Breeders Bowl Day in Kentucky. All aboard for the G1 BB Dirt Marathon.

Breeders Bowl Dirt Marathon – Kentucky – Friday 6^th November 2020 at 2.00pm EST.

Grade 1/Group 1 $750k to 3yo+.

14 Furlongs/2800m Dirt.

Beautiful day in Kentucky for Breeder’s Bowl day. We have the G1 Dirt Marathon here on Friday and looks to be a terrific field. Very even race on the card. Exciting time for all owners who have runners entered. Let’s take a look at the field.

1. 11348 – Ogredamatic Cadet (Curlin) Owned by cadet2. – Jockey – F. Gossett – 10/1.

5yo gelding who was tried on turf last time so total forgive run there. Prior to that was in very good form. Overall record 21-6-4-3 and banking $709k. Goes okay over this distance and his form on the dirt is very good. Last start he was 8^th in the G2 Don’s Plastered Cup 16F Turf. Sat 6^th around 18 lengths from the lead and faded badly from there, as just didn’t seem at home on the turf. He was beaten nearly 35 lengths and ran an SP of 88. Prior to that he was 4^th in the G1 Razorback Route 14F behind Tacco A Tillo (1^st) and Usually Pay Double (2^nd). Sat 4^th in the run around 11 lengths from the lead. Made up some ground in the stretch but was well held, beaten over 7 lengths with an SP of 110. Prior to that he was 3^rd in the G3 TV Stakes 12F. He sat 7^th around 7 lengths from the speed. Made up some ground in the stretch but was well held and beaten 4.5 lengths running an SP of 112. He won the G1 Desert Stamina Cup 14F, beating home Balalaikas (2^nd). He sat 9^th around 12 lengths from the lead. He finished very powerfully from the turn to win by ¾ of a length running an SP of 109. Total forgive run on the turf last time. Think he has a decent chance back to dirt.

2. 11733 – Shake Off The Yoke (Distorted Humor) Owned by lionslodge. – Jockey – J. White – 10/1.

4yo colt with a nice record and in pretty good form of late. Overall record 17-5-3-5 and banking $390k. Interestingly from a sprinting sire. On his best, has to be a chance. Last start was 3^rd in the G1 Seattle Slayer 16F behind Tacco A Spilla (2^nd). Sat 7th around 13 lengths from the lead. Made up some ground and passed some tired horses, beaten 10.5 lengths and ran an SP of 104. Prior to that was 3^rd in the G2 Grumpy Old Man Marathon 13F behind Battling Sin (1^st). Sat 10^th in the run around 12 lengths from the lead. Made up plenty of ground the last furlong but well held, beaten 5 lengths and running an SP of 110. Before that he was 7^th in the G2 Crooklyn Hcp 12F . Sat 11^th in the run around 10 lengths from the lead. Made up a little ground but well beaten by over 6 lengths and ran an SP of 109. She won the G3 Atlanta Cup 14F before that. Sat 6^th in the run around 9 lengths from the lead. She finished very well from the turn and won by 2 lengths with an SP of 112. Trip suits and her last win over the distance was very good. Chance in open race.

3. 23412 – Madhouse City (Tapit) Owned by futurestar. – Jockey – W. Cahill – 5/1.

4yo colt and another who is in good form coming into this race. Overall record is impressive at 19-7-7-1 and banking nearly $1.3 million. Mixing surfaces with aplomb and looks adept at all long distances. Last start ran 2^nd in the G3 The Premier 11F. Led for most of the way, opening up by over 7 lengths at one stage. Stayed on really well the last furlong to be beaten a neck and running an SP of 117. Prior to that was an impressive win in the G1 2020 Equinics – Mount Everest 12F. Led all the way in the race, opening up a lead of 6 lengths before the turn. He stayed on strongly again to win by nearly 3 lengths and ran an SP of 116. Prior to that he was 4^th in the G1 Saint Cloud Grand Prix 12F Turf. Again, he tried to lead all the way, opening up by over 3 lengths near the turn. Was gunned down late and beaten easily by 9 lengths and running an SP of 112. He was 3^rd in the G2 Clubhouse Stakes 12F Turf before that. Again, led and held on fairly well after leading by over 2 lengths on the turn. He was beaten nearly 2 lengths and ran an SP of 115. His last run over this trip was a 2^nd in the G1 Cayuga Lake Special 16F. Again, led for most of the way before being grabbed the last furlong and beaten 4 lengths with an SP of 104. Looks the speed in the race and if he opens the field up early, he will be tough to run down. Big chance.

