THEO’S TOP TEN WATCHLIST
I am starting a new feature to be published every tuesday afternoon in the BTB. It will be similar to Watchmaker’s column in the DRF. I will list the top 10 horses in each division and give a one line comment on each. The articles will be in a 5 week rotation concentrating on one age and sex class each week, the 2 year old division will all be done in the 5th week.
Enjoy.
The chart listing is this weeks ranking, followed by last ranking, horse name and points.
NOTE–that due to the way points are earned I have eliminated some horses from some categories if they have not run in that category in the year (ie—horse is in top 10 in dirt sprint but has only raced in routes.)
THIS WEEK THE OLDER FEMALES DIVISIONS WELL BE FEATURED.
3YO MALES—DIRT SPRINT
1) (NA)—KETCH(KY) (256)—world cup win gives him Grade I win and 8 in a row for no worse than top 2 finishes.
2) (NA)—MAD DROPPER(KY) (242)—has yet to finish out of the money in his career so far.
3) (NA)—POWER IS RISING(KY) (204)—probably bounced off of debut Grade I win 2 starts back.
4) (NA)—SESTRIERE(KY) (192)—probably best if he sticks to the short sprints from now on.
5) (NA)—GRAND ARBITER(JPN) (150)—wake up in Spain last time out might suggest this one may be back on track.
6) (NA)—RIO SECCO(KY) (120)—back to back wins in Spain but him up in the rankings but his speed ratings are going in the wrong direction right now.
7) (NA)—EARLY PEAK(IRE) (116)—it has been a while since he has found the winners circle and will need to pick up his game to stay in the top 10.
8) (NA)—C CEE RUN(CA) (116)—trainer must not of seen the 1 before the 6 in the distance when entering thisone in his last race.
9) (NA)—FLAT FLABBY SLOB(KY) (109)—his 8 wins this year may be taking it’s toll in last couple of starts.
10) (NA)—BOOGIE WOOGIE B(KY) (104)—Grade II Pea Shooter winner has not been able to carry his speed to the wire lately.
3YO MALES—DIRT CLASSIC ROUTE
1) (NA)—AWESOME FORCE(KY) (656)—2/3 in the triple crown races make this one an easy pick for top spot in sophomore class this year.
2) (NA)—ATAUN(KY) (413)—bluegrass derby winner has not been the same since the triple crown but what a spring he had.
3) (NA)—MR.EKO(IRE) (348)—according to the pattern in his PP’s he is a sure winner next time out.
4) (NA)—PASSING STONE(KY) (345)—Travelers stakes winner could not beat EP at the world cup but the BB rematch should be something to watch.
5) (NA)—DEGOLDENSTORM(KY) (320)—steady performed looked solid coming back from minny summer layoff.
6) (NA)—LUCKY’S CAPITAL(ENG) (292)—looks like Buckeye Derby winner is best suited for the 8.5-9.5 distances.
7) (NA)—TRIPLE A PRAYER(KY) (273)—world cup win makes it back to back Graded wins and 4 trips to the winners circle in 5 starts.
8) (NA)—KING OF ALL MEDIA(FL) (252)—Princess Cup winner was also 4th in the derby but will his last win switch him to the long route division for good?
9) (NA)—GAHDAMJO(KY) (244)—loves it when it rains and last race should have this one returning back to the dirt in his next start.
10) (NA)—TAXI DRIVER(KY) (228)—has put up 3 big races in a row and 2nd in Woodward Memorial suggest this one is ready for the top tiers in the division.
3YO MALES—DIRT LONG ROUTE
1) (NA)—PINE SPIRIT(KY) (401)—has been a perfect 4/4 since late spring turf experiment and should become a millionaire in his next start.
2) (NA)—BORZAKOVSKI(KY) (146)—Grade I Monster Mash win has him up here in the division but he has yet to do anything since.
3) (NA)—SEVERE WARNING(IRE) (134)—second place finish in New Yorker but will he return to the dirt after showing some success on the lawn.
4) (NA)—KEPLER CRO COR C(KY) (132)—faded in the world cup which broke a string of 6 straight top 3 finishes.
5) (NA)—DRUNKEN PIRATE(KY) (118)—needs to be able to carry his overnite stakes toughness to the Graded race starts.
6) (NA)—JIBE(KY) (54)—has looked good in his long routes starts so far.
7) (NA)—BAD DECISION(IRE) (48)—throw out the last in the slop and his long route performances are very acceptable.
8) (NA)—THEATRICAL PRAYER(IRE) (45)—has finished top 3 in all of his long route starts so far.
