Large Field to Run at Carolina Downs

A mile and one half
Fast Dirt
$65,000
Fillies and mares, 3 years old and up

Stakes History:   First year

The Land That Carts Memorial brings to large field of twelve together for the first running of this stakes event.  

During her career, Land that Carts won ten of forty three races and accumulated over $200,000 in earnings.  As a broodmare, she produced one stakes winner –Pistol Wink. 

As for the 2005 Field for The Land That Carts Memorial:       

War Chant x Woodman

Four year old filly that ships in from Mississippi, after winning the Long Road Challenge Stakes at the same distance (1 ½ miles).  She ran a pressuring second early on, and was strong enough to win by more than two lengths. 

Seattle Slew x Secreatariat

This six years old mare has won over a half-million dollars in earnings (42 starts).  She has shown signs of tiring in each of her last few starts, but her ownership is hoping for her to bounce back to the form that produced 4 wins, a second and third in six starts during late-2004 and early 2005.  Like RENSSELAER, she likes to run up near the front of the pack during the early stages.

Kingmambo x Caerleon

She brings into this event –a five race winning streak (all stakes events), and an eight race “in-the money” streak.  Her last outing was a ten and one-half furlong event, and she was drawing away to a four length lead at the wire.  With leading jockey (Naber) aboard, she deserves some serious consideration by the handicappers.  Her stalking running style may be enhanced by some expected pressure on the lead.

Deputy Minister x Graustrak

Morning line favorite- She likes to run on the lead, but should have plenty of company on the front of the pace.  Faded badly in last run, but she is well rested and may be ready to bounce back.

Phone Trick x Woodman

Long shot at 30- 1 odds, stepping up from high claimers and starter allowance events, and may find the grade a bit too steep.

Orientate x Maria’s Mon

Winner of five of last seven starts (2 seconds), she was once a 2000 claimer.  This will be her debut in stakes competition, and this field may prove to be too big of a challenge for her to continue her hot streak.

Alnaab x Ragtime Band

In relation to her breeding, she has done well.  In relation to this field, she may be reaching a bit too high in her goals.  It will take a similar performance –like the one she had in the Yew Niner Handicap- to be a serious challenger.

Diesis(GB) x Deputy Minister

Winless in stakes competition, she has dropped in performance level over the past several races. 

Skip Away x Sadler’s Wells

Last race needs to be tossed out-  speed 54; distance finish.  She broke slowly and never was in contention.  She likes to be one the lead, so a good break from the outside post position may be important. Two races back, she “hung” on to win by a narrow margin.

Aljabar x Easy Goer

Another pace setter that broke slow in her last outing, and never pulled close to the front.  Her tendency is to lead early and struggle in the stretch.  The number of runners, preferring the front of the pace, in this race makes it difficult for those like HOME FROM HOME.

War Chant x A.P. Indy

It is doubtful that her thirst will be quenched in this event.  She faded badly (36 lengths) last time out, and I doubt she can hang near the front in this event. 

Cat Thief x Graustrak

First the good- She doesn’t desire to be near the front, so coming from off the pace may prove to be the winning strategy.  Now for the bad,  she will be coming through some tiring runners in the stretch, so traffic could become a problem.   

A large field, several runners that will be contending for position up front, and one lone contender that will be waiting for the final turn to move forward.  This combination should lead to an exciting finish at Carolina Downs.

Selection:          ONE GOOD STEAL   FUENGIROLA     RENSSELAER

-deajai