THEO’S TOP TEN WATCHLIST

WELL WE ARE BACK TO THE OLDER MALE HORSES THIS WEEK IN THE TOP 10 WATCHLIST.

HORSES ARE LISTED WITH THIS WEEKS RANKING, LAST RANKING, NAME, CURRENT STAKES POINTS, LAST WATCHLIST STAKES POINTS AND COMMENT.

THIS WEEK THE OLDER MALES DIVISIONS WELL BE FEATURED.

OLDER MALES—DIRT SPRINT

1) (1)—AB FAB (528)(592)—still looking for 1st win since Maryland breakdown and BB race did not look to good at all.

2) (5)—IN A SIMPLE RHYME (341)(213)—probably the sharpest sprinter in the Sim right now.

3) (4)—POLISH REALITY (224) (224)—the last 2 have put the skids on what was a great season to date.

4) (2)—CASTERLY ROCK(IRE) (220)(360)—even effort in BB suggests this one is not quite thru just yet.

5) (8)—SMOULDERING STREET (200)(200)—tired in the stretch in BB sprint to snap 2 race win streak.

6) (9)—ACT OF BRAVE (198) (198)—seems to run up the stakes points but needs to find the winners circle soon in what is becoming a tepid division.

7) (10)—K’S STATE OF MIND (192) (196)—2 of his last 3 suggest he is a long way of his super sharp form from this past spring.

8) (6)—DEATH ALLEY DRIVER (192)(208)—picked up minor cheques in BB and Ontario stake but it is now 8 races since his last win.

9) (7)—SMUGGLER’S CATCH (181)(201)—continues to slide down the chart as he can’t even compete in allowance races lately. 

10) (3)—DELIGENCE (180)(260)—prepped ok in allowance win on Sept 29—just have to figure out what he was prepping for.

OLDER MALES—DIRT CLASSIC ROUTE

1) (1)—ERMINGTON PEGASUS (928)(996)—was never a factor in the BB but still it has been a magical season.

2) (2)—SOLAR SONG (352) (352)—BB classic winner trying to swerve some votes his way in HOY consideration and hope to have another shot at the title before the end of the season.

3) (3)—GRACEPOINTE PRAYER (332)(340)—faltered in BB classic but still his summer racing keeps him in the top 3 here for now.

4) (4)—FORMULATED RISK(GB) (320)(324)—tough time at BB classis, but comes right back in Vermont stake to put that race behind him.

5) (6)—FLY FOR BUDA (292)(292)—just has not had his best game in his last 3, is he finished or does he just need a little time off.

6) (7)—OTTO CAUSES(IRE) (292)(276)—almost pulled off the major upsed in BB Classic front end try.

7) (8)—PRIVELEGED (272)(272)—struggled in BB classic and hopefully rebounds ok from that race.

8) (NA)—AWEGUSTUS (270) (NA)—just missed win in BB classic and the jockey guild gold cup winner may be the mover and shaker here right now (next to SS that is).

9) (NA)—INTERGALACTIC (228) (NA)—rebounded from World Cup with Grade II in the money finish and probably needed an extra furlong in that mile race.

10) (5)—QUINCANNON (224)(304)—has had the lead in the top stretch for the last 6 races with zero wins—needs to find a way to keep going in the final furlong if he wants to climb the ladder here.

OLDER MALES—DIRT LONG ROUTE

1) (1)—CREDIT GIVEN (376)(436)—uninspiring BB undercard performance prompted a confidence building allowance start and win last time out.

2) (3)—SINANJU (236)(204)—back to back 2nd place finishes have this one gearing up for a big win next time out.

3) (2)—MIRACLE TO ME (212)(212)—did not look good in Del/Penn race, maybe he should stay away from 10f and stick to the longer races.

4) (4)—KOWBOY (176)(184)—looks like he is on a break right now and the jury is still out on what will happen when he returns to the track.

5) (5)—ENTER THE BEAST(GB) (141)(141)—it has been 8 races since his last win and there is not much whiskey left in the cup to keep him on the charts much longer.

6) (6)—KANAKA (136)(136)—3 wins in a row have this horse probably one of the best in the division right now.

7) (10)—SAD JAVA MAN(IRE) (127) (111)—has failed to carry his speed to the wire in his last 3 starts but it has still been a great season for this horse.

8)(7)—ALINA DANCER (122) (125)—won the Del/Penn BB classic at 10 furlongs so it remains to be seen if he will return to this division next time or not.

9) (8)—TUNAMAN (116)(116)—it has been a long 10 races since Long Walk win as his slide down the ladder continues here.

