Bargain Ladies outnumber Boys in 7 horse field
Hello race fans and welcome to another exciting week of racing . The dust has settled from this years Breeders Bowl races , trainers are lining up races for their charges for next year and the BTB is soon set for year ends break . What could possibly be the icing on 2007 SIM Cake you may be thinking ? IT”S BARGAIN BOWL TIME BABY !!! That’s right folks . No 400 BP sires involved in this mix . Throw out the notion you need big time bloodlines … forget about A Grade retired mares . These babies can be found in isle 6 under Kmarts ‘ Blue Light Special ” .
This is the time of year when anyone with guts , breeding savvy and determination can run for a bit of SIM glory and claim to have the best 50 – BP horse on the planet within their Division !! This game is not for the faint of heart … NOOOOOO . You have to have a dogmatic approach when breeding these runners .
Only the finest minds can put together some of these winning combinations that result in Stakes winners in their own right . Only the most determined will come out smelling like roses when the Sunday update light fades and a freshly bred Bargain Baby has vanned in from the netherworld of often scoffed at and ridiculed Sires . Only the finest of character can proudly display the fruits of their Bargain Hunting labors and this is the week to do it LOUDLY !!!
The Silent Witness Sprint is a mad dash over 5.5 furlongs of firm Connecticut Turf . The hefty prize of $ 125,000 SIM bucks and bragging rights for 2007 are at stake for horses 3 yo + . The heavily bet 4 yo filly SINGFORYOUR SUPPER is clearly the crowd favorite at 8 / 5 whilst second favorite 5 yo SCRATCHED UP sits comfortably at 5 / 2 . Both of these classy individuals have a similar running style and should be major players when the field turns for home .
ZMan Stables sends the betting favorite # 288 Ranked SINGFORYOUR SUPPER 8 / 5 ( Singingintherain x Fast Play x Globe ) to represent Ohio Thoroughbred Racing Residency from post 1 with 20 year veteran F Mulder in the irons . Trained by associated assistant trainer MOLLYDOER , this filly has been pretty consistent of late and her last race prompted a berth in today’s race .
R W P S EARNINGS
Career 34 7 7 4 $ 239,221
Turf 30 7 5 4 $ 236,726
This 4 yo filly is no stranger to Bargain Bowl week having run every year of her fine career . A Stakes winner in her own right at 2 , she was 4 th as a freshman , 3 rd in the Bargain Turf Sprint last season ; 5 th in this years Bargain Princess and sits poised to make a big splash in this years BB edition going a distance more suited to her running style . On the board 4 of her last 5 , Her latest effort resulting in a 100 SPf and a resounding win has brought her to the cusp of a very nice career .
Hawkz Racing Stables associated with the Ireland Residency sends # 194 ranked SCRATCHED UP 5 / 2 ( Catienus x Saithor x Try My Best ) from post 2 today . Connections have put their faith in 3 rd year jockey R Lamond for today’s contest and associated trainer CLIMB has assured us it’s not a crazy move . R W P S EARNINGS
Career 39 6 9 5 $ 254,574
Turf 32 5 8 4 $ 236,971
This old War Horse won last years event in cool fashion 1:03:4/5 91 SPf and is looking for back to back crowns . Since then he has been 4 : 0-3-0 in Stakes company and connections feel this race will cure a string of near miss seconditis . He’s known to come from waaaayy back when the field turns from home and I doubt today will be any different . If you are betting on this pony you better have a defibrillator on hand cause he can surely make your ticker beat irregular .
Tees Stables representing EAAA Racing Residency sends # 709 Ranked Turf Sprinter POINT RINGMAN(ARG) 10 / 1 ( Ringaro x Bolger x Au Point ) into the mix today carrying a 60K Tag . Assistant Trainer CRACKPOT has contracted the Crafty veteran jockey J Ingram and feels he has a show stealer in the making . R W P S EARNINGS
Career 19 2 3 3 $ 90,974
Turf 18 2 3 3 $ 90,974
A close second in last years The Class Ack Juvenile R-Stk , this handy 3 yo has been chomping at the bit for another go at Bargain Bred glory and today all things have come full circle . Regardless of both wins coming by way of Claiming races , this colt has really matured lately and looks fit as a horse can get . Today’s race may be a bit short for his Deep Closing style but connections feel confident of his abilities and are counting on their colt to make a statement at the wire .
