dunnandric preview – equinics “mandaloun”

Vermont (VT)

Saturday June 15 2024 – 1:50 PM EST –  Race ID:3304911
Equinics – Mandaloun Cheaters Get Banned Stakes
Grade 1 Stakes – Purse $1,500,000
Restricted to 3+ Year Olds, Fillies and Mares
8 furlongs on Dirt

Today we are in Vermont for the 2024 EQUINICS and the running of the Mandaloun Cheaters Get Banned Stakes, an 8 furlong race on the dirt featuring some of the best female speed that SIM Owners/Trainers have to offer. This race features a field of fifteen competing for a purse of $1,500,000 and a place in EQUINICS history as one of the best of the best.  

MANDALOUN is a bay colt who was foaled in 2018 in Kentucky and trained by Brad H. Cox. He is named for a mandaloun, “a type of mullioned (or decorative partition) window from traditional Lebanese architecture”.

He is famous for being awarded1st place in the 2021 Kentucky Derby after the disqualification of the original winner MEDINA SPIRIT. He followed that race with wins at both the Pegasus Stakes and Haskell Stakes. He also won the 2021 Risen Star Stakes, and the 2022 Louisiana Stakes.

Here is a closer look at the field:

#5
saw some trees                                               
ydracing15 barn                               
l radzinski                           28/1

Representing the Florida Racing Club is this scratch bred four year old AWESOME OF COURSE (x PIONEER OF THE NILE x FORESTRY) filly. Gleaming chestnut filly enters here off a fading 4th in a restricted allowance at 6.5 furlongs,  nabbing a 105 SP# after pressing the early pace.   One before that she tired to 6th in a restricted allowance at this distance,  notching a 104 SP# after making the early fractions.  In her prior engagement she couldn’t hold on when 4th in a restricted allowance at a mile,  nailing a 107 SP# after leading into the far turn.  Speedster from the ydracing operation should be part of the early pace struggle,  but looks in tough to hold on against these down the straight. 

#9
rags and emperors                       
southforkstable barn                    
p bangs                               19/1

Representing Hoosier Racing is this four year old UNION RAGS filly out of the Sim Mare RAINING EMPEROR. She has finished in the money in just eight of her fifteen career races including three wins. She finished up her three year old season with a runner-up finish at the “G2 Barbacoa Handicap” and in her only start of this year she ran career best 113 speed in a runner-up finish at the eight and a half furlong “G1 Orange Blossom”. She comes in well rested and should like the distance here and will be one to watch as they come down the stretch.

#4
urc shanghai tap                             
monarchman barn                          
a rolling                               12/1

Representing Orphan Racing is this five year old SHANGHAI BOBBY Mare out of the Sim Mare TAP N GO. Lovely light grey mare was an okay 5th last out in the G2 Star Athlete Handicap at 8.5 furlongs,  pasting a 110 SP# in a mid pack trip.  One before that she was a winner in an open allowance at 8.25 panels,  pounding a 110 SP# from the back of the pack.  Her prior outing was a stalking win in an open allowance at a mile and an eighth,  punching a 109 SP# from just off the early pace setters.  Looks like she’ll be sitting mid pack into the final turn,  and try to beat the late comers to the punch for the monarchman racing operation.

#10
grand potenza                  
expansion95 barn                           
w cahill               8/1

Representing Midas is this is this scratch bred four year old MEDAGLIA D’ORO (x A.P. INDY x STREET CRY) filly. She has had a great start to the year with a Grade 1 runner-up finish and two 117 speed Grade 2 wins under her belt. Last time out she came from the back of the pack to beat VANESSA ATALANTA by one length at the “G2 Golfer’s Wager” at Woodbine up in Ontario. She is coming back on less than four weeks rest but has done that before and it did not affect her performance. She should garner lots of attention at the betting windows and has a great shot at finding a spot on the board.

#12
dixiemeister                                     
wrbv barn                          
s youngblood                                    15/1

Representing the Northwest Racing Circuit is this six year old BODEMEISTER Mare out of the Sim Mare AGAIN DIXIE. Big brown mare makes her 2nd start of the 2024 season after an even 3rd in a restricted allowance at 8.5 furlongs,  bashing a 106 SP# off a 10 month layoff.  Her 2023 finale was a closing 2nd in a restricted allowance,  also at 8.5 panels,  busting a 109 SP# from the middle of the pack.  One before that she got the win in a restricted allowance at a mile and a sixteenth,  blasting a 111 SP# with a nice closing effort from the mid pack.  Most likely will be in the second flight in the early part of the race,  should be vying with a bunch of like minded runners,  could get a piece of the purse for the wbrv racing barn.

#15
storm swallower                                             
stormborn3 barn                             
q cassell                               11/1

Representing the GR SIMSTERS is this is this scratch bred four year old TAPIT (x STORM CAT x SADLERS WELLS) filly. She has amassed almost three million dollars in career earnings as a result of winning six Grade 1 races including two this year. Two back she took home the “G1 Orange Blossom” and last time out she went gate to wire to beat SOCIAL TOOL by less than a length at the “G1 Taffy Mile”. She will likely go to the front early here and look to hold off this impressive field of fifteen. Has a good chance to extend her winning streak three straight.