4. 22103 – Balalaikas (Speightstown) Owned by tucsongp. – Jockey – Z. Ayya – 10/1.

5yo horse who if you forgive his run 2 back is in fine form. Overall record 19-6-4-4 and banking $810k. Goes okay over the distance. Last start he was 3^rd in the G3 Jacksonville Jog 16F. Sat 6^th around 9 lengths off the lead. Made up some ground to the turn and wilted late to be beaten over 6 lengths and ran an SP of 103. Prior to that he was 11^th in the G2 Crooklyn Hcp 12F. Sat 12^th around 11 lengths from the lead. Didn’t come on at all that day and was beaten just under 13 lengths and ran an SP of 104. Prior to that he won the Basque Dog Dirt Endurance 13F. Sat 5^th around 13 lengths from the lead. Made a move on the turn but was still 8 lengths off them. He finished brilliantly the last furlong to win running away by over 2 lengths and ran an SP of 111. He was 2^nd in the G1 Desert Stamina Cup 14F prior to that. Sat 5^th over 9 lengths from the lead. He made up a stack of ground from the turn to be beaten only ¾ of a length and ran an SP of 109. May not need to be as far back in the run over this distance and should finish off okay. If he can settle on pace think he has a chance.

5. 11121 – Awesome’s Pony (Awesome Again) Owned by roscoe4 – Jockey – J. Whaley – 11/1.

4yo colt who is in terrific form at present and with a nice record of 14-7-3-0 and banking $312k. Last run showed he is right up to his ears in this race. Last start he won the G3 Fall Championship 12F. Sat 2^nd, close up on speed before taking over on the turn and staying on strongly to win by ½ length and running an SP of 118. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the G2 Grumpy Old Man Marathon behind Battling Sin (1^st). Sat 5^th around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved up on the turn to threaten but couldn’t hold off Battling sin, beaten over 4 lengths and running an SP of 110. Prior to that he won three 13F Allowance races in a row. Led for the most part in those races and won easily in all. Will be up on the pace or leading today and if that’s the case he looks a terrific chance. This is harder than what he has contested thus far but no reason he won’t be competitive. Big Chance.

6. 22520 – Wholeofthemoon (Bernardini) Owned by clk2007 – Jockey – T. Small 17/1.

4yo filly and if you forgive her last run, she should be competitive here. Overall record of 21-4-6-2 and banking $534k. Last start she was 10^th in the G3 Victory Marathon 14F. Sat last in the run around 19 lengths from the lead. Didn’t come on as expected in the run, beaten nearly 22 lengths and running an SP of 98. Prior to that she was 2^nd in the G1 Scottsdale Stayer 16F behind Gatka (1^st). She was back in 10^th around 18 lengths from the lead. On the turn she was still over 13 lengths of the lead but finished very powerfully to be beaten just under a length and running an SP of 110. Prior to that she was 5^th in the G2 Breakdown 16F. Sat 12^th in the run over 20 lengths from the lead. She made up a stack of ground in the run to be beaten just under 6 lengths and ran an SP 103. Before that ran 2^nd in the G3 Long Walk Home 14F. Sat 8^th around 11 lengths from the lead. She ran on very strongly from the turn to be beaten just under 4 lengths and ran an SP of 105. Prior to last run she has been racing quite well. She will get a long way back in the run and will need luck, but if she runs up to her best, she has a chance in a tough race.

7. 13121 – Tacco a Spillo (Tapit) Owned by sealsheels. – Jockey – G. Scott – 6/1.

5yo horse with a very nice record of 23-12-5-2 and banking just over $2.9 million for his owner. In great form at present and hasn’t missed a place since 2018, that’s impressive. Last start he won a 10F Allowance race which must have been a prep for today’s event. He was 6^th around 8 lengths from the lead. Picked them up the last furlong and won easily by over 2 lengths, running an SP of 106. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the G1 Seattle Slayer 16F. Sat 12^th around 17 lengths from the lead. Was still well back on the turn but finished very well, beaten 4 lengths and running an SP of 108. Before that he won the G1 Razorback Route 14F. Sat 10^th around 18 lengths from the lead. Still 11 lengths off them on the turn and unleashed a withering run to win by a widening 5.5 lengths and ran an SP of 115 in a very impressive victory. He was 3^rd in the G2 Baltimore Special 16F prior to that. Sat 11^th around 17 lengths from the lead. Ran home very well in the stretch although, well held, beaten just under 7 lengths and running an SP of 109. Gets a long way back in his races but unleashes a powerful finish. Will be eating up the ground late in what should be an exciting watch. Big chance.

