EQUINICS – CLIFF ‘EM ALL seeks head banging victor

Brazil (BRZ) Saturday, August 6, 2016 — 1:50:00 PM EST | Race ID : 1646330
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EQUINICS   –   CLIFF  ‘EM  ALL
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Grade I / Group 1 – Sponsored – Purse : $1,000,000
3 Year Old Fillies    –   Owner Restricted
9 Furlongs | ~1800 Meters | One Mile and and One Eighth    Firm Turf

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From  the Hipodromo Da Gavea  racecourse in Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil we bring you the G1 Equinics race,  the Cliff ‘Em All.  This event is for three year old fillies going ~1800 meters (or 9 furlongs for the stateside fans) over the firm turf oval.  A maximum,  overflow field of twenty runners are entered here,  looking to claim the winner’s share of the $1,000,000 purse on tap,  and for the prestige and glory that goes hand in hand with an Equinics victory.  The winning connections will own the spotlight during the trophy presentation ceremony following the race.  
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This race is in tribute to Clifford Lee “Cliff” Burton (February 10, 1962 – September 27, 1986) who was an American musician, best known as the Bassist for the American thrash metal band Metallica from December 1982 until his death in September 1986.
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On September 27, 1986, Burton was killed in a bus accident in Kronoberg County, a rural area of southern Sweden, as the band was touring in support of the Master of Puppets album. Burton was replaced by bassist Jason Newsted in 1986. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Metallica on April 4, 2009. He was selected as the ninth greatest bassist of all time in an online reader poll organized by Rolling Stone magazine in 2011.  Thanks to sponsor Metallinut for the preceding info about the tributee.  
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This race is a long shot player’s dream,  with twelve of the twenty runners listed at better than 15/1 odds.  We have a duo of G1 champions,  a  G2 victor and five G3 winners in the field.  Will one of the more accomplished lassies take the gold,  or will the long shot lovers be celebrating after the race ?  Three year olds are still developing,  so either outcome is a possibility.  Let’s take a closer look at ” ‘Em” in post position order and see how they stack up.  
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    PAPAL  VISIT                                     ENG     3F     barbaro         M Wallace         23/1
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Leading them on to the track is this Comedy Central representative,  who tired to 5th of six last out in a NW4L allowance at two miles,  getting a 74 SP#.  Dutch Art duchess,  out of the sim mare Burdekin (by Montjeu x Northern Dancer) won a NW3L allowance at 8.5 furlongs one back of that,  grabbing a 93 SP# moving from last of six.  Bay honey was an even 3rd in prior run in a residency listed stakes at a mile,  garnering a 99 SP#.  Throw out last,  this trip suits much better;  versatile barbaro trainee will need best effort in her first grade/group try.
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    CHOSEN  PUMPKIN                    AUS     3F     snuffles3         J Sands             14/1
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Racing HQ entry exits an uninvolved 9th in the G1 The Cremation Stakes at a mile,  casting a 97 SP#.  Bay filly showed some late interest one before that when a close 9th in the G! The Irish 1000 Guineas,  also at a mile,  copping a 97 SP#.  Redoute’s Choice romper,  out of the sim mare Afleet Pumpkin (by Afleet x Vice Regent) won triumphant in the G3 The Great Woman at 8 panels in previous start,  cashing a 104 SP# moving from 9th of ten.  Runner from the snuffles3 barn should like this trip,  can upset on best effort.  
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    SPRITELY  SPIRIT                         IRE     3F     fourtees         J Drozd             23/1
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Elite Racing Club runner seeks to stay undefeated on the greensward,  after taking a NW3L allowance at 8.5 panels,  smoking a 104 SP#,  closing from last of eight.  Invincible Spirit imp,  out of the stakes placed sim mare Wotsits Worth (by Deep Impact x A.P. Indy) took a NW2L allowance at a mile one back of that,  snaring a 90 SP# in a late running effort.  One before that she broke her maiden at 8.25 panels,  scoring an 89 SP#  with a similar run.  Fourtees runner makes her stakes debut against seasoned stakes runners;  improving sort seeking 4th straight win could surprise with repeat of last out.  
