Breeders Bowl Day – A Summary
It’s impossible to tell all the stories in a single article. Every runner, every trainer has a story to tell, and all should be remembered and appreciated for the achievement needed just to be part of the biggest day on the sim calendar.
Below is a somewhat clinical summary of that biggest day in 2008
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3749.0101 – Breeders Bowl Dirt Mile
Snarky Remark settled well back in the field, trailing by fifteen lengths mid race, before storming home. Panhandling settled off the pace but within striking distance. Made a real race of it in what would prove to be the closest finish of the day. Watergate Scandal tried to lead all the way, but failed by just half a length.
Snarky Remark is a three year old son of Invincible Spirit from Threepeat (Diesis / Lyphard) the most successful of three progeny of the dam, a ‘G’ rated winner of 2 from 17 and $35k. This Bowl success was his eighth win from seventeen runs, and lifts his earnings above $1.4m. He ran the mile in 1.33.6, while returning a speed rating of 114. Previous rated # 11 in his division, this Graded win elevates him to # 6.
Looneylopo is a member of the 7 barn “Sunshine Stables”, all supporters of GR Simsters. Snarky Remark is the standout in a barn consisting exclusively of two and thee year olds
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3749.0103 – Breeders Bowl
Rockingham settled well back in the field with only three runners behind him, trailed by a dozen lengths mid race, before motoring home with three and a half lengths to spare home. Dance Step worked home from a more prominent early position and took second in a photo from Marmelo, the pacemaker
Rockingham is a four year old scratchbred son of Woodman / Ela-Mana-Mou / Secretariat. This was his twelfth win from twenty six runs, and lifts his earnings above $1.1m. She ran the twelve furlongs in 2.29.4, while returning a speed rating of 110. Previous rated # 9 in his division, this Graded win elevates him to # 2.
Fairhaven4 is a member of the 58 barn “The Evil Empire”, aka Lenny, all supporters of GR Simsters. While Rockingham is the primary earner, the barn also includes six figure earners Code Word Bullet (Red Bullet), Beatnik (Beat Hollow) and Akoniti (Motivator).
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3749.0104 – Breeders Bowl Mare Sprint
Simsters3 is a member of the 58 barn “The Evil Empire”, aka Lenny, all supporters of GR Simsters. While
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3749.0105 – Breeders Bowl Turf Sprint
Mr Devious broke the trend for closers, contesting the early lead, gaining the ascendancy and running out the winner with a half length to spare. Van Hovenburg worked home from a couple of lengths off the pace for second. They finished more than two lengths clear of
Mr Devious is a five year old son of Crafty Prospector from Lady Storm (Storm Cat / Valid Appeal) the most successful of five progeny of the dam, an ‘H’ rated ‘open’ mare who retired after just one start. This Bowl success was his twenty first win from forty one runs, and lifts his earnings above $3.5m. He ran the six and a half furlongs in 1.14.4, while returning a speed rating of 118. Previous rated # 2 in his division, this feature win elevates him to the top.
Londoner is a member of the 16 barn “Coolk Stables”, all supporters of EAAA Racing. While Mr Devious is the highest earner, the barn also includes six figure contributors Mingoon (Mingun), Glorious Sunset (Mineshaft) and Mistral (A.P. Indy).
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3749.0106 – Breeders Bowl Juvenile Turf Filly
So It’s Like That settled just beyond midfield, giving away about four lengths before working home with a length and a half winning margin. Lite On My Feet raced with the early leaders, taking the lead about half way and fighting on gamely. Almost a length further astern was Ice And Snow, who’s raced handy all the way.
So It’s Like That is a two year old daughter of Forestry, based on Crown Of Falsehood (Forty Niner / Nijinsky II) a ‘G’ rated winner of 4 from 26 and $82k. This Bowl success was her eighth win from eight runs, and lifts her earnings above $1.8m. She ran the eight furlongs in 1.36.2, while returning a speed rating of 93. Previous rated # 4 in her division, this feature win elevates her to the top.
