Fourteen juveniles looking to head into 2017 on a winning note in THE SAM’S TOWN DELTA JACKPOT (G3).
It is a beautiful day in Louisiana as some of the Sim’s top rising stars will be taking the track to run in THE SAM’S TOWN DELTA JACKPOT.
The event will be featuring a field of 14 hoping to finish out their juvenile campaign in style, and a win will certainly make one of these runners an early favorite to make it into the Bluegrass Derby.
Let’s take a look at the field:
1) DARK NOS BEST (17/1)
2yo Bay Colt
6 – 0 – 2 – 1 (.500) – $53,750
Jockey: J Selden
Owner: deeprock44
DADDY NOS BEST x LOOKIN AT LUCKY x SUMMER SQUALL
By darkstars11 in California
Two-year-old son of allowance-winning mare, LOOKIN AT LIFE, has bypassed the maiden level, now facing graded company for the fourth time. He has been trending upward in every race, and there is no doubt he will break through. The west coast colt finished 9th, but only four lengths off of the lead last time out in Washington’s BIG HILL STAKES (G2).
2) MONSTROUS CAUSE (6/1)
2yo Brown Colt
7 – 4 – 3 – 0 (1.000) – $501,000
Jockey: V Collins
Owner: amir1763
POUR MOI x DENMAN x GIANT’S CAUSEWAY
By amir1729 in Ireland
This extraordinary colt is ranked 5th in sprints and 15th for longer races on dirt surfaces in the worldwide juvenile division. The son of allowance-winning mare DENBO is looking to add to his already impressive resume. His last time out was a victory in THE CORNSTALK (G3) in Kentucky back in late October. Not only is he 100% on the board, he has yet to finish outside of the winning photo in all of his races. Installed as the second favorite, there is no doubt he will continue his streak of excellence.
3) SINSOF THE NIGHT (7/1)
2yoBay Gelding
4 – 3 – 0 – 0 (.760) – $113,482
Jockey: K Carson
Owner: pbcash1
PIONEEROF THE NILE x KINGMAMBO x AWESOME AGAIN
By pbcash1 in Kentucky
The only gelding in the field is looking for his fourth win in five attempts. The lone blemish on his resume is a 5th place finish in a restricted allowance event in his second race. He ran a career-high 96SP last race in the 2016 GRS JUVENILE in California, and could likely crack the century mark this trip if his upward trend is any indication.
4) DARK MORNING PASS (19/1)
2yo Brown Colt
7 – 2 – 1 – 1 (.571) – $65,288
Jockey: M Chreky
Owner:darkstars1
MORNING LINE x SMARTY JONES x MENIFEE
By aguadeep in Kentucky
The offspring of CAST YOUR SPELL has made a vast improvement since a disappointing 9th in the TRIXY DELIGHT’S SPECIAL (G3) in Argentina. It is important to note that race was run over a sloppy track. On the board the last two races since then, the colt looks to continue his inspiring form.
5) PURPLE ZABEEL (11/1)
2yo Brown Colt
3 – 1 – 1 – 0 (.667) – $47,895
Jockey: I Lopez-Onna
Owner: mannion
AMIRA’S PRINCE x ZABEEL x DIXIELAND BAND
By mannion in Kentucky
After a strong start to his career, the colt finished a few lengths back in the Juvenile Davison of Universal Racing Club’s Breeders Championships his last race – noting he did run a stout 91SP in the 5th place finish. We will see if the son of SIGI TOLO can get his stride back for this event.
6) TOIL FOR AMETHYST (9/1)
2yo Light Grey Colt
7 – 2 – 1 – 1 (.571) – $75,592
Jockey: B Coates
Owner: lordpye
TIZNOW x UNBRIDLED’S SONG x AWESOME AGAIN
By lordpye in Kentucky
While it took him a few races to break his maiden status, the colt is now showing what he is capable of taking a restricted allowance his last run. Now, owner/breeder lordpye is moving him to the graded level looking to capitalize on this good form. The son of stakes-winning mare, OIL HYSTERIA, has a chance to continue his trajectory toward the Derby preps next year.
7) FORTY IS GOLDEN (8/1)
2yoBay Colt
5 – 3 – 1 – 0 (.800) – $165,895
Jockey: F Oxon
Owner: ddstables17
CARPE DIEM x FORTY NINER x SEEKING THE GOLD
By ddstables17 in Kentucky
He scored a close win in Pennsylvania’s LOVELY SHEEP DIRT JUVENULE last time out. He prefers to closely stalk the pace and then take over in the stretch run. Now bumping up to graded company for the first time, FORTY IS GOLDEN looks to secure his third win on the trot.