10) (9)—NO NAG HERE(IRE) (114)(116)—a little better last time out in allowance but 7 year old with 80 lifetime starts would still love to break the $500K mark in earnings before retiring to the farm for good.

OLDER MALES—TURF SPRINT

1) (6)—MR DEVIOUS (361) (233)—BB turf sprint winner has only missed the board once in 11 starts this year.

2) (1)—DIGGING THE GRAVE (356)(356)—been finding it tougher and tougher to carry his speed to the wire lately in giving up the division lead this week.

3) (8)—CRONUS(IRE) (284)(224)—just missed in his late field passing rally in the BB turf sprint in a super exciting race finish.

4) (3)—NORTHERN PIRATE (260)(276)—never a factor in the BB and will need to regroup to keep his spot on the charts in this division.

5) (5)—OMERTA CODE (240)(272)—3 iffy’s in a row showing he his not in the same form as his spring and early summer success.

6) (5)—A SAINTS DAY (240) (244)—throw out the Grade I races and he has been almost perfect this year.

7) (2)—TEQUILA WITH LIME (240)(320)—tough back to back Grade I’s of late but still has to be considered a succesfull year with his Graded trophies in the trophy case.

8) (10)—SEEKIN DESTROY (236)(208)—rallied for 3rd in BB and has picked up a cheque in all but his first start so far this year.

9) (7)—BORRACHO(IRE) (224)(224)—just has not been the same horse since returning from his layoff this summer.

10) (9)—TREE GUEST HOUSE (209) (209)—just could not get going in BB race but his form prior to that one leaves him rounding out the chart this week.

OLDER HORSES—TURF CLASSIC ROUTE

1) (2)—RAPID GREY (816)(752)—2nd place finish in the Coxless good enough to give him top spot in this chart this week.

2) (3)—SIP OF SAKI (672)(672)—rebounded in BB to show the World Cup was just a bad day at the office.

3) (1)—SEEKING SAL (640)(768)—drops downs 2 spots here after being crushed in the BB mile.

4) (4)—OTTO OH NO (512)(640)—went long last time out and managed to pick up a minor share cheque but expect the turf lounge winner to be back at the classic distances next time out.

5) (9)—CREEPSHOW(IRE) (436)(276)—is on a roll lately with back to back Grade I wins and is the hotest horse in this division right now.

6) (5)—PUPPET REGIME (428)(436)—rally came up short in Coxless last time out to break his 4 race winning streak.

7) (7)—WOODYNA (300) (300)—BB mile snapped his 5 race top 2 streak last time out.

8) (8)—HAIL CESARIO (292)(292)—4th place finish in BB mile has him looking to be back on his way but all eyes are on this one who just may have broken down last time out in Epsom.

9) (6)—STRONG BELWAS (280)(344)—the flight from Canada to Australia proved to be too much for this guy last time out as he tired badly in the second half of the race.

10) (NA)—BLACK COIN (249) (NA)—Iowa win last time out takes the bad taste out of his mouth from his disappointing BB turf mile performance.

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OLDER HORSES—TURF LONG ROUTE

1) (1)—LEX LUTHOR (596)(660)—BB Turf winner tries to make his own case for HOY honors.

2) (2)—HORSESHOE BAY (552)(648)—his rally came up short in BB Turf 3rd place finish but still a great season for this guy.

3) (3)—BAND OF BUDAS (520)(456)—2nd place in Millwood makes it just 1 race this year that he has been out of the top two and that was on an off track.

4) (5)—TOTAL CHAOS (384)(328)—makes it 2 wins in a row with the Millwood as he continues his climb up the ladder in this division.

5) (7)—OTTOMAN TURKS (406)(342)—2nd place finish in BB Turf moves him ever so close to the $2 Million dollar earnings mark.

6) (4)—JUMPIN’ JAVA (352)(416)—picked up the 5th place money in the BB Turf which all things considered still pays for alot of oats.

7) (6)—ANOTHER TENPIN TAP (351) (352)—dropped down to 10 furlongs last time out suggesting perhaps he should keep going long for his best success.

8) (10)—CONFEDERACY(IRE) (306)(289)—picks up win in 2nd race back from layoff and that had his confidence high for the end of this season and the start of 08.

9) (9)—MINE D’INVERNE (300) (300)—was never a factor in BB turf but all in all it has been a good year for this horse.

10) (8)—DIRECTOR (296)(304)—did not show his speed at the BB turf and once that happened the race was over for this guy.

NEXT WEEK THE OLDER FILLY AND MARES DIVISION WILL BE FEATURED

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD RACING

THEO