#2
frankel’s prospects                        
harrylanlow32 barn                       
f gossett                             14/1

Representing the Elite Racing Club is this five year old FRANKEL Mare out of the Sim Mare BELOW THE OASIS. Looks like she has found her niche returning to the dirt with three smashing listed stakes efforts at a mile.  Last time over she flew home in a rush to get the money in the Virgies Eagle listed stakes,  smoking a 116 SP# with an impressive stretch run from the back of the pack.  One before that she was a fast closing 3rd in the Nine Rae listed stakes,  smacking a 111 SP# with a furious stretch run.  In her previous engagement she got the money with a last to first late move in the Weeping Ky listed stakes,  sizzling a 116 SP# in her 2023 season finale.  She should get a solid pace to chase;   she’ll be that blur flying through the lane in her graded stakes debut for the harrylanlow32 racing conglomerate.

#6
baltic riga moon                                              
urcdragons1 barn                            
c schell                                 6/1

Representing the European Union Racing Organization is this is this scratch bred five year old MALIBU MOON (x STORM CAT x BROAD BRUSH) mare. She has had wins at Grade 2 and Grade 3 and looks to add a Grade 1 win to her resume here. Her only other Grade 1 start came last time out when she ran 113 speed at this same distance at the “Union Jack Flyer Stakes” and finished in third place behind runner-up RUN FOR LAUGHS and winner MOVANT. She will look to run in the middle of the pack here before kicking it into high gear as they come down the stretch and should be well positioned for the win.

#11
mob starr                                           
coolmorewoette4 barn                                
d fendlay jr                         12/1

Representing Down Under Racing is this five year old GHAIYYATH Mare out of the Sim Mare STARS ARE BRIGHT. Late running bay mare  waited too long to get in gear in her latest outing in the Wailing For Niner listed stakes at 10 furlongs,  catching a 100 SP# while never a factor.  In her prior try she just missed when 3rd in the W Va Here I Come listed stakes at a mile and an eighth,  crushing a 112 SP# from way back in the pack.  She won an open allowance at 9 panels in her 2024 debut,  coasting to a 109 SP# with a solid late stretch bid.  Runner from the coolmorewoette4 racing barn will be far back early,  may be a threat through the straight as they hit the wire.

#14
run for laughs                           
rockriver5 barn                                
w kewmwa                         6/1

Representing the East-West Connection is this four year old GUN RUNNER filly out of the Sim Mare TWISTED LAUGH. She has finished in the money in ten of her twelve career starts including an impressive seven wins. Her last three races have all been Grade 1 and resulted in a 123 speed gate to wire win at the “G1 Jungle Runner” and back to back runner-up finishes at the “G1 Original Margarita Invitational” and the “G1 Union Jack Flyer Stakes”.  She goes off as the deserving co-favorite and could be posing in the winner’s circle when it is all said and done.

#3
coronita con limon                                        
davidantonio barn                         
 j benisz                               10/1

Representing the Latinos Del Mundo is this five year old VINO ROSSO Mare out of the Sim Mare DOPPLEGANGER. Brash bay mare comes into this riding a three race winning skein,  the latest a stalking score in a residency stakes at this trip,  wrangling a 115 SP#.  In her previous start she got the money in a restricted  allowance,  also at a mile,  working out a 104 SP# in a pace pressing performance.  One back of that she took a restricted allowance at 7 panels in her season opener,  whacking a 107 SP# from the middle of the pack.  Should be prominent from the start,  will try to get the jump on the late closers for the davidantonio racing group.

#8
social tool                        
worldclass3 barn                             
k holmes                             8/1

Representing All Stars Racing is this scratch bred four year old TAPIT (x DANZIG x BROAD BRUSH) filly. She is making her fifth straight Grade 1 start and had an impressive 120 speed win in her first race of the year at the “G1 Santa Marina Handicap”. She followed that up with a fourth place finish at the “G1 Orange Blossom” and a runner-up finish last time out at the “G1 Taffy Mile”. She has great speed and if she gets good positioning out of the gate she might be hard to beat.

#7
akr obelisk                          
latechat barn                    
h johnson                            19/1

Representing Only Stayers is this six year old SOLITARY STONE Mare out of the Sim Mare EMANCIPATION TOO. Fleet six year old mare faltered late to 4th in the G2 Wizzer Stakes at this distance in her  latest try,  zapping a 110 SP# while setting the early fractions.  One back of that she was 3rd  in the Prospect Dealing listed stakes at 7 panels,  zipping a 105 SP# after a prolonged pace duel.  In her previous start she wired a local bred allowance at 8.5 furlongs,  zinging a 111 SP# in an easy score.  Speedster from the latechat stable,  will be winging it when the gate opens;  early speed is always dangerous,  may have a huge effort left in her,  can do.

#13
amber rox                        
gjo7 barn                            
e sharp                 9/1

Representing the British and European Racing Club is this scratch bred six year old ARROGATE
(x STORM CAT x BROAD BRUSH) mare. She has finished in the money in nineteen of here twenty-two career starts including ten wins with two coming at Grade 2. She is making her first Graded start since last August but has had a nice year to date with a win and two runner-up finishes at Allowance Races. She will compete with this group but might need a little extra speed to get the win.

#1
prima facia                                        
darkhuntera0 barn                         
r whisper                             11/1

Representing the Empire State Racing is this scratch bred five year old GALILEO (x STORM CAT x KINGMAMBO) mare. Beautiful bay mare was a gaining 4th in the G2 The Bed Of Flowers at 7 panels in her latest excursion,  clubbing a 106 SP# from the middle of the pack.  One prior to that she got up to get the win in the Nine Rae listed stakes at a mile,  cranking out a 112 SP# with a nice mid-pack move on the far turn.  She had a change of ownership after a disappointing,  9th place 2023 finale.  She promptly won first out for her new connections in an open allowance at a mile,  crushing a 113 SP# after chasing down to close on the lead pace setter.  Another late runner hoping for a solid pace to close into;  could get the job done for the darkhuntera0 racing group.