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    CR  ONE                                               KY     3F     bum             M Chreky         17/1
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The Minnesota Testbarn Residency saddles this bay filly looking for her 3rd straight after taking the Compensation listed stakes at 9.5 furlongs,  throwing a 104 SP#  moving from last of seven.  Scratch bred Speightstown sistah (by Pulpit x War Chant) won a NW3L alowance in prior outing,  tossing a 103 SP# with a similar run.  She was a closing 3rd one before that in the same conditions,  tacking a 92 SP#.  Bum trainee should be a stretch factor,  could take it all on best.
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    BEYOND  WIRE                               IRE     3F     bigsteve54         R Truitt         16/1
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Representing the East – West Connection residency is this bay miss who backed up to 11th last out in the G1 The Irish Oaks at 12 furlongs,   lucking into a 95 SP# while possibly bouncing off prior big run.  when she won the G2 The Rippleship Stakes,  also at 12 furlongs,  lashing a 103 SP# in a wire to wire romp.  Exceed And Excel empress,  based on the G1 winning,  million dollar earning sim he-mare I Ben Scammed (by Montjeu x Dynaformer),  settled for 2nd after getting to the front in a NW2L allowance at 10 panels,  landing a 96 SP#.  Runner from the bigsteve54 racing group drops back in distance and looks to rebound off poor effort in latest;  can do.  
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    REIGN  OF  QUEENS                    ENG     3F     kingscourt14         D Zordich         11/1
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Scratch bred Frankel femme (by Dynaformer x Kingmambo) goes postward for the Universal Racng Club after winning the G3 The Feeling Bad at this route,  sizzling a 107 SP# in a mid pack trip.  Bay lass was a good 3rd one before that in the Dynacat Form listed stakes at 10.5 furlongs,  striking a 94 SP#.  Her previous outing was an even 4th in the Dyna Shore listed at this distance,  slashing a 102 SP#.  Kingscourt14 runner has won twice at this distance,  solid contender off last.  
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    WORKINFORDAWEEKEND       KY     3F     blankpoin6         O Brim             8/1
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Empire State Racing sends out this roan filly off an OK 7th in the G1 The Irish Oaks at 12 furlongs,  rocking a 103 SP# after lagging early.  Kitten’s Joy kipper,  based on the G1 winning,  million dollar earning sim he-mare Weekend Romance (by Dynaformer x Mr. Prospector) was a dull 12th of twenty one before that in the G1 Derby De English at 12 furlongs,  running a 98 SP#.  She earned her G1 star in one prior taking the Sydney Oaks,  also at 12 furlongs,  ripping a 100 SP# moving from last of fourteen.  Runner from the blankpoin6 stable shortens up here,  will need to get her late kick in gear sooner to catch those in front of her.  Handicapper likes her chances as the 2nd choice on the morning line.
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    PARRANDA                                         KY     3F     drinkwater         J Bradley         18/1
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Delpenn entry makes her grade/group debut off a win in a NW3L allowance at 8.5 furlongs,  nailing a 102 SP# from just off the early leaders.  Smart Strike sparkler,  out of the stakes winning sim mare Mclaren Vale (by Gone West x Northern Dancer) was a retreating 6th one before that in the No More Options listed stakes at 8.5 panels,  nabbing a 93 SP#.  One back of that bay filly took a NW2L allowance at 9.5 furlongs,  notching a 102 SP# moving from 10th of fourteen.  Drinkwater protege faces better but could land a minor award with effective jockey ride.
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    JOULELLRY                                       NZ     3F     sbaster             S Gann             73/1
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Lightly raced 73/1 outsider goes for the Queensland residency off a rude introduction to stakes racing when last of eleven in the Tiger Stripes listed stakes at 11.5 furlongs,  posting a 79 SP# after showing some early foot.  Bay filly won a NW1x allowance at 8.25 panels in previous try,  producing a 95 SP# in a wire to wire score.  Scratch bred Power princess (by Rothesay x Sunday Silence) broke her maiden at 5.5 furlongs,  pasting an 85 SP# setting all the fractions.  Owner/trainer sbaster takes a shot,  will be a true shocker if this one hits the board.  
