EQUINICS – TURNING JAPANESE
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EQUINICS 2018 – TURNING JAPANESE |
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South Korea – 4 yo & Up Fillies & Mares – 8 Furlongs – Turf |
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| A loaded field of contenders come to the Turf in South Korea to try and claim the GOLD for their REZ. 9 Graded Stakes winners and 5 ladies who earned over 1 Million in their careers. 3 Fillies in this group (BIG CITY KITTY, VT INVINCIBLE and SHIRLEY SPINGS), a pair of 6-year-old entries (TEARS IN SEATTLE and THE DEVIL DECIDES) and a 2017 EOY (TEARS IN SEATTLE). A race that is chockful of speed as all 14 entries have a career high SP in the triple digits. Will the early speed tire each other out and get ran down or will they have created too big of a gap for the closers to catch up?Now let’s take a better look at this field: | ||||||
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LIGHT CONNECTION |
11-1 |
EAST-WEST CONNECTION |
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5- MARE |
cygnusx |
Career: 10-6-1-1 |
T. Dellenbach |
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| In Jan. at South Africa stayed in front chase pack and ran down early speed to Win G2- Horse Station Stakes by ¼ length. Before that Won the Her Ballots Turf Mare Route at Italy by 2 lengths. Prior race posted best 114 SP finishing Third in G3- Foolish Symbol at Japan. | ||||||
| Chestnut scratchbred (Stay Gold (JAP) x Fantastic Light x Caro) did not race as a 2yo or as a 3 yo but has been to the winner’s circle 6 times in 10 career starts. | ||||||
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Owner Says |
Prize horse won in EWC contest. Won in first mile start so hopes are high here. With some good fortune maybe an ITM could be in our sights. | |||||
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REZ Says |
Bold up-and-comer. Expect big things from this one in not too distant future. Hoping the bounce is avoided. | |||||
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SHIRLEY SPINGS |
21-1 |
RACING HQ |
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4- FILLY |
goldmembers |
Career: 14-4-3-2 |
S. Proudfoot |
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| Last time out in Jan. she ran down a NW2s field at California tying her lifetime best 108 SP in a victory. Before that ran 7th in the G2- The Black Dahlia also at California. Prior race came from 12 lengths back at the half mile to finish 3rd by ¾ lengths as the ML favorite in NW4L. | ||||||
| This Bay scratchbred Filly (Gio Ponti x Danehill x Shirley Heights) has only made 4 career Stakes starts (2 graded) and has never won above the 48k Allowance level. | ||||||
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Owner Says |
It’s a tough race coming up and I being an underdog hope to do well, but most of all enjoy the fun of the games. Big thanks to my REZ Racing HQ. | |||||
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THE DEVIL DECIDES |
9-1 |
MINNESOTA TESTBARN |
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6- MARE |
shadyrest3 |
Career: 24-12-3-1 |
F. Duffy |
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| On New Year’s Day had a third-place finish in the Dixieland Again Turf Mare Stayer. Before that came 2nd by a ½ length in MNTB Turf Mile. Prior to that never fired finishing 5th in the Lpga Brass Sword Turf Mare Mile. Last Win in April in G3- Wilshire Boulevard with a 121 SP. | ||||||
| Scratchbred Bay (Dubawi (IRE) x Danehill x Roberto) has over 2 Mil career earnings and Six Graded Stakes victories. Won the GOLD MEDAL in Equinics 2018 in the Darley Arabian. Duffy has had 3 previous trips onboard with 2 victories. | ||||||
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Owner Says |
Was a gift horse from texasace and my first EOY, she seems to be just out of gas and this will probably be her final race. | |||||
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CITY OF GOOD DEED |
39-1 |
NORTH WEST RACING CIRCUIT |
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5- MARE |
jdawg05 |
Career: 17-2-3-3 |
H. Head |
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| Ran first week of February at Thailand in NW2x but could never get any higher than fifth.. Before that charged from off the pace to get 2nd in a NW4x at China. Prior to that ran 3rd at UAE in a NW4L posting her lifetime high 102 SP. Last Win was in December 2016 on the Dirt. | ||||||
