Cracking field for G1 Glory in the Flying Viper.

The Flying Viper – Saturday December 11^th, 2021 at 11:15am EST.

Grade 1/Group 1 $500k 3yo fillies only.

11 Furlongs/2200 Firm Turf.

A cracking field of 3yo fillies has assembled for one of the last chances at G1 glory for the year. We have multiple G1 winners engaged and it should be a great race. Let’s take a look at the field.

1. 21130 – Nut Crackers (Cracksman) Owned by strategy8 – Jockey – M. Walker 23/1.

3yo filly with overall record of 13-2-2-2 and banking $119k. Was in good form prior to last start failure in G1. Looking to bounce back. Last start she was 12^th in the G1 Vicky Oaks 12.5F behind Mount Tokachi (1^st) and many others here. Sat 9^th around 16 lengths from the early lead. Dropped to 11^th around 18 lengths off them on the turn and was struggling the last furlong, beaten over 17 lengths with an SP of 94. Prior to that she was 3^rd in the G2 Hanging Chad 14F. Sat 4^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd, still 4.5 lengths from them on the turn and then only battled to the line, beaten 8.5 lengths with an SP of 101. Before that she won a 12F Allowance. Sat 4^th around 13 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd, still over 7 lengths off them on the turn but finished full of running to race away and win by 6 lengths with an SP of 92. Prior to that she won her maiden over 12F. Sat back in 5^th early, around 5.5 lengths from the lead before sprinting quickly on the turn and racing away the last furlong to win by 5 lengths with an SP of 97. A bridge to far last time in the Vicky Oaks and could be the same here. More seasoned horses here and think she will struggle to place. Outside chance.

2. 51112 – Tap Coder (Tapit) Owned by slowrollelite1 – Jockey – C. Buchiw 7/1.

3yo filly with terrific record of 12-4-5-1 and banking $594K. Been in great form of late but really blossomed on turf. Last start she was 2^nd in the G1 Vicky Oaks 12.5F behind Mount Tokachi (1^st). Sat 14^th around 21 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 9^th, still nearly 16 lengths off them on the turn before unleashing a furious finish to go down by just under 2 lengths with an SP of 106. Prior to that she won a 15F Allowance on a sloppy track. Sat 4^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd on the turn and absolute demolish job from the turn to win by 9 lengths with an SP of 91. Before that she won the G3 Minerve 13F. Sat 13^th around 17 lengths from the lead. Moved to 8^th, still around 10 lengths off them on the turn and unleashed a powerful finish to win running away by over 5 lengths with an SP of 109. Prior to that she won a 12F Dirt Allowance. Sat 7^th over 9 lengths from the lead. Moved up strongly on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 104. Versatile filly but seems a monster on the turf. Her powerful finishing burst is breathtaking to say the least. The 11F might be to short fer her but she will be finishing very strongly. Big chance if the speed is on from the get-go.

3. 12415 – Nur (Shamardal) Owned by darkhuntera0 – Jockey – T. Small 7/1.

3yo Filly with nice record of 10-3-3-1 and banking $233k. In good form of late and she should make her presence felt. Last start she was 5^th in the Pedro’s Pick Turf Filly Special 9F. Sat 2^nd around 2 lengths from the early lead. Still 2^nd around 3 lengths from them on the turn but faded the last furlong, beaten 6 lengths with an SP of 102. Prior to that she won the Cecil Roo Turf Filly Route 9.5F. Led by 9 lengths early. Still over 8 lengths in front on the turn and stayed on strongly the last furlong to win by 2.5 lengths with an SP of 114. Before that she was 4^th in the Carson A.S Turf Filly Route 10F. Led early by nearly 2 lengths. Over 2 lengths in front on the turn but faded the last furlong, beaten nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 99. Prior to that she was 2^nd in the G2 Rippleschip Stakes 12F. Led by over 5 lengths early. Still 6 lengths in front on the turn but couldn’t hold off the winner, going down by 2.5 lengths with an SP of 96. Early pace in the race, can she sustain for the whole trip. Will be in it for a long way, the last furlong may test. Chance.

4. 80007 – Louie Rivers (Kizuna) Owned by wyndaway5 – Jockey – G. Arnold 46/1.