Sdmfstc is a member of the 24 barn “Black Label Stables”, all supporters of DelPenn National. So It’s Like That is the headline act in a stable full of juveniles
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3749.0107 – Breeders Bowl Juvenile Turf
To All The Cynics settled well back, giving away more than six and a half lengths before working home to catch pacemaker The Beast Enters late, and hit the wire with three quarters of a length to spare. Pass The Mic was always in the first three, and finished a length and a half astern of the winner.
To All The Cynics is a two year old son of Dylan Thomas, from Cynic (Victory Gallop / Storm Cat), the first foal of a dual stakes placed, ‘E’ rated winner of 8 from 33 and $167k. This Bowl success was his fifth win from seven runs (second in the other two), and lifts his earnings above $1.1m. He ran the mile in 1.35.8, while returning a speed rating of 97. Previous rated # 1 in his division, this feature win reinforces that ranking.
Super6 is a member of the 42 barn “More Evil Than The Evil Empire”, aka Super, and all supporters of GR Simsters. To All The Cynics is the headline act in a stable full of two and three year olds, which also contains six figure earners Cote Bonneville (El Prado) and Proclawings (Proclamation)
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3749.0108 – Breeders Bowl Juvenile Filly
Fairhaven1 is a member of the 58 barn “The Evil Empire”, aka Lenny, all supporters of GR Simsters. While
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3749.0109 – Breeders Bowl Juvenile
Tiz Smokin’ Now sat a length off the lead before unleashing his winning run, cruising to the wire with nearly two lengths to spare. Distorted Dragon dropped right out early before powering home, but finding the post too close. Misty Whisper ran an even race for a clear third, beaten four and a half lengths.
Tiz Smokin’ Now is a scratchbred two year old son of Smoke Glacken / Tiznow / Slew O’ Gold. This Bowl success was his third win from six runs, and lifts his earnings above $1.4m. He ran the eight and a half furlongs in 1.42.6, while returning a speed rating of 100. Previous rated # 8 in his division, this feature win takes him to the top of the tree.
Flyingtail is a member of the 17 barn “Out in Front Inc.”, all supporters of Universal Racing Club. While Tiz Smokin’ Now is the primary earner, the barn also includes six figure earner Beating The Odds (Oratory).
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3749.0110 – Breeders Bowl Mile
Basketball Jones eased into the rear half of the field early, before bursting on to the scene and motoring home with a length and three quarters to spare. Severe Warning controlled the race and skipped away with what appeared to be a winning break. Stormin Blues ran an even race midfield and worked home to win the photo finish for third, three and a quarter lengths from the winner.
Basketball Jones is a four year old son of Smarty Jones from Upper Crust (Seattle Slew / Danzig) the first of two progeny of the dam, an ‘F’ rated stakes placed winner of 5 from 20 and $117k. Legend of Jones, a two year old full sister, has won her only start to date. This Bowl success was this colts thirteenth win from twenty six runs, and lifts his earnings above $3.3m. He ran the mile in 1.33.2, returning a speed rating of 119. Previous rated # 1 in his division, this feature reinforces his standing.
Guyinclt is a member of the 17 barn “Ell1919 Racing Stables – Tr. Fabman.”, all supporters of
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3749.0111 – Breeders Bowl Sprint
Mr Tom Rivers NJ held his position in the top three upon settling, making his move on the turn and hitting the wire the winner by a length and a half. Il Prospetto raced midfield and worked home stoutly. In A Simple Rhyme recorded the fastest final sectionals, coming from well back for third, three lengths from the winner.
Honeyj is a member of the 18 barn “Bob123g.”, all supporters of Kentucky Horsemen”, with the exception of two stables supporting Sim Trainer Challenge. Mr Tom Rivers NJ is the leading earner in this yard, which also houses six figure earners Meetball (Diesis), Paltics Colt BG (Forestry), Skook (Rainbow Quest) and La Danse De Feu BG (Mountain Cat).