| Scratchbred Bay (Elusive City x Touch Gold x Key To The Mint) makes first start in any Graded race here and will be looking to gain first Turf victory of career. | ||||||
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PRIAH |
6-1 |
ELITE RACING CLUB |
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5- MARE |
razer1 |
Career: 18-9-2-2 |
EC Doyle |
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| Last time got out raced to finish by both TEARS IN SEATTLE & MUTANT POWERS finishing 4th 1 ¾ lengths back in the G1- Motherly Love. Before that Won the G1- The Empire Rose by 2 lengths at Victoria. Prior race posted career best 116 SP in the G3- Mothers Stakes victory. | ||||||
| Scratchbred Bay Mare (Pierro (AUS) x Lear Fan x Blushing Groom) will be making 2018 debut. Won the GOLD MEDAL in the Mr. Hockey at the EQIUNICS 2016. EC Doyle has ridden her 6 times before netting 3 wins. | ||||||
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DARK HOOKEM UP |
15-1 |
MEGALOPOLIS |
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5- MARE |
wyndaway27 |
Career: 19-6-1-2 |
N. Lawton |
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| Last race out could not find the pace to get higher than 5th in G3- Honery Queen’s Plate at SAF. Before that drew the rail in the loaded G1- Motherly Love Stakes and finished 13th. Before that ended 6th in G1- The Last Woman. Last Win came in May G3- Ridgewood Jewel. | ||||||
| This Bay Mare (Siyouni (FR) x Smart Strike x Theatrical) makes first appearance of 2018. Her career best speed of 113 came in G1- Foul Mouth Stakes finishing 2nd at Newmarket. | ||||||
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Owner Says |
One of my favorite fillys, has a good closing style, I love watching her run, and I like her chances in this one. | |||||
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TANINO MARCI |
10-1 |
MIDAS |
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5- MARE |
maxy |
Career: 19-5-5-6 |
R. Whisper |
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| Last Race was back in October in the loaded G1- The Empire Rose finishing 4th by 2 ½ lengths. Before that was 2nd to PRIAH in the G2- The Mother Stakes posted her best 113 SP. Prior to that faded to finish 7th on a good track in 60k Allowance race at New Zealand. | ||||||
| The Bay Mare (Tanino Gimlet x Fusaichi Pegasus x Seattle Slew) will be making first start of 2018 season after posting a pair of Stakes wins last year in New Zealand and Newmarket. | ||||||
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MUTANT POWERS |
6-1 |
BLAZING SADDLES |
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5- MARE |
sicko |
Career: 18-10-3-3 |
J. Walsh |
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| Won a NW2s as a large favorite in a field of 9 last race by 2 ¼ lengths at California. The race before that finished 2nd in G1- Motherly Love Stakes to TEARS IN SEATTLE by ¼ length. Prior race was a Win in the G1- The Last Woman by 2 ¼ lengths as the 5th choice. | ||||||
| This Roan Mare (English Channel x Tapit x Deputy Minister) has twice posted a 117 SP and had a 7-race win streak snapped in April at G3- Wilshire Boulevard by THE DEVIL DECIDES. | ||||||
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MESIANICA |
18-1 |
SIM HISPANO |
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5- MARE |
pato16 |
Career: 18-7-3-2 |
O. Osbourne |
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| In a Jan. Hot Race on the South Korea turf went wire to wire over a field of five posted a best 110 SP. Before that got caught at the end finishing 2nd in Fridays Child Turf Mare Challenge in Belgium. Prior to that Won a 6.5f Allowance on a yielding turf at Ireland wire to wire. | ||||||
| Scratchbred Brown Mare (Pivotal x Lyphard x Deputy Minister) has a pair of G3 Victories on her record. Competed in Equinics 2016 running eighth in the Mr. Hockey. | ||||||
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DYNIMAL |
8-1 |
EMPIRE STATE RACING |
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5- MARE |
ticketman2 |
Career: 20-5-9-1 |
O. Brim |
