Will MAMBO WILDCAT Show His Stuff Again?
DPCD V EPIPHANY TOO GI Stakes
Grade I
A mile and one eighth on the Firm Turf Course
$500,000
All horses, 2 years old
Thanks to DelPenn Days for setting this incredible race up! We have 12 of the top 50 ranked juveniles and a matchup between the top colt and top filly in the class. There is a rematch between some of the top colts from this years Juvenile Breeders Bowl race as well. It should be a real barn burner! Wow, I can hardly wait, so let’s take a look:
1 – ROQUEFORT ODDS OWNER WIN% JOCKEY WIN% TOP SPEED EARNINGS RANK 10/1 Hipica 9.7% M.Trull 9% 91.6 $92,216 18
(SADLER’S WELLS x CAME HOME x STORM CAT) Since turning to the grass earlier this year, this two year old colt has really shown his colors. Trainer Hipica has watched him win three in a row at a mile or longer including two Stakes races in a row. He has also shown great improvement each race and if he can make another jump he will be right in the mix here. This could be the kind of late bloomer that makes a big noise as a three year old and this would be a great time to take a step in that direction.
| 2 – HEARD ABOUT YOU | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32/1 | ItsALock | 12.5% | Z.Dundey | 6% | 80.9 | $71,104 | 237 |
(COZZENE x SUMMER SQUALL x RUBIANO) This beautiful cream colored colt has been a bit up and down for trainer ItsALock and this will be his longest race to date. He threw a nice 80 SPF last time out but you have to wonder if that is the sign of things to come or an aberration that just tends to frustrate good trainers. This would be a good time to show what he’s got.
| 3 – ROCK BALLAD | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1 | Opinora | 15.6% | S.Bollinger | 9% | 91.4 | $148,470 | 37 |
(SEEKING THE GOLD x DIXIELAND BAND x A.P. INDY) This well bred colt has won four of five with a second since turning to grass. He has shown trainer Opinora that he can compete well in this class with 2 consecutive Stakes wins in his last two. He is in the capable hands of jockey Bollinger whose fifteen years of experience should certainly help this youngster. Could be a player here.
| 4 – MAGNIFICENT HERO(GB) | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1 | Ildottorre3 | 8.6% | C.Whyte | 9% | 92.9 | $ 540,632 | 16 |
( FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND (GB) x FUSAICHI PEGASUS x CAPOTE) Three races back it looked like trainer Ildottorre3 threw the magic switch on this British bred chestnut colt. Suddenly he took after his name and won three in a row including a Stakes and the DUETOBURST Grade I against a nice field including the number one ranked juvenile turf sprinter. This will be the first time that he will go over a mile and that remains the biggest worry for this race. He has a nice jockey up in Whyte but I just hope he has enough at the end for one of his patented rushes down the stretch.
| 5 – BUDA FOR A DAY | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/1 | Vicki | 25.9% | R.Case | 19% | 84.8 | $ 351,050 | 1 |
( DAYJUR x STORM CAT x SADLER’S WELLS) The number one ranked filly is going to take another crack at the boys here. She won a Grade I earlier this year against the men. She finished a respectable fifth in the Breeders Bowl juvenile filly race and was actually closing at the end. Trainer Vicki is sure proud of this little lady and with Case in the irons she has one of the top jocks at the track ready to guide her. It will be interesting to see what she can do against this field. She will need to bump her SPFs up just a bit to really compete.
| 6 – THE SUPER STUD | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/1 | WhoAmI1 | 5.7% | F.Cadbury | 5% | 88.1 | $ 111,080 | 221 |
( MENIFEE x HIGHEST HONOR(FR) x SEMIPALATINSK) With nine races under his belt, he has the most experience of anyone in this race along with MAGNIFICENT HERO. None of his races have been over a mile yet though but trainer WhoAmI1 feels that this might be a natural for this colt. He took a step back last time out with a lackluster effort in the DUETOBURST GI. He will also have to overcome jockey Cadbury in the saddle who has been struggling this year and appears to have eaten too many of the candy bars with his name on them.
| 7 – PAYCHECK(IRE) | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1 | Deyoto | 15.0% | Q.Oliver | 7% | 99.3 | $ 397,438 | 4 |
( MONTJEU (IRE) x GREEN DESERT x ROBERTO) If anyone can challenge the heavy favorite in this race it is this big brown colt out of crossover Broodmare ROBBIE’S BIG BOY. He was looking good in the Breeders Bowl Juvy until the rocket flew past him in the stretch but still finished second. Trainer Deyoto has been working hard to get him ready for this race and feels that this rematch may tell a different tale. He has an exceptional record and should make the race interesting.