8. 25222 – Luckd’oro Red (Medaglio D’Oro) Owned by deepesr11 – Jockey – A. Craig – 23/1.

4yo colt who is in good form at present without winning. Overall record 15-2-5-1 and banking $306k. Last start he was 2^nd in the G1 Monster Mash 14F behind Let Me Be Cadet (1^st). Sat 4^th in the run, around 4 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn but couldn’t hold off the winner, beaten just under 4 lengths and running an SP of 109. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the Patu Picin Dirt Stayer 16F. Sat 4^th around 7 lengths from the lead early. Made up some ground in the stretch but well held by the winner, beaten over 5 lengths and ran an SP of 104. He was 2^nd in a 11F SA race before that. Sat 4^th in the run around 8 lengths from the lead. Ran on well without threatening to be beaten 2.5 lengths and ran an SP of 109. He was 5^th in the G3 Cowboy Hcp 16F before that. Sat 4^th in the run around 12 lengths from the lead. Faded from there and felt the pinch the last furlong, beaten over 24 lengths and running an SP of 93. His last run was very good, and he would need a repeat of that to be competitive here. Minor money claims in this.

9. 11221 – Effin Squall (Effinex) Owned by urcnest – Jockey – H. Harzheim – 5/1.

5yo horse and another in brilliant form and great overall record of 23-10-3-3 and banking $861k. A former claimer whose owner must be thrilled with the progress he has made. Last start he won the G3 Molson Export 14F. He sat 7^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Started a move and around the turn was moving well. Joined in with a furlong to go and put them away well by ¾ of a length and running an SP of 113. Prior to that he was 2^nd in a 11.5F Allowance. Sat 4^th around 11 lengths from the lead. Ran home very well but was held to the line, beaten by just under 3 lengths and running an SP of 105. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the G1 2020 Equinics – Mount Everest 12F behind Madhouse City (1^st). Sat 9^th around 14 lengths from the lead. Was, still 12 lengths off the lead on the turn and ran home very well to be beaten just under 3 lengths and ran an SP of 114. He won the Lynns Powers Dirt Stayer 11.5F prior to that. Sat 11^th around 13 lengths from the lead. Was, still around 8 lengths from them on the turn but ran home strongly to win racing away by over 2 lengths and running an SP of 116. Runs the trip well and he has a terrific chance. How nice it would be to see a former claimer, claim the Sim’s biggest prize. Chance.

10. 21178 – Dot In The Box (Curlin) Owned by last1.  – Jockey – C. Shoemaker – 16/1.

5yo mare who has been plain her last two starts. Prior to that she was in good form. Terrific overall record of 33-14-5-6 and banking over $1.3 million.  If you can forgive her last two, she may be in with a chance but might be time for the spelling paddock. Last start she was 8^th in the G1 Great Dane 14F. Sat 8^th around 12-13 lengths from the lead. Made up some ground in the stretch but never threatened, beaten 12 lengths and running an SP of 98. Prior to that she was 7^th in the G2 Big Dessert Stakes 12F. She sat 8^th in the run around 7.5 lengths from the lead. Struggled from the turn and was well beaten by nearly 11 lengths and ran an SP of 105. Prior to that she won the G1 Little Rock Stayer 14F. Sat 5^th around 10 lengths from the lead. She was still 7 lengths from them on the turn but sprouted wings the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 107. Prior to that she won the Sister Dandy Dirt Mare Stayer 14F. Sat 7^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Started her run and on the turn took over and raced on to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 111. If she can regather her form, she would be a great chance. Trying the boys here and on recent form only a place chance.

11. 71213 – Gatka (Pioneer of the Nile) Owned by lenny12 – Jockey – L. Radzinski – 17/1.

4yo filly with a great record and in very good form. Overall record 15-7-3-1 and banking $771k. She has been racing against male and females with success and has to be given a chance. Last start she was 3^rd in the G3 Molson Export 14F behind Effin Squall (1^st).  She sat 2^nd around5 lengths from the lead. She took over on the turn but was run down the last furlong beaten nearly 4 lengths and ran an SP of 110. Prior to that she won the G1 Scottsdale Stayer 16F. She sat 2^nd close to the speed. She took over on the turn and opened up by 9 lengths. She stayed on strongly to win by ¾ of a length with an SP of 111. Before that she was 2^nd in the G2 Breakdown 16F. She sat 2^nd around 8 lengths from the lead. She made up ground the last furlong to just miss by a nose and running an SP of 106. She won a 16F Allowance before that. She led all the way and won easily by over 5 lengths and ran an SP of 89. Better suited to 16F but has a chance back to the 14F as races on speed. Chance in very open race.