3yo filly with a record of 12-3-1-0 and banking $537k. Filly who is way out of form of late and would need a career best to threaten here. Last start she was 7^th in the A.P Swamp Turf Filly Route 9F. Sat 4^th around 7.5 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 5^th, around 8.5 lengths off them on the turn and only battled the last furlong, beaten 8 lengths with an SP of 93. Prior to that she was 14^th in the G1 United Oaks 10F. Sat 13^th around 13.5 lengths from the early lead. Dropped to 14^th over 18 lengths off them on the turn and faded badly the last furlong, beaten nearly 33 lengths with an SP of 74. Before that she was 13^th in the G1 French 1000 Guineas 8F. Sat 7^th around 6.5 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 8^th around 8 lengths off them on the turn and just held ground to the line, beaten over 8 lengths with an SP of 92. Prior to that she was 13^th in the G1 Batman Robin 9F on good Dirt. Sat 9^th around 9 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 14^th around 13 lengths off them on the turn and faded the last furlong to be beaten 20 lengths with an SP of 81. Mixing surfaces and distances to try and improve but she has been beaten 60 lengths her last 4 starts and can’t see her being a threat here. Passing.

5. 22165 – Madam Frank (Frankel) Owned by punter34 – Jockey – T. Loesch 7/1.

3yo filly with nice record of 15-5-2-2 and banking $476k. Been in good form of late, stepped up to G1 and wasn’t disgraced LTO. Last start she was 5^th in the G1 Vicky Oaks 12.5F behind Mount Tokachi (1^st). Sat 7^th around 12.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 5^th, still around 10 lengths off them on the turn and ran home okay the last furlong, beaten nearly 4 lengths with an SP of 104. Prior to that she was 6^th in the G2 Hanging Cloud 14F. Sat 3^rd around 5.5 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 4^th around 6 lengths off them on the turn and struggled the last furlong, beaten over 15 lengths with an SP of 96. Before that she won the G3 Oaks De Danish 12F. Sat 10^th around 12 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5^th around 5 lengths off them on the turn and finished strongly the last furlong to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 105. Prior to that she was 2^nd in the G1 United Oaks 10F. Sat 9^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th around 4 lengths off them on the turn but couldn’t reel in the winner, beaten 1.5 lengths with an SP of 105. Certainly, been around the mark of late and beaten by a couple of good one’s last start. Chance with improvement but hard to see her turning the tables.

6. 84180 – Bronze Bomber (More Than Ready) Owned by desertdog0 – Jockey – P. Bangs 14/1.

3yo filly with an overall record of 14-4-2-2 and banking $818k. Her form has tapered right off of late and she needs to improve. Last start she was 11^th in the G1 Vicky Oaks 12.5F. She sat 11^th around 19.5 lengths from the early lead. She dropped to 14^th around 19.5 lengths from them on the turn and passed a few tired horses late, beaten nearly 15 lengths with an SP of 96. Prior to that she was 8^th in the G3 Minerve 13F. Sat 10^th around 13.5 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 11^th around 15 lengths from them on the turn and passed some tired horses late, beaten 19.5 lengths with an SP of 95. Before that she won the G1 Irish Oaks 12F. Sat 14^th around 15 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5^th, still over 8 lengths off them on the turn and stormed home the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 107. Prior to that she was 4^th in the G1 Diana Grand Prix 11F. Sat 8^th around 18 lengths from the lead. Moved to 6^th, still over 15 lengths off them on the turn and rushed home the last furlong, beaten just over 5 lengths with an SP of 98. Don’t know what’s happened her last 2 starts as she has been beaten a combined 34 lengths. If she can recapture her form from the Irish Oak’s she could well blow them away. Chance.

7. 41214 – Mentoe (Galileo) Owned by woette2 – Jockey – E C Doyle 6/1.

3yo filly with nice record of 12-4-3-1 and banking $286K. Been good of late and bumped into some smart ones LTO. Last start she was 4^th in the G1 Vicky Oaks 12.5F behind Mount Tokachi (1^st) and a few others here. Sat 10^th around 18.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 8^th, still over 14 lengths from them on the turn and ran home well, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 104. Prior to that she won an 11F Allowance. Sat 3^rd around 17 lengths from the lead. Still 3^rd around 10.5 lengths from them on the turn and finished brilliantly the last furlong to win by nearly 4 lengths with an SP of 112. Before that she was 2^nd in a 10F Allowance. Sat 4^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd around 3 lengths off them on the turn and battled away the last furlong, beaten over a length with an SP of 102. Prior to that she won a 10F Allowance. Sat well back early and still over 7 lengths off them on the turn before running home strongly to win by a length with an SP of 106. Her win over this distance in the Allowance on times, puts her right in this race. Has to be given a chance in this tough race.