| 8 – THE FAST LAYNE | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/1 | SeaCadet | 19.1% | M.Salisbury | 14% | 92.1 | $ 301,840 | 3 |
( RAHY x SADLER’S WELLS x GONE WEST) In a four race career this beautifully bred colt has done just about everything asked by trainer SeaCadet. He finished third in the Breeders Bowl Juvenile, won the GIII FLYING SAUCER and another Stakes earlier. He just missed a triple digit SPF last time out and could be primed for an upset here. He loves this distance and has a top jockey in the leather in Salibury. All of this adds up to a big time effort in a prime time showcase. Look out for this one.
| 9 – FORKLIFTS(IRE) | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/1 | Home | 5.9% | C.Hargain | 8% | 82.1 | $ 109,075 | 40 |
(SINGSPIEL(IRE) x RAHY x ZABEEL(NZ)) This Irish bred colt is one of those that must have trainer Home pulling out hair. He has been up and down all year with flashes of brilliance and races that just don’t figure for his talent. Sometimes all it takes is a little maturity for a horse to overcome those tendencies and it is possible that the end of this year could bring that here. He couldn’t ask for a better stage to prove his true colors, let’s see if he can pull it off.
| 10 – CATHEE | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/1 | JSimpson | 14.6% | F.Lofton | 6% | 87.0 | $20,315 | N/A |
(SAKHEE x STORM CAT x BUCKPASSER) A rather feminine sounding name for this colt but since he’s moved to turf he is running like a big boy. He has won both races and threw a nice 87 SPF last time out but has not been Stakes tested and it will be interesting for trainer JSimpson to see how he reacts to the speed and stamina in this race. He is a stalker and may get the benefit of both. You have to start somewhere and this colt just happens to be starting his Stakes career at the top.
| 11 – THE HEDONIST(GB) | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1 | Super15 | 17.1% | M.Squitieri | 10% | 88.6 | $118,670 | 15 |
(POWERSCOURT (GB) x MISWAKI x PRIVATE ACCOUNT) A very competitive and consistent colt, this big chestnut is out of multiple Graded winner HARVESTER OF EYES. He is taking after daddy by winning his first Stakes race last time out and has really contended in every race he’s entered. It is time for him to show trainer Super15 that he is ready to make the big jump against the big boys. He has Squiteri holding the reins and though he hasn’t much experience he has done well with his limited races. He can help.
| 12 – HIS HIGHNESS(IRE) | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/1 | Lenny12 | 19.4% | T.Richard | 10% | 87.9 | $267,430 | 44 |
(AZAMOUR (IRE) x SEEKING THE GOLD x LYPHARD) A nice looking colt with a couple of Stakes wins but my actually prefer the mile distance better over this. Trainer Lenny12 certainly knows how to saddle up winners and you can never count him out though. He has Richard in the leather and he is having a nice year as well. I’m not sure that duo can bring this colt home against this field but they should definitely make it interesting.
| 13 – CREDIT ADVANTAGE | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/1 | Oasis3 | 19.8% | W.Harrison | 10% | 83.7 | $56,510 | 41 |
(DUBAI DESTINATION x GIANT’S CAUSEWAY (IRE) x NASHWAN) This colt has teased trainer Oasis3 by just standing on the cusp of really moving to that next level. He has been competitive but never really produced during Prime Time. Just when you think he is ready to break out he throws an uninspired race like his last one. Jockey Harrison should help as he is experienced at these youngsters and knows how to handle them.
| 14 – MAMBO WILDCAT | ODDS | OWNER | WIN% | JOCKEY | WIN% | TOP SPEED | EARNINGS | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1 | JockeyMax | 27.9% | J.Benisz | 26% | 104.0 | $1,057,350 | 1 |
(FOREST WILDCAT x KINGMAMBO x DEPUTY MINISTER) What can you say about the number one ranked juvenile with the fastest SPF, the best jockey at the track and trainer JockeyMax with a nearly 30% win percentage. There is no wonder that he is the big favorite in this race and if you saw how he decimated the field in the Breeders Bowl you would have no doubts about this colt. I personally can’t wait to see him run again. Jockey Benisz is one of the best in the business and will use the outside post to his advantage.
Morning Line = 14-8-7-3-4
Yoss Tipsheet = 14-7-8-4
Paz Picks = 14-8-7-3-4
There are some wonderful young horse here but I’m afraid that they are all racing for second place. I like MAGNIFICENT HERO . I am choosing ROCK BALLAD for fourth and he could actually finish much higher. It’s a real toss-up for second and third but I have PAYCHECK just a bit behind so I’m placing him third to THE FAST LAYNE who really looks like he is coming into his own. That leaves the win for a hard charging MAMBO WILDCAT who will pass everyone in the stretch and claim the win. He’s on his game and I don’t see anyone beating him.
Good luck to all runners!
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