EAAA Division Inter-Residency Challenge Marathon

PP

ID

Horse

Owner

Jockey

Odds

Preview

1

106928

KOOL THING(IRE)

eddieatc

A Reed

10/1

5yo out of a “G” rated mare.  Horse was run into the rail in last, and took a nasty spill.  Thankfully no serious injury came of it, but was given some rest to heal from the trauma.  Last big run by this horse was the latter part of ’06 into the first few months of ’07.  At that point he had clicked off 5 W’s in a row including two G1’s.  Hind sight is better than no sight, but it appears he needed a long break to regroup.  Instead he ran pretty much on a monthly basis and has faired poorly since.  With the recent trauma and his poor showings lately, it is improbable he will show up here.  Maybe his previous class will pull him out of his slump.

2

63682

RAGING RIVER CAT

siriusflit

D Doyle

7/1

Since this is an inter rez contest, we try to place the best of our horses in.  This 5yo mare out of a “D” rated he/mare has racked up 3 W’s in her last outs at 14f.  She won impressively in all three.  One try at today’s distance was miserable for whatever reason.  It appears that was a fluke and she should be able to handle this.  Looking back at her PP’s, she may be a better dirt animal.  Since she is lightly raced, and her breeding suggests a few more tries at say 10f.

3

111472

ZIPPY DA DO DA

sloma

C Feller

8/1

Former claimer, this 5yo mare scratch bred to City Zip has been struggling as of late just to cash a minor check.  There are signs that she does her best at 12-13f and this may be asking too much.  Not saying she can’t get the distance, but her nice wins came at shorter.  However this is for the pride of the rez and she’ll give it her best go.

4

117390

TRUE DREAM

kevoman2

E C Doyle

9/2

This 5yo scratch bred mare to Sadler’s Wells can offer some seriousness to the favorite #11.  Lightly raced and winning 50% of her starts is a great feat.  She loves 10-12f but has one win at the distance today.  Depending on the way the race shapes up; she can take the lead or stalk.  Distance is still the issue and she will have to be rated properly.  Her class in this may get her over that hump.

5

111398

CROWN HUNTER

dowelly3

T Ranger

20/1

Third owner for this former $2000 claimer.  However, the “Dow” man usually gets the most out of his barns.  This 5yo is certainly competitive at a lower class level and distance is no problem.  Horse is however, going against a pretty tough bunch here.  We’ll have to see if any trainer magic rubs off in this.

6

34589

IN THE LODGE(IRE)

emeralds

B McCormick

81/1

7yo scratch bred by Grand Lodge that is going for his 46^th start.  Has never shown to be much more than a claimer.  This is not a knock on his ability but gives insight into what he’s against in this.  We give credit to any horse that can stay competitive at any level after 45 races.

7

152807

LIL LISAS SLURRY(IRE)

eddieatc

M Fontain

33/1

Most of us would love to have this filly.  Scratch bred to Montjeu and a winner 1^st time out of the box at 9.5f; this darling bred is going places.  This is a gamble by trainer who really wants Alpine to look good in this competition.  Hopefully he won’t set this gal back on her heels for a spell.  We wish you the best.

8

140015

MAADLY(TUR)

claimace

M Russell

6/1

Outstanding filly that has her eyes on improving her status as #14 ranked in her division.  This only after 11 races!  She’s scratch bred to Manila and can run forever.  Certainly one of the top finishers in this; she and her trainer are waiting to see that 100+ SP pop up.  When and if that occurs, she will rise to the top of her class.  Not many in the game today that can get this distance at the top level.  Q-land has a good one here.

9

34572

THIRST ISLAND(AUS)

whisper2k7

S Collins

10/1

Yikes!  7yo scratch bred running in his 62^nd race and still very competitive.  Loves the distance and eased up to a 4 length win in last.  Ran most of his career at distances not suited to him or he may have double the wins his record shows.  Even though a claimer/starter type, he has the ability to show some grit in this.  EAAA racing will be rooting him on.

10

97069

MANA FROM HEAVEN

shanrose

F Dirks

26/1

This is the seventh owner of this steed.  Certainly better on dirt than turf and at much shorter.  However, when pride is on the line, we do the best we can.  Present trainer has got the most out of this 5yo and will till next month when tag runs out.  However, in this race odds aren’t the best for getting in the top three.

11

23573

GOLD DOORS

crowbar

Z Kentucky

2/1

Ireland is placing its hopes on this 5yo, whose record as of late has been very good at the highest levels.  He is the only one in this that has won with 100SP figures at the distance.  The Irish will be a little leery of the #4 and #8 representing EAAA and Q-land, but have bought a ton of Guinness to celebrate.  However, that ton has been depreciated over the last few days as they celebrate about anything J

12

130161

HARRISKY(KY)

conqcielo

M Bulford

11/1

Alpine is hoping this NW3L colt will find his nice breeding quickly.  He ran 2^nd in one of their own events last out at 12f.  He also got the distance three back in an allowance, but not at the speed needed here to be in the hunt.  A very nice colt, but seems to need maturing.

Being a mgr. of a rez, there will be no picks here.  However, all the residencies have a decent shot at coming out on top.  Best of racing luck to all J