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| On New Year’s Day finished 2nd 2 ¼ behind TEARS IN SEATTLE in the G2- Forget Me Not at California. Before that ran 2nd in the G3- He’s a Charmer Stakes in Florida. Prior to that had a disappointing 6th place in the G3- Bickerknocker Handicap at Delaware. | ||||||
| The Bay Mare (Animal Kingdom x Dynaformer x Nijinsky 2nd) has a high 115 SP and finished first or second in 8 out of 9 in 2017 starts. 2nd straight race with Brim in the saddle. | ||||||
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Owner Says |
She has been frustrating. Hoping the cut back in distance will keep her close enough to run by them all. If not, she may end up in the broodmare band. | |||||
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VT INVINCIBLE |
20-1 |
PASTURES OF GREEN |
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4- FILLY |
stormcat55 |
Career: 11-7-2-0 |
B. Ball |
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| Had 6 race win streak snapped last time out by TORAMBO in G3- Lady Marmalade Stakes but posted a best 113 SP. Before that Won the G2- New Zealand 1000 Dark Beers coming from off the pace. Prior to that bested a field of 7 in the High On Gabor Turf Filly Sprint at Minn. | ||||||
| Light Grey Filly (Invincible Spirit (IRE) x Seeking The Gold x Spectacular Bid) will be making inaugural start of 2018. This will also be her first G1 race. | ||||||
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TEARS IN SEATTLE |
9/2 |
GR SIMSTERS |
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6- MARE |
bodgit |
Career: 20-8-7-2 |
D. Ledwith |
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| On New Year’s Day stayed off the pace before blazing to a 2 ¼ length Win at the G2- Forget Me Not with a 2nd straight 116 SP. Before that won from outside post 14 by ¼ length in the G1- Motherly Love Stakes. Prior race ran 2nd to PRIAH by 2 lengths in G1- The Empire Rose. | ||||||
| The Bay scratchbred (Street Cry x Seattle Slew x Damascus) also claimed victory in the G1- Maybe Johnny Handicap in August at California. 7 career G1 starts. Ledwith has 2 prior rides. 2017 EOY – Older Female Distance Turf. | ||||||
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Owner Says |
One of my best sim horses ever, she is so consistent. I don’t know how long she can stay at this high level now that she is 6 years old. | |||||
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TORAMBO |
6-1 |
ALL-STARS RACING |
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5- MARE |
pjlracing |
Career: 22-12-2-1 |
Z. Kentucky |
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| Finished Third by ½ length in Jan. to LIGHT CONNECTION in G2- Horse Station Stakes at SAF. Before that won the G3- Lady Marmalade by 2 ½ lengths as the ML favorite posted a career 117 SP. Prior race ran 5th in the G1- Empire Rose at Victoria. Has 3 career G1 Victories. | ||||||
| This Bay (Toronado x Kingmambo x Storm Cat) has over 2 Million in career earnings and 6 career Graded Wins. Competed in Equinics 2016 – ran 9th in the Mr. Hockey. | ||||||
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BIG CITY KITTY |
24-1 |
UNIVERSAL RACING CLUB |
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4- FILLY |
jms7777 |
Career: 12-5-2-1 |
A. Reed |
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| Last time out in a December Stakes sat 10th at the halfway mark was coming and finished 2nd by ¼ length with a career high 113 SP. Before that in G2- Mrs Clever Stakes did not fire but rallied for 7th. Prior to that surged past a field of 4 in a NW4x Allowance race in Kentucky. | ||||||
| This scratchbred Light Grey Filly (Kitten’s Joy x Street Cry x Danehill Dancer) has a G1 victory in the Flambeau Turf Filly Route at Virginia. Making her first start of 2018 season here. | ||||||
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Owner Says |
Probably will go in as longshot vs. this field. Improved a lot in 3 yo season, if she improves in her 4 yo season she could have a chance to hit the board. | |||||
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REZ Says |
Royally bred and lightly raced. She will be a long shot, not sure if ready YET. | |||||
MY PICKS: 12-TEARS IN SEATTLE (GR Sim), 8-MUTANT POWERS (Blazing) & 5-PRIAH (ERC)
MOST LIKELY TO BEAT MY PICKS: 13-TORAMBO (ASR), 3-THE DEVIL DECIDES (MNTB)
MY PLAY: I would do a 5 horse trifecta box with these.
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