8. 11111 – Mount Tokachi (Too Darn Hot) Owned by xpansion0 – Jockey – D. Evans 10/1.

3yo filly with nice record of 10-6-1-0 and banking $1 million. Picket fence against her name and mighty impressive recently. Last start she won the G1 Vicky Oaks 12.5F. Sat 2^nd around 3 lengths from the early lead. Still 2^nd only 1 length off them on the turn and sprinted well the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 107. Prior to that she won a 12.5F Allowance. Led all the way, opening a lead of over 7 lengths on the turn before easing up late, winning by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 111. Before that she won a 14F Allowance. Sat 2^nd only ½ length from the lead. Took over on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win by nearly 6 lengths with an SP of 70. Prior to that she won a 13F Allowance. Led early and on the turn was 1.5 lengths clear of the field. Kicked away the last furlong to win by 2.5 lengths with an SP of 94. Had been toying with her rivals before her last start G1 victory at big odds. Filly who is on the up and can lead or stalk and should be in the finish. Big chance.

9. 11307 – National Attack (National Defense) Owned by ozzie – Jockey – M. Bouzidi 14/1.

3yo filly with record of 8-2-0-2 and banking $560K. Another filly that’s form has tapered off. Prior to that she was very good. Last start she was 7^th in the G1 Breeder’s Bowl F & M Turf 11F. Sat 10^th around 13 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 9^th, still over 11 lengths off them on the turn and passed a few tired horses late, beaten just over 13 lengths with an SP of 106. Prior to that she was 13^th in the G2 Jersey City 9F. Sat 7^th around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 11^th around 5 lengths off them on the turn and tired badly the last furlong, beaten nearly 13 lengths with an SP of 93. Before that she was 3^rd in the G1 Irish Oaks 12F behind Bronze Bomber (1^st). Sat 4^th around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th, around 5 lengths off them on the turn and battled away the last furlong, beaten 8 lengths with an SP of 100. Prior to that she won the G1 French Diana 10.5F. Sat 4^th around 3 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn by nearly 4 lengths and stayed on well to win by ½ length with an SP of 105. Probably forgive her last two as one was against older horses and the other short of her best distance. If she can recapture her form from the French Diana, then she has a chance.

10. 23242 – Kepler XII Duo (Galileo) Owned by marianus – Jockey – W. Thomas 13/1.

3yo filly with nice record of 11-2-5-2 and banking $216K. Been in good form of late just can’t crack it for a win. Last start she was 2^nd in the G3 Wake Up Stakes 10F. Sat 8^th around 5 lengths from the early lead. Still 5^th around 2 lengths off them on the turn and stayed on strongly the last furlong, beaten 3.5 lengths with an SP of 108. Prior to that she was 4^th in the Gattling Apex Turf Mare Endurance 12F. Sat 6^th around 12.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5^th, still 13 lengths off them on the turn and battled to the line, beaten 14.5 lengths with an SP of 95. Before that she was 2^nd in the G3 Oaks De Danish 12F Behind Madam Frank (1^st).  Sat 6^th around 8.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3^rd around 4 lengths off them on the turn and stayed on well to the line, beaten just under 3 lengths with an SP of 103. Prior to that she was 3^rd in the G3 Royalmont 12F. Sat 2^nd around 4 lengths from the lead. Still 2^nd around 5 lengths off them on the turn and battled on well to the line, beaten just under 5 lengths with an SP of 91. She has been thereabouts of late and stalks the pace. Not sure she has the brilliance to win but can certainly be in the minor money.

11. 21111 – Kinda Sexy (Fastnet Rock) Owned by gavineades – Jockey – M. Bussey 9/1.

3yo filly with nice record of 11-5-3-0 and banking $212K. Also owned by G1 Gavin. Nice filly who is terrific form since stepping up to the longer trips. Last start she won the Eightthehardway Turf Filly Endurance 12F. Sat 2^nd around ¾ of a length off the early lead. Took over on the turn by a length and kept going strongly the last furlong to win by just over a length with an SP of 107. Prior to that she won a 12F Allowance. Sat 2^nd around 5 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn by ½ a length and stayed on strongly the last furlong to win by ¼ of a length with an SP of 106. Before that she won a 12F Allowance. Sat 3^rd around 4 lengths from the lead. Still 3^rd on the turn, around 2 lengths off them before grinding home the last furlong to win by ¼ of a length with an SP of 101. Prior to that she won a 10F Allowance. Sat 4^th early before taking over on the turn and racing clear the last furlong to win by just under 3 lengths with an SP of 91. Trainer has been patient with her and paying dividends. She looks a progressive filly, and the trip is fine. Doesn’t win pretty but just keeps grinding and she should be in the finish. Chance.

