9 Colts In The Grade III Kcusrocek Stakes
Kcusrocek Stakes
Grade III
One mile
Firm Turf
$125,000
All horses, 3 years old
The lush turf of
FEEDLOT COWBOY(TX)
Trainer: dwightski
(Gold Legend x Alydar x Hail To Reason)
Odds: 4/1 Earnings: 240,540 Runs/Wins: 13/5
A 3yo scratch bred horse from Hellum Farms. The morning line favourite gets his first run over a mile, although he did race over 8 furlongs with no great effect. He’s looked ok over 7.5 furlongs so this extra distance shouldn’t be too much of a problem but he has yet to win a race this year after three tries.
RE DOU IT AGAIN(AUS)
Trainer: willyam41
(Redoute’s Choice (AUS) x Smart Strike x Nureyev)
Odds: 10/1 Earnings: 112,120 Runs/Wins: 7/2
A 3yo colt from Willyam41 Stables bred from a G class mare. Not raced too much but looked good in his only race of the year in which he finished 2nd. There’s always a chance that he can find a little extra to do better here, but he hasn’t won a race for a while now.
Trainer: bayouranso
(Galileo (IRE) x
Odds: 7/1 Earnings: 193,740 Runs/Wins: 7/5
A 3yo colt from Lsumark Stables bred from an F class mare. Another fairly unexposed type but he’s won all of his last 4 runs and never been out of the top 2. An intelligent colt who seems flexible enough to adapt to however the race may be run.
DARK PASSAGE(ENG)
Trainer: super21
(Dansili (GB) x Lear Fan x Alleged)
Odds: 11/1 Earnings: 202,215 Runs/Wins: 10/4
A 3yo colt from More Evil Than The Evil Empire! and bred from a D class mare. Won G3-Dalesbark Cup as a 2yo over 6.5 furlongs but looks to be struggling to get this extra distance. He’s in desperate need of a confidence building race.
PAINT ME SILVER(KY)
Trainer: sasscass
(Badge Of Silver x Mineshaft x Machiavellian)
Odds: 5/1 Earnings: 200,480 Runs/Wins: 10/5
A 3yo colt from Keely’s Stables bred from a G class mare. He was fairly busy as a 2yo but has now won his last three races, including G3-Roasting Weanies Stakes . He could give another big run here but I believe he is better over 7 furlongs.
Trainer: zewango3
(Cryptoclearance x Vice Regent x Chieftain)
Odds: 6/1 Earnings: 217,175 Runs/Wins: 7/2
A 3yo scratch bred horse from Black Label Stables. A nice colt who, despite not winning too often, has always seemed to be close come the finish. This is his first stretch over a mile and it will be interesting to see if he can get the extra.
JAGGED PILL(ENG)
Trainer: catomine
(Medicean (GB) x Deputy Minister x A.P. Indy)
Odds: 6/1 Earnings: 121,035 Runs/Wins: 8/3
A 3yo colt from Peirchinski Stables bred from a C class mare (Queen Deputy). He’s had some excellent runs over 9 furlongs, including winning the G3-Phenom Stakes, but was especially disappointing last time out. This drop back to a mile should suit him and if he’s recovered from last time he will be the one to watch.
GYPSY THUNDER(KY)
Trainer: wally456
(Thunder Gulch x Unbridled’s Song x Slew O’ Gold)
Odds: 5/1 Earnings: 152,473 Runs/Wins: 11/5
A 3yo colt from Bigrick Stables bred from a F class mare. A very busy colt who despite not yet finding much success in big races, put up a very nice win last time in an allowance. Having a good year all round so far but there are question marks about this step up in class.
YASUTORA(CO)
Trainer: daedalus
(Eckelson x Septieme Ciel x Mr. Prospector)
Odds: 9/2 Earnings: 173,054 Runs/Wins: 8/3
A 3yo colt from Ace Stables – Ireland Division bred from an E class mare. A colt that seems to improve with every run and who will certainly be up for his first graded run. He’s won here on this track before so his late running style will be familiar to regular racegoers.
Summary
A lot of nice colts here but I’ll I think the ever-improving Yasutora(CO) could be the one to take the crown this time.