Spotlight Race of the Day: 11/4/14 Brazil Allowance
Non-winner of two in the last three months is the condition to enter the allowance race in Brazil which is restricted to 4-year olds and up. The turf is the place it will be run and 7 furlongs is the distance. Only males have entered the race and the ones that entered are four or five.
1. BARNUM 6/1
Last three races have been on the turf after a handful on the poly surface. Has a win, third and fourth in those three outings, all at 6.5f but has lost ground in last two in stretch run. Poly races were all at 7 furlongs with a trio of victories. Needs to polish up act a bit in order to be victor.
2. PERN’S LEGACY 6/1
Two wins with eight turf starts this year with solid 102 speed in May. Speed numbers have been tailing off since that win and this one has been off the board in last threes starts in a mix of turf and dirt. Generally reliable top-three grass finisher but current form is concerning.
3. BLUE CHAMPION 13/1
Nailed top speed of 100 going 6 furlongs back in July, finishing second. Finished second again in August with drop to 5 furlongs and speed of 90. Another third last time out in September with drop to 4.5 furlongs and 88 speed. Speeds keep dropping with distance drops. Goes opposite direction with distance with hopes of speed number following and breaking the second place finisht streak.
4. SPEED FOR FUN 6/5
This runner recently made first career grass appearance which happened this past August finishing second with 103 speed. Duplicated speed number again on turf second time on surface in October, this time winning. Edge with speed numbers in this one.
5. E STREET DANCER 12/1
Claimed for $7,500 in May, this horse has raced five times for new owner, winning three times, placing twice in mix of claim and starter allowance races. Speeds nudged up from 87 to 95 during this span and now thrusts upward to allowance company. Good spot to be tested.
6. OUT IN THE STREET 9/2
Last race was on poly surface, finishing fourth. Prior pair of starts were on the lawn where he ran up front and finished second both times and popping speeds of 100 and 101. ITM 13 of 15 on turf and will factor in this race.
7. MAJOR HAACK 4/1
Ran in three listed stakes during 2014, finishing 2nd once and off board in other two. Three allowance races on turf yielded better results with win , place and show. Last turf run came in August in $150k claimer, finishing second and 101 speed. Top speed of 104 charted in listed stake finishing fifth early in season. Could surprise.
Speed For Fun gets top selection showing recent liking to the turf and impressive speed numbers. Should make it two in a row.
Out In The Street main one to fear who has been showing good form and speed numbers, having tough time getting into top spot.
Blue Champion may be pace setter in this and could have something left to salvage spot in top three.