Valentines in Vermont – Vermont is definitely 4 Lovers.

Vermont is 4 Lovers – Vermont – Saturday 13 February 2021 at 2.30pm EST.

Grade 1/Group 1 $750k 3yo.

9 Furlongs/1800 Firm Turf.

3yo’s gather in Vermont this Saturday for the G1 Vermont is 4 Lovers over 9F on the Firm Turf. Wonderful day to celebrate Valentines day a day early. Full field is gathered so let’s take a look.

1. 33112 – British Monarchy (Kingman) Owned by gowansca – Jockey – G. Owans – 9/1.

Nice 3yo colt with great record of 6-3-1-2 and banking $997k. Hasn’t raced since December and will be nice and fresh. Last start he was 2^nd in the G1 Futurity 8F. Sat 4^th around 3.5 lengths from the lead. Made a strong move on the turn but was held the last furlong, beaten nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 99. Prior to that he won the G1 High Flyer Stakes 8F. Sat 2^nd only ¾ length from the lead. Moved up on the turn and stayed on strongly the last furlong to win by ½ length with an SP of 94. Before that he won the G2 Boones Farm 7F. Sat 2^nd only ¾ length from the lead. Took over on the turn and moved away to win by over a length with an SP of 89. Prior to that he was 3^rd in the G2 Rich Man 6F. Sat 4^th less than 2 lengths from the lead. Made a move on the turn but held the last furlong, beaten just over a length with an SP of 81. Terrific form but not sure about the distance. Will be up there for a long way. Chance.

2. 11111 – Ello Dere (El Kingdom) Owned by ladyssecre – Jockey – I. Selby – 9/1.

3yo colt sitting on a picket fence here. Overall record is terrific 9-5-3-0 and banking $248k. Last start he won the Crossing Broad Stakes 8.5F. Sat 5^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved up strongly on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 101. Prior to that he won the Hawaiian Lord Turf Juvenile 8.5F. Sat 4^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd on the turn still over 2 lengths from them but finished hard the last furlong to win by 2.5 lengths with an SP of 96. Before that he won an 8.5F Poly Track Allowance. Sat 6^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Finished strongly from the turn to win easily by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 93. Prior to that he won an 8F Allowance. Sat 4^th less than 3 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn and finished well the last furlong to win by over 2 lengths with an SP of 85. Yet to taste defeat over a route and in great form. Big chance.

3. 32112 – Tumescent (Bernardini) Owned by wellbred – Jockey – V. Jennings – 6/1.

3yo colt who is in great form. Overall record 9-4-2-1 and banking $322k. Yet to miss a place over the route. Last start he was 2^nd in the G1 Irish Christmas Classic 8.5F. Sat 5^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Still 5^th on the turn, over 4 lengths off them. Closed well the last furlong, beaten just over a length with an SP of 102. Prior to that he won the G3 Philanthropist 8F. Sat 8^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd on the turn and closed off well the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 100. Before that he won the Infinite Wisdom Turf Juvenile 8F. Sat 4^th only 2 lengths from the speed. Took over on the turn and raced on to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 97. Prior to that he was 2^nd in an 8.5F Dirt Allowance. Sat 3^rd around 5.5 lengths from the lead. Finished off well to be beaten 1.5 lengths with an SP of 89. Relishing the Turf and extra distance of his races and has to be a huge chance in this.

4. 15121 – Hushwing Oak (Daiwa Major) Owned by hushwing1. – Jockey – B. Wallace – 11/1.

3yo colt in good form and overall record 11-5-1-2 and banking $402K. 1 for 1 over a route. Last start, his first over a route he won the G2 Fainting Goat Nightmares Stakes 8F. Sat 3^rd only 1 length from the lead. Took over on the turn and stayed on strongly to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 98. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the Admiral Coffee Turf Juvenile 7F. Sat 4^th only 1.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn and stayed on well, beaten 1 length with an SP of 93. Before that he won the Northern Quest Turf Juvenile 7F. Sat 2^nd only 1 length from the lead. Took over from the turn and raced clear to win by over 2 lengths with an SP of 87. Prior to that he was 5^th in the Glory B Good Turf Juvenile 7F. Sat 6^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Stayed on okay but well held, beaten nearly 4 lengths with an SP of 86. Best run was over a route and possible leader who should stretch them out and prove hard to catch. Chance.

5. 11111 – Palpatine Force (Decorated Knight) Owned by mrxrayz10 – Jockey – H. Artack – 5/1.

3yo colt with perfect record of 5 for 5 and overall earnings of $448k. Very promising and big danger here. Last start he won the G1 Irish Christmas Classic 8.5F beating Tumescent (2^nd). Led early before extending his lead to nearly 2 lengths on the turn. Stayed on strongly to win by just over a length with an SP of 104. Prior to that he won the Donnie Rizzo Turf Juvenile 8.5F. Led all the way opening up a lead of over 4 lengths on the turn. Stayed on well to win by just under 2 lengths and with an SP of 97. Before that he won an 8F Allowance. Led early and on the turn was 4.5 lengths in front. Stayed on very well to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 91. Prior to that he won an 8F Allowance. Sat 2^nd early only 1.5 lengths from the lead. Moved up strongly on the turn and kicked away last furlong to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 87. Has yet to be fully tested and distance, no problem. Looks the hardest to beat.