9) (NA)—LYPHADANE(AUS) (38)—won 3 in a row going long in late spring but has been unable to duplicate those results lately.
10) (NA)—GOLD AND BRASS(KY) (36)—never been worse than second when going 11 or 12 furlongs, just needs to stay away from the unlucky 13.
3YO MALES—TURF SPRINT
1) (NA)—LEGENDARY LEMON(KY) (300)—world cup win solidifies his dominance in the long sprints which puts him at the top of this division for now.
2) (NA)—SALTSTICKYSWEET(IRE) (240)—may have panicked when switched to the dirt after so-so turf stake run but he should return to the lawn for his next start.
3) (NA)—POLITICAL VILLAGE(IRE) (221)—back to back Graded wins have this colt eyeing the top of this division.
4) (NA)—JENNA’S DEPUTY(JPN) (178)—world cup win was a monster effort at a monster price.
5) (NA)—SEA KING CYCLONE(TUR) (173)—has been top 3 in 10 of his 12 races this year.
6) (NA)—PAPER JESUS(NM) (126)—started the year off with a bang but has been snakebitten in his last few starts.
7) (NA)—SYN CITY(WA) (116)—hopefully it was just some bad spaghetti that resulted in his last race in Italy.
8) (NA)—CREDIT ADDICTION(IRE) (104)—4 wins in last 6 starts and it is only a matter of time before this one picks up his first Graded win.
9) (NA)—SING SYMFONIC(IRE) (96)—missed the deadline in the Sharon and Roys Gold Cup but has been pretty impressive in almost all of his other races this year.
10) (NA)—FRENZY(KY) (94)—consistantly picking up minor cheques in Graded sprints of late.
3YO MALES—TURF CLASSIC ROUTE
1) (NA)—MAMBO WILDCAT(KY) (689)—has not been the same since March and maybe could use a little rest in order to refind his 2YO magic.
2) (NA)—EXCLUSIVE HABITAT(ENG) (356)—probably the best performer in the division right now having never finishing worse than 2nd in his career.
3) (NA)—THE FAST LAYNE(KY) (333)—this mile specialist has failed to fire in his last couple.
4) (NA)—PAYCHECK(IRE) (330)—this year’s 2000 Guineas winner seems to alway’s be on his A game for every start.
5) (NA)—UNINTENTIONALLY(KY) (245)—throw out the St James Tavern and he has been perfect finishing in the top 2 this year.
6) (NA)—EUROTRASH(KY) (175)—well, dirt wasn’t the answer as this one tried to refind his spring form.
7) (NA)—SHOULDN’T MATTER(IRE) (154)—tough time at the world cup but this one usually gives his all race after race.
8) (NA)—ROCK BALLAD(KY) (153)—had a huge spring and some bad luck in his last few is all that has kept this one from climbing higher in the rankings.
9) (NA)—ROQUEFORT(IRE) (144)—has not looked good since February and will need to pick things up if he plans on staying in the top 10 rankings.
10) (NA)—SYNCHRONIZATION(KY) (128)—finished 3rd in the world cup but needs to find a way to carry his speed to the wire.
3YO MALES—TURF LONG ROUTE
1) (NA)—RURAL LAW(IRE) (464)—his dominance at the 12 furlong distance has him on top of this division.
2) (NA)—KIRBY’S BEST YET(KY) (301)—started career of with 9 wins in a row.
3) (NA)—GALACTIC BOMBER(KY) (235)—completely blew the field away in the Man Of War last time out.
4) (NA)—SILENCERS(KY) (88)—alway’s a gamer but 16 furlongs is to long for this guy as shown by recent world cup race.
5) (NA)—FRICTION(KY) (88)—has never finished worse than 2nd since stretching out to the long routes.
6) (NA)—NASU IN THE SAND(GB) (72)—has found his game in this division with 2 wins and 2 seconds in 5 starts.
7) (NA)—F SPEED(ENG) (64)—Dansih Derby winner has 4 wins in this classification to earn a spot in the top 10.
8) (NA)—NASUJABR(KY) (60)—found the world cup tough going coming in off a 2 month layoff, beware in his next start.
9) (NA)—PLEASANT WAR(KY) (55)—speedy colt is alway’s winging it on the front end and he had a huge winning streak going this past spring.
10) (NA)—TIZONA(KY) (50)—impressive start in this one’s career but let’s see how he does against full fields before making the final determination.
NEXT WEEK THE 3 YEAR FILLIES DIVSIONS WILL BE FEATURED
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD RACING
THEO