12. 14215 – Usually Pay Double (Empire Maker) Owned by john5540 – Jockey – E. Seifert – 11/1.

4yo colt who has a nice record of 18-8-4-1 and banking just over $1.7 million. Another horse in form at present. No problems with the distance and looking to build on his record. Last start was 5^th in the G1 Monster Mash 14F. Sat 14^th around 14 lengths from the lead. Made up some ground, though well beaten by just under 10 lengths and running an SP of 105. Prior to that he won the G1 2020 Equinics – Mount Rushmore 16F. Sat 13^th around 18 lengths from the lead. Was still back 9^th around 10 lengths from them on the turn before finishing very strongly for an impressive win by 2.5 lengths and running an SP of 110. Prior to that was 2^nd in the G1 Razorback Route 14F behind Tacco A Spillo (1^st). Was 11^th around 19 lengths from the lead. Was still well back on the turn but made up plenty of ground although well held by the winner, beaten 5.5 lengths and running an SP of 111. Prior to that was 4^th in the G2 Baltimore Special behind Tacco a Spillo (3^rd). Sat 7^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Passed a few late but was well beaten by over 10 lengths and running an SP of 107. Gets back and runs on hard at the end of his races. Has been behind the topweight on the last few occasions and hard to see him turning the tables. Chance.

13. 16111 – Battling Sin (Rock Hard Ten) Owned by willyam13 – Jockey – W. Kewmwa – 11/1.

4yo colt and yet another in form runner. Has won his last 3 with an overall record of 14-8-1-0 and banking $916k. Owner took him to an Allowance race last start for a freshen up before tackling this race. It was over 12F and he came from 8^th around 14 lengths off the lead for an impressive win by over 4 lengths and running an SP of 105. That was more a trial to get him ready I feel. Before that he won the G1 Seattle Slayer 16F, beating Tacco A Spillo (2^nd). He sat 6^th in the run around 12 lengths from the lead before finishing powerfully from the turn to win easily by 4 lengths and running an SP of 110. Prior to that he won the G2 Grumpy Old Man Marathon 13F. Sat 9^th early, around 11 lengths from the lead. He picked up momentum on the turn and finished too well to win by over 4 lengths and running an SP of 113. He ran 6^th in the G2 Baltimore Special 16F, behind Let Me Be Cadet (1^st) and others in this race. He sat 6^th around 11 lengths from the lead. Didn’t have his usual finish that day and weakened badly from the turn, beaten over 16 lengths and running an SP of 104. Can forgive the one poor run in between 4 wins, as those wins have been very impressive. Will sit back and run on and think he can run into the money here.

14. 41251– Let Me Be Cadet (Maclean’s Music) Owned by Cadetrx. – Jockey – A. Jolly – 10/1.

4yo colt in good form at present. No concerns about the trip. Has an overall record of 16-6-1-2 and banking $987k. Last start he won the G1 Monster Mash 14F beating home Usually Pay Double (5^th). Sat 7^th in the run around 7 lengths from the lead. Made his move on the turn and raced away to win well by nearly 4 lengths and running an SP of 112. Prior to that he was 5^th in the G1 2020 Equincis – Mount Rushmore 16F. He settled 5^th around 9 lengths from the lead. Virtually stayed there the whole trip and beaten just under 9 lengths, running an SP of 105. Before that was 2^nd in the G2 Big Show 16F. Sat 3^rd around 10 lengths from the lead. Finished very strongly as was still 8 lengths from them on the turn. Beaten 1.5 lengths into 2^nd running an SP of 109. Before that he won the G2 Baltimore Special 16F, beating home Usually Pay Double (4^th) and Tacco A Spillio (3^rd). Sat 3^rd around 6 lengths from the lead. Took over and sprinted away by 6 lengths on the turn and stayed on strongly to win by 4.5 lengths, running an SP of 113. In fine form and runs well over the distance and has beaten a few of these here. Looks a leading chance in this tough affair.

Picks. This is a very tough race to tip. So many chances in a very even field.

7. Tacco A Spillo – In good form. Will, get back and run and will need some luck. 6/1.

9. Effin Squall – In great form. Another who get back and run on. 5/1.

14. Let Me Be Cadet – Another in form horse, as are most of these. Nice win latest over this distance. 10/1.

Roughie: 11. Gatka – Filly who will sit in speed and give a great site 17/1.