6. 41423 – URC Solution (Best Solution) Owned by 1976reds – Jockey – P. Harzheim – 14/1.

3yo colt going well at the moment. Overall record 7-3-1-1 and banking $121k. Has been competitive in all he has contested and should be again. Last start he was 3^rd in the Classic Dowelly Turf Mile 8F. Sat 6^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5^th still 7 lengths from them on the turn. Finished off well, beaten 3.5 lengths with an SP of 91. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the Congo Turf Juvenile 8.5F. Sat 2^nd around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and just wilted late to be beaten 2 lengths with an SP of 96. Before that he was 4^th in the Pepes Pipes Turf Juvenile 8F. Sat 4^th only 2 lengths from the lead. Moved up on the turn but faded last furlong, beaten 3.5 lengths with an SP of 83. Prior to that he won an 8F Allowance. Led all the way and never challenged to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 82. Not sure about the rise in distance and may find it a bridge to far. Chance.

7. 11151 – Channel of Giants (English Channel) Owned by hotfuzz – Jockey – O. Haack – 14/1.

Another nice 3yo colt in form. Overall record 6-4-0-1 and banking $190k. Should handle the distance rise ok. Last start he won the St Jason Turf Mile 8F. Led early before extending his lead on the turn to nearly 2 lengths. Stayed on well to win by ½ length with an SP of 99. Prior to that he was 5^th in the Land of Light Turf Juvenile 8F. Sat 5^th throughout and battled away okay without threatening. Beaten just over 2 lengths with an SP of 90. Before that he won the ESR National Sports Day Stakes 8.5F. Sat 2^nd only 3 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and shot clear the last furlong to win by just over 2 lengths with an SP of 82. Prior to that he won a 7F Allowance. Sat 4^th early before taking over on the turn and racing away to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 82. His return as a 3yo was promising and extra distance looks okay. Chance.

8. 12111 – Mameluco (Kodiac) Owned by marude – Jockey – N. Bonus – 12/1.

3yo gelding in terrific form. Overall record 9-6-1-1 and banking $223k. Been terrific over the route and back from let up. Last start he won the Congo Turf Juvenile 8.5F beating URC Solution (2^nd). Sat 7^th around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd on the turn nearly 2 lengths from them before shooting clear the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 99. Prior to that he won the Making the Cat Turf Juvenile 8F. Sat 5^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and raced on the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 95. Before that he won an 8.5F Allowance. Sat 3^rd around 3.5 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and raced on to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 93. Prior to that he was 2^nd in an 8F Allowance. Sat 8^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th on the turn still 4 lengths from them. Finished okay to be beaten nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 83. Possible Derby horse in the making and interesting to see how he progresses as a 3yo. Big chance.

9. 1111 – Break Away Dunk (Frankel) Owned by dochman – Jockley – V. Webb – 8/1.

3yo colt with perfect record of 4 for 4 and banking $716k. Looks highly promising but not raced since November. Last start he won the G1 Breeders Bowl Juvenile Turf 8F. Sat 7^th just over a length from the speed. Moved to 2^nd on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 100. Prior to that he won the G2 Bedford Stakes 8F. Sat 5^th around 4 lengths from the speed. Moved to 2^nd on the turn, 1.5 lengths off them. Raced clear the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 94. Before that he won an 8F Allowance. Sat 2^nd around 4 lengths from the lead. Joined in quickly on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 88. Won his maiden the start prior over 6F. Sat 5^th early before taking over on the turn and kicking clear to win by 1 length with an SP of 81. Very nice 3yo and will be interesting to see how he turns out as a 3yo. Very promising and looks a major threat.

10. 87252 – Not a Single Spray (Not a Single Doubt) Owned by debsestate – Jockey – N. Lawton – 15/1.

3yo colt who is mixing form and surfaces of late with minimal success. Overall record 11-1-5-2 and banking $205k. Distance should be okay, needs to improve though. Last start he was 2^nd in the G2 Fainting Goat Nightmares Stakes 8F behind Hushwing Oak (1^st). Sat 10^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Still 8^th on the turn, over 3 lengths away. Finished okay the last furlong but well held, beaten nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 95. Prior to that he was 5^th in the Killerzandglitterz Dirt Challenge 9.5F Dirt. Sat 5^th around 3 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th on the turn and stayed on okay, beaten 5.5 lengths with an SP of 88. Before that he was 2^nd in the Donnie Rizzo Turf Juvenile 8.5F behind Palpatine (1^st). Sat 8^th around 6 lengths from the lead. Still 5^th on the turn 5 lengths off them. Stayed on strongly the last furlong, beaten nearly 2 lengths by a promising horse, with an SP of 95. Prior to that he was 7^th in the G3 Founders 9F. Sat 11^th around 7.5 lengths from the lead. Finished off okay and passed a few late, beaten 6.5 lengths with an SP of 82. Might just lack the class of a few of these but capable of placing here.