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3749.0112 – Breeders Bowl Turf Distaff
Mon Coup settled well back early, giving away more than seven lengths mid-race, before powering home to a two length victory. True Dream raced just beyond midfield, looked the likely winner for a while. Financial Impact mad a move from a close midfield position, briefly hit the front but couldn’t maintain the momentum.
Mon Coup is a four year old daughter of Montjeu from Seattle Hit (Kingmambo /
Lasthope1 is a member of the 11 barn “Dixiedotco Racing”, all supporters of Pastures of Green”. Mon Coup is now the leading earner in this yard, taking the mantle from million dollar contributor Espresso D’Italia (Medaglia D’Oro), Sharing the high yielding stable are six figure earners Palazzo (Medicean), El Misty (Storm Cat) Altiplano (Giant’s Causeway) North Yorkshire (Pivotal) and Wedding Dance (Haafhd).
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3749.0113 – Breeders Bowl Distaff
Black Flag Flying raced midfield early without allowing the leaders too much start. She worked home strongly for a one length victory. Gold For The Grave was among the backmarkers early. Caught all but the winner. Wall Of Salt made her move from rearward to secure third, three lengths from the victor.
Black Flag Flying is a three year old daughter of A.P. Indy based on Burning Flag (Forty Niner / Blushing Groom), a Grade 2 winner whose 5 from 19 netted $360k This Bowl success was this filly’s seventh win from fifteen runs, and lifts her earnings above $2.3m. She ran the nine furlongs in 1.47.6, returning a speed rating of 109. Previous rated # 5 in her division, this feature win elevates her to # 2.
Simsters1 is a member of the 58 barn “The Evil Empire”, aka Lenny, all supporters of GR Simsters. While Black Flag Flying is the primary earner, the barn also includes six figure earners Speedometer(Storm Cat) and Hand Of God (
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3749.0114 – Breeders Bowl Turf
Wrecking Crew raced midfield early while staying within striking distance. Never more than about eight lengths from the lead, he worked home strongly to win by three lengths. Max California trailed the early leaders in fourth spot. Outstayed all bar the winner. Jazztown raced inside the eventual winner early, but couldn’t match strides in the latter stages..
Wrecking Crew is a three year old scratchbred son of Sadler’s Wells / Blushing Groom / Never Say Die. This Bowl success was his sixth win from fourteen runs, and lifts his earnings above $2.4m. He ran the twelve furlongs in 2.28.4, returning a speed rating of 115. Previous rated # 4 in his division, this feature win elevates him to # 3.
Lenny3 is a member of the 58 barn “The Evil Empire”, aka Lenny, all supporters of GR Simsters. While Wrecking Crew is now the largest earner, he’s just wrested the mantle from another star, Light Seeker (North Light). The barn also includes six figure earners Lifeforce (North Light), Against A Tyrant (Bernardini), Run and Hide (Silver Ghost), Marble City Bar (Dynaformer) and Honor And Obey (Sadler’s Wells). And That Makes FIVE !!!
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3749.0115 – Breeders Bowl Classic
Demeco dropped right out in the early stages, surrendering a lead of fourteen lengths before unleashing a monster finish to record a two and a quarter length victory. Rock Hard Corn kept the leaders in sight. Had the field covered except for the fast finishing winner. Folsom Blues looked hopeless early but stormed home from last.
Wrecking Crew is a three year old scratchbred son of Awesome Again / Broad Brush / Secretariat. This Bowl success was his eighth win from twelve runs, and lifts his earnings above $4.1m. He ran the ten furlongs in 1.59.8, returning a speed rating of 117. Previous rated # 5 in his division, this feature win elevates him to # 2.
Fatttack is a member of the 8 barn “Lone Star Racing”, all supporters of DelPenn National. Demeco is the elder statesman in a field of two year olds, most of whom are showing promise
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There ends the biggest day of the year