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    DARK  CHIEF’S  CROWN             SAF     3F     drsafbreds0         R Johnston         24/1
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Megalopolis saddles this bay lovely off an awful,  last of fourteen run in the G1 The Irish Oaks at 12 furlongs,  bouncing a 91 SP#.  One back of that she won the G3 The Royalmont,  also at 12 furlongs,  busting a 95 SP# in a stalking run.  Fort Wood filly,  out of the sim mare Dark Chief’s (by Daiwa Major x Chief’s Crown) was a gaining 4th in the Sydney Oaks at 12 panels in prior try,  bagging a 92 SP# in a mid pack run.  Runner from the drsafbreds0 racing operation drops back in distance,  could be a stretch threat if last out didn’t take too much out of her.   
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    EQUALLY  FAMOUS                     KY     3F     blznprize         MJ Kelly          6/1
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The morning liine favorite hails from the Blazing Saddles residency,  coming off a pace pressing victory in the Cielo Dancer listed stakes at this route,  scalding a 110 SP#.  Bay lass was a gaining 2nd one back of that in the G3 The Feeling Bad,  lso at thi trip,  scorching a 105 SP# behind Reign Of Queens.  Mineshaft miss,  out of the stakes paced sim mare Fitting Finale (by Monjeu x Cryptoclearance) won her first turf try,  a NW3L allowance at this distance,  smashing a 105 SP# in a stalking run.  Blznpride charge has taken to the turf with solid SP#’s,  should be right there at the wire.  
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    AMOR  DE  NOVELA                     KY     3F     loschiquis         J Selden         28/1
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Another looking to remain undefeated on the weeds is this Sim Hispano residency runner,  who cones off an open allowance score at 7.5 furlongs,  flashing a 95 SP# in a mid pack run.  Bay filly took a NW3x allowance in previous start at 7 panels,  flinging a 94 SP# while never far off the pace.  Scratch bred Curlin cutie (by Seatlle Slew x Alydar),  won a NW3L allowance at three-quarters one back of that with a similar run.  Loschiquis trainee stretches out stepping way up in class in initial stakes try,  seems up against with this group.
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    STAR  FORMATION                      IRE     3F     mrxrayz57         D Ledwith         9/1
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Scratch bred daughter of Sea The Stars (by Kris S. x Monsun) triumphed in the G1 The United Oaks at 10 furlongs last time over,  popping a 110 SP# in a mid pack trip.  GR Simsters runner won a NW3L allowance one back of that,  also at 10 furlongs,  punching a 106 SP# with a similar run.  One back of that she was a fast closing 3rd in the same condition at 9.5 panels,  pegging a 96 SP# moving from 12th of thirteen.  Brown filly from the mrxrayz57 barn is in fine form right now,  solid contender as the co-3rd choice of the handicapper.  
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    STARS  MIGHT  SHINE              KY     3F     almaarad         V Gardner         14/1
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The Midas residency sends out this brown filly off a disappointing 9th in the G1 The Irish Oaks at 12 furlongs,  gaining a 101 SP# in an even trip.  Americain actress,  out of the G1 winning,  million dollar earning sim mare Surf The Turf  (by A.P. Indy x Sadler’s Wells) was a fair 4th one before that in the G1 Japanese Oaks,  also at 12 furlongs,  getting a 94 SP# over a “good” surface.  In her previous outing she was victorious in the G3 The Penelope Oaks at 10.5 panels,  garnering a 100 SP# from the middle of the pack.  Almaarad protege owns two wins at this distance,  shortens up from marathons,  could be prominent in the lane on top try.  
