPASSER

My No 2 selection. This super consistent, nicely bred, G1 winning 5 year old light grey mare by accomplished sire Super Saver is yet to be tested on this track but finds her much liked racing conditions. After 3 admirable stakes performances (2 wins x 1 2^nd) she brilliantly won a 9.5F Allowance race in Arkansas (America), on dirt, running a slick SP 111. She then won like a top class horse in the 9F G1 The Great Dame* in New York (America), on dirt, running a lightning fast SP 116. She followed that with a 3^rd place finish in the 10.5F G1 The Shutdown Showdown * again in New York, on dirt, running SP 107. For her final lead up run she was dropped back in distance for another impressive win at stakes level in the 9F Walther Wall Dirt Mare Special in Idaho (America), on sloppy dirt, running a fast SP 113. To be ridden by W Kewmwa and will jump from gate 10. This mare has been patiently handled, working her way through her classes and is showing the benefit now. Very classy miss indeed capable of running fast times, another that has an undeniable winning chance.   ODDS 9/2

SUPERCHON(6wide)  14 runs, 7 wins $260,560

ANY GIVEN SATURDAY x IN REALITY x NEVER BEND

My No 5 selection. Lightly raced 5 year old roan mare by capable sire Any Given Saturday who has been placed on this track but as yet to go further than 8.5F . 4 runs back she won at stakes level in the 8F Tic Tic Tok Dirt mare mile in West Virginia (America), on dirt, running a slick SP 114. She followed that with another win in the 8F G3 Air Line Handicap* in New York (America), on dirt, running a fast SP 115. She then ran a solid 2^nd place finish in an 8F Allowance race in California (America), on dirt, running a nice SP 112. Her final lead up run resulted in a fair 5^th in the 8.5F G1 The Santa Marina Handicap*, again in California, on dirt, running SP 106. To be ridden by Z Ayya from gate 11. Racing well and can run time, although she was a little disappointing to my eye last start, she is a promising type and must be given her chance here.  ODDS 6/1

 

OUR FAVORITE PLACE(ticketman4 – GR Simsters) 12 runs, 5 wins $472,843.

MONSUN (GER) x DANZIG x ROBERTO    

My No 3 selection. This lightly raced, superbly bred G3 winning 4 year old bay filly by champion staying sire Monsun is untested on this track but looks perfectly placed with distance and surface. 4 runs back she easily won a 8.5F Allowance race in New York (America), on dirt, running a solid SP 108, She followed that with an impressive win at stakes level in the 9F Speed Again Dirt Filly Route in Florida (America), on dirt, running a fast SP 113. Another fine win followed in the 8.5F G3 The Exit Stage Left* again in Florida, on dirt, running a slick SP 111. Her final lead up run resulted in a fighting 2^nd place finish in the prestigious 8F Equinics – SIM Wide Contests in Vermont (America), on dirt, running a solid SP 108. To be ridden by O Brim and will jump from gate 12. This filly is showing all the signs of being top class, improving all the time and will be super competitive here.   ODDS 9/1

                                                           
 

SOFT SHELLY(bluecrab – Pastures of Green) 16 runs, 8 wins $585,280.

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY x MONSUN (GER) x UNBRIDLED’S SONG

This beautifully bred G1 winning 5 year old chestnut mare by the great Giant’s Causeway out of the G1 winning mare Gorilla Monsun has won under these conditions and looks suited here. 5 runs back she won the 9F G1 The Very Vane* in California (America), on dirt, running SP 109. She followed that with another win in the 9F G1 Go For Gold Stakes* in New York (America), on dirt, running a fast SP 111. She then ran 3^rd in the 9F G1 The Great Dame* again in New York, on dirt, running SP 109. She was then soundly beaten in the prestigious 9F G1 Breeders’ Bowl Distaff in California, on dirt, running SP 97. Her final lead up run resulted in another disappointing 8^th place finish in the 8.5F G3 The Exit Stage Left* in Florida (America), on dirt, running SP 101. To be ridden by P Haynes and will jump from ideal gate 13. Her form had tapered off so connections gave her freshen up, will be hard to hold off if back to her best.  ODDS 8/1

 

SHOW TIME BLUES(lidman1 – Blazing Saddles) 16 runs, 8 wins $445,630.

BERNARDINI x EMPIRE MAKER x FORTY NINER

This beautifully bred G2 winning 4 year old brown filly by elite sire Bernardini has been placed at this track and will appreciate the trip. After 3 Allowance race wins she sat near the pace to finish 4^th in the 16F G1 The Saturday Night Girl* in Italy, on dirt, running SP 96. Her final lead up run resulted in an impressive win in the 10F G2 The BOM BOM MEMORIAL* in Texas (America), on dirt, running a respectable SP 105. To be ridden by O Osbourne and will jump from gate 14. This distance looks like it will suit her style of racing, she should be able to use her early speed and be strong at the finish. This field has a bit of depth to it but she can’t be ruled out. ODDS 24/1

      

             

           

1^st place = FALLING STARS

2^nd place = SAVEDBYGRACENMERCY

3^rd place = OUR FAVORITE PLACE

4^th place = CONFETTI PARADE

5^th place = SUPERCHON

            Greg (gcliffo)