The TEXAS STORM Stakes
Five colts to take on the STORM in Texas this week, Grand Kiss unbeaten, ranked 35th in division, 2 newcomers hoping for great things and 2 proven colts taking the step up.
The TEXAS STORM Stakes ($65,000) Seven furlongs Firm Turf
All horses, 2 years old
BROTHER KIRBY trained by kingkirby riden by H Critchlow 14/1
Colt by Benchmark. Raced three times earning $10,000. Won on debut a 5f fast dirt contest back in April, winning by just over a length, SP of 59. Next outing was a 6f fast dirt Allowance, disappointing 5th of 8, SP of 66. Last start showed more enthusiasm, closing down fast just failed, finishing 2nd SP of 70. First try on the turf today.
Verdict…If he likes the turf better than dirt could go close.
EXHAUSTING trained by foxmax riden by J Wallace 6/5
Colt by Kingmambo. Debuts here today, looks the second string of the foxmax stable, since top jock M Russell chooses IMPLODING.
Verdict…Bred to be world beater, breeding cost 2500.
IMPLODING trained by foxmax riden by M Russell Evens Fav
Colt by Sadler’s Wells. The other foxmax debutant.
Verdict…Bred to be world beater, breeding cost 2500.
GRAND KISS trained by leo4 riden by T Foreman 7/1
Colt by Strong Hope. Impressive record of three runs three wins, ranked 35 in turf sprint division. $57,000 in prize money. Won the BERT GULCH stakes by 1 length last time out over 6.5f firm turf, SP 75. Race before was an Allowance over 6f firm turf winning easliy posting impressive SP of 83. Won debut maiden over 5f firm turf SP 68.
Verdict…All my stables have the $2000 to win, 7/1 is a steal.
RESEMBLING EVENTS trained by cjt3 riden by L Hallstrom 7/1
Colt by Touch Gold. Most raced colt in the field with five runs 1 win 2 places and 2 shows, earnings of $32,000. Latest effort was a 5f fast dirt finishing a close second SP of 68. Race before was a stakes 3rd posting SP of 70. Won on his second start back in March a maiden over 5.5f fast dirt SP of 71.
Verdict…If the 2 newcomers show nothing then a certainty to show.