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    WHITE  DIESEL                               IRE     3F     mikeramsey10         F Duffy             10/1
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Representing All Stars Racing is this scratch bred Australia aborigine (by Gone West x Danzig) who comes off a front running 3rd in the G3 The Chloe at this route,  slashing a 102 SP#.  Bay filly tired to 4th one before that in the G1 The Irish 1000 Guineas at a mile,  stashing a 99 SP# prompting the pace.  She was an excellent 2nd in the G3 Irish 1000 Guineas Trial one back of that,  snagging s 104 SP# from just off the pace.  Speedy mikeramsey10 runner should be part of the early battle,  can she hang on to get the money ?
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    PLAYA  HATER                                 KY     3F     bigeasy         R Romero         56/1
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Making her first stakes attempt is this NWRC residency entrant,  who exits an even 3rd in a NW3L allowance at 10.5 furlongs,  posting an 89 SP#.  Bay filly was a nice 2nd one before that in the same condition at 9.5 panels,  pegging a 94 SP# in an off the pace move.  Scratch bred Tizway toughie (by In The Wings x Sharpen Up) was an uninvolved 10th one in prior try in a local bred allowance at 6 furlongs with an 81 SP#.  Runner from the bigeasy racing group faces many obstacles in this spot;  handicapper has it about right at 56/1.  
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    TYRE  ESKILSTUNA                     FR     3F     sabbath         R Gibson         16/1
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Standard bearer of the Euro residency is this bay looker who comes off a late moving win in a NW5L allowance at this trip,  knocking down a 100 SP#.  Scratch bred Motivator miss (by Lear Fan x Kris) took a NW4L allowance, also at this distance one back of that,  killing a 99 SP# with a similar effort.  In her previous start she was an even 5th at a mile in the Zoom City listed stakes,  kicking a 92 SP#.  Runner from the sabbath stable is three for three at this distance;  improving sort could surprise with late stretch run.
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    SCAFELL  PIKE                                ENG     3F     xpansion6         R Whisper         12/1
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Bay filly from the Equinics host residency, Vermont,  exits a closing victory in the Canada Day listed stakes at 10 furlongs,  snatching a 98 SP#.  She was a gaining 3rd one before that in the G3 The Adorable at 10.5 panels,  slashing a 100 SP#.  Dubawi dame,  out of the stakes winning sim mare Supreme Summit (by Giant’s Causeway x A.P.Indy) was an OK 3rd on the dirt in the Super Glitter listed at 10 furlongs in her prior run,  snaring a 100 SP#.  Stretch runner from the xpansion6 racing group owns a G3 triumph at this route,  could be in the mix late in the lane on best effort.  
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    JOY  OF  GOLD                                  KY     3F     ehteam2         B Renfroe         9/1
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The “Eh” Team sends out this roan phantom,  who exits a nice 3rd in the G3 The Feeling Bad at this distance,  bashing a 105 SP# in an even trip.  Kitten’s Joy kitty,  based on the sim he-mare Phantasm Gold (by Ghostzapper x More Than Ready).  won the Dynasea listed stakes at 9.5 furlongs one before that,  busting a 103 SP# in a front running score.  One back of that she won a NW3L allowance st 8.5 panels,  banking a 103 SP# from just off the pace setters.  Improviing runner from the ehteam2 barn should be close early and try to pounce ahead of the deep closers.
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    PORTLAND  ROCK                              IRE     3F     pherenikos         W McClendon         88/1
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The longest shot on the board at 88/1 is this British And Nordic Racing Club entrant,  who has yet to break her maiden.  She exits an 8th place run in an open maiden at 11 furlongs,  getting a 77 SP#.  One back of that,  this bay filly was 10th of twelve in a local bred allowance,  also at 11 furlongs with a 71 SP#.  Rock Of Gibraltar racer,  out of the stakes placed sim mare Blush To Indulge (by Generous x Blushing Groom) settled for 2nd after getting the lead in an open maiden at 10 furlongs,  earning a 90 SP#.  Hard to make any kind of case for this pherenikos protege,  except that she may possibly not finish last.     
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Good luck everybody,  and may they all come home fast,  safe and sound.