8) SHADY LEA (5/1)
2yo Roan Colt
6 – 3 – 0 – 0 (.500) – $126,540
Jockey: G Wendorff
Owner: chilimac2
LEA x UNBRIDLED’S SONG x SADLER’S WELLS
By chilimac in Kentucky
One of the top competitors produced from freshman sire, LEA. Finished three lengths behind MONSTROUS CAUSE in THE CORNSTALK (G3) to finish 4th running out of track in a strong closing bid. Now looking to build off of that performance, the son of stakes-winning mare, HARBORTOWN, is looking for a fourth win here in Louisiana. The odds makers appear to be impressed with his burst down the stretch last time out making him the program favorite.
9) IOWA HAWKEYES (17/1)
2yo Light Grey Colt
6 – 3 – 0 – 1 (.667) – $69,054
Jockey: G Schroeder
Owner: tonyalb7
GRAYDAY x BROAD BRUSH x SUMMER SQUALL
By tonyalb7 in Kentucky
This two-year-old has shown some flashes of brilliance in his young career including an 89SP at this distance last time out. After that win, owner/breeder tonyalb7 has made the decision to make the long trek to Louisiana all the way from New Zealand. His only stakes appearance is a possible throw out on a sloppy track in Denmark’s COURT CASE DIRT JUVENILE in early October.
10) LASALLE (13/1)
2yoBay Colt
4 – 3 – 0 – 0 (.750) – $124,458
Jockey: J Drozd
Owner: heatmizer
XTENSION x DANZIG x SEATTLE SLEW
By heatmizer in Ireland
After his debut race on the lettuce, owner heatmizer switched LASALLE over to the main track and he is perfect since that mark. Last time out he took the flag in the RUUD VAN N. DIRT JUVENILE in Thailand. Now making the trip to the States, the son of allowance-winning mare DANZASLEW looks to continue on his winning ways.
11) BECKS (27/1)
2yoBay Colt
11- 2 – 0 – 5 (.636) – $58,120
Jockey: Ja Davis
Owner: graywolf44
RHINEBECK x INDIAN CHARLIE x HIGH YIELD
By graywold44 in Australia
The son of NAKED INDIAN is making his first trip to the states on the heels of a few good performances, including a win in the $150k claiming ranks a few races back. He has a tall order facing graded company for the first time, but he could certainly be there if he takes to the distance.
12) DOUBLEBLACKDIAMOND (8/1)
2yoBay Colt
7 – 4 – 2 – 0 (.857) – $131,195
Jockey: V Jennings
Owner: mrvoice
OASIS DREAM x CAPOTE x MR. PROSPECTOR
By mrvoice in England
Two-year-old is the offspring of grade three winning and highly successful mare, VIXEN PROSPECTOR; who has produced multiple graded winners. He has taken well to the main track switching over three races ago. A convincing win in the PRO DEED DIRT JUVENILE last race has prompted owner/breeder mrvoice to try the grade three level with this impressive colt. The odds makers concur with this move giving him a good chance at 8/1.
13) JIMNTOM’S TUNES (11/1)
2yo Roan Colt
5 – 2 – 3 – 0 (1.000) – $104,750
Jockey: D Hogin
Owner: jimntom1
TALK IS MONEY x UNBRIDLED’S SONG x CORONADO’S QUEST
By smokeglack in Pennsylvania
The impressive son of mare, BIRDIE’S SONG, has never finished more than three lengths out of the lead in five career races. Already breaking six digits in career earnings, the colt now sets his sights on graded competition for the first time. It is difficult to think he won’t be in the mix at the end given his excellent career history.
14) UNION’S WILD (10/1)
2yoBay Colt
3 – 1 – 0 – 1 (.667) – $43,360
Jockey: E Seifert
Owner: loki
UNION RAGS x WILD AGAIN x FORTY NINER
By loki in Kentucky
He has threatened in two listed stakes attempts after breaking his maiden in his debut race. With strong SP numbers, we will see if the colt can continue improving on his way to facing graded company for the first time. Look for a closing drive down the stretch from this son of UNION RAGS.
SINSOF THE NIGHT has been more than impressive in his young career, and a wire-to-wire victory is highly likely this time around.
MONSTROUS CAUSE’s consistency cannot be argued with in this contest, and he’ll certainly be in the mix down the stretch.
Looking for two wins in a row, TOIL FOR AMETHYST might just fall short in this one, but he will one of the runners challenging for a top spot at the line.
At 11/1, JIMNTOM’S TUNES is the BTB LONGSHOT SPECIAL. With three straight runner-up finishes, maybe it’s his turn to break through here in Louisiana.
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