11. 14114 – Naked and Sighing (Siyouni) Owned by upperhand – Jockey – Z. Edwards – 9/1.

3yo colt who has been racing well. Overall record 6-3-0-1 and banking $145K. Trip is okay but the class may see him out. Last start he was 4^th in the G1 Irish Christmas Classic 8.5F behind the promising Palpatine Force (1^st) and Tumescent (2^nd). Sat 4^th around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn but just faded the last furlong, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 99. Prior to that he won the Teddy’s Republic Turf Juvenile 8.5F. Sat 2^nd just over 3 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn only 1/2 length away. Stayed on strongly the last furlong to win by a length with an SP of 85. Before that he won an 8.5F Allowance. Sat 2^nd around 3 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and raced on the last furlong to win by just under a length with an SP of 91. Prior to that he was 4^th in an 8F Allowance. Sat 3^rd only 2 lengths from the lead. Moved up on the turn but faded late, beaten 2.5 lengths with an SP of 81. Hard to see him turning the tables from last start and has a chance at a placing.

12. 15123 – Caravan of Cash (Caravaggio) Owned by redhill15. – Jockey – D. Ledwith – 9/1.

Lightly raced 3yo colt in good form. Overall record 5-2-1-1 and banking $204k. Promising and the distance suits well. Last start he was 3^rd in the G1 Irish Christmas Classic 8.5F Behind Palpatine (1^st) and Tumescent (2^nd). Sat 10^th around 8 lengths from the lead. Moved to 7^th around 7 lengths off them on the turn and finished strongly the last furlong, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 100. Prior to that he was 2^nd in the G2 International 8F. Sat 6^th around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th on the turn, 3 lengths off them. Finished okay the last furlong, beaten 2.5 lengths with an SP of 94. Before that he won an 8F Allowance. Sat 8^th around 7 lengths from the lead. 4 lengths from them on the turn before finishing very well to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 90. Prior to that he was 5^th in a 6.5F Allowance. Sat 8^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Made ground but found it to short, beaten just under 2 lengths with an SP of 78. Distance looks ideal and will be closing off hard. Knockout chance.

13. 71803 – Tax a Cross (Shooting to Win) Owned by darkstars16 – Jockey – V. Wright – 23/1.

3yo colt who’s from has been up and down of late. Overall record 9-3-0-2 and banking $213K. Never been over a route before and may be suited. Last start he was 3^rd in the Flower of Scotland Juvenile 7.5F. Sat 3^rd around 4.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn and just faded late, beaten 1 length with an SP of 89. Prior to that he was 12^th in the G2 Laffitte Criterium 6F. Sat 10^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Dropped back on the turn and made no impression the last furlong, beaten 4.5 lengths with an SP of 82. Before that he was 8^th in the G1 Middlepark Stakes 6F. Sat 7^th around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Faded from there and made battled home, beaten 4.5 lengths with an SP of 81. Prior to that he won the G3 M.L Trophy 6F on a good track. Sat 3^rd around 3 lengths from the lead. Still 3^rd on the turn but making steady ground and then sprinted well the last furlong to win by over a length with an SP of 88. Hasn’t raced since early December and needs to improve. May need some rain to be competitive. Outside chance.

14. 84136 – Seabha Quest (Seabhac) Owned by deeprock0 – Jockey – B. Ball – 13/1.

3yo colt with up and down form. Overall record 8-3-0-2 and banking $252K. Struggled in routes so far and up against it here. Last start he was 6^th in the G1 Futurity 8F behind British Monarchy (2^nd). Sat 2^nd around 3 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd only a length off them on the turn but struggled the last furlong, beaten 3.5 lengths with an SP of 97. Prior to that he was 3^rd in the G2 International 8F behind Caravan of Cash (2^nd). Sat 4^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn, 2 lengths from them but faded late, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 93. Before that he won the G3 Stubenville 7F. Sat 3^rd around 4 lengths from the lead. Moved to within 2 lengths of them on the turn and finished well to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 90. Prior to that he was 4^th in the G1 Blue Diamond Road 6F. Sat 5^th around 4 lengths from the lead. Finished okay from the turn but well held, beaten just over 2 lengths with an SP of 83. Cant see him winning here and outside place chance best.

Tips: Very competitive G1 race.  Some nice up and coming 3yo’s engaged.

2. Ello Dere – Great winning sequence and can see him parking just off the speed and closing hard late. 9/1.

8. Mameluco – Great record and distance ideal at this stage. Huge chance at good odds. 12/1

9. Break Away Dunk – Perfect record and maybe on the derby trail. Big chance. 8/1.

Juicy odds on all selections here so no need for a roughie.