Welcome to Sweden for the 2005 running of the  Grade 3 Diana Classic. A turf event slated for one   mile For 3yo fillies battling for a purse of $150,000.

A creative mixture of 7 warriors will load to post. All entered bring to the forefront talented skillsof polished pace-cutting and closing final last quarters.

The track will be firm as weather prediction calls

For a cloudy day with temps peaking at 68 degrees.

Settle in with your favorite beverage and grab a Scribe. Our feature is loaded with positives and chin rubbing possibilities as you review the past performances. This is one to enjoy.

OLD HEAD – (seveii) (KING CUGAT x RAHY x RUBIANO)

King Cugat filly is getting stronger each start. When the gate springs open

you will see this lady fire out to be a pacesetter. She will not be alone as the

horse to the right of her will be out and winging also. Tele-timer stops

consistantly around 36 flat for this one. Looks to be ready to break the 100

speed rating plateau. If she can repel the posible 22 and change first quarter

along with a heart stopping sub 45 half, she could bottom out the field deep

in the lane. Trainer Seveii has pre-raced his entry wonderfully getting ready

for her first G3 event. Will have betting support from the patrons.

CANDY CANE – (wally123) (DISTANT VIEW x LEAR FAN x AL NASR(FR))

Explosive gate speed. Will give the rail campaigner all she wants as far as

cutting the mile. Didn’t seem to handle the off surface in the G1-“GO DEEP”

in Penn-USA and the class was to tough. But glancing through the charts

you will see an impressive 2nd in the G3- “SINORITA” on the soft turf

where the trip was clocked in 35 3/5 just getting caught late. If you let this

DISTANT VIEW baby get away with murder on the front end, other owners

may wish they had one more furlong! Horse is making the long trip to Sweden

for this one.

TETE MONTSEGUR(IRE) – (sabbath) (MONTJEU (IRE) x HALO x BUSTED(GB))
Scored a couple of checks in three previous attempts at Graded Company.

Droppeddown to Allw last start and blistered the field drawing off by 6. Watch the race and you will see that Jockey Knott was in hand and had tons more left in the tank. Owner Sabbath has his MONTJUE filly tuned and razor sharp with the ability to spear 1:36 or under for the mile. Before trying the G1-“SYDNEY OAKS”, The filly rattled

off 3 consecutive wins showing versatility to leave or closed and brush.

Will be played at the windows.

IRON SHOES – (erasmus) (FANTASTIC LIGHT x SEATTLE SLEW x NIJINSKY II)

Morning Line Favorite has the railbirds chattering. Last race against 3 others

in the “GRATEFUL LEE” was an exercise and tightener. As I watched the race,

I could see jockey Garcia had so much horse under wraps, she just gave the

fans a tickle of her talent. The daughter of FANTASTIC LIGHT was only 3

lengths back in the G2 – “LILLISPELIS CUP” and just missed paying huge

balloons at 23-1 finishing 2nd in the G3- “LIL’ DRUMMER BOY”. Owner/Trainer

Erasmus has the horse to take the top honors. At that is in question is what instructions

does he give W.Farthing to follow.

TETE SODOM – (sabbath3) (DAYLAMI (IRE) x SADLER’S WELLS x SIR IVOR)

Another nice entry from the Sabbath syndicate. DAYLAMI filly has talent

and the Can-Do to upset the other contenders. Although has never tried the

graded company before, speed ratings indicate she can get a piece if the pace

is blistering which it very well could be. Although charts indicate she may prefer

a little longer than a mile, having a 5 consecutive board hitting races is solid.

You must consider using any Sabbath entry on your trifecta because one

thing is guarenteed, TETE horses are in shape and Ready-To-Go!

MACABE’S BUBBA – (bobby4khw) (MACABE x SADLER’S WELLS x STAGE DOOR JOHNNY)

Tryed the European Stakes Circuit last time out running in the 7 furlong

G3 “BARRIER REEF”. As you watch the replay you will see that she was

coming and just need more distance to get there! Owner Bobby4khw has done

everything on queue getting the MACABE filly ready for the next level which will

be longer distance on the turt and tougher competition. Scorched a 5 win streak

that most would marvel. Consistant 90+ ratings speaks loudly that this

filly is packed with talent. Jock may have the lead somewhere down the lane.

Possibly deep into the stretch. Possibly at the wire!

CYTHERIA – (worldbeatr) (VINDICATION x STORM CAT x CARSON CITY)

Did get by BUBBA in the G3 “BARRIER REEF”!  then had another start prepping

for this event. Challanging older ladies a few starts back in Conn-USA, she was

right there in 35 and a tick or two. That is enough to warrant serious consideration

as a board chalking threat. Owner Worldbeatr will have his instructions set to

maximize the VINDICATION offspring’s effort against this mixed G3 company.

Do you believe with this fillys’ obvious menacing closing last quarter, you would feel

Comfortable leaving this horse off your ticket? Trainer was portraying a very confident

expression during the viewing of his final prep workout.

Good Luck to all entered in the very competitive race. See you

All at the races. Don’t forget to watch Race !5 in Sweden this

Saturday.

Staff Writer: Trotter200