Aphill Stables in agreement with associated stable APHIL8 will be sending SPECIAL ART 6 / 1 ( Early Flyer x River Special x Arts And Letters ) from post 4 today with the bumbling jockey L Skydog aboard for riding duties . A Minnesota Downs Residency member , Aphil8 is looking to bring the cup home before the snow starts flying back home .
R W P S EARNINGS 
Knightmare Stables our gracious host will be representing the Bargain Bred Racing Series Residency this year with STARINSKY 4 / 1 ( Star Programmer x Czaravich x Crowned Prince ) . Breaking from the 5 hole , this # 220 Ranked 5 yo Chestnut Mare will have the nearly infallible I Thomas perched in the irons at the break . 
The Pict Stables will be representing Saltire Racing Residency with their # 1255 Ranked TROJAN HORSE(AUS) 8 / 1 ( King of Danes (AUS) x Nostrum x Table Run ) via Associated assistant trainer ALBA4 . Connections have contracted the services of M Barnes for another run at attempting to win this race .
Career 27 7 3 3 $ 33,365
Turf 8 3 1 1 $ 15,956
This 5 yo horse is coming off a long rest and looks fantastic sprinting on the grass . With 1 win in 2 starts this season , he’s raring to make up for lost time . A winner on both surfaces , he seems to do best when setting the pace and today he will most likely be doing just that . Look for him to take charge at the break and set some heat to the competitors from the word GO .
Knightmare Stables our gracious host will be representing the Bargain Bred Racing Series Residency this year with STARINSKY 4 / 1 ( Star Programmer x Czaravich x Crowned Prince ) . Breaking from the 5 hole , this # 220 Ranked 5 yo Chestnut Mare will have the nearly infallible I Thomas perched in the irons at the break . R W P S EARNINGS
Career 42 10 4 7 $ 575,304
Turf 40 10 4 7 $ 575,304
With only a single defeat and 3 Stakes wins as a 2 yo , this Mares future looked bright indeed . Multiple Stakes wins , G I Placed and over 1/2 Million SIM bucks in the bank … This mare really has nothing more to prove and yet another Stakes win would just be icing on the cake . She won this same event in 2005 and came in third last season ; BTW … any chance I could get a baby out of her in the future ? ; ) Look for her to challenge for the lead once again today and attempt to stave off any challengers when the wire approaches .
The Pict Stables will be representing Saltire Racing Residency with their # 1255 Ranked TROJAN HORSE(AUS) 8 / 1 ( King of Danes (AUS) x Nostrum x Table Run ) via Associated assistant trainer ALBA4 . Connections have contracted the services of M Barnes for another run at attempting to win this race . R W P S EARNINGS
Career 26 4 4 2 $ 62,745
Turf 22 4 3 1 $ 54,282
Another year , another shot at Bargain Glory for this mare . She’s winless since July of last season but has had some close races in ALW company this year . With only seven competitors today .. she only has one horse to beat to get a check and may be a factor in setting the pace early on .
Lgbost Stables will be sending their # 534 Ranked mare CURSE REVERSED(IRE) 13 / 1 ( Sumayr (IRE) x Innkeeper x Latin America ) from the Flagship stable . Owner Lgbost is taking no chances and has the ruthless veteran jockey D Singhi aboard for today’s trip .
R W P S EARNINGS
Career 43 5 5 6 $ 60,324
Turf 28 4 2 4 $ 36,146
Unraced in Stakes company till the 2007 season , this mare has primarily earned her oats grinding it out in the Claimer / Starter ranks . A stalker in style , she should be in decent position when the field turns for home and will likely make some noise at the wire .