12. 11113 – Another Lifetime (Medaglio D’Oro) Owned by sansa – Jockey – D. Lakencher 6/1.

3yo filly with an overall record of 12-5-0-2 and banking $360K. Been in great form of late and not disgraced LTO in a G1. Last start she was 3^rd in the G1 Vicky Oaks 12.5F behind Mount Tokachi (1^st) and Tap Coder (2^nd). Led early by nearly 3 lengths. Still over a length in front on the turn but couldn’t hold off the finish off the other two, beaten 2 lengths with an SP of 105. Prior to that she won the Lone Gunman Turf Filly Stayer 12F. Led early by over 6 lengths. Still 6 lengths clear on the turn and stayed on very strongly to win by over 3 lengths with an SP of 108. Before that she won the Moving to the Square 11F. Led early by over 3 lengths. Kicked over 7 lengths clear on the turn and stayed on very strongly the last furlong to win by over 3 lengths with an SP of 106. Prior to that she won an 11F Allowance. Led all the way, maintaining over 2 length lead throughout with an SP of 107. Won all 3 starts at the distance and she should lead as she has terrific pace. Can she hold off the challengers is the question? She will be tough to get past. Big chance.

13. 11500 – Bondi Iceberger (Bondi) Owned by superfecta – Jockey – M. Halls 18/1.

3yo filly with overall record of 11-3-2-1 and banking $545k. Failed badly her last few as is the case with a few here. Last start she was 13^th in the G1 Vicky Oaks behind Mount Tokachi (1^st). Sat 8^th around 15 lengths from the early lead. Was 10^th, around 17.5 lengths off them on the turn and faded the last furlong, beaten over 18 lengths with an SP of 93. Prior to that she was 11^th in the G1 Dell Web Oaks 9F. Sat 13^th around 13 lengths from the lead. Was 14^th around 11 lengths off them on the turn and passed a few horses late, beaten just over 8 lengths with an SP of 100. Before that she was 5^th in the G1 Irish Oaks 12F behind Bronze Bomber (1^st). Sat 11^th around 13 lengths from the lead. Moved to 7^th around 10.5 lengths off them on the turn and passed a couple of tired horses late, beaten 10.5 lengths with an SP of 98. Prior to that she won the G1 Adelaide Oaks 12F. Sat 8^th around 6.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4^th around 2 lengths off them on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by over 2 lengths with an SP of 98. Beaten a combined 37 lengths at her last 3 starts and hard to see her improving enough to trouble these. Outside chance.

14. 12111 – Merlin’s Robe (Cloth of Stars) Owned by xpansion3 – Jockey – E. Bernstein 8/1.

3yo filly with impeccable record of 11-6-4-1 and banking $182k. Never been off the board and in terrific form albeit in much easier. Last start she won the Classic Wizard Turf Filly Challenge 11F. Sat 3^rd around 3 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2^nd around 1 length off them on the turn and stayed on strongly the last furlong to win by ½ a length with an SP of 110. Prior to that she won a 10.5F Allowance. Sat 3^rd around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2^nd around 4 lengths off them on the turn and sprinted sharply the last furlong to win by ¾ of a length with an SP of 107. Before that she won a 12F Allowance. Led throughout in the race in what was more like a trial. She won by 3.5 lengths with an SP of 53. Prior to that she was 2^nd in a 12F Allowance. Sat 3^rd early before taking over on the turn by 1.5 lengths. Couldn’t hold off the winner, going down by ½ a length with an SP of 103. Really nice filly who has been taken along slowly by her trainer. Last start win over this distance was super impressive. Should stalk the speed and she could challenge the top few here. Big chance.

Very difficult race with many chances. Some nice up and coming fillies.

                  14 – Merlins Robe – Will stalk the hot early pace and be ready to pounce the last furlong. 8/1

                  8 – Mount Tokachi – Very nice filly who stepped up last time and won G1 in style. Can stalk or come from well back. 10/1.

                  2 – Tap Coder – Heart in mouth stuff with this filly as she will get a long way back. Look for her late. 7/1