Buckeye Debutante – G3

Buckeye Debutante
Grade III
Six furlongs
Fast Dirt
$150,000
Fillies and mares, 2 years old

1… 98241 QUEENS BOARD tullan X Bader 9/1

Out of an “H” rated mare, this filly has already exceeded expectations. Her sire is an unraced A.P. Indy son that has 23 progeny with four winners. Won a stakes event at Wisc. last out for her 2nd win. Has a style suited for this, in as she can stake and has enough juice to pass if others tire.

2…99977 SHOTGUN STYLE eldiablo M. Saunders 10/1

Bred to a “G” rated mare, this filly is a total inbred to Mr. P. The sim doesn’t penalize for close crosses to Mr. P, so why not? She can close a ton, and probably could use more distance than today’s race. However, if a speed duel does incur, she should be passing a bunch in the stretch.

3…28041 PUNCH DRUNK T xtchamps P Ruzek 5/1

Out of a “G” rated mare who appeared to like turf better, this Two Punch filly appears to be sitting on a big effort. After winning her first two starts, she has run into some really stiff competition. This race appears to be slightly less talented, and she has speed to burn. Certainly will be with the pace and a contender.

4…101877 FASTASFASTCANBE buzz B Girt 8/1

Has had a great start to what appears to be a very successful career. This filly is out of a “C” rated mare who loved the dirt where she accumulated 12 sprint wins for $600,000. Usually it is hard to come off a MSW win and look good in a stakes event, so I cautiously give her good grade to do well here. Can’t back her to win, but to give her a good look for a chance for a check.

5…100102 INDY CAUSEWAY(IRE) triplcrown D Hickling 9/1
Scratch bred that has not lived up to solid breeding as of yet. She should get better with age, and has not tried a distance or turf. With these unknowns and the fact that she hasn’t competed well in allowance yet, I’ll have to pass.

6…41262 SMART PHYLLIS chuck M Carrington 8/1

Out of a “D” rated horse, this Smarty Jones filly has been ITM in her last 3 stakes events. Has the experience and SP’s to be competitive here. She will need to finish it off in one of these races to prove to herself she can win at this level.

7…96720 FRENCH CAT ruby3 M Robertson 13/1

Broke maiden in an allowance and has done well for herself in short stakes fields overseas. She is out of a “D” rated mare and has the potential to be a very competitive stakes horse. Her SP’s are on the improve, and she will either take the next step up or level off in class. Big race for her confidence.

8…100742 I’VE MET BARB super30 L Ingersoll 9/2

Super scratch bred that appears to be one of the ones to beat. She will have to contend with the #5 and #9 and possibly the outside horse for the lead, as all of those are comparable at the moment. Name is appropriate as O/T has met Barb. One of the many up and coming super stable stars.

9…101512 SEEKING THE HAWK lotto K McKnight 5/1

Lead a long way before spitting the bit in last G1. Out of an “H” rated mare, this filly has shown a lot of grit. Has the front running speed to take this gate-to-wire if she can break away and discourage others. At present her ability at 6 furlongs makes her one of the top choices.

10…99764 SUICIDE SHIFT battledawn O Smith 11/1

Behrens filly out of an “E” rated mare. She will need to improve her SP’s to be a serious factor in this. Likes being close to the pace, but if she has that intention here, she will not be able to unless much improved. However, she is a nice filly none the less.

11…97156 GRINO’S PRIZE amsterdam M Grunhard 11/1

Trounced soundly in last, this Pure Prize daughter out of an “H” rated mare, is capable of much better. She is however, a front-running sort that will have her work cut out from the outside position. Jock is the best and may be able to use his talent to insure the best possible ride. Will she be able to hang out with the inside horses will be determined this Saturday